Southland cycling strategy could accelerate city progress - MPKAVINDA HERATH/FAIRFAX NZ Green Party MP Julie Anne Genter says improving cycle access could be the single biggest thing to revitalise the Invercargill CBD. READ MORE:* $30000 for Southland Cycling Strategy* Call for consultants to develop Southland Cycling Strategy* 100 day cycling challenge complete for Invercargill man Steve CannyIt was one of the only cities in the country that did not apply, she said. Last year, Venture Southland approved $30,000 to develop the Southland Cycling Strategy, which could lead to the construction of cycle trails throughout the region. Done right, a cycling strategy could bring millions of dollars to a city, alongside social benefits. While in Invercargill, Genter took part in a Community Bike Ride co-organised by cycling enthusiast and Invercargill City Council candidate Rochelle Surendran.

Source: Stuff September 26, 2016 07:30 UTC