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Supportive of active transport but constrained by debt concerns. Strongly advocates for pedestrianising upper Octagon and expanding George Street model. Supports improved public transport through ORC collaboration. Notable for accessibility focus but lacks specifics on safety measures or school routes.
I support a Council focus on prioritising this. The peninsula cycle/walkway has been a fantastic success, and the one-way cycle lanes.
Working collaboratively with the ORC and relevant working groups along with tapping into Government funding is vital to grow a more reliable and affordable public transport system. We need a reliable and affordable way to travel in order for people to choose this over driving cars. This hindrance is what I believe discourages more people from leaving their cars.
A review to further investigate the possibility of electric trams is worth considering as well, I believe.
The reality for me is that there is huge debt and homelessness and infrastructure is also urgent. I believe with sensible spending and accountability to reduce and avoid further debt would enable the Council to start increasing its focus on this. It is a climate change essential as well.
The reality for me is that huge debt, homelessness, and infrastructure are urgent. I am concerned at the state of debt and the urgent priorities like the South Dunedin flooding. That said, I am disappointed that the current Council has rejected the Albany Street plan.
I believe the Council must keep walking and cycling infrastructure front of mind. With sensible spending and accountability to reduce and avoid further debt, the Council could start increasing its focus on this, which is a climate change essential as well.
I would like to see the top half of the Octagon blocked off to cars, and I want the George Street achievement to be increased and expanded. The George Street renovation has been a superb success. I like the idea of creating community areas around the city with reduced car traffic to encourage social engagement. Life is currently too isolating for people when living in a city.
I believe in community and would focus on the suburbs, creating quiet spaces that encourage socialising, and assisting with the isolation that many people (especially the elderly) feel living in the city. Community gardens and working with organisations already in food provision are beneficial.
Accessibility is essential, having myself spent my life navigating some issues around this.
Ngā mihi/regards
Rachel