Safety in shared public spaces

An advisor from the Marlborough District Council spoke to our committee meeting in January. Her message is that continuing to report near misses provides good data, important to good planning by Marlborough Roads and the MDC. Thus, planners can see the real picture when scheduling repairs where improvements are needed for the safety of all users of the network. Reporting whether it is a footpath, or a near miss with another person, vehicle or user helps them make decisions to enhance your safety.

Please use the ‘Bike/Walk Crash and Near Miss Report Form’ whenever you have had a bad experience. Visit the Council offices in Blenheim and Picton, or find the reporting form on the Marlborough District Council Website by searching for “Near Miss”.

We are encouraging more cycling and daily walking locally. To do this we need to start making positive experiences on our roads and footpaths.

The Grey Power Committee will be visiting Picton, Havelock, Seddon and Wairau Valley in mid to late March. Venues and specific times will be in the next newsletter. An opportunity to find out about Grey Power, pay subs (cash only), ask any questions or bring up any issues that concern you.

Blind Low Vision NZ are having a drop-in session for advice and help on Thursday 16 February from 11am –3pm at the Connect Church, corner of High St and Beaver Rd, Blenheim. Chat with staff about your needs, update any progress, look at equipment available.

The New Zealand Red Cross supports the families of refugees as they settle