Council wants to hear from Karori

By Frank Neill

Wellington City Council wants to hear from Karori people how they use buses, footpaths, pedestrian crossings and bikes as it is planning a series of improvements.

“The Karori Residents Association is encouraging all residents to make submissions and have their voice heard,” the association’s Chair

Andrea Skews says. The association, she says, will not be making a submission.

“We cannot and will not submit on behalf of 6,000 people because there is a wide range of opinions out there.

“If people want to effect change or want their opinions heard they need to do it through the official channels,” Andrea says.

“We’re working closely with Great- er Wellington Regional Council and Let’s Get Wellington Moving to improve safety and convenience for people who use buses, footpaths, pedestrian crossings, and bikes,” the council says.

“The main bus and bike route through Northland and Karori will have a range of improvements that will be combined with quieter bike routes on Friend Street and

Birdwood Street.

“As part of helping us understand the local context, we are keen to learn about how you and your wh nau use and experience this area.

“Your feedback will help us to get the designs right and evaluate the changes. We’ll also be gathering data about numbers of people on bikes, scooters and buses.

“We’re looking at design options that we’ll be able to share with the community later this year. “We’ll be seeking your feedback before taking the plans to council for approval. If approved, work to install this route is likely to begin in 2024.”

For more information or to make a submission visit www.transportprojects.org.nz/current/karori-connections.

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