Getting There - On Foot, By Cycle - National Implementation Framework
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A strategy to advance walking and cycling in New Zealand transport
February 2005
Getting there - on foot, by cycle (the Strategy) outlines a strategic framework to advance walking and cycling in New Zealand transport.
The Government will take a leading role in implementing the Strategy. Central government agencies must also work toward its implementation. However, the Strategy also recognises that much of the necessary action for walking and cycling will happen regionally and locally. The following national implementation framework will be put into place to deliver Getting there - on foot, by cycle.
National leadership and co-ordination
A centrally co-ordinated process will be used to implement the Strategy at a national level.
This will be proactively led and supported by the Ministry of Transport.
National groups and agencies from a variety of sectors such as transport, health, leisure, and the environment are expected to play an active role in implementing aspects of Getting there - on foot, by cycle. In recognition of this, a collaborative approach to planning will be emphasised, in order to:
- enable co-ordinated action - ensuring that expertise can be shared, potential synergies can be built upon and duplication of efforts can be minimised
- develop common understandings and consistent approaches to issues and practice for walking and cycling.
Support from the National Pedestrian and Cycling Advisory Groups
The National Pedestrian and Cycling Advisory Groups currently convened by Land Transport New Zealand (formerly known as Transfund New Zealand) will be involved in advising on Strategy implementation. These groups comprise representatives of pedestrian and cycling user groups, central government agencies, and broader stakeholder organisations (such as local and regional government). The advisory groups bring together a wealth of perspectives and expertise, and enable discussion and debate of issues related to cycling and walking as well as information sharing.
National implementation plans
National planning processes to deliver Getting there - on foot, by cycle will include:
- strategic planning, undertaken every 3-5 years to support forward planning of appropriate activity under the Strategy's four focus areas, and across its 10 priorities for action
- development of annual action plans that identify the specific contributions and work programmes of national groups and agencies to the Strategy's delivery.
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