In 2021, all councils across Aotearoa New Zealand were invited to express their interest to participate in Streets for People programme 2021–24. 13 councils were successful in receiving funding from NZTA for 19 projects to be implemented. The following is a list of councils that participated in the programme and an overview of their projects.
For full details on each project, please click through to the appropriate project website.
By working with local schools, students, community groups, and residents, the Kelston-New Lynn project trialled new ways to contribute to safety, navigation and connectivity within the area, and provide walking and cycling options.
Onewherowhero (Kelston) - Streets for People(external link)
Projects in Māngere worked alongside local community groups to develop and trial safer opportunities for cycling in two key areas, Robertson Road and Coronation Road, as a part of the cycle network across Māngere and Māngere Bridge.
Māngere - Streets for People(external link)
This street is a busy and important State Highway, connecting Central Hawke’s Bay to key Hawke’s Bay infrastructure including Napier Port. The project includes walking projects and a temporary roundabout.
Streets for People in Waipawa(external link)
The design aimed to create a safe and vibrant space for everyone in Ūawa. The project includes walking projects and a temporary roundabout.
Streets for People - Ūawa(external link)
Led by Gisborne District Council Tairāwhiti Adventure Trust, the project connects urban cycling and walking networks and is aligned to the council’s long-term vision of connecting the ‘city to the sea'.
Streets for People - Grey Street(external link)
Responding to community aspirations, this project is using semi-permanent design features to improve safety and accessibility for people moving through Carlyle Street.
Carlyle Street - Streets for People(external link)
This project worked collaboratively with local schools in Flaxmere make it safer and more attractive for local children to get to and from school.
Heretaunga Arakura(external link)
The project included co-designing Featherston Street with the community to improve safety and convenience for walking, cycling and public transport on the street.
Featherston Street safety upgrades(external link)
This project responds to community aspirations for central Guyton Street centred around safety, accessibility and vibrancy.
Streets for People Whanganui (external link)
The lower St Hill Street project supports public transport use in Whanganui, tying in with Te Ngaru, The Tide – a new frequent bus route launched in 2023.
Streets for People Whanganui(external link)
Hutt sought feedback on an overall semi-permanent design following the on-road trial with temporary materials in March 2023. Based on community feedback changes to the original design began in January 2024.
Streets for People - Maru(external link)
This project gives people options for getting to and around Berhampore and Newtown, and to the wider city, without having to rely on a car.
Berhampore to Newtown(external link)
This project aligned with the Tasman District Council Walking & Cycling Strategy laying the foundation for a network of walking and cycling spaces within their streets.
Richmond projects(external link)
The project creates a safe cycling and walking corridor along the entire length of Aranui Road, which is the main route through the Māpua village. It connects Māpua Primary School at one end with the vibrant tourist destination, Māpua Wharf Precinct at the other end. The work includes several new pedestrian crossings, new wide shared paths, a safer slow vehicle zone, community street art, new cycle stands and plantings to improve the streetscape.
The project extends the existing corridor for people walking or cycling between the Nelson South section of the Railway Reserve through to Waimea Road.
Shape Nelson - Streets for people(external link)
This project worked with local school students, local community groups and the wider public in Aranui to co-design better walking and cycling connections.
Aranui Streets Project(external link)
The Gloucester Street project aimed to improve Gloucester Street and the city’s Performing Arts Precinct to make it more people-friendly and inviting.
Meet me on Gloucester(external link)
The project trialled a safe and convenient way for pedestrians, cyclists and others to move between Caroline Bay, the Port, coastal trails and the Timaru city centre via the Strathallan footbridge.
Port Loop Road shared path(external link)
This intervention connects the Timaru-Tekapo Shared Use Trail through the centre of Pleasant Point.
