Cycling in both directions on some one-way streets in central Auckland is allowed from today.
“We are starting with the shared spaces on Fort Lane, Jean Batten Place and O’Connell Street, but we plan to roll it out on appropriate one-way streets around Auckland,” says Auckland Transport’s Cycling and Walking Manager, Kathryn King.
“The streets are close to each other, creating another safe cycle corridor for the growing number of people cycling in the area. The shared spaces are great places to cycle; the low volume of traffic and low vehicle speeds create a safe environment for cycling."
“Cities like Paris and London have successfully introduced two-way cycling on their one-way streets,” she says.
Signs will advise road users that people may be cycling in both directions.
