Initiatives that encourage people to ride
bikes safely and more often can receive funding thanks to
the Wellington City Council’s new Bikes in Communities
fund.
The fund’s focus is on supporting projects that
encourage and make it easier for people to ride bikes as an
everyday transport choice – with $50,000 available this
financial year in one funding round.
Projects can be
events or activities, training programmes or infrastructure
and equipment.
Applications are invited from organisations
such as: clubs, community groups, residents’ associations,
charities and youth groups.
Councillor Andy Foster,
Transport and Urban Development Committee Chair, says
Wellington is experiencing phenomenal growth in
cycling.
“We are committed to supporting groups that
encourage people to ride bikes and contribute to improving
rider safety.
“This is one of the ways the Council is
supporting cycling as a viable and safe mode of
transport.
“Smart cities encourage and support people
who use active modes of transport such as riding
bikes.
“As well as the obvious health benefits, this is
a sustainable transport mode that helps reduce congestion on
our roads.
For criteria and details see wellington.govt.nz/funding. Applications
must be received by 30 September 2015 and decisions will be
announced in mid-October.
A further $50,000 will also be
available each year for the next two financial
years.
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