Safety improvements for Cambridge tamariki getting to and
from school are on the way, and the community has the chance to have its say
about the proposed extension plans.
The walking
and cycling path extension on Clare and Grey Streets will
join the existing Hamilton Road pathway that continues down Bryce Street to
Duke Street, along Wilson Street to Victoria Bridge.
Waipā
District Council’s service delivery manager, Dawn Inglis said the $10.2m project was a partnership project with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency through its Climate
Emergency Relief Fund’s Transport Choices programme.
“Over 100 tamariki bike to Cambridge Middle School and
this series of pathways will provide a safe space for children to get to school
and home again. It’ll also lower traffic speeds, which will give parents some
peace of mind, and hopefully encourage more students to walk, scooter or bike
to school,” Inglis said.
“We had a great response to the initial engagement, and
this has helped us form the three proposed plans for Clare and Grey Streets.”
The community can view the options and have their say at
the drop-in session at the Cambridge Council office, Wilson Street on Wednesday
4 October, from 4pm to 6pm.
“We’re also keen to hear what the tamariki think and will
be hosting a workshop at the school to determine what will work best for them,”
Inglis said.
In March, the community was asked to have their say on
the pathway and more than 160 people submitted their feedback. Ninety per cent
of submitters supported installing safer low speed zones around schools.
Feedback is open until 5pm, Friday 13 October. The
community can view the plans and have their say online by visiting
waipadc.govt.nz/cambridgepathway, or by collecting a survey from Council
offices or libraries.
