The Great Harbour Way - fix the gaps!
The Great Harbour Way vision is an attractive seaside walking, running and
cycling route for commuting, recreation and tourism around the edge of
Wellington Harbour, Te Whanganui-a-Tara from Pencarrow to Red
Rocks.
There are big gaps between Petone foreshore and Wellington
City.
We think local and national transport agencies and Councils
should commit to a 3.5m wide track on the seaward side of the railway
line, from Petone foreshore to Ngauranga and on to Kaiwharawhara
estuary (the ferry terminal).
Find out more about the benefits of The
Great Harbour Way and how to overcome the barriers.
Show the Regional
Council, NZ Transport Agency and local politicians that YOU care!
WORKSHOP
- DATE: Sunday 12th October 2008
- TIME: 2 to 4 p.m.
- VENUE: Loaves
& Fishes Hall, corner of Hill St/Molesworth St
Welcome and Maori context - Liz Mellish, The Wellington Tenths Trust
Vision and History - Mary Varnham
Nuts and Bolts - what's missing and how to fix it - Alastair Smith
Benefits for Cyclists - Cycle Aware Wellington
Benefits for People on Foot - Living Streets Wellington
Connections with Public Transport - Paula Warren, Transport 2000+
Discussion from the floor
Responses from Greater Wellington and NZ Transport Agency
Vision and History - Mary Varnham
Nuts and Bolts - what's missing and how to fix it - Alastair Smith
Benefits for Cyclists - Cycle Aware Wellington
Benefits for People on Foot - Living Streets Wellington
Connections with Public Transport - Paula Warren, Transport 2000+
Discussion from the floor
Responses from Greater Wellington and NZ Transport Agency
Brief
responses from local and national politicians
Resolution from the meeting
Resolution from the meeting
The workshop has been organised by members of Living Streets Aotearoa, Cycle
Aware Wellington and The Wellington Civic Trust.
At the end of the workshop we will propose a resolution calling on the Wellington Regional Transport Committee to support the Great Harbour Way. That committee meets later in October. We will also be inviting pledges of support from individuals and organisations.
Following the workshop, people may choose to repair to the Backbencher to refuel and discuss further!
There is an optional walking exploration of the "Gap" in the morning - from 11am to 1pm 12 October. This will follow the shoreline from Ngauranga to Kaiwharawhara with a picnic at Kaiwharawhara beach, and involves about 6km of walking. For details or to RSVP, email info@greatharbourway.org.nz with the subject line "GHW workshop walk".
All members of the public are welcome. Please pass this info on to all your contacts.
Please RSVP to info@greatharbourway.org.nz to give us an indication of numbers at the workshop.
For more information contact
Celia Wade-Brown 04 938 6691 027 483 6691
celia.wadebrown at livingstreets.org.nz
Alastair Smith info@greatharbourway.org.nz
At the end of the workshop we will propose a resolution calling on the Wellington Regional Transport Committee to support the Great Harbour Way. That committee meets later in October. We will also be inviting pledges of support from individuals and organisations.
Following the workshop, people may choose to repair to the Backbencher to refuel and discuss further!
There is an optional walking exploration of the "Gap" in the morning - from 11am to 1pm 12 October. This will follow the shoreline from Ngauranga to Kaiwharawhara with a picnic at Kaiwharawhara beach, and involves about 6km of walking. For details or to RSVP, email info@greatharbourway.org.nz with the subject line "GHW workshop walk".
All members of the public are welcome. Please pass this info on to all your contacts.
Please RSVP to info@greatharbourway.org.nz to give us an indication of numbers at the workshop.
For more information contact
Celia Wade-Brown 04 938 6691 027 483 6691
celia.wadebrown at livingstreets.org.nz
Alastair Smith info@greatharbourway.org.nz
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