Waimea Weekly Locally Owned and Operated
Wednesday 29 July 2020
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Two new bus routes to meet Richmond’s growth Jacqui Rawson Reporter
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Some progress for Richmond public transport will be visible next week when two new bus loops come into service. “The new bus loop service pro-
vides a great opportunity for residents to better access the Richmond town centre and to connect to the Nelson service,” says Tasman mayor Tim King. The loops will provide services in the east of Richmond, encompassing Hill Street and Champion Road and in the west, Lower Queen Street and Three Brothers
Corner. The loops will be on a trial basis for the first 12 months with no changes to take place regarding timing or routes. Designated stops or other, easier to implement, changes could take place during the 12 months. “We want to monitor what’s working and what’s not, so we ensure the service is right,” says
Tasman District Council transportation planning advisor, Drew Bryant. A benefit of these buses is their ‘hail and ride’ concept. With only a couple of designated stops, the idea is that passengers will get the drivers attention by waving to let them know to stop. Buses must obey road rules however, so can
only stop where it is possible to pull in safely to a curb. The recently-released Bee Cards serve to encourage the use of these new bus loops by offering discounted rates of 50c per adult fare. The concept behind the Bee cards, preloaded with money,
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The Wai-iti Dark Sky Park an education on light pollution Jacqui Rawson The opening of the Wai-iti Dark Sky Park and its recent international recognition is testament to the importance of a dark night sky beyond the stars’ clear visibility. The park wants to reflect the importance of the absence of light pollution. “ . . . . it is a place to teach and educate the community about the importance of the naturally dark night sky for our own health and well-being, and that of plants and animals in our environment,” says chairman of the Top of the South Dark Sky committee, Ralph Bradley. The opening of the park marked the result of five years of work by the Top of the South Dark Sky committee to have the park officially recognised by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). A recognition obtained because of
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Wai-iti Dark Sky Park showing the night sky in all its glory. Photo: Supplied.
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