Waterview Connection 4 - cycleways and our transport networks

Introduction

Want to know what cycling and New Zealand's largest roading project have in common? Join us on the final Waterview Connection field trip to find out. Waterview Connection is more than just a roading project and includes shared paths for cyclists and pedestrians and will help connect communities.

Waterview Connection is a project of national significance and is the largest roading project this country has ever seen. This project includes the Waterview Connection tunnels, Great North Road Interchange, new roads to complete the Western Ring Route and shared paths.

During this field trip you will see how the Waterview Shared Path has been designed to maximise its use and discover more about the role of cycleways in providing reliable and healthy ways to travel into the future. You will see how Auckland Transport (AT) is helping to create a cycle friendly city and how this can benefit both people and the environment. You will look at how technology and research are used to create safe and efficient cycleways. You will also disocver how you can use cycleways safely and have your say about new cycleways in your own community.

• Watch the Waterview Connection 4 introductory video on Vimeo.
• Meet Shelley the LEARNZ field trip teacher
  

Location

You will fly into Auckland airport. To get to the city centre you will take the first part of the Western Ring Route, State Highway 20, until it comes to an end. That's where this field trip starts! You will walk along part of the Waterview Shared Path and meet experts from Auckland Transport who are designing this path and others throughout Auckland to help people get off the road and on to a bike.

Monday 26 June

Travel Day

• Read the diary about the journey from Dunedin to Auckland to begin the final Waterview Connection field trip. Read about Alvin the LEARNZ ambassador.

Tuesday 27 June

Shared Pathways

• Meet experts from Auckland Transport and find out what shared pathways are. Watch the videos to see how shared paths are designed and built and read the diary to find out more about some of the shared paths in Auckland. Read about Alvin the LEARNZ ambassador and listen to the recorded web conference.

Wednesday 28 June

Cycle Safety

• Complete a cycle safety course at Point Chevalier School and watch the videos to find out how to use a shared path responsibly. Read the diary about reducing traffic congestion and encouraging people to cycle. Listen to the recording of the web conference and read about Alvin the LEARNZ ambassador.

Thursday 29 June

The future of transport networks

• Read the diary about the future of our transport networks. Watch the videos to discover more about electric bikes and cars. Read about Alvin the LEARNZ ambassador and listen to the recorded web conference.