We must go together.
There’s an old saying, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” But what happens when going alone slows you down too?
Only with a safe, efficient and sustainable travel network can we ensure a positive future for our communities and businesses in the Whakatipu.
The Lightfoot Initiative was started to help meet this shared goal of less reliance on car travel, less congestion on our roads, less carbon in our atmosphere.
This isn’t about being anti-car. Rather it is about inspiring a change in thinking about how we move around this beautiful place – and making certain this change can occur regardless of the challenging transport conditions ahead.
The future stretches out in front of us. We need the vision and wherewithal to meet it on the right foot.
Current projects.
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The Results of the Aotearoa Bike Challenge are in!The results are in, and Queenstown is a winner! View the full report here. -
The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is backThe Lightfoot Initiative and Queenstown Lakes District Council bring the Aotearoa Bike Challenge to you every February. The ABC is about get... -
QTown CarpoolLightfoot has launched a new carpool Facebook group to help locals beat the commuter blues and lighten the load on the road by joining forc... -
GoGo ElectroThe new cargo eBike library scheme making travel in the Wakatipu free and easy Welcome to GoGo Electro. This is a free initiative cr... -
Easter Express - Treasure TrailEASTER EXPRESS – TREASURE TRAIL KIDS RIDE FREE! COLLECT PRIZES! Explore our beautiful town! The wheels on the bus are going ... -
Test the Network Spring 2021Last week, the Lightfoot Initiative followed seven ordinary people in their daily journeys around the Whakatipu basin. For one week, they c... -
All aboard the Lightfoot Express!The Lightfoot Express safely transports Queenstown Primary School children to their after-school activities in Frankton. -
Bridging the A2 Route and State Highway 6A2 Route – Shotover bridge to Frankton The Lightfoot Initiative is working alongside community stakeholders such as Wakatipu High S... -
Women’s Social Trail Roll – last Sunday of the MonthToo slow for the Tuesday bunch ride?Not ready for Hot Rod?Too young to join the e-Bike Gang(stas)? Join our monthly Trail Roll – calling... -
Active Travel Mini-Expo 2020Queenstown’s inaugural Active Travel mini-expo was held on 2nd December 2020 during torrential rain. The weather highlighted one of the key...
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RATES RISE!!! Yes, Lightfoot certainly have an opinion on the Otago Regional Council's Long Term Plan. Watch our short guide, and then complete your submission. It only takes 5 minutes.
We're saying YES to increased investment in Public Transport... but let's take it further, with more investment in bus and ferry services.
We're saying NO to the proposed rates change to a flat rate.
Make your submission before Sunday night: www.orc.govt.nz/plans-policies-reports/corporate-plans-and-reports/long-term-plan-ltp-2024-2034 ... See MoreSee Less
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Friday shout out!!! Our friends at Bicycle Junction in Wellington have their demo bike sale starting tomorrow... we've seen the early release, and if you're thinking of switching to a climate friendly e-cargo bike, then these guys have some great options.
Lightfoot connected with Dan from BJ in early 2020, right before Covid kicked off fun times for us all. Dan was an early supporter of Lightfoot, and his ethos helped shape our thinking about what was possible. A life-long cyclist, bike raver and all around great guy, Dan has an amazing team at his very cool store in Te Aro, Wellington and they're skilled at shipping bikes wherever they need to go. Almost any set-up is possible, the sky (road or trail) is no limit... so yeah, grab a bargain and get on ya bikes!
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Wellington Central Bike Shop and Service Centre | Bicycle Junction
www.bicyclejunction.co.nz
We have Wellington's best range of electric bikes, cargobikes, Surly adventure bikes and Brompton folding bikes. Our workshop services all types of bike is an Authorised service centre for Shimano and...After a lengthy and thorough consultation with the community, the SH6/SH6a works are finally beginning. This is a win for Queenstown. It will cause disruption, but the long-term gain will be significant. Great to have a positive outcome, with the sod turning yesterday!
Joseph Mooney MP for Southland
Queenstown Lakes District Council
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
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$250 million project to tackle Queenstown’s busiest roundabout
www.stuff.co.nz
It handles 44,000 cars a day and has one of the South Island’s busiest intersections - now a stretch of roading will be the focus of a massive project, including 18 new sets of traffic lights.Join the OneBike team from next Wednesday 3rd April to keep your bike in tip-top shape as the days darken!
Details below. Sign up at [email protected]Ready to learn how to keep your bike safe and road ready as we move into the colder months? You've put km's on the clock over the summer, so come and join OneBike's FREE classes.
Classes are running every Wednesday throughout April at the Queenstown Primary School hall from 6.30pm to 8pm (and from WHS in May).
First class is Wednesday 3rd April. Book your space now at [email protected] - no previous experience needed.
BYO bike if you want!
Sponsored by Queenstown Lakes District Council and Central Lakes Trust
Happiness House Queenstown-Community Support Centre
Queenstown Islamic Center
Queenstown Chinese Community
Mana Tāhuna
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The Lightfoot team will be at the OG Carboot Sale on Saturday with a wee obstacle course for the littlies... bikes and helmets provided... pop down and see us!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Two more winning photos from the Aotearoa Bike Challenge 'socials' page.
Big thanks to Tom Woodward (Dreamline) and Aroha Hyland (Groms Ride) for showing us the recreational side of cycling.
50 buck vouchers coming your way!
Load your biking photos to win prizes in the last few days of the Aotearoa Bike Challenge
Queenstown Mountain Bike Club
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Promoting the Aotearoa Bike Challenge this month has given us an awesome opportunity to push the benefits of biking. However, at the same time, we're constantly aware that the real "challenge" is safety. Last week, Paul's message made its way to us a few hours after we learned that a cyclist who visited a Pitstop was knocked off their bike when heading back to work after the coffee stop.
We're not telling you this to put you off biking. Numbers on roads do make a difference and help drivers 'think bike'. We're signalling that coordinated action will be needed to keep up the momentum.
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Jack's Point cyclist: 'Something has to be done before I die'
crux.org.nz
A cycle commuter is frustrated work on a promised bike path between Jack's Point and Frankton is dragging - and fears someone will die if nothing is done soon.