1 November 2017
First ever community bike fund open for applications
Auckland Transport is proud to launch the first AT Community Bike Fund, with $35,000 of funding available to community
groups to support cycling initiatives and projects.
Kathryn King, AT’s Walking, Cycling and Road Safety Manager, says the fund has been established to recognise and support
the work of community groups that champion bike riding in the region.
“Many community organisations have great ideas to get more people on their bikes, and we are keen to work with them to
deliver some creative projects that encourage more people to ride bikes more often.
“We are really committed to promoting cycling as a transport choice and by enabling these groups, we hope even more
people will consider riding a bike as a great option to get around Auckland and really activate our cycling
infrastructure.”
Funding is available during 2017/18 for community-focussed projects that encourage riding a bike as a regular transport
option, improve cycle safety, and contribute to the normalisation of cycling in Auckland.
The fund can be used for community events, activities, training programmes, and the development of resources and
information for specific communities.
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