Transport
Bike friendly neighbourhoods
Back in July 2009 Grey Lynn 2030 hosted David Engwicht author of “Mental Speed Bumps – the smarter way to tame traffic” . He inspired many in the community to think about what we can all do to make our streets safer, calmer and more civil. What came through strongly from Grey Lynners was a…
Read MoreSave the 6 pohutukawas on Great North Rd
Proposals to widen Great North Road on the approach to the St Lukes overbridge and motorway interchange threaten 6 mature pohutukawa trees on the road opposite MOTAT. The resource consent application has been publicly notified and submissions can be made until Thursday 3 July. To make it easy for people to make a submission as The…
Read MoreGrey Lynn 2030 joins Jayride
Commuting or travelling from or to Grey Lynn and central Auckland suburbs? You can now carpool with Grey Lynn 2030’s free carpool community, thanks to Jayride.co.nz. Carpooling will save you money, slash your carbon footprint, help you meet people, drive in the T3 lane, reduce congestion on Grey Lynn’s roads, the pressure on our…
Read MoreBikes for Life: Rally for a safer cycling city
Sunday 5 | December 11am | Midday Queens Wharf – Auckland’s newest people place: cycle to the rally and a enjoy a ride around the wharf Everyone is invited: who has ever ridden a bicycle who would cycle if it was safer and easier who want their family and friends who cycle to be safe…
Read MoreFrocks on Bikes – Sept 2009
Photo: JASON OXENHAM Pippa Coom, left, and Sue Sparks get ready for the Frocks Day Out. Story from Harbour News Frocks Day out Fabulous frocks will be paired with safety helmets this weekend to raise awareness about climate change. Frocks Day Out is being held in Ponsonby on Saturday 12th September, an event where women…
Read MorePonsonby Rd Speed Change to 40 km
Dear Grey Lynn 2030, Thank you for providing us with your feedback in relation to the speed limit change from 50km/h to 40km/h on Ponsonby Road. Consultation was undertaken between the 13th of June to the 15th of July 2009. 932 responses were received of which 736 (79%) supported the proposal and 172 (18%) opposed…
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