Neighbourhood accessibility plan

Introduction

A neighbourhood accessibility plan aims to improve cycling, walking and access to public transport facilities in your area.

It helps to deliver attractive and convenient travel choices, allowing you to get around safely and easily.

Benefits

better facilities for walking and cycling to, from and around your town centre
improved safety for pedestrians and cyclists
makes getting around in your area simpler and more pleasant
boosts the local economy by making it easier for people to travel to and support local businesses.

How do we create the plan?

Auckland City Council works together with you, your community and other organisations to collect information and ideas on how we can improve walking, cycling and access to public transport.

The project team and your community stakeholder group then develop a list of recommended actions for your neighbourhood . These will be prioritised as part of the council's transport plan for the whole city and implemented over the next few years.

The community may choose to include:

new pedestrian and cycling facilities, such as cycle lanes, cycle parking or walkways
safer pedestrian crossings
improved footpath lighting and safer footpaths
bus timetables that are easier to read
involvement in school or workplace travel plans
educational campaigns to encourage walking or cycling and use of public transport.

How can you help?

You know your neighbourhood best. The process relies on you to suggest ideas to improve cycling, walking and access to public transport in your area to make it easier and safer.

Right now, Auckland City Council is working on a neighbourhood accessibility plan for Grey Lynn. The council will look at other areas over the long term.

Auckland City Council's role

We will co-ordinate all the people involved and ensure you have the chance to have your say.

Grey Lynn accessibility plan

Auckland City Council wants to hear from you, your community and organisations on how we can improve walking, cycling and access to public transport in the Grey Lynn area.

Published April 2008