Instead of being stuck in traffic with the car, Josh and Charlotte switched to bicycles with their kids to commute to work and school. “It is better for the environment, cheaper and easier,” says Charlotte. Daughter Sylvie adds “It’s good fun.” Now, it has become a big part of their daily life.
While they have worked out the best ways to get around, “there is room for improvement regarding infrastructure and awareness of drivers and cyclists,” Josh mentions. “Especially the pathway through Mt. Vic tunnel.” Besides that, cycling in Wellington is fascinating. The greater awareness of the surroundings, noticing the things and happenings along the way gives a feeling of connection to the city. “It is thrilling” as Charlotte describes it.
A life without bicycles is not imaginable anymore for the whole family.
[ By Julia Hilgenfeldt. All stories of the project can be found here: https://julsontheway.com/art-projects/wellington-bike-love.]
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