I'm not sure how I feel about this.
On one hand, we obviously need to build infrastructure in Auckland (and other major centers) to account for increased traffic.
On the other hand, investing in alternative transport is going to help with traffic issues in the long term.
As for tolls, if cyclists have to pay then motorists should too (most cyclists are likely also paying road users). I don't know why the harbour bridge isn't tolled in the first place.
I'm not a cyclist (well, aside from recreationally), but I do see their point. I don't agree with the way they went about the protest, but it does seem to have made the govt listen.
I'm 50/50 on the issue.. should be an interesting outcome either way.
On one hand, we obviously need to build infrastructure in Auckland (and other major centers) to account for increased traffic.
On the other hand, investing in alternative transport is going to help with traffic issues in the long term.
As for tolls, if cyclists have to pay then motorists should too (most cyclists are likely also paying road users). I don't know why the harbour bridge isn't tolled in the first place.
I'm not a cyclist (well, aside from recreationally), but I do see their point. I don't agree with the way they went about the protest, but it does seem to have made the govt listen.
I'm 50/50 on the issue.. should be an interesting outcome either way.