Wednesday 18 February 2009

Tuk Tuks Take Over the City

Global engineering firm Maunsell AECOM has shown that sustainable transport can be fun – especially when you get creative!

The firm teamed up with Auckland’s ‘Heart of the City’ business group for today’s national Go By Bike Day, commandeering their fleet of bicycle Tuk Tuks.

The Tuk Tuk convoy was escorted by a large number of Maunsell AECOM staff riding their own bikes, to form a mass of fluorescent yellow clad cyclists. The group spread the sustainable transport message all the way from their offices in Newmarket, through Parnell, along Quay Street and into the Viaduct for Auckland City’s Go By Bike Breakfast. The bright yellow spectacle highlighting the firm’s innovative approach to sustainable transport solutions and commitment to promoting discussion around climate change.

Maunsell AECOM, provides design and advice to local authorities, and is regularly involved in advising on cycling projects from developing high-end cycling strategies and guidelines to designing safer cycle lanes and cycle paths.

New Zealand Managing Director Dean Kimpton says, “Maunsell AECOM has a strong focus on incorporating sustainable designs into its transportation solutions, which includes incorporating the needs of cyclists. We are very proud to be involved in an initiative that raises awareness about the benefits of cycling.”

“As part of our company’s travel plan, we actively encourage our staff to use alternative transport to cars such as cycling and public transport to get to and from work. Bike Wise is an important initiative because it increases awareness of more sustainable transport alternatives, reducing our impact on the environment, and is good for your health,” says Mr Kimpton.

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