Cycle proposal for Quay Street revealed

Auckland city’s downtown is set for a new look with proposed designs for the Quay St Cycleway released today. Auckland Transport has started public consultation for the cycleway which runs on the north side of Quay St from Lower Hobson St to Plumer St improving access for people walking and cycling to and within the city centre.

The proposed design is a mix of two-way on-road cycle lanes separated from traffic by raised kerbs, a shared path and two-way cycle lanes flush with the footpath. It will connect with the Nelson St Cycleway and the Viaduct at Lower Hobson St. Cycle facilities will extend all the way to the Glen Innes to Tamaki Drive Shared Path at Hobson Bay.

The cycleway is an interim solution as Auckland Council will develop a coastal boulevard in this area in the coming years. It will provide greater transport choice for people travelling into and around the city centre says Auckland Transport’s Walking and Cycling manager, Kathryn King.

“We know that this is already a popular route for people cycling, and this cycleway will make cycling to the city centre more attractive and convenient by providing protection from general traffic.

“Having on-road cycle lanes will free space for people walking along the waterfront. This cycleway is a key component of the cycle improvements planned for the city centre. We are creating a grid of cycleways with Quay Sy, Karangahape Rd and Victoria St running east, west and Nelson St, Grafton Gully in the north, south direction.”

“Providing more transport options and improving the urban environment are key objectives as we work with our partners to deliver a three year programme of cycle improvements in Auckland.

Auckland Transport, Auckland Council and the New Zealand Transport Agency are working together on a three year $200 million programme of investment in cycling to make it safer and more convenient to travel by bike. Central Government has also funded through the Urban Cycleways Programme.

The number of people cycling in Auckland continues to grow; especially in the city centre. Survey results indicate that over the last year there has been a 35% increase in people who cycle in the Auckland region and a 50% increase in the number of people cycling in the Grafton Gully, Symonds St corridor.

Public consultation begins today Friday 20 November and will close 11 December at 5pm.

Contribute to the consultation at https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/quay-street-cycleway/

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