25 June 2015

Local communities benefit from Urban Cycleways Programme

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is pleased to confirm that 17 regions around New Zealand will benefit from Urban Cycleways Programme developments over the next three years.

LGNZ acknowledges the strong partnership between local and central government to make this happen, and welcomes the contribution from the Urban Cycleways Programme.

LGNZ president Lawrence Yule says this funding will assist many cities and regions across New Zealand.

“Given their population base, it’s good to see Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington contributing to and receiving significant investment. However, an additional 27 projects across 12 other provincial centres will receive funding and make their own contribution under the Urban Cycleways Programme,” says Mr Yule.

LGNZ says local government and councils’ significant contribution to central government’s investment highlights the importance of cycling in cities, and will go a long way to help improve transport in urban centres across New Zealand.

“This investment, together with central government funding, will increase the vitality of our regions by providing more transportation options and encouraging people to get on their bikes, rather than jump in their cars,” says Mr Yule.

“Today’s funding announcement will invigorate regions around New Zealand, providing a safe and healthy transportation alternative.”

“Cycleways offer a healthy, environmentally sustainable transportation alternative for New Zealanders that will improve our cities,” says Mr Yule.

“Funding from the Urban Cycleways Programme means that some projects in design can now be realised.”

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