Other projects in the South possibly affected include intersection changes near schools in South Dunedin and installation of bike and scooter stands in the Southland District.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency confirmed last week a pause would apply to a climate emergency response fund, which included a programme aimed at maximising transport choices and another designed to reduce vehicle kilometres travelled.
The climate emergency programme was funded directly by the Crown and decisions rested with government ministers — the transport agency would await clear direction from the incoming government, the agency said.
The agency had been poised to fund 90% of a package of proposed adjustments in the northern end of George St and Bank St.
Possibilities there include marked cycle lanes, adjustments to intersections and provision of "in-lane" bus stops which would allow buses to stop without having to then merge with traffic to continue their journey.
Changes to a temporary roundabout at the George, St David and Park Sts and Regent Rd intersection were also envisaged.
The programme in Bank St and George St was estimated to cost $2.8 million.
A spokesman for the city council said it was in contact with the transport agency about the funding stream and the impact on the project, as well as the South Dunedin schools project.
Intersection adjustments are planned for a series of South Dunedin schools and the aims include encouraging walking and cycling and making crossing points safer.
A contract went out for tender in September.
The work could be affected by the funding pause, the city council spokesman said.
Plans for some cycling facilities in the Southland District include mobile pump track facilities and bike and scooter stands in Winton, Riverton Aparima and Te Anau. They could be affected by a pause.
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has been working on projects to improve walking and cycling routes between Arthurs Point and Queenstown and in Wānaka.
"Given the advanced status of these two projects, we don’t anticipate any changes to our agreed funding arrangements at this time and accordingly have not placed any works on hold," a council spokesman said.
