Chch Northern Roading Options Scoping Study - Feb 2002

Joint agency study of future roading options heading north of Chch:
Spokes is concerned at the total lack of mention of cyclists and pedestrians when discussing options, particularly in the summary options booklet. Irrespective of subsequent community consultation, the impacts on these users should have been explicitly identified at this stage. Some discussion in the Interim Assessment Report considers social effects, but appears to only consider cycling under "roadside recreation". It is not at all clear how this assessment is meant to cover cycle trips to work, schools, varsity, etc...