Waihorotiu is a shared pathway along Queen street in the CBD, stretching from Aotea Square to Te Komititanga (the square outside Britomart station). Its name and design features refer to the awa (river) that used to run through this area and continues to run under the roads surface. The Waihorotiu pathway was made quickly by reallocating roadspace; where there used to be 4 motor vehicle lanes there are now a whole lot more people walking and cycling, as well as two special vehicle lanes (for regular buses, service vehicles and mobility vehicles), and beautiful planter boxes. This has created a quieter, safer, more pleasant and vibrant street space.