If elected as Auckland Mayor / North Shore Ward / Kaipatiki Board, I, Eric Chuah, pledge:
I believe people of all ages should feel able to bike safely to get around. Auckland needs more climate-friendly transport to ensure a sustainable and resilient Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, protecting our environment and communities for future generations. If elected, I commit to making a safe, connected cycle network a priority.
Comments
The Policy I have suggested is known as ‘Contextual Accelerated Plan’ (Stuff New), where in local wards & boards decide on whether to ‘build 15 story flats’. For example, in locations where there are high population density and little surrounding space then you build upwards, but there must ‘urban green spaces’ similar to Singapore’s to minimize excessive heat during warmer months. My experience previously living in Auckland CBD (Inner city) speaks for itself where it is much warmer than in North Shore, where I am running for Kaipatiki Board & North shore Ward.
Detailed commitments
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- Partially agree – I support increasing cycling and walking’s share of the transport budget to the UN-recommended 20%.
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- Partially agree – I support building cycleways to connect Auckland and fill existing gaps, including crossing the Harbour.
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- Partially agree – I believe cycleways can be delivered affordably and quickly.
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- Partially agree – I support connecting neighbourhoods to major cycleways, destinations like schools and workplaces, and transport hubs through supportive Local Board funding.
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- Partially agree – I support calming traffic around schools and residential areas to create people-friendly spaces.
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- Agree – I will work to ensure new Safety Plans are in place quickly so children and adults can walk and bike safely.
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- Partially agree – I support following the Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway (TERP) to significantly cut transport emissions by promoting walking and cycling.
And find out which other candidates have taken the Bikeable Auckland pledge.
