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2015-2018 projects
Rangiora to Woodend
A 6.5km shared path will provide a connection for residents of Woodend with the schools, workplaces, retail and health centres in Rangiora. It will also provide a connection via Rangiora to Kaiapoi and beyond to Christchurch. The path will also provide a connection for recreational users to facilities such as the Woodend to Woodend Beach path.
Benefits
This project will offer a separated and safer option for people to cycle to workplaces between Rangiora and Woodend. It will also provide safer access for around 300 students to cycle to Rangiora High School and other schools. The shared path will improve the transport choice for residents in these communities, and extend the reach of the public transport network with the provision of cycle links to the bus network. This facility will address the suppressed demand for cycling and help to attract new, less confident people to cycle. This cycling project is expected to attract around 150 people each day.
Construction is anticipated to begin in September 2017mid/late 2016 and be completed by February 2018.early 2017.
Rangiora to Kaiapoi – including Southbrook Links
This 8km shared path links the two largest centres in the district – Rangiora and Kaiapoi – and the residents, workplaces and schools in each of the centres. It also provides a connection from Rangiora to Christchurch via a link to the Christchurch major cycle routes – passing through the future Belfast–Kaiapoi cycle facility. The path will connect to the growing business area at Southbrook.
Benefits
This project will provide a safer and more comfortable route for people to cycle to work, and for utility and recreational trips. It will provide access for around 700 students within 500m of the route. It provides separation from high speed, high volume and high freight traffic for people cycling along these routes. This additional protection for cyclists will help to attract new people to choose to cycle, especially those who are less confident riding on the road. This cycling project is expect to attract around 200 people each day.
Construction is expected to begin in September 2017early 2016 and be completed by March 2018.late 2017.
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