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The government announced a $685m bridge dedicated for cyclists and walkers, but Bevan Woodward believes it is “overkill”. This comes five days after cycling lobbyists broke through a police barricade and rode over the bridge, demanding action to liberate a lane. Construction is planned to begin in mid-2022, and is promised to be finished within a five-year timeline. However, Woodward said he doesn’t have confidence that the bridge will be delivered in five years.
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Bevan Woodward does not expect the bridge to be delivered in the next five to 10 years. “More like the next 10 years,” he said.
A cycling advocate says building an entirely new Auckland harbour bridge is unnecessary and a trucking leader reckons a new harbour crossing for vehicles should be first.
A cycling advocate says building an entirely new Auckland harbour bridge is unnecessary and a trucking leader reckons a new harbour crossing for vehicles should be first.
Press Release – Movement Todays advice by NZ Transport Agencys Brett Gliddon that a trial of using the existing harbour bridge for cyclists and pedestrians would require two lanes [1] is disingenuous and misleading. NZTAs Detailed Business Case assessment …
Today’s advice by NZ Transport Agency’s Brett Gliddon that “
a trial of using the existing harbour bridge for cyclists and pedestrians would require two lanes
[1]” is disingenuous and misleading.
NZTA’s Detailed Business Case assessment of the options include the use a single lane to provide for walking and cycling (Option 3 of NZTA’s report dated January, see page 73 [2]).
The trial could easily replicate the barriers of Option 3, to provide a safe 4.5 metre shared path for walking and cycling. However Gliddon knows by claiming two traffic lanes are required, the trial will not be approved.