The purpose of the Hauraki District Walking and Cycling Strategy is to establish walking and cycling as viable mo
des of transport
in Hauraki District in order to:- Reduce the number of short car trips;
- Reduce the adverse environmental effects from land transport;
- Encourage development of a roading network that is safe and friendly for walking and cycling; and
- Enhance public health, fitness and tourism.
- Development of proposed cycle routes and primary pedestrian routes identified for Paeroa, Waihi, Ngatea and Turua. The development of the primary pedestrian routes shall be based on a detailed audit of these routes;
- Provision for future connections to the proposed Hauraki Rail Trail in Paeroa and the proposed Ohinemuri River Walk in Waihi;
- Based on a detailed audit of existing facilities the upgrading to a consistent standard of pedestrian facilities within the 500m CBD cordons in Paeroa and Waihi identified in the Scoping Report; and
- The removal of any barriers or obstacles to wheelchair or mobility scooter use on routes that these users commonly use, or would like to use.
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