Public Transport Service Survey Posted on April 3, 2022April 3, 2022 by IainW Whanganui District Council and Horizons Regional Council would like to hear your feedback on local public transport services. Complete the survey and you can also go into the draw to win a $100 supermarket voucher. HOW TO ENTER Scan the QR code or visit research.net/r/sil-Bus2022 to fill out the survey online (it takes about 10 […] Read more
Intersection upgrade makes cycling safer Posted on February 3, 2021 by IainW Cycling to school just got a whole lot safer for Whanganui Intermediate School’s 500-plus students thanks to safety upgrades at the Victoria Avenue-Dublin Street intersection. Safety features especially for cyclists were added to the intersection when the traffic lights were recently upgraded. Whanganui District Council’s active transport facilitator, Norman Gruebsch, said the features include a […] Read more
Velo Ronny’s Tour De Whanganui Posted on January 31, 2021 by IainW Get those wheels spinning! Take on the challenge to explore our awesome City by people powered wheels!!! Download your record sheet here Read more
Registrations of interest – Whanganui Cyclist Skills Programme Posted on October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 by IainW Whanganui District Council is inviting registrations of interest from suitably experienced contractors for the service of delivering the Mā Ake/ Let’s Go Cyclist Skills Programme in schools and workplaces within the Whanganui District, for the 2021/22 – 2023/24 funding period. Please visit the Whanganui District Council website to find out more and register your interest. Read more
Whanganui Young Cyclist of the Year Posted on October 11, 2020 by IainW This programme has now been running for 21 years. The competition is run to promote safe cycling among children in a fun and competitive way. We are inviting all Primary and Intermediate schools in the Whanganui area to select their best boy and best girl cyclist who are 10 years of age or older to […] Read more
Hook turn boxes a first for Whanganui Posted on September 21, 2020 by IainW A type of road marking which is new for Whanganui has recently been added to a town centre intersection. Whanganui District Council Active Transport Facilitator, Norman Gruebsch, says a hook turn box has been painted on the road at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Glasgow Street and another will soon be added to the […] Read more
Cycle Forward Programme Posted on July 13, 2020July 23, 2020 by IainW Register your interest here: https://www.arthritis.org.nz/cycle-forward-expression-of-interest/ Read more
Be Bright Be Seen Posted on June 1, 2020 by IainW As mornings and evenings get darker, wear lights and reflective clothing whether you are cycling, walking or running. How to be seen clearly? Make sure your clothing is appropriate for the time of day. During twilight and at night it is best to wear or carry something that is reflective or fluorescent so it’s bright […] Read more