Councils

Avondale cycleway approval will mix cyclists with pedestrians

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 09/12/2008 - 07:56
The Avondale Community Board has approved the 1.3km route along Great North Rd, the Central Leader (Dec 5th) has reported. The project will mix cyclists and pedestrians on the narrow footpaths near Blockhouse Bay Rd.
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Tracks and Paths

Tasman district promotes a 'Walk of the Month'

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 09/12/2008 - 07:47
Good to see the initiative by the Tasman District Council in which they promote a Walk of the Month with a link to the archive of previous walks. Seems like a nice approach to getting people exploring parts of their locality they may not already know.
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Walkers and cyclists to get path linking Blenheim and Spring Creek

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 27/11/2008 - 07:13
Good news for walkers and cyclists in Blenheim according to the Marlborough Express
Cyclists could soon be wheeling themselves along the first part of a planned bike path between Blenheim and Spring Creek after the Marlborough District Council signed off funding for the work.Bike Walk Marlborough and Marlborough Roads have been working together towards the establishment of a sealed 4.5km path for cyclistsand walkers between Blenheim and Spring Creek as part of the council's walking and cycling strategy. T
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Nelson draft Regional Land Transport Strategy being debated

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 16/10/2008 - 18:36
The draft Regional Land Transport Strategy for Nelson city is being debated with public meetings on Monday October 20 at the Trafalgar Pavilion, Trafalgar Park at 6pm and Tuesday, October 28 at 1pm at the Stoke Memorial Hall. Regional transport committee chairman Cr Derek Shaw said the meetings were an opportunity for people to hear what was proposed, the reasons for it and to ask any questions. The main focus of the draft strategy is to offer more transport choices, walking and cycling options
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