Work category 451: Walking facilities

Introduction

This work category provides for the construction/implementation of new or improved walking facilities.

This definition applies to the 2012-15 NLTP.  For the 2015-18 NLTP please refer to the updated definition for work category 451.

Examples of qualifying activities

Examples include, but may not be limited to:

• new or improved footpaths, including on an existing bridge
• pedestrian crossing features, including kerb crossings, kerb protrusions, central refuges and pedestrian platforms
• pedestrian crossing controls, including zebra crossings, kea crossings and pedestrian traffic signals
• signage
• altering kerb lines to improve pedestrian access
• pedestrian shelters (excluding shelters that are primarily provided for waiting for, or getting to or from, passenger transport)
• pedestrian overbridges/underpasses
• pedestrian crossings of railways, and
• all markings, traffic signals, lighting, etc necessary to bring the facility into service.

Other potential activities that are not in the above list should be discussed with NZTA for eligibility.

Exclusions

Walking facilities used purely for recreational purposes are not eligible.

To retain consistency shared walking and cycling facilities should be included in work category 452: Cycle facilities.

Funding assistance rate

The usual funding assistance rate is:

• the Approved Organisation’s construction rate
• 100 percent for the NZTA (state highways).