The Lightfoot Initiative Charitable Trust grew out of the increasing sense of urgency we have about climate change. But it’s more than that.

For the past century, how we use urban spaces has been dictated by the need to accommodate cars. This no longer feels right.

We’re not telling you to ditch your car – we just think that communities are more than roads. This isn’t about a two-wheeled revolution – it’s about re-imagining transport use to serve the individual, the community and the planet.

Lightfoot delivers programmes and events, supporting the community to experience shared and active travel. Looking to the past can provide transformative future solutions, and we work closely with key partners to ensure transport solutions benefit the whole community.

The Lightfoot Initiative is an incorporated, registered charity governed by a board of trustees.

Charities registration: CC59554

Lightfoot’s kaupapa will benefit communities within the Queenstown Lakes District by supporting the development and use of safer, healthier and more sustainable transport networks that encourage widespread mode shift and greater community connection.

We are committed to the following principles:

Equity – Everyone should be able to access active travel options

Kaitiakitanga – Kaitiaki of this district should ensure it is healthy for future generations

Global responsibility – Local actions protect the global environment

Community – Connected people live, work and play better together

Cumulative action – Many small steps create big change

Listen to Amanda explain how Lightfoot came to be, its mission to reimagine transport use and how it advocates for the community.

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