Tourist highway idea receives support from rural Dunedin residents

Rural residents north of Dunedin have given support to the idea of a
tourist route on historic main routes out of the city, Mt Cargill Road
and Coast Road. These routes have for many years been bypassed by
State Highway 1.

Out of 68 respondants, 37 people indicated that they are in favour of
this idea while 16 had reservations but were not opposed. Concerns
raised included road surface conditions, narrow width of the roads and
possible extra traffic.

Supporters were keen that the new route should promote local history
including Plunket founder Sir Truby
King, feature murals and topiary shrubs, have special maps and promote
a slow driving policy.

The 'Your Community, Your Future, Your Vision' survey of local
residents was conducted by the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board of the
Dunedin City Council. Respondants were asked "With a steady increase
in visitor numbers to the ward area, what are your feelings regarding
... promoting Coast Road as a scenic route, with increased
high-profile signage detailing attractions and services in our area?"

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The Other 1:

http://theother1road.blogspot.com/

a tourist highway from Cape Reinga to Bluff, New Zealand which
parallels but avoids New Zealand's main route, State Highway 1. 'The
Other 1' is a voluntary, non-profit project to benefit communities
along the route.