Living Streets Aotearoa

Media Release - Living Streets Aotearoa welcomes the final report of the Cycling Safety Panel

Media Release 18 December 2014

Living Streets Aotearoa welcomes the final report of the Cycling Safety Panel, with a Government commitment to fund $100 million of improvements for cyclists and a focus on safe speeds.

We are keen to see better cyclist facilities on-road to keep the footpaths safe for pedestrians. There were 41 pedestrian deaths on New Zealand roads to November this year and we look forward to the government urgently addressing the human toll of these shocking statistics.

Document Type: 
Advocacy Tool
Region (NZ): 
National level
Topics: 
Safety
Institution: 
Living Streets Aotearoa

Golden Foot Walking Awards - from 2009 to present

Our Golden Foot Walking Awards celebrate and recognise New Zealand achievements for walkers by acknowledging innovative new facilities, highlighting national best practice and rewarding ongoing commitment to walking. 

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The NZ Walking Awards 

The Golden Foot Walking Awards celebrate and recognise New Zealand achievements for walkers by acknowledging innovative new facilities, highlighting national best practise and rewarding ongoing commitment to walking.  The awards are for private companies and public organisations, not-for-profit groups, and community organisations.

Document Type: 
Advocacy Tool
Region (NZ): 
National level
Topics: 
Walkability
Institution: 
Living Streets Aotearoa
Free tags: 
Golden Foot walking awards

Intersections - What pedestrians need

Intersections -  Living Streets Aotearoa - Policy May 2014

Traffic lights – No Green Cross light and Green traffic light (for turning traffic) should be on in the same direction.  Start Green Cross light before vehicle's green light (at least 5 seconds).

Countdown walk signals to inform pedestrians of time left to cross

At all intersections pedestrians should be able to cross using all 4 sides.

Document Type: 
Reports
Region (NZ): 
National level
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Living Streets Aotearoa

Dates for your 2014 diary

Save these dates in 2014 and watch this space for updates.

12 March  - Walk2Work Day - see how to organise an event in your area.

21 - 23 October - XVth Walk 21 International Conference on Walking and Liveable Communities in Sydney, NSW, Australia. More information.

Document Type: 
News items
Region (NZ): 
National level
Nelson-Tasman
Topics: 
Activities
Institution: 
Living Streets Aotearoa
International NGO or non-profit / community group
Free tags: 
Walk 21
Walk2Work
2WalkCycle Conference

Walkability workshop 6 April - Community Street Review report

Submitted by ellen.blake on Thu, 16/05/2013 - 14:58

Living Streets Aotearoa ran a Walkability workshop on 6 April 2013 to train participants in the use of Community Street Reviews. The short route selected was close to the meeting venue and traversed a residential and commercial area. This group of pedestrian advocates quickly assessed the route and came up with a range of improvements that could be made to create a more walkable environment. Read the Community Street Review report here.

Document Type: 
Advocacy Tool
Region (NZ): 
Wellington region
City/Town: 
Wellington
Topics: 
Walkability
Institution: 
Living Streets Aotearoa
Free tags: 
training
community street reviews
Wellington City
Greater Wellington
Walkability workshop
Living Streets meeting

About Us

Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot, promoting walking-friendly communities. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand.

We want more people walking and enjoying public spaces be they young or old, fast or slow, whether walking, sitting, commuting, shopping, between appointments, or out on the streets for exercise, for leisure or for pleasure.

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