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Walking & Footpaths
Last reviewed: 23/08/2012 9:38 a.m.

Why walk?

Walking is the ultimate mode of transport. It's FREE, there are no parking worries, plus it keeps you fit. On any given day around Auckland, thousands of people walk to work, school, the shops and as part of their regular exercise plan.

Continuous development of a safe network of footpaths and walkways is vital to Auckland Transport's long term plan, of creating, a world class transport network . 

Let's populate our streets with people, not cars and bring our communities closer together.

5 great reasons to walk

  1. It's FREE!

  2. Plus it is the most sustainable form of transport, and

  3. Raises your metabolism so you are burning calories faster, even while you rest 

  4. Spurs intellectual creativity and problem solving

  5. Reduces the number of vehicles on the road which in turn helps reduce traffic congestion as well as air, noise and water pollution.

 

Better Footpaths

Getting a permit and working on footpaths and walkways.

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