28 June 2016

Two way cycle traffic in the city

Cycling in both directions on some one way streets in central Auckland is allowed from today. The move will create a useful cycling route on some of the city’s quieter streets adding to the growing network of routes downtown.

Auckland Transport’s Cycling and Walking Manager Kathryn King says these are the first of Auckland’s one way streets being investigated for two way cycling.

“We are starting with the shared spaces on Fort Lane, Jean Batten Place and O’Connell St but we plan to roll it out on appropriate one way streets around Auckland,” she says.

“The streets are close to each other creating another safe cycle corridor for the growing number of people cycling in the area. The shared spaces are great places to cycle, the low volume of traffic and low vehicle speeds create a safe environment for cycling.

“We’re trying to make it easier and more attractive to get around our city on foot and by bike. Cities like Paris and London have successfully introduced two way cycling on their one way streets,” she says.

Signs will advise road users that people may be cycling in both directions.

AT is assessing other one way streets in the city for traffic volume and vehicle speeds, Kathryn King says this is where the greatest increase in cycling is expected and where other cycle infrastructure is planned.

For more on: https://at.govt.nz/cycling-walking/

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