Albert-Eden Local Board (Maungawhau) candidate Paul Chalmers: Bike Pledge

If elected to represent Albert-Eden Local Board (Maungawhau), I, Paul Chalmers, 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

As a regular rider on the Northwestern Cycleway, I want more cycle infrastructure for Auckland.

 

Detailed commitments

 

    • Agree – I support increasing cycling and walking’s share of the transport budget to the UN-recommended 20%.
    • Agree – I support building cycleways to connect Auckland and fill existing gaps, including crossing the Harbour.
    • Agree – I believe cycleways can be delivered affordably and quickly.
    • Agree – I support connecting neighbourhoods to major cycleways, destinations like schools and workplaces, and transport hubs through supportive Local Board funding.
    • Agree – I support calming traffic around schools and residential areas to create people-friendly spaces.
    • Agree – I will work to ensure new Safety Plans are in place quickly so children and adults can walk and bike safely.
    • Agree – I support following the Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway (TERP) to significantly cut transport emissions by promoting walking and cycling.

 

 

Read more about why voting for a Bikeable Auckland matters

And find out which other candidates have taken the Bikeable Auckland pledge.

Join us

Bike Auckland is the non-profit organisation working to improve things for people on bikes. We’re a people-powered movement for a better region. We speak up for you – and the more of us there are, the stronger our voice!

Suggest a new ride