Tamaki Drive safety issues discussed

Keeping safe: Cycling on Tamaki Drive

From City Scene, published on 1 November, 2009.

Auckland City Council plans a number of safety-focussed initiatives for Tamaki Drive, following the recent serious cycling accident.

Initiatives, announced at a forum discussing Tamaki Drive cycling and safety issues, include:

an education campaign to encourage motorists and cyclists to look out for each other, starting later this month
safety improvements to the intersection of Tamaki Drive and Ngapipi Road by February
an investigation of ideas generated by the forum.

The forum saw more than 30 representatives from a diverse range of groups, including the police, New Zealand Automobile Association, cycle clubs and residents, all of whom welcomed the opportunity for an "around the table" discussion about the situation.

A working party, representing the various groups involved, will now consider those ideas.

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