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Background & Benefits

Background

Taupō District Council's goal is for Taupō to becoming the most cycle and pedestrian friendly town in New Zealand.

The staged upgrade that is being proposed would link the shared pathway network around Taupō town with the western suburbs.

It would also allow for a wider shared pathway more in keeping with the popular existing shared pathways along the lake front and the East Taupō Arterial (ETA).

Benefits

A widened shared pathway to better accommodate pedestrians, cyclists and mobility scooter users could benefit the community in many ways.

  • Encourage more people to travel from Acacia Bay to Taupō town centre by bike, scooter, mobility scooter, wheelchair or on foot
  • Safer environment for pedestrians, cyclists and mobility scooter/wheelchair users
  • Reduce the number of short car trips which would impact emissions
  • Reduce traffic congestion at peak school pick-up and drop-off times

Funding the project

Taupō District Council is seeking funding for Stage One of the project from Waka Kotahi's Transport Choices Projects funding. This is part of a package included within the Climate Emergency Response Fund (CERF). The purpose of the fund is to allow local councils to progress with strategic cycle networks, create walkable neighbourhoods and healthier school travel, while helping reduce emissions by decreasing the number of short vehicle trips.

Stages Two to Four of the project would be included in the Taupō District Council’s Long-term Plan 2024-34.

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