This is the report from the joint Wellington Railway Station Community Street Review November 2015. This street review was undertaken by Living Streets Aotearoa Wellington members and the Wellington City Council Accessibility Advisory Group.
Here is a snapshot of commuter walking in NZ
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.
A review of Living Streets North Shore's activities in 2010 is provided in the attached PDF. If you are unable to read files in PDF format, please contact the Convenor (contact details on North Shore webpage).
Annual Programme Report to New Zealand Transport Agency on the Strengthening Walking User Groups Network Programme 2008-9
Annual Report
2006-2007
Living Streets Aotearoa
We are an independent not-for-profit organization that advocates for
improved conditions for pedestrians and walkers and promotes walking-
friendly communities.
Our Vision
More people choosing to walk more often and enjoying public places - young
and old, fast and slow, walking, sitting and standing, commuting, shopping,
between appointments, for exercise, for leisure and for pleasure.
Our Mission
Walk 21 conference attracted 500 attendees from 34 countries predominantly from Europe and North America. Those attending included government officials and elected members, ngo representatives, academics, professionals and walking advocates including 5 delegates from New Zealand.
We are an independent not-for-profit organisation, established in 2002, that advocates for improved conditions for pedestrians and walkers and promotes walking-friendly communities.
More people choosing to walk more often.
We will energetically and creatively persuade decision-makers, officials and the public of the importance and desirability of walking and attractive public spaces.
What we do
We are an independent not-for-profit organization that advocates for improved conditions for pedestrians and walkers and promotes walking-friendly communities.
More people choosing to walk more often and enjoying public places - young and old, fast and slow, walking, sitting and standing, commuting, shopping, between appointments, for exercise, for leisure and for pleasure.
Reports since 2003 in PDF format:
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.
