https://www.cyclewellington.org.nz/annual_plan_26_guide

Wellington has made a good start rolling out a network of protected bike lanes, Paneke Pōneke, but progress is at risk under the proposed Annual Plan for 2026. The Council is planning to slam the brakes on, slash the budget, and delay urgently needed projects. That’s not ok. 

Take action today to save our bike lane network. Have your say before 10 May on the proposed 2026 Annual Plan.

Step 1: Go to: https://www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz/mahere-tau-annual-plan-202627 

Step 2: Log in / join

Step 3: Read about the options. Select "Key proposal 2 cycleway changes"

Step 4: Have your say. Select "go to the survey" / Next

Step 5: fill in the submission form 

Step 6: At "Key Proposal 2: Paneke Pōneke bike network, Q9. Which of these options do you prefer?" select "Option B: Keep as budgeted in LTP: The 2026/27 budget will be $10.5 million."

Step 7: Add your comments. Use your own words, or say something like:

In a fuel crisis, in a climate crisis, and in a cost of living crisis, bike lanes are an essential part of the solution. I expect WCC to complete the Paneke Pōneke bike network within the 20 year timeframe as agreed in the 2024-34 LTP, or faster.

Bike lanes save lives. They protect people from busy traffic. They enable more people to get around by bike.

Bike lanes benefit everyone in our community, not only those who cycle: safer streets for all travel modes, cleaner air, less congestion, climate protection, lower transport bills, better health, and fun.

We can't cut our way to prosperity. Slamming the brakes on our popular and successful bike network is fiscally irresponsible in a fuel, climate, and affordability crisis.

Instead, continuing to invest in a network of protected bike lanes attracts new businesses and jobs. It helps people avoid high fuel bills. That's the best way to ensure prosperity and well-being.

Wellington lacks protected bike lanes in the central city. The popularity of e-bikes and the imminent completion of Te Ara Tupua means more people cycling.

I want the Council to continue to build promised connected bike lanes in the central city. Specifically, north-south and east-west connections such as:

• Featherston-Hunter-Victoria-Brooklyn
• Lambton
• along the harbour Quays
• Courtenay-Dixon-Willis
• Bunny St to the waterfront

Bike lanes are popular and successful. You don’t mess with success.

Keeping people safe on our streets is a basic duty of our Council. Space for cycling is a must have.

I expect Councillors to continue to invest in making Wellington a better city. 

Step 8: Our friends at EkeRua ReBicycle and at Bikespace are also threatened by the annual plan's budget cuts. You can show your support for them in the section "Other Annual Plan changes / Operational expenditure changes" (questions 15 and 16).

For question 15, indicate you oppose the changes.

For question 16, explain why you want to see support continue for  BikeSpace and Ekerua Rebicycle. Maybe you have a personal connection, if you've received a bike or mechanic support yourself. Or maybe you value the way these initiatives help get more people onto bikes and help keep them on the road, removing barriers to biking and improving access to cheap healthy transport.

Step 9: Go to the end of the survey and submit it.

Thanks. You are making a positive difference for Wellington.

P.S.: Join supporters to create a people-protected popup bike lane!

7:30 am Monday 20 April 97 Featherston Street