The Dunedin Urban Cycleways programme will form a safe and integrated cycle network for the city. It will also help achieve the city’s goal for Dunedin to reach a 40% active mode share (walking, cycling and public transport).
The programme will be delivered in stages. The first was the Peninsula Connection, which started in 2013 and is currently under construction.
The second programme focused on the central city cycle network, including the Harbour Link project (see below).
The Water of Leith walking and cycling bridge was completed in 2018 and a connection between the Water of Leith bridge and St Andrew Street was started in 2018. Projects currently under construction are expected to be completed in 2023.
Dunedin Railways economic impact reports
The full reports as attached were released publicly last week after the Chair tabled his report at the MTCB meeting.
They were released to ensure that the community had access the material Council held.
Dunedin Railways economic impacts on Dunedin's economy (March 2020)
This assessment provides an overview of the economic impacts of Dunedin Railways on Dunedin’s economy prior to Covid-19. These economic impacts stemmed from the spending of out-of-town rail passengers and the associated flow-on effects of Dunedin Railways’ operations on the broader economy.
Dunedin Railways - the economic impacts of future options (September 2021)
This report assesses the economic impacts of Dunedin Railways on Dunedin. The analysis covers a pre-Covid baseline, current activity, and future options short-listed by Dunedin City Holdings Limited (DCHL)1. The focus of this report is on the additional economic benefits to the city from attracting spending – the report is not a financial assessment of the accounting viability of Dunedin Railways as an entity.
Additional reports
Dunedin Railways Strategic Overview (November 2022)
Taieri Gorge Structures Assessment Report (november 2022)
Goals of the programme
The Dunedin Urban Cycleways programme aims to:
- Increase the uptake of cycling in Dunedin
- Improve road safety
- Provide travel choices and access for people who want/need to cycle
Current projects
See below for updates on current projects. As more projects start the planning stage, they will appear on this page.