In partnership with Lightfoot Initiative, Wao and other local organisations, accelerate community-led transition towards shared and active travel.
6.2 Growing community-led active travel initiatives
Action
Key Initiatives
- Travel planning: Collaborate with schools, community groups, households, and local businesses to promote shared and active travel and assist them in developing and implementing low emission travel plans.
- Activation events: Provide funding support for events and activations such as Aotearoa Bike Challenge and Biketober.
- Community engagement: Promote ongoing education and engagement campaigns to raise awareness of the environmental and personal benefits of shifting to more sustainable, low-emission transport options.
- Invest in technology: Collaborate with partners to develop technology to support the use of shared and active modes for organisations and communities.
6.2
Project Details
Investment
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Investment Value (Estimate)
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<$20k
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$20K - $100K
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$100K - $500K
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>$500K
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To be confirmed/still under review
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Key Partners
Lightfoot Initiative, Wao.
Kāi Tahu Value Alignment
Haere whakamua - Future focused
Whanaukataka - Family and community focused
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6.1Investing in our future transport networkCollaborate with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, ORC, and the private sector to implement a low emission, efficient, and better-connected public transport system and active travel network for the district.
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6.3Smarter parking solutionsImplement innovative parking management strategies that promote sustainable transport choices, reduce dependency on private vehicles, and support a low-carbon, people-focused transport system.
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6.4Expand the EV charging networkAccelerate the transition to low emission transport by expanding accessible, reliable EV charging infrastructure for shared and personal vehicles across the district.
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6.5Exploring innovative mass transport solutionsCollaborate with partners to assess the feasibility of innovative mass rapid transport solutions that seamlessly integrate with traditional public transport. These solutions aim to provide efficient, low-emission alternatives, reducing congestion and carbon emissions while enhancing connectivity.
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6.6Supporting the aviation transitionWork collaboratively with Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC20) to position Queenstown Lakes as a national sustainability leader, aligning and strengthening local sustainability initiatives, and advocating and supporting the transition to low-emission aviation technologies.