Find out about the latest innovations involving transport options and street design, on location in Wellington.
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Background reading, images, narrations, keywords and quizzes.
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Insights into people and their careers, and the chance to replay live web conferences as podcasts.
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Take the Google Earth for Web tour about Getting around: your options for a sustainable future
A virtual tour of the field trip with GIS mapping, 3D locations, images, daily diaries and video.
About this trip
Most of us get around in cars, either as drivers or passengers. Many of us also walk, bike, skate, or scooter, while some take the bus or train. The way we get around is developing all the time, and many of the latest options produce zero emissions, meaning they are better for us and the planet.
In Wellington, New Zealand's capital city, private car use in Wellington is declining, whereas public and active modes of transport are on the rise. There are also several projects aiming to make streets and public spaces safer, more sustainable, easier to get around, and more accessible.
During Road Safety Week, connect with people about the importance and value of roads and road safety in New Zealand, now and in the future. Find out about the latest innovations involving transport options and street design. Compare different transport modes for getting around Wellington.
This online field trip supports a STEAM-based, cross curricular approach to teaching and learning. Participation encourages curiosity, citizen-science and student inquiry. Access the glossary.
This trip reflects the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
