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The following posts are filed under: Utilities & Infrastructure.
What’s under our streets (and why does the digging cost so much)?
This summer there’ll be roadcones, diggers and safety fencing aplenty in all Wellington’s towns, as councils dig holes to get the water (and poo) going where they should. So, what’s down there?
Read MoreUnder Construction: keeping a transitional city usable and attractive
Cities are always under construction. It’s unavoidable. But that doesn’t mean the sites have to be ugly.
Read MoreHot reads: resource management law reform
It’s a busy time and our whiskers are twitching about lots of things we’re seeing. One of a few hot topics this week – and add any good reads in the comments!
Read MoreWho should pay for what, so we and stuff can get around?
Who pays for what is always a really vexed question. The Ministry of Transport is trying to “input crowd… output insight” right now, and you should have your 2c by 4th November!
Read MoreIntegrated ticketing for public transport: eavesdropping on nerds
At long (looooooong) last, Wellington’s getting integrated electronic ticketing for our PT. And soon a nationwide system will replace it! Is it all worth it?
Read MoreBetter growing, everybody! Direction-setting in a messy environment
Greater Wellington is updating its Regional Policy Statement, with some bold direction-setting. It needs and deserves a general thumbs up from us the citizenry – do it by 5pm 14th!
Read MoreDistribution hubs & cargo bikes: reimagining Wellington’s logistics
Looking internationally it’s clear Wellington’s delivery logistics could be improved. A lot of it comes down to that “last mile.” Improving this starts with freight distribution hubs.
Read MoreSubmission guide: better biking and breezier bussing between Botanics and the big blue briney
Safe cycling and scooting, and better bussing between the Botanic Gardens and the harbour needs needs your support to become real
Read MoreWe keep doing the same, but expecting something different to happen… til now?
Finally, it seems, we may be getting less insane (in Einstein terms) in how we plan, build and experience transport infrastructure…
Read MoreGovt & NZ: “reduce emissions”. Also govt: “yeah but BUILDING THINGS, and VOTES”
Some influential voices are pointing out the climate weaknesses of Let’s Get Wellington Moving big-ticket programme. Will anyone listen?
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