Find out about our plan, approach, and strategic rationale for developing Wellington's bike network along with bus and pedestrian improvements.
There's a variety of different types of bike lanes that can be used, and many factors that are considered in choosing the right type. These include the level of traffic, traffic speeds, the street environment and more. See the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency guidance to learn more.
Green boxes with a bike symbol on them at intersections improve safety for people on bikes by allowing them to pass through an intersection first. This means they can get up to speed while staying visible to heavier traffic.
Raised bus stop platforms allow people to get on and off buses safely and cross bike lanes to the footpath. They also allow for people on bikes to stay protected from traffic. Raised bus stop platforms are shared zones for people using buses and bikes.
A sharrow (short for 'share arrow') is a road marking on shared traffic lanes indicating where people on bikes should position themselves. They're usually, but not always, in the middle of the lane. This position discourages cars from unsafe overtaking, and keeps bikes away from the 'door zone' of parked cars.
Hook turns lets people on bikes turn right in stages to avoid moving across traffic.