Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Transport
Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.
Transport
Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.
Recognise in planning and investments that cars and trucks are currently necessary and not think we can switch to buses and bikes overnight.
Ensure regional council's role in transport provides coordination and value and does not unnecessarily hinder implementation.
Invest in public transport that delivers more than feel good but meets community needs. Right size and form for communities of the Bay of Plenty.
Enhance and facilitate regional freight routes and connectivity generally.
Recognise the significance of Port of Tauranga as a critical transport hub serving our region and the country at large.
Combat traffic congestion which is is so costly.
Make efficient and effective emission free public transport a priority making use of all transport modalities.
Work to develop the use of rail and maritime modalities and investigate Gondolas and other innovative options.
Promote bicycles as a key element of the transport network, ensure safe and physically separated lanes where possible.
Work collaboratively with other councils to improve integration of urban development and transport. Forget boundaries and focus on outcomes.
Ensure continual improvement of more convenient and reliable public transport in a way that encourages use and reduced carbon emissions.
Advocate strongly for safe and resilient transport networks and appropriate investment across the region – to keep our people safe.
Recognise in planning and investments that cars and trucks are currently necessary and not think we can switch to buses and bikes overnight.
Ensure regional council's role in transport provides coordination and value and does not unnecessarily hinder implementation.
Invest in public transport that delivers more than feel good but meets community needs. Right size and form for communities of the Bay of Plenty.
Enhance and facilitate regional freight routes and connectivity generally.
Recognise the significance of Port of Tauranga as a critical transport hub serving our region and the country at large.
Combat traffic congestion which is is so costly.
Make efficient and effective emission free public transport a priority making use of all transport modalities.
Work to develop the use of rail and maritime modalities and investigate Gondolas and other innovative options.
Promote bicycles as a key element of the transport network, ensure safe and physically separated lanes where possible.
Work collaboratively with other councils to improve integration of urban development and transport. Forget boundaries and focus on outcomes.
Ensure continual improvement of more convenient and reliable public transport in a way that encourages use and reduced carbon emissions.
Advocate strongly for safe and resilient transport networks and appropriate investment across the region – to keep our people safe.
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