GWRC are calling for submissions on the Regional Policy Statement, due 8 June 2009. This covers broad environmental policy, but it would be good if the Great Harbour Way was written into it, in particular the concept of a path around the harbour as close as possible to the waters edge. Could also ask for concept of a regional cycling network to be incorporated. Is anyone planning a CAW submission - if not I'll draft one.

Hutt News article details changes to cycling route at the Petone overbridge:

"The joint NZTA/Hutt City Council (HCC) project will provide an off road cycleway adjacent to Hutt Road connecting with a ramp under the Petone overbridge. This ramp will link the path with cycle facilities on State Highway 2's on-ramp, separating cyclists from the Petone Esplanade roundabout when heading south"

Also, Hutt City support for GHW feasiblity study:

URGENT - please contribute to a stocktake of of all regionally significant recreational / tourism cycle routes (off and on road) throughout the country. Submit your routes before 23 March 09 (Monday).

Listen to Rod Oram's interview on the National Cycleway. The item was on National Radio on 3rd March 2009.

Updated with links to reports as they come to hand.

Several recent mentions of GHW:

Following on from the successful trial of green surfacing near the BP Horokiwi Service Station, NZTA will be making improvements along State Highway 2 (SH2) to ensure cyclists are more visible. Green cycling zones are to be installed between Ngauranga Gorge and Petone.

reports, attachments and minutes of the T&A and RTC meetings where the GHW concept was raised or considered. 

Cycling crash stats and more

Both the Greens and UnitedFuture have issued statements supporting the GHW.

Presentation used in the Great Harbour Way submission to WCC on their cycling, walking, and track recreation plans.

SIMON EDWARDS - Hutt News | Tuesday, 07 October 2008
Enough procrastination, let's get on with it.

Belmont cyclist Janie Cook reckons there has been ample talk and a small mountain of reports on a proper cycleway between Wellington and the Hutt Valley. It's time for action, she says, and a public Fixing the Gap workshop this Sunday is a chance for people to have their say.

Copy of submission made on behalf of GHW regarding WCC's track recreation policy.

Copies of submissions made on behalf of GHW regarding WCC's cycling, walking policies.

Here's my submission to WCC's cycling policy. Send yours to: transportplanning@wcc.govt.nz by 4pm 22 Sept 2008