SUSAN HUTCHINSON-DANIEL
A decade of work with the Sustainable Transport team Greater Wellington Regional Council with tireless energy and enthusiasm working with all sectors of the community championing safe systems concepts in her inspired and innovative projects; including:
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Led car free day projects, inspired ideas such as ribboning the golden mile and "Lead the way leave your car at home day".
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Led the Sustainable Transport team to create New Zealand's first 'Open Streets' event.
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Developed Motorcycle campaigns gaining rights to edit UK'S Think! Video "Playfield to Minefield" to reflect Wellington Region and posted this on YouTube for wider use. Promotion of safe motorcycling gear developed a voucher used at motorcycling retailers.
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Worked with motorcycle clubs on Safe Ride Rimutaka Project in 2013 meetings at 6 clubs involving 170 riders to introduce safe systems, discussions on hazards and suggestion's to reduce crash risk.
- A co-founder of the hugely successful Miramar Ciclovia events (include video) opportunity for people of all abilities to give cycling a go in a safe on-road environment.
- New Settlers Orientation Tour - public transport tour for new settlers from Afghanistan, China, India, Myanmar, the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe.
- Assisted with GRWC's popular cycle lights testing, Big Bike Fix-ups, School Travel Plan events.
- Played a key role in Active A2B, which encourages active and safe transport to workplaces around the region.