Bike path to be separated

A section of the Northwestern Path near Kingsland will be separated into a cycle path, which includes e-bikes and e-scooters, and a footpath for pedestrians under an Auckland Transport proposal.

It would see the shared path separated for an 850-metre stretch between Central Road and Haslett Street to better cater for current and future users while providing safer journeys.

This proposal is because the current path is narrow and unsuitable for the number of people using it each day, AT Network Management group manager Randhir Karma says.

“It’s great to see so many people choosing to bike as new cycle paths are built across Auckland.

“With nearly 1000 bike trips per day through the Kingsland section, the upgrade is a testament to the path’s popularity and a success story of people wanting to walk and cycle where the infrastructure is available.”

Bike Auckland chair Barb Cuthbert says the group is delighted to see AT providing for the separation of wheels and feet on what has become the city’s busiest bike route.

“At the beginning of 2018, we stood with Newton Central School in calling for a solution to a bottleneck on the Northwestern path.”

“This will be a boon for all, especially at peak times when school children and parents share this space with bike commuters on their way into the city. We look forward to swift completion of this important safety project.”

Consultation closes on October 31.

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