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Shared pathways and transport T
he Whanganui district is recognised for its excellent cycling terrain, national accessibility and temperate climate and Whanganui city is home to mountain bike parks and an inner-city bike park.
Transport Agency’s Urban Cycleways Fund and the Government’s National Land Transport Fund. The council provides the remainder. The council-led Mā Ake Let’s Go programme offers cycle skills
Whanganui District Council is creating a growing and well-connected network system of cycle lanes and shared pathways. A shared pathway is a route designated for shared use by people who are cycling, scootering, skating or walking. Shared pathways encourage active travel and provide easy, direct connections between various parts of the city – from the river, to the town centre and to the suburbs. For a map displaying Whanganui’s shared pathway network and information about project progress, visit the Cycling & Shared Pathways section of the council’s website at www.whanganui.govt.nz/cyclingshared-pathways Most of the shared pathways funding comes from Waka Kotahi NZ
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education programmes (BikeReady) in school-based settings as well as tailored programmes for adults. Visit the Let’s Go Whanganui website at www.letsgowhanganui.org.nz to find out more about active transport in our community.
