READ MORE:* Safety report on Island Bay Cycleway finds multiple problems* Truck driver says he swerved to avoid cyclist on Island Bay cycleway* Cycleway smash shows 'death' likely until design changes, councillor says* Island Bay cycleway likely to change after damning report* Unsafe section of the Island Bay cycleway to be removed* Cyclist collides with car on controversial Island Bay cycleway* Island Bay cycleway leaves residents confused and angryHer assessment came during yet another heated council debate on Island Bay cycleway, which ended with councillors voting unanimously to begin consulting the public as soon as possible on whether it should remain. Wellington mayor says handling of Island Bay cycleway was 'a mistake'ROBERT KITCHIN/FAIRFAX NZ Island Bay residents air their views on the new cycleway in December. Wellington's cycling mayor had admitted her council's handling of the controversial Island Bay cycleway project was a mistake. Here Wellington City councillor Paul Eagle, Island Bay Residents Association president Vicki Greco, Ron Beernik from Cycle Aware Wellington, Island Bay resident Jane Byrne and Wellington Deputy Mayor Justin Lester hold hands to show all is well. ROBERT KITCHIN/ FAIRFAX NZ Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown has copped plenty of heat over the Island Bay cycleway, but firmly believes it will be a great asset for the city.

Source: Stuff June 30, 2016 02:03 UTC