The current prioritisation for the Paneke Pōneke Bike Network Plan was agreed last year through the 2024-34 LTP Amendment after public consultation, which altered the timeline from a 10-year timeline to a 20-year timeline.

However, to help us reduce our capital expenditure for this year, we are proposing to reduce the cycleways work programme planned for 2026/27.

We propose to only complete the Bunny St connection to the waterfront (total budget $2.5 million) and the Brooklyn upgrade to connect the primary network (total budget $4.1 million). These projects will be completed over multiple years.

The next phase of the bike network programme will be deferred for prioritisation in the 2027—37 LTP.

A: Reduce cycleways programme for 2026/27 and review (preferred)
Proceed only with Bunny St and Brooklyn upgrades, deferring the next phase of the programme for review in the 2027 LTP. For 2026/27 the budget is proposed to be $3.4 million, a saving of $7.1 million compared to the amended LTP. We would also allocate $1 million per year for replacing the plastic elements with more durable and maintenance light materials as part of the transport routine maintenance schedule.

B: Keep the budget as agreed in the 2024—34 LTP Amendment: Routes will be completed as agreed in the amended 2024-34 LTP, including the adjusted programme timeframe of 20 years instead of 10 years. The 2026/27 budget will be $10.5 million.