Earlier this week, mayoral re-election hopeful Phil Mauger engaged in a spot of dog-whistling by calling for the Park Terrace pop-up cycleway to be ripped out. For something that has been working successfully for over two years (I often use it when heading over that side of town), it calls to mind all the similar drama back then when some Councillors tried to have it removed soon after it had been installed. In a post from June 2023, we highlighted some consultation that was put out seeking feedback on the matter…
As was posted last week, there is a new pop-up cycleway installed along Rolleston Ave and Park Tce next to Hagley Park. The main motivation was to alleviate active mode travel congestion while the museum is being redeveloped, but the opportunity was also taken to extend the cycleway further north to improve safety there as well.
However, some Councillors and other people got grumpy with this, so now there is some post-construction consultation on what people think of the new cycleway, particularly the section north of Armagh St along Park Terrace.
You have until Sunday 11th June to post your feedback via a short survey asking about your experiences of travelling along Park Tce after the recent changes. This information will be combined with updated traffic data from the corridor and presented to the elected members. So take the time to add your comments now!
Do you like the new cycleway along Park Terrace?
I love the cycleway just the way it is!