If elected to represent Waitemata Local Board, I, Alex Bonham, 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
There is a lot to do to make the city a great place to walk and cycle. You can do a lot quickly and cheaply and often most of the cost of a road upgrade is underground, sorting out utilities and strengthening the road for electric buses etc. Nevertheless increasing the budget to prioritise a people friendly urban realm means you find yourself with a connected walking and cycling network, plazas, and handsome town centres. It means more trees are planted and interesting streets. It means lower emissions, noise and air pollution. It means more independence and participation for kids and the frail. It is a shift in thinking towards a better city.
Detailed commitments
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- Agree – I support increasing cycling and walking’s share of the transport budget to the UN-recommended 20%.
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- Agree – I support building cycleways to connect Auckland and fill existing gaps, including crossing the Harbour.
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- Agree – I believe cycleways can be delivered affordably and quickly.
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- 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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- 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.
