Aucklanders are continuing to get on their bikes in record numbers.
Auckland Transport's Cycling, Walking and Road Safety Manager Kathryn King says the large jump in the number of people cycling on city centre cycleways is part of the 'network effect'.
"Despite September being the wettest month since July 2015, we saw a big growth in cycle numbers.
"As we continue to improve the cycle network, we will see further big jumps in these numbers."
Increase in usage
There was a 31 per cent increase in cycle trips on Grafton Gully Cycleway this September compared to September 2015.
The Northwestern Cycleway experienced a 32 per cent increase and there was a 22 per cent jump in numbers crossing Te Wero Bridge in the Viaduct.
Give feedback on planned cycleways
Auckland Transport (AT) will be seeking feedback soon on a number of cycleways and streetscape improvements including the Westhaven to City Centre Cycleway, Midtown Cycleway (Victoria St West), and Karangaphape Road street upgrade.
Currently AT is seeking feedback on four cycle projects in the Grey Lynn, Arch Hill and Westmere areas. Consultation is open until midnight Friday 21 October 2016.
AT is working with Auckland Council and the Government through the NZ Transport Agency and the Urban Cycleways Programme on a $200 million programme of cycle improvements from 2015 to 2018.
