Hutt-Wellington pathway provides micro EV travel

Designs for the Ngauranga to Petone section of the Hutt-Wellington shared walking and cycling coastal pathway have been unveiled by associate transport minister Julie Anne Genter.

“With the rise of e-bikes and e-scooters, this path will provide people with more options for travelling between the Hutt, Petone, and Wellington City,” she says.

“This project will provide people living in the Hutt with a congestion-free commuting option into the city.”

An e-bike fan, Genter also announced funding approval to begin construction on the Petone to Melling pathway.

“The new designs show that the pathway will be an attraction for both visitors and residents alike. The five-metre wide path will include additional space for people to rest, picnic, and fish the coast. An iconic overbridge at Ngauranga will connect people to the coastal pathway.”

Genter says the project represents the most significant expansion of public access to Wellington’s waterfront in decades.

“The seaside path provides a critical resilience upgrade to the network, with protection of State Highway 2 and the rail line from erosion and damaging storm surges,” she adds.

The NZ Transport Agency has approved construction to begin to extend a shared walking and cycling path from Melling to Petone.

“This path will make it safer and easier for people to walk, cycle and scooter to the train station, which will help reduce congestion and take the pressure of park and ride facilities,” Genter says.

“Ultimately the Melling to Petone section will connect to the coastal pathway and provide access right to the city. Work is expected to start on this section before the end of this year, with the project completed by the end of 2020.”

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