WQ TMA update March 2020

Latest news from WQ TMA March 2020

Read on to find out about:
Accessible Streets – have your say
Share your ideas for Wynyard Quarter
Better way website launched
Thinking about flexible working   
Golden foot awards
Review of the Bike Challenge
Beware of bike thief
Congestion in London – what can we learn?  
 
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any news, comments or suggestions. 

Accessible Streets consultation open now 
 
The Government is proposing rule changes to improve safety. The Accessible Streets Regulatory Package is designed to improve safety for footpath users, encourage active modes of transport, and support the creation of more liveable and vibrant towns and cities.  The full consultation documents are available through the link below. Feedback closes on 22 April 2020.

More details here

Share your ideas
 
As people working and living in Wynyard Quarter you can have your ideas heard by the Waitemata Local Board (WLB).  WLB are in the process of developing a three-year plan and they want community input. So whether you have some ideas, comments or grumbles now is the time to express them.  Hop online and share your ideas now!  

Have your say NOW!

Better way website launched 
 
Auckland Transport have recently launched a website to try and help Aucklanders understand what is happening in the CBD.  It gives up to date information on projects and road works as well as sharing some thoughts on alternative ways of travelling.  Plenty of good information - plus, check out all the projects on the Progress Auckland website. 

Take a look now

Thinking about flexible working
 
There has been a lot of talk in the media about flexible working and in particular working from home.  Could this suit your business and your team?  Take a closer look at the information provided by Auckland Transport, NZTA and Business NZ or read this article from the NZ Herald to see if it could be an option.  
 
Photo courtesy of NZ Herald 

Read NZ Herald article

Golden Foot walking awards
 
The Golden Foot Walking Awards nominations are now open. This year the categories include projects, place making, events, research, walking and public transport initiatives and buildings / public spaces. For more details and the application form  click below.  Closing date for entries is 25th April 2020.  

Apply online

Bike challenge results
 
Congratulations to everyone in Wynyard Quarter who participated in the Bike Challenge during February. In the Auckland region the participants peddled 1,221,602 kms. Wynyard Quarter based businesses clocked up just over 95,000kms, saving over 10 tonnes of CO2.  Four lucky riders from ASB, Datacom, Davanti, and KPMG won the Wynyard Quarter spot prizes.  See the leader board below.  

Check out the leader board

Keep your e bike safe
 
Recently an e-bike was stolen from a secure area at ASB’s North Wharf site.  The thief followed a staff member into the secure bike area, dumped his bike and left with a new e-bike.  He was wearing a high vis vest with number 14 on the back and a cap.  The offender is confident and probably seeks a new bike when the battery is depleted. The stolen bike is a maroon-red Specialized Vado 4.0 bike. Please share this with your staff to improve safety.  

Other news & updates

Lessons from London congestion 
 
Britain’s biggest city has almost ground to a halt, thanks to the rise of Uber, delivery drivers – and cycle lanes. Can anything be done to end the gridlock and pollution? Are there lessons to be learnt from the UK?  
 
Photo Jill Mead The Guardian 

Read the full article here

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