EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 5 MIN
Pedestrian advocacy group pushes back on proposed changes to bike rules
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A pedestrian advocacy group is pushing back against the Government's proposed changes to cycling on the footpath - saying only children aged 5 or younger should be allowed. Living Streets Aotearoa says the current proposal, which would see children up to 12 years old being allowed to ride bikes or e-bikes on the footpath with no speed restriction, is dangerous for pedestrians using the footpath. They also say some footpaths should be off limits to all bikes completely. President of Living Streets Aotearoa, Tim Jones spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.
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A pedestrian advocacy group is pushing back against the Government's proposed changes to cycling on the footpath - saying only children aged 5 or younger should be allowed. Living Streets Aotearoa says the current proposal, which would see children up to 12 years old being allowed to ride bikes or e-bikes on the footpath with no speed restriction, is dangerous for pedestrians using the footpath. They also say some footpaths should be off limits to all bikes completely. President of Living Streets Aotearoa, Tim Jones spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.
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