https://wellington.gen.nz/councillors+transport Items tagged with Councillors and Transport. https://lgwm.nz/lgwm-news/30kmh-in-the-central-city-from-july/ From the end of July speed limits on most central city streets will change from 50km to 30km - making our central city more more pleasant and appealing for everyone, especially for people walking and riding bikes. The final decision was made unanimously by Councillors at Wellington City Council on Thursday. councillors people wellington speed-limits government blogs transport lgwm Sun, 12 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://lgwm.nz/lgwm-news/30kmh-in-the-central-city-from-july/ Let's Get Wellington Moving 2020-07-12T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonmountainbikeclub.wildapricot.org/news/3163199 In this newsletter:     Race report: WDHS Rd 2 - Karori     Juvie & Duel Slalom Track Opening     South Coast Kids Track Update     Draft Suburban Reserves Management Plan     WDHS Round 3 - Maidstone     WORD Bike-a-Polooza     Escape from Mt Crawford Mini Enduro     Klunkers, Chainless & Kids Bike Dual Slalom     Trail Building Updates Wellington Downhill Series Round 2 - Karori The second race in the Wellington Downhill Series went down last month on the revitalised 98DH aka K-Hole. Historically, racing at this venue has been in the wet, and under these conditions simply getting a bike down the track becomes a game of survival. But on this occasion, Karori turned it on for riders. At the end of racing - Daniel Meilink took out the Open Men category ahead of Michael Mells and Bryn Dickerson. In Masters 1 & 2 - Nathan Timoko and Ali Quinn claimed the top spots respectively. And the juniors were dominated by the Macdonalds - with Finlay taking out under 17 and brother Lachie, under 15. Current National Champ Sarah Atkin recorded a very respectable time that would have put her just outside top 10 in Open Men, and Finn van Leuven also put down a solid time in Hardtail. We’ll catch everyone at the final WDHS round this Saturday, 6th December at Maidstone. Race Results & Series Points Juvie & Duel Slalom Grand Opening Crews and contractors have been hard at work at Miramar of the past months and we’ve recently seen the completion of two new tracks - Juvenile Delinquent, and the Kids Duel Slalom. The sum of these, combined with the pump track and dirt jumps is a great zone for kids and beginners to hone their skills, only minutes from the City. The grand opening of Juvie and the Kids Duel Slalom last weekend was a huge success. About 150 people turned up to mark the occasion on Sunday, including City Councillors and Mayor, Celia Wade Brown. Once the tape was cut, Mayor Celia spoke positively of the Club’s recent work at Miramar and Island Bay. South Coast Kids Track Wins Another Award You may recall that earlier this year, the Club received a Wellington Airport Community Award for its work on the South Coast Kids Track. Well last week the Kids Track did it again - this time at the 2014 NZ Recreation Association Awards. The annual awards recognise excellence in the recreation and leisure industry, and the South Coast Kids Track was named Most Outstanding Project. Thanks once again to Wellington City Council, Trail Fund NZ, Bike Wellington, Revolve Cycling and Southstar Trails.  Draft Suburban Reserves Management Plan Submissions close this Friday 5th on the WCC Draft Suburban Reserves Management Plan. This is the last opportunity members of the public will have to share their views on the future management of Wellington’s suburban reserves - between Khandallah and Miramar (including Makara). This plan will have a significant impact on the future of mountain biking in our city, and the planning process only comes around once every 10 years. So, if you have a few spare minutes and a desire to see the WCC supporting mountain biking in our suburban reserves, get in there.   Upcoming Events WDHS Round 3 - Maidstone - THIS SATURDAY The final round of the 2014 Wellington Downhill Series will take place THIS SATURDAY, 6th December at Maidstone, Upper Hutt. Check the WMTBC website for details and online registration. Online registration closes Friday, 5pm. Enter online >> The Club would also like to welcome Adrenaline MTB as the event’s major sponsor. **VOLUNTEERS** Race marshals and drivers are urgently needed for this event. We greatly appreciate any help offered. If interested - please contact events@wmtbc.org.nz. WORD Bike-a-Polooza - Sunday Dec 7th This Sunday at the Wainuiomata Trails - WORD invites you to join them for the first Bike-a-Polooza - New Zealand's best, super fun, and raddest kids mountain bike event ever! There will be four great courses to choose from on the day - so something for all the 3-17 year olds. Cost: $15 individual, $40 family of 3 kids. For more info and online registration check out WORD Bike-a-Polooza Escape from Mt Crawford Mini Enduro - Jan 19th, 2015 The third annual Escape from Mt Crawford Mini Enduro is upcoming - Wellington Anniversary weekend, January 19th. We’ve run the annual fundraiser for the Miramar Track Project for the past couple of years, and 2015 will undoubtedly be the biggest yet. As per last year, we’ll be running two classes - Misdemeanor and Felony, plus the Sufferfest hill climb, and we’re throwing in a Kids Mini D for the little rippers. Also, in breaking news - Yeastie Boys have just come on board as a sponsor. This is great news if you like beer.   Online entries opening later this month Event Details >> Klunkers, Chainless & Kids Bike Dual Slalom - Jan 24th, 2015 After a successful event earlier this year, Klunkers is back! The aim of the race is simple: dig out your old kit and 90s race weapon, do as many timed runs of Jailbrake as your body (or bike) will permit within 2 ½ hours, and heckle like you’ve never heckled. There will be four categories: Klunkers, Chainless, proKlunkers and Klunkers (under 12), and an additional Kids Bike Dual Slalom race. Entry is by donation of old (useful) bike parts, cash, or your bike. All proceeds go to Biketech and the Mechanical Tempest. Event Details >> Trail Building Updates Clinical (Polhill Reserve) As you may recall from the last Polhill update, The Brooklyn Trail Builders reported significant progress on Clinical. When it’s complete, the track will round off a grand loop of the Reserve. Most of the track is now rideable, and it’s set for completion sometime during early 2015. Currently, contractors are finishing construction of bridges on the trail, and volunteers are working on approximately 200m at the bottom. Although this section is incomplete, there’s a steep track that can be used to bypass it. The next dig is this coming Sunday, 7th December at 3pm. Details over at Brooklyn Trail Builders. There will be an event to commemorate the official opening of Clinical, tentatively around April 2015. We’ll keep you posted. We would also like to congratulate BTB whose work was this week recognised at the Roll on Wellington Cycle Awards. Mt Victoria Thanks to all those who contributed recently to the Mt Victoria trail user survey. We’re currently compiling the results, but feedback was largely positive. In case you missed it - here’s the full rundown. But in short, the WCC has requested that changes be made to the lower part of the Super D line. The Club, in consultation with trail leaders and the Council, has come up with a plan that involves essentially realigning the trail, from the SPCA south. In addition, the plan includes work around busy junctions to reduce the risk of conflict with other trail users. No major work will take place on Mt Victoria until the new year. We’ll keep you updated.  Want to keep in touch? For up-to-date Club news, updates and media - follow WMTBC on Facebook or check the Club page at WMTBC.org.nz brooklyn islandbay karori khandallah makara miramar wainuiomata wcc councillors consultation media bypass events beer airport rowing cycling planning wellington art people places government transport sport issues blogs mountain-biking Wed, 03 Dec 2014 18:46:51 GMT https://wellingtonmountainbikeclub.wildapricot.org/news/3163199 Wellington Mountain Bike Club 2014-12-03T18:46:51Z -41.2844173 174.7444792 Karori, Wellington, New Zealand http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2011/08/council-votes-to-consult-on-bus-lanes.html Voting to consult on removing on-street motorcycle parks, car parks and loading zones on KENT TERRACE from MAJORIBANKS STREET TO EDGE HILL to be replaced with a Bus Priority Lane were: Mayor Wade-Brown, Councillors Ngaire Best, Stephanie Cook, Paul Eagle, Andy Foster, Justin Lester, Simon Marsh, Iona Pannett, Helene Ritchie. motorcycle consultation wcc bus-lanes parking transport automotive sport government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2011/08/council-votes-to-consult-on-bus-lanes.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2011-08-18T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2010/09/pepperell-says-more-motorcycle-parks.html motorcycle parking automotive sport transport people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors government Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2010/09/pepperell-says-more-motorcycle-parks.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2010-09-04T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2010/08/manners-mall-how-it-was.html manners-mall-bus-lane bus-lanes transport people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors government Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2010/08/manners-mall-how-it-was.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2010-08-10T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2010/07/manners-mall-gone-now-you-vote.html video manners-mall-bus-lane bus-lanes transport people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors government Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2010/07/manners-mall-gone-now-you-vote.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2010-07-25T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/12/manners-mall-net-stop-environment-court.html With the final passing of the revocation of pedestrian status of Manners Mall and creation of shared space in lower Cuba Street at the Council meeting on Friday, December 11, 2009, one battle has ended. cubastreet manners-mall-bus-lane places bus-lanes transport people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors government Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/12/manners-mall-net-stop-environment-court.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2009-12-16T00:00:00Z -41.2937917 174.7754336 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/12/manners-mall-opened-to-buses-at-115m.html Wellington City Council makes the final decision today with a rubber stamp approving the revocation of Manners Mall after 30 years of being closed to vehicles. The cost is $11.5 million at a time when many ratepayers are struggling to pay their bills. wcc manners-mall-bus-lane government bus-lanes transport people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/12/manners-mall-opened-to-buses-at-115m.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2009-12-10T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/09/save-manners-mall-save-11million.html An open space for the last thirty years the Council is proposing to put buses through Manners Mall. If you prefer open space, now is the time to speak up and let your councillors know your thoughts on this matter. Don't diver, do it now or lose to the bus company. video manners-mall-bus-lane bus-lanes transport people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors government Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/09/save-manners-mall-save-11million.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2009-09-14T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/07/benjamin-easton-goes-to-high-court.html video manners-mall-bus-lane bus-lanes transport people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors government Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/07/benjamin-easton-goes-to-high-court.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2009-07-27T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/06/save-manners-mall-second-battle.html transport video manners-mall-bus-lane bus-lanes people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors government Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/06/save-manners-mall-second-battle.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2009-06-11T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/06/buses-to-go-through-manners-mall.html Hi – I’m sorry to say we lost this battle today. Those voting against opening Manners mall to buses were: Councillors Bryan Pepperell, Leonie Gill, Hayley Wain and Jo Coughlan Special thanks to the Facebook Group Save Manners Mall and WGTN LOVE MANNERS MALL (Maria) transport manners-mall-bus-lane bus-lanes people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors government Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/06/buses-to-go-through-manners-mall.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2009-06-04T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/04/hi-bryanluigi-with-recent-dialog-on.html With the recent dialog on the issues of retailers and town planners would now be a good time to consider engaging the New Zealand Property Council in our debate. Or better still is there an option for them to call a meeting now that we know Sir Robert Jones is in favour of "pedestrianization from the Railway Station right to the Embassy Theater"? transport people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors government Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/04/hi-bryanluigi-with-recent-dialog-on.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2009-04-19T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/03/save-manners-mall-20-march-2009.html lobbygroups manners-mall-bus-lane communitygroups bus-lanes transport people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors government Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2009/03/save-manners-mall-20-march-2009.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2009-03-20T00:00:00Z -41.290909 174.776413 Manners Mall, Wellington http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2008/05/rising-prices-poverty-and-peak-oil.html Come and hear about - bus fare increases - GST - child poverty - Peak Oil and say what you think we should do about these problems. Newtown Hall (Cnr Constable and Daniell Streets, Newtown) 10am Saturday 7 June There will be light refreshments afterwards. Issued by Campaign Against Rising Prices events newtown fares places transport people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors government Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2008/05/rising-prices-poverty-and-peak-oil.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2008-05-30T00:00:00Z -41.3110524 174.7780368 Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2007/06/adshel-bus-shelter-vote-at-council-in.html Adshel bus shelters arrived in Wellington as a consequence of Mayor Blumsky and Councillors Foster,Gill, Gotlieb, Goulden, Hutchings,Johnston, Morrison, Parkin, Piper, Prendergast and Shaw voting for them. transport wcc government people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2007/06/adshel-bus-shelter-vote-at-council-in.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2007-06-26T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2007/04/free-motorcycle-parks-under-review.html Alert! Alert! Wellington City Council has commenced a General Parking Review that includes free motorcycle parks. If you value your free motorcycle parks then now is the time to make your views known to Wellington City Council. parking transport wcc motorcycle government automotive sport people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2007/04/free-motorcycle-parks-under-review.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2007-04-20T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2007/04/strategy-and-policy-committee-thursday.html Report 1 Bus Priority Plan. 5.3 Estimated cost to be $33 million Dollars but is expected to be reduced to $16 million with innovative use of lane lines. transport people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors government Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2007/04/strategy-and-policy-committee-thursday.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2007-04-11T00:00:00Z http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2006/04/modern-rail-system-needed-instead-of.html Recently I said at a Council meeting that it was predictable to see that the Wellington City Council has learnt nothing from the recent petrol price rises. transmissiongully transport people blogs election-candiates-2010 elections2010 local-body-elections councillors government Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://pepptalknz.blogspot.com/2006/04/modern-rail-system-needed-instead-of.html Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future 2006-04-06T00:00:00Z -41.1507564 174.8457942 Transmission Gully Motorway, Kenepuru, Porirua, Porirua City, Wellington, 5022, New Zealand