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Project Mandate 
[Devonport-Takapuna Green Routes] 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Change History and Approval 
Approval indicates an understanding of the purpose and content described in this document.  By 
signing this document each individual agrees work should be initiated on this project and necessary 
resources should be committed as described herein. 

 
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Patrícia 
 
 
 
Kathryn King 
Vasconcelos 
 
 
 
Senior Transport 
 
 
 
Walking and 
Planner – Walking 
Cycling Manager 
and Cycling 
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Contents 
1
 
Background (Problem / Opportunity) .......................................................................................... 2 
2 
Strategic Fit.................................................................................................................................... 4 
3 
Seriousness and Urgency ............................................................................................................ 6 
4 
Objectives ...................................................................................................................................... 7 
5 
Scope .............................................................................................................................................. 9 
6 
Stakeholders ................................................................................................................................ 11 
7 
Interfaces ..................................................................................................................................... 11 
8 
Constraints .................................................................................................................................. 12 
9 
Project Roles ............................................................................................................................... 12 
10 
Relevant Documentation ........................................................................................................ 12 
11 
Timing and Cost ...................................................................................................................... 13 
12 
Quality Expectations ............................................................................................................... 13 
13 
Project Tolerances .................................................................................................................. 14 
 
 
 
 
 
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Purpose of Document 
The purpose of this document is to provide the strategic justification for starting up a project. 
A Project Mandate can be as simple as an email request from an executive or a minuted action from a 
meeting in the case of a standalone small project, or it could be a documented formal requirement taken 
directly  from  a  wider  Programme  Mandate  for  which  a  Programme  Plan  has  been  drawn  up  and 
indicates that a specific project should be started in order to deliver the benefits of the programme. 
The Project Mandate is used to trigger the process, ‘Starting up a Project’.  The mandate will be used 
to create the Project Initiation Document. 
It should contain sufficient information to identify at least the prospective Sponsor of the Project and 
indicate the subject matter of the project. 
The actual composition of a Project Mandate will vary according to the type and size of project and also 
the environment in which it is generated.  The project may be a completely new piece of work which 
has just arisen, it may be the outcome of an earlier investigation or it may be part of a larger programme. 
A Project Mandate should come from a level of management which can authorise the cost and resource 
usage. 
This Project Mandate should ideally contain the topics contained in this template, although it may not 
be possible to define each at this early stage. 
If the mandate is based on earlier work, there may be other useful information, such as an estimate of 
the project size and duration, or a view of the risks faced by the project; refer to this information. 
 
 
 
 
 
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1  Background (Problem / Opportunity) 
This project mandate provides the strategic justification for advancing the Devonport-
Takapuna Green Routes project. It provides a guide for establishing the capex phase of the 
project based on current knowledge, however it cannot anticipate all eventualities. Information 
within this mandate should not therefore prevent innovation in scope, investigation, design or 
delivery going forward. 
1.1 Cycle facilities programme 
Auckland Transport has an ambitious programme to deliver cycle facilities over the next three 
years. The Urban Cycleway Programme (UCP) for Auckland, comprised of funding from the 
Government’s Urban Cycle Fund, the National Land Transport Fund and local share totals 
$90 million.  
The focus of spend for the next three years is on improving cycling facilities in Auckland city 
centre and to the city centre, along east and west corridors.  
Additional information on the background of the cycle facilities programme and challenges 
facing cycling are attached in Appendix A. 
1.2 Devonport-Takapuna Green Routes 
The Devonport-Takapuna Green Routes are key links in the Devonport peninsula and in the 
Auckland Cycle Network in general, and must serve a range of different type of people on 
bike, from the existing confident and enthused to the large segment of Auckland population 
comprised by the interested but concerned. 
The Devonport-Takapuna Green Routes comprises of two routes, one along the western side 
of the peninsula, refer to as Western Green Route hereafter; and another along the eastern 
side of the peninsula, refer to as Eastern Green Route hereafter (see Figure 1 below). These 
two routes have a common section north of Esmond Road. 
 
 
 
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Eastern Green Route 
Western Green Route 
 
Figure 1 Devonport-Takapuna Green Routes 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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2  Strategic Fit 
2.1 Auckland Cycle Network (ACN) 
Auckland’s transport system is being planned and managed as One System. The Auckland 
Cycle Network (ACN) is a layer within the One System, providing quality connections and 
integration with the other transport modes of road, rail, bus, ferry and walking. 
The ACN is the Auckland Transport, NZ Transport Agency and Auckland Council blueprint for 
developing a well-connected and convenient cycle-friendly region. The ACN’s function is to: 
  Serve as a key planning tool and guide for investment 
  Provide the strategic programme for cycling infrastructure development in Auckland 
  Define levels of service so there is clarity for cyclists using these routes 
  Provide a designated network that serves longer-distance cycle trips, as well as 
everyday cycle trips. 
Eastern Green Route 
Western Green Route 
 
The Devonport-Takapuna Green Routes are part of the Auckland Cycle Network (ACN). The 
ACN is Auckland Transport’s blueprint for developing a well-connected and convenient cycle-
friendly region. The ACN has been developed based on the five main principles of coherence, 
directness, safety, attractiveness and comfort. As a ‘living document’, it will be updated and 
edited to respond to new users’ needs and urban planning. 
The ACN includes regional significant cycle routes (cycle metros), cycle routes to key local 
destinations such as public transport interchanges and town centres (cycle connectors) and 
neighbourhood cycle routes to key community facilities, schools parks and reserves (cycle 
feeders).  
 
 
 
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The majority of Devonport-Takapuna Green Routes is classed as cycle feeders. Completing 
these important links in the cycle network will improve safety for current users and promote 
cycling as a viable, sustainable alternative to motorised transport.  These links are currently a 
significant gap in the network between Devonport and Takapuna. 
2.2 Auckland Plan 
The Auckland Plan sets out a path to transform and optimise Auckland’s transport system to 
accommodate future demands, through better management and infrastructure development. It 
envisions an Auckland by 2040 where most people will have improved alternatives to driving a 
car, including walking, cycling, public transport, carpooling and telecommuting. 
Cycling is a key component of the Auckland Plan and its vision for Auckland as the world’s 
most liveable city. Cycle routes assist in providing transport choices and increase the 
accessibility in Auckland for those who do not want/can drive. 
The Devonport-Takapuna Green Routes assist in achieving the Auckland Plan cycling targets 
of: 
  Deliver 70% of the ACN by 2020, and to complete it by 2030. 
  Cycling’s mode share is 3% by 2030, compared to 1.5% at present.  
  Across all of Auckland, 45% of trips in the morning peak are non-car based (walking, 
cycling and public transport) by 2040, compared to 23%. 
2.3 Integrated Transport Programme (ITP) 
The ITP sets out the 30-year investment programme to meet the transport priorities outlined in 
the Auckland Plan. The ITP responds to the strategic vision, outcomes and targets of the 
Auckland Plan with key outcomes for cycling. It also responds to the government’s wider 
transport policies.  
The overarching outcome in the ITP is: Auckland’s transport system is effective, efficient and 
provides for the region’s social, economic, environmental and cultural wellbeing.  

The Devonport-Takapuna Green Routes contribute to the following six ITP impact statements: 
  Better use of transport resources to maximise return on existing assets 
  Auckland’s transport network moves people and goods efficiently  
  Increased access to a wider range of transport choices  
  Improved safety of Auckland’s transport system  
  Reduced adverse environmental effects from Auckland’s transport system  
  Auckland’s transport network effectively connects communities and provides for 
Auckland’s compact urban form.  
2.4 Statement of Intent 2015/16 – 2018/19 
 
 
 
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This  Statement  of  Intent  (SOI)  outlines  the  three  year  work  plan  (2015/16  to  2018/19)  to 
continue delivering to the strategic direction for transport in Auckland, the key actions required 
for achievement and the consequential key performance measures. 
One  of  the  key  initiatives/projects  to  deliver  on  Auckland  Transport’s  strategic 
objectives/themes is the development of safe cycleways and walkways. This will contribute to 
achieve the following strategic themes: 
  Transform and elevate customer experience; and 
  Build network optimisation and resilience 
The Devonport-Takapuna Green Routes will extend the ACN and support the Devonport-
Takapuna Local Board greenways plan. 
 
3  Seriousness and Urgency 
The  Devonport-Takapuna  Green  Routes  provide  important  north-south  routes  in  Devonport 
peninsula linking Devonport and Takapuna. This project will provide a western and an eastern 
link between these two town centres and popular destinations. It also provides local access to 
several schools along the routes. It will also improve access to Devonport Ferry Terminal, to 
Takapuna Transport Centre and to Akoranga Busway Station enabling multi-modal travel. This 
project  will  therefore  improve  cycling  connectivity  throughout  Devonport  peninsula  and 
consequently improve the overall ACN's connectivity. 
Furthermore, this project will also incorporate the Local Board1 Greenways Plan and seek to 
improve the overall bike quality of service along the routes.  
The  Devonport-Takapuna  Green  Routes  will  also  connect  with  the  NZ  Transport  Agency 
project, the Seapath and ultimately with Skypath, extending its reach for people on bike to cycle 
in the area or as far as Auckland city centre. 
These routes will be well integrated with its surroundings, look attractive and contribute in a 
positive way to a pleasant cycling experience. Further, this project not only tackles actual safety 
but aims also to tackle perceived safety, which is one of the main barriers to cycle in Auckland. 
A  delay  in  progressing  this  project  will  delay  the  wider  route  benefits  –  heath,  economic, 
transport, environmental – likely to be achieved and delivered through this project. 
 
 
                                                      
1 The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has been upgrading some sections of the Western Green Route that go 
through the parks. 
 
 
 
 
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4  Objectives 
The main objective of the Devonport-Takapuna Green Routes is to: 
Deliver safe and attractive cycle links that caters for existing people on bike while encouraging 
new and potentially less confident ones. 
Further objectives are to: 
  Integrated with its surroundings, look attractive and contribute in a positive way to a 
pleasant cycling experience 
  Link and expand the ACN 
  Increase levels of cycling and walking along these routes 
  Improve the quality of journeys made by pedestrians and people on bike 
  Improve real and perceived safety in the area for people on bike  
  Reduce congestion by encouraging more trips by cycle 
  Look for opportunities to deliver public cycle parking to make it easy for cyclists to stop 
and visit local facilities or businesses. 
  Ensure internal stakeholders and partners (e.g. AT, AC, and NZ Transport Agency) are 
involved  in  investigation,  design  and  construction  to  avoid  “surprises”  which  lead  to 
inefficient delivery. 
  Ensure  the  potentially  affected  external  stakeholders  (e.g.  advocacy  groups,  local 
business, local board etc.) are informed, and where necessary consulted, at key project 
milestones 
  Trial new and innovative approaches of cycle facilities in Auckland 
 
4.1 Design consideration to achieve objectives 
The Devonport-Takapuna Green Routes must be designed to provide for existing “confident 
and enthused
” people on bike, while attracting the “interested but concerned” ones. This is the 
main potential market to increase mode share and get more people biking.  
These routes are aimed at encouraging all ages and abilities to walk or cycle. Any trade-offs 
will need to be discussed as part of the early investigation phase. Failing to consider the 
specific needs of these types of user may reduce the successfulness of the routes, attract 
fewer people on bike and fail to maximise the benefits. 
Generally this type of user: 
  Is not comfortable mixing with high volume traffic and high speeds 
  Travels at slow speeds 
 
 
 
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  May be a child cycling to school or an older person cycling to the shops, as well as a 
commuter cycling to Devonport Ferry Terminal or Akoranga Busway Station 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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5  Scope 
The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board is a key partner in developing and implementing these 
routes. As such it is expected that AT and the local board work closely throughout the entire 
project life. 
As mentioned above, the Devonport-Takapuna Green Routes includes two routes, as follows: 
  Western Green Route 
  Eastern Green Route 
It  is  therefore  recommended  to  split  the  study  into  two  main  work  streams  to  cover 
independently the above routes. 
The Scope of the project is to undertake a Feasibility Study of both routes. The Feasibility Study 
must: 
  Review proposed routes and investigate whether there are better routes to achieve the 
objectives of the project 
  Review the work being undertaken by the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 
  Identify and investigate the viability of the proposed network improvement;  
  Assess how well it contributes to the objectives of the Land Transport Management Act 
2003 (LTMA); 
  Identify one or more feasible scheme options which can be investigated in more detail 
in the scheme assessment phase of the project. 
The main deliverable will be one Project Feasibility Report (PFR) that includes the feasibility 
study of both routes. The PFR must consist of (but not be limited to): 
  Description of the problem including identification of potential constraints 
  Project objectives 
  Description of existing conditions of the study area  
  Collected data: 

Geotechnical requirements (preliminary geotechnical appraisal report should 
be prepared and appended to the PFR. This should be summarised within the 
PFR with recommendations on geotechnical aspects and a summary  of the 
recommended testing schedule). 

Crash history 

Pedestrian movements survey 
 
 
 
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Cycling survey (total number of people on bike passing the observation points; 
direction in which they are travelling; time at which people on bike pass through 
the  observation  points  (to  the  nearest  minute);  whether  people  on  bike  are 
children or adults; gender (as far as is discernible); whether people are riding 
on  the  road  or  the  footpath;  and  any  pelotons/groups  of  cyclists  training 
together).  The  average  annual  daily  traffic  flow  of  cyclists  (cycling  AADT) 
estimate  for  each  observation  point  and  for  the  entire  cycle  route  must  be 
provided.  

Traffic volumes and speed 

Parking survey (record number plates on every hour; which side of the street 
the vehicles are parked; length of stay). Survey data should be able to be sliced 
on kerbside basis. 

Services locations 

Structural surveys e.g. bridges 
  Overview of the strategic planning framework for the development of cycle facilities 
  Alternatives and options considered 
  Economic evaluation 
  Risk assessment  
  Social and Environmental Assessment. For each option considered, the following has 
to be identified: 

The  potential  social  and  environmental  effects  of  each  option  including 
opportunities to improve social and environmental outcomes; 

The degree of potential effect (before mitigation) in the most affected area(s) 
of each option. 
  Design Statement 
  Identify  all  necessary  building  and  resource  consents  and  any  other  statutory 
requirement to allow proposed physical works 
  Prepare a consultation plan 
  Maintenance Issues – current and future whole of life costs 
  Assessment of preferred option 
 
Minimum Requirements that are expected from the project are: 
  Increase safety (real and perceived) for people on bike on the network links created 
 
 
 
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  Increase levels of cycling on the Devonport Peninsula 
  Increased transport choice by making cycling more attractive 
  Increase the connectivity of the Auckland Cycle Network 
  Integrate with Devonport-Takapuna Local Board aspirations. 
 
6  Stakeholders 
The  following  table  indicates  the  project  stakeholders  who  should  be  included  in  the 
investigation work going forward: 
STAKEHOLDER 
INVOLVEMENT 
APPLICABLE PROJECT PHASE  
AT – Walking and Cycling 
(in addition to client role) 
Investigation, design 
Network input 
AT – project specialists: walking 
Technical design and 
Investigation, design, 
and cycling, urban design, 
functionality input 
construction 
stormwater 
AT- Road Corridor Operations 
Design and functionality, 
Investigation, design, 
project approval 
construction 
AT Metro 
Design and functionality, 
Investigation, design, 
project approval 
construction 
AT- Road Safety 
Design and functionality, 
Investigation, design, 
project approval 
construction 
AT- Parking 
Design and functionality, 
Investigation, design, 
project approval 
construction 
Auckland Council  
Project Partner 
Investigation, design, 
construction 
NZTA 
Project Partner and Investor 
Investigation, design, 
construction 
Bike Auckland 
Cycling community 
Investigation, design 
representative 
Bike Devonport 
Cycling community 
Investigation, design 
representative 
Devonport-Takapuna Local 
Community stakeholder 
Investigation, design, 
Board 
construction 
General public 
 
Community stakeholder 
As required 
 
7  Interfaces 
There  are  several  teams/departments  from  Auckland  Transport  likely  to  be  involved  in  this 
project as listed in the section above. These include: Walking and Cycling Department, Road 
Corridor Operations and Road Safety, Road Corridor Maintenance, Urban Design and Local 
Board liaison.   
 
 
 
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External parties who will contribute to the project are the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board, 
local resident/business groups, Auckland Council, NZ Transport Agency and Bike Auckland/ 
Bike Devonport.  
 
8  Constraints 
  Overlap with Devonport-Takapuna Local Board work  
  The project might not have an adequate benefit cost ratio to attract funding subsidy. 
  Existing contractual commitments 
 
9  Project Roles 
The Project Team will comprise: 
ROLE 
NAME 
Project Sponsor 
Kathryn King, Walking and Cycling Department 
Senior User Representative 
Patrícia Vasconcelos, Walking and Cycling Department 
Project Manager 
To be Advised 
Other roles 
To be Advised 
 
10  Relevant Documentation 
The relevant documentation is listed below: 
  Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Greenways, June 2015 
  Others TBC 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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11  Timing and Cost 
The first stage of the project, i.e. feasibility study, will take place in the current W&C 
Programme. 
The costs can be summarised in the table below: 
PHASE 
$$ COSTS 
COUNCIL BUDGET 
NZTA SUBSIDY 
% ACCURACY 
ESTIMATE 
APPROVED 
APPROVED 
FEASIBILITY STUDY 
$40,000-$60,000 
 
 
 
SAR 
TBC 
 
 
 
DETAILED DESIGN 
TBC 
 
 
 
CONSTRUCTION 
TBC 
 
 
 
PROJECT COST “WHOLE OF LIFE” 
TBC 
 
 
 
 
12  Quality Expectations 
It is expected that any deliverable complies with the following documents:  
  Austroads 
  ATCOP (TDM) 
  CPTED and IPTED 
Furthermore, the documents listed below will help the engineer understand the quality of facility 
the client is expecting. They will be useful to consider during investigation and design. The list 
is not exhaustive and does not replace the role the client plays in the project to ensure the 
desired outcomes are met. 
The following list are documents which  
  Fundamentals  of  Bicycle  Boulevard  Planning  and  Design,  Initiative  for  Bicycle  and 
Pedestrian Innovation, Portland, July 2009. 
  Connect2 Greenways Guide, Sustrans  
  Handbook for cycle-friendly design, Sustrans Design Manual, April 2014. 
  NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide, Second Edition, March 2014. 
  London Cycling Design Standards, 2014 
 
 
 
 
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13  Project Tolerances 
The following table outlines the recommended project tolerances for this project. 
Red
Amber
Green
Item
Green
Amber
Red
Scope decrease 
Risk of scope 
Risk of scope 
Scope increase 
no change
scope
no change
necessary
decrease
increase
necessary
> 10% or $20k 
10% or $20k under  5% or $10k under 
5% or $10k over 
10% or $20k over  > 10% or $20k over 
Spend
under forecast
forecast
forecast
forecast
forecast
forecast
> 3 week behind 
3 weeks behind 
1 week behind 
1 week ahead 
3 weeks ahead 
> 3 week ahead 
agreed 
agreed 
agreed 
Programme
agreed 
agreed 
agreed 
programme
programme
programme
programme
programme
programme
< 2 minor issues 
< 2 minor issues 
> 3 pending issues 3 pending issues
Issues log
3 open issues
> 3 open issues
pending
open
Risk outcome 
Risk outcome of 
Risk outcome of 
Risk outcome 
>10% or $20k 
10% or $20k under  All risks mitigated
Risk
All risks mitigated 10% or $20k over  >10% or $20k over 
under forecast
forecast
forecast
forecast
At least 2 amber 
At least 2 amber 
At least 1 amber
All green
Overall
All green
At least 1 amber
or 1 red
or 1 red
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Appendix A 
Auckland Cycle Programme Background 
 
 
 
 
 
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Auckland Cycle Facilities Programme Background 
Auckland Transport has an ambitious programme to deliver cycle facilities over the next three 
years. An increase in the Urban Cycleway Programme (UCP) funding for Auckland was recently 
announced. The UCP for Auckland, comprised of funding from the Government’s Urban Cycle 
Fund, the National Land Transport Fund and local share now totals $90 million.  
The programme, which will be jointly delivered by Auckland Council, the NZ Transport Agency 
and Auckland Transport, will be used to accelerate key projects over the next three years and 
help establish cycling as an integral part of Auckland’s transport network in line with the long-
term vision set out in the Auckland Plan. 
The focus for the next three years is on improving cycling facilities in the city and to the city, 
along east and west corridors. Auckland’s urban cycleway programme is comprised of: 
  City Centre Network of separated cycleways and intersection treatments expected to 
increase the number of journey per day to more than 8,500 journeys each day. Total 
estimated cost $20.33 million made up of an estimated $7 million local share, estimated 
$7  million  National  Land  Transport  Fund  share  and  $6.33  million  Urban  Cycleways 
Fund share 
  An additional 10.8km of cycling routes providing Eastern connections to city centre. 
Total estimated project cost of $39.03 million, made up of estimated equal shares of 
$13.01 million from local share, National Land Transport Fund and Urban Cycleways 
Fund. 
  A safer and more direct route to the city centre for residents from the western suburbs, 
including  improved  links  to  the  North  Western  cycleway  and  connections  with  the 
Waterview shared path. Total estimated cost $11.37 million, made up of an estimated 
$4.57 million each from local and National Land Transport Fund as well as $2.23 million 
from the Urban Cycleways Fund. 
  Improved links to the New Lynn and Glen Innes public transport interchanges. Total 
cost $18 million, made up of an estimated $7.41 million each of local and National Land 
Transport Fund shares and $3.18 million from the Urban Cycleways Fund. 
The cycling mode share for trips to work in the Auckland region is approximately 1.5% (2013 
Census). The Auckland Plan requires cycling to play a key role in reducing the percentage of 
vehicle trips to the city centre by 2040. In 2014, single occupant vehicle trips comprised 41% of 
trips to the city centre and the Auckland Plan forecasts to reduce this percentage to 25% by 
2040. Active modes (walking and cycling) are forecast to comprise approximately 20% of the 
city centre mode share by 2040. Delivering on the outcomes and goals from the Auckland Plan 
will require investment in the city centre cycle network. 
One of the major barriers to cycling is the real or perceived risk of injury. Potential cyclists are 
typically  deterred  from  cycling  (or  cycling  more  often)  by  safety  concerns  associated  with 
sharing the road with motor vehicles. These concerns about cycling are often exacerbated by 
media attention focusing on cyclist crashes. The five year trend for cyclist deaths and serious 
injuries (DSI) in Auckland is unfortunately not improving. The graph below presents the cyclist 
DSI data for Auckland from 2010 to 2014: 
 
 
 
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Common  wisdom  suggests  that  the  number  of  collisions  varies  directly  with  the  amount  of 
walking and cycling in a community. However, numerous international studies have found a 
‘safety in numbers’ phenomenon in which an increase in people walking and cycling actually 
results in a decline in walking and cycling collision rates. Countries that have the highest cycling 
rates per capita tend to have the lowest injury and fatality rates per capita. Conversely, countries 
such as New Zealand with low per capita cycling rates suffer from relatively high injury and 
fatality rates per capita. The following graph illustrates this relationship between cycling rates 
and cycling fatalities from ten different countries: 
 
 
 
 
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Action is required to increase cycling rates and safety. Currently Auckland has a very limited 
existing cycle network in the city centre. 
A  City  Centre  Cycling  Network  package  has  been  approved  for  funding  through  the  Urban 
Cycleways Programme (UCP), a new funding source of $100 million announced by the Prime 
Minister  on  18  August  2014    The  UCP  aims  to  make  significant  improvements  to  cycling 
infrastructure in the main urban areas of New Zealand.  
 
 
 
 
 
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