Central Otago District 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.
An adequate public transport system will become increasingly important as the price of commuting increases.
Active policy to maintain and expand recreational hiking and biking tracks. Ensure roads and footpaths are in excellent condition.
A local bus system especially for elderly population to access shopping, recreational/social, medical needs.
Prioritise assessment, design and repair/replacement work on bridges to ensure supply lines and evacuation routes can be maintained.
Support continued development of walking and cycling tracks to ensure shared benefits across our district.
Implement the Alexandra Airport master plan.
Provide facilities for cyclists such as bike lanes and safe bike parking.
Ensure footpaths are safe, especially for elderly people.
Encourage e-bikes and electric cars through the provision of charging stations.
Rural roads to be gravelled to a high standard.
Contingency planning for major weather events.
Footpaths in rural areas.
An adequate public transport system will become increasingly important as the price of commuting increases.
Active policy to maintain and expand recreational hiking and biking tracks. Ensure roads and footpaths are in excellent condition.
A local bus system especially for elderly population to access shopping, recreational/social, medical needs.
Prioritise assessment, design and repair/replacement work on bridges to ensure supply lines and evacuation routes can be maintained.
Support continued development of walking and cycling tracks to ensure shared benefits across our district.
Implement the Alexandra Airport master plan.
Provide facilities for cyclists such as bike lanes and safe bike parking.
Ensure footpaths are safe, especially for elderly people.
Encourage e-bikes and electric cars through the provision of charging stations.
Rural roads to be gravelled to a high standard.
Contingency planning for major weather events.
Footpaths in rural areas.
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