First Innovating Streets trial for Rotorua goes live
Residents, locals and school families are encouraged to ditch the car on their next trip through Larcy Road, Iles Road or Owhatiura and test out how the additional crossings, changes to parking space, increased visibility, and reduced congestion in front of the school changes their feeling of safety while moving around the neighbourhood.
Background
The Te Manawa ō Owhatiura trial project is based on the community's appetite for change to support active modes users.
Locals and school whanau were supportive for a trial, and participated in surveys, attended design workshops, and met with members of the working group to identify barriers for children being able to safely walking and biking around the area. Community ideas and feedback were used to create and tweak the trial design layout before it was introduced to the streets today.
For more information on the Te Manawa ō Owhatiura trial project, click here or contact cycling@rotorualc.nz.