Walking and Cycling On The North Shore: Planning For A Critical Link

PROJECT NEWSLETTER
March 2016
WALKING AND
CYCLING ON THE
NORTH SHORE
The NZ Transport Agency, Auckland Council and Auckland Transport are working together
to create a well-connected network of cycle routes throughout Auckland and making urban
cycling and walking safer and more attractive transport choices.
PLANNING FOR A CRITICAL LINK

A key aspect of Aucklands walking and cycling network is
planning for safe and direct connections to local communities,
destinations and cycle routes on the North Shore.
A 3km separated walking and cycling path, currently known as
SeaPath, is proposed between Esmonde Road in Takapuna through
to Northcote Point. This will provide a connection between the
Northern Busway and the existing Northcote ferry service, along
with existing walking and cycling routes in the area.
This project will be delivered and funded by the NZ Transport
Agency for the NZ Government.
In the future this path will work in conjunction with other proposed
projects to provide a direct walking and cycling connection between
the North Shore and Aucklands central city.
Increasing numbers of pedestrians and cyclists are expected
following the completion of two proposed projects; SkyPath, a
shared pathway attached to the eastern side of the Auckland
Harbour Bridge, and the Additional Waitemat Harbour
Crossing, which could provide the opportunity for walking
and cycling on the existing Auckland Harbour Bridge.
ROUTE OPTIONS CONSIDERED

Three route options have been investigated, as well as multiple
options for connecting with the existing street network and
southern and northern ends of the proposed pathway.
Following a series of site visits, research, analyses of opportunities
and constraints, and stakeholder feedback, the current preferred
option is for a landward route between Northcote Point ferry
terminal and Esmonde Road, largely on the western side of the
Northern motorway.
The other options investigated include a coastal edge route,
on the eastern or Shoal Bay side of the motorway and a seaward
route also on the eastern side of the motorway on a boardwalk
type structure in the harbour.
A 3km separated walking and cycling path,

currently known as SeaPath, is proposed between
Esmonde Road through to Northcote Point.
SeaPath will:
provide a connection between Northern Busway
to Northcote ferry
provide connections to existing and proposed
cycle and walkways in the area including
SkyPath.
THE PROPOSED ROUTE
Lake Ro
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Queen Str
Lake Road
Northcote Point Ferry Terminal
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Quee
Proposed
SkyPath
Northern
Landing
Southern Landing
Option B
Boardwalk
Option A
Southern
Landing
Option A
Boardwalk
Option B
Onepoto
Domain
BENEFITS OF THE
PROPOSED ROUTE
Tuff Crater
Provides improved, more direct access between the

Auckland Harbour Bridge / Northcote Point Ferry Terminal
and Esmonde Road near Akoranga Bus Station
Connects with existing and proposed walking and cycling
routes in the area
Enables better access between residential and key
employment and education facilities
Creates tourism, leisure and cultural destinations
which will support the local economy and provide
health benefits
Responds sensitively to the surrounding
landscape, environment and built context
Minimises impacts on the natural
habitat and flora.
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SIGNIFICANCE
OF THE AREA
AUT
North Campus
Shoal Bay and the surrounding area has a number of

important ecological, cultural and historical characteristics.
Shoal Bay is a natural heritage location of regional significance
and is home to extensive mangroves, saltmarsh and shellbank
communities. It is also a key feeding and roosting area for
migratory and coastal wading bird species including
Oystercatchers, Caspian tern and NZ Dotterel.
Both the Onepoto Domain and Tuff Crater have popular
walking tracks around their native bush-clad crater rims.
The steep pohutakawa-lined slopes that look over
Shoal Bay and the Northern Motorway are classed
as Outstanding Natural Landscapes, and hilltop
properties include many historic
heritage-listed houses.
Akoranga Station
Proposed Walking and Cycling Route

Proposed SkyPath Northern Landing
Onewa Road Shared Path Connection
Existing Walking Track
Existing Walking/Cycling Facilities
Auckland Transport Northcote
Safe Cycle Route Project
WALKING AND CYCLING IN AUCKLAND

The number of people choosing to walk or cycle to work, study or
for leisure in Auckland has been steadily growing in recent years.
That number is set to increase sharply with a huge investment in
walking and cycling improvements planned
for the city during the next three years and beyond.
People who are cycling more often are enjoying the benefits of
using a bike as a means of transport or for recreation. Cycling
is cost-effective, provides certainty of travel time and for many
people it is the quickest means of transport to get to work or
study. Local journeys to shops, cafes and parks can be more
convenient and in addition, many people are enjoying the fitness

benefits of walking and cycling.
Research indicates that making the transport network safer for
people on bikes, is the most effective way of achieving the goal
of 30% increase in cycle journeys by 2019.
The NZ Transport Agency, Auckland Transport and Auckland
Council are working together on a $200 million programme
of cycle improvements over the next three years. The focus is
improving connections to public transport interchanges, as well
as into, and around, the city centre.
WALKING AND
CYCLING PATHS
1
1. Northern Cycleway
2. Kaipatiki Connections
3. Northcote Safe Cycle Route
4. Onewa Road Shared Path
5. Devonport Green Route
6. Skypath/AWHC Cycle Lane
7. Waitemata Greenways
8. Westhaven Promenade
9. Beaumont Street Connection
10. Beach Road Cycleway
11. Nelson Street Downtown Cycleway
12. Grafton Gully Cycleway
13. Ian McKinnon Drive Cycle Route
14. North Western Cycleway
15. Glen Innes to Tamaki Drive Cycleway
16. Lake Road
Takapuna
Northcote
3
Birkenhead
SEAPATH
16
Devonport
6
8
9
10
CBD
11
St Heliers
12
13
15
14
Glen Innes
KEY
Existing walking/
cycling paths
Planned walking/
cycling projects or
under construction
Proposed
Seapath
Ferry Routes
WALKING & CYCLING

NETWORK INTEGRATION
MARCH 2016
Contact Us:
Phone 0800 444 449
Email [email protected]
Web www.nzta.govt.nz/seapath

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PROJECT NEWSLETTER

PLANNING FOR A CRITICAL LINK

ROUTE OPTIONS CONSIDERED

A 3km separated walking and cycling path,

THE PROPOSED ROUTE

Northcote Point Ferry Terminal

Provides improved, more direct access between the

Shoal Bay and the surrounding area has a number of

Proposed Walking and Cycling Route

WALKING AND CYCLING IN AUCKLAND

convenient and in addition, many people are enjoying the fitness

WALKING & CYCLING

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