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SOUTHERN VIEW Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Tuesday <strong>November</strong> <strong>26</strong> <strong>2019</strong> 9 News Eco-friendly transport use on the rise PEOPLE ARE using their cars less and walking, biking or scooting more, a survey has found. The life in Christchurch transport survey findings show while travel by car is still the most popular mode of transport in the city, there has been an increase in the use of alternative ways to get around. The survey questioned about 3500 Christchurch residents about their travel habits and the city’s transport network. Said city council monitoring and research team leader Kath Jamieson: “The proportion of people who say they are using their car less now compared to 12 months ago is 27 per cent – up from 19 per cent in 2018.” More than 40 per cent of respondents said they cycle more often now than they did a year ago while 21 per cent say they walk more often. Ms Jamieson said the arrival of electric scooters in Christchurch has also impacted the way people move around the city. “Nineteen per cent of survey participants reported that they have used a rental e- scooter more than once a month in the past 12 months, while two per cent of those surveyed said they own their own e-scooter so it has become a popular alternative form of transport,’’ ECO-FRIENDLY: The life in Christchurch transport survey has found more people are opting to cycle, walk and scooter around the city. Ms Jamieson said. The number of people using public transport has risen from 29 per cent in 2018, to 32 per cent this year. Ms Jamieson said the survey showed the condition of roads and footpaths are continuing to trouble people. “Fifty-one per cent of the people surveyed said they were dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the condition of Christchurch’s roads. Ongoing patch repairs to road, potholes and uneven road surfaces are the main reasons people gave for their dissatisfaction,’’ Ms Jamieson said. The city council recently revealed an investment case that seeks $25-30 million funding to improve the safety and condition on more than 100 roads in suburban areas of the city. The areas proposed for roading upgrades are New Brighton, Richmond, Linwood, Woolston, Spreydon, Somerfield, Waltham, Beckenham and Riccarton. Estuary shellfish collection signs soon to go up SIGNS STATING the daily limit for shellfish collection in the Avon Heathcote Estuary will soon be in place. Residents have been concerned about groups or individuals taking more than the recreational limit of 150 per person as there are currently no signs indicating the rules. However, Ministry for Primary Industries director of fisheries management Stuart Anderson said signs will be put up in the estuary in the next couple of months. The impact of shellfish gathering in the estuary on shellfish numbers, birdlife, and human health has been of growing concern for its surrounding communities. Avon-Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust chairman Kit Doudney said a reduction to shellfish collection limits in the estuary may be the next step to improving its health. He will write to the Ministry for Primary Industries to request the daily recreational limit be lowered from 150 to 25 per person. It would take a minimum of one year to lower the recreational daily limits in the estuary, as the process would include formal consultation and the Government’s approval of any changes. Blackboard Special Appleton Estate Signature Blend 1L, Tanqueray 1L, Jack Daniels No. 7 Black 1L, Chivas Regal Extra 700ml & Roku Gin 700ml Any 2 For $ 99 99 23 $ .99 29 $ .99 Baileys Strawberries & Cream 700ml 23 $ .99 EA Somersby Range 330ml 12pk Bottles EA 39 EA 21 ANY 2 FOR $ 40 Deutz Range 750ml 34 $ .99 Absolut Flavours Range 700ml $ .99 Cloudy Bay Pelorus 750ml 29 EA EA Bollinger Special Cuvee 750ml 79 $ .99 EA Peroni, Heineken & Asahi 330ml 12pk Bottles $ .99 EA Steinlager 330ml 24pk Bottles $ .99 EA Cruiser 7% Range & Woodstock 7% 250ml 12pk Cans Merchants Liquor Lincoln Road Specials Valid 11.11.19 - 8.12.19 ANY 3 FOR 99 $ .99 Bell’s Whisky 1L, Russian Standard Vodka 1L, Black Heart Rum 1L, Chatelle 1L, Kahlua 1L, Kahlua Salted Caramel 1L, Malibu 1L, Gordon’s Gin 1L, Gordon’s Pink Gin 700ml, Jameson Irish Whiskey 700ml & Pepe Lopez Range 700ml 283 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch Available at participating stores. Merchants Liquor supports the responsible service of alcohol. Specials valid while stocks last. Retail quantities only. No trade supplied.Cash & Carry only. All prices include GST where applicable. Tobacco and Alcohol not sold to under 18’s. Prices exclude reserve or premium varieties unless specified. E. & O. E. Images used for advertising purposes only.