Proposed transport changes and impacts on pedestrians w/ President of Living Streets Aotearoa Tim Jones: 2nd March, 2026

The government recently announced five proposals to change transport rules in Aotearoa. The proposals include changes that would see e-scooters permitted in bike lanes, and one that would allow cyclists aged twelve and below to use footpaths. 

While four of the changes have been celebrated by Living Streets Aotearoa, the first, around allowing more bikes on footpaths, has been criticised. The organisation sez that this change could open a gateway to more bikes being permitted in pedestrian spaces, increasing risk especially for the elderly and the disabled. 

To discuss their stance on the issue, News Director Castor spoke to president of Living Streets Aotearoa, Tim Jones.