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Wellington councillors vote to scrap $139m Golden Mile project

Wellington City Council has voted to abandon the Golden Mile project that would have removed cars and expanded pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in the central city.

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Wellington City councillors last month voted to abandon the $139 million Golden Mile project, which aimed to restrict vehicle access, widen footpaths and create a cycle lane in the city's central business district. A Dutch public transport expert has noted that Wellington is not alone in facing challenges with getting public transport systems operational and functioning effectively.

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Wellington not alone in struggling to get public transport up and running, Dutch expert says

City councillors last month voted to ditch the $139m Golden Mile project, which sought to remove cars, widen footpaths and create a cycle lane in the central city.

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