Environment Canterbury
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.
Public Transport in Canterbury is Broken. 90% of bus trips are made EMPTY. The average passenger count is six. This costs $100 Million a year.
Completely restructure public transport. Review all routes. Cut empty running. Allow all traffic to flow quickly and efficiently.
ECAN function is to provide a SERVICE It is NOT to dictate how we use these services.
Encourage all local authorities in the area to work together on "total journey" transport issues.
Study fully, existing transport plan that has good options and test for "meaning" and acceptance by the community.
Review method of determining actual costs associated with individual specific charges for services.
Work with communities on new ways of incorporating future focused transport methods into everyday lives.
Create a huge incentive with schools to advocate for cycling for younger children. Currently, engagement lies with 11 years and above.
Continue with public transport advocacy as well as for light rail between urban and rural communities.
Work with Christchurch City Council to establish a publicly owned greater Christchurch city public transport company.
Support high frequency buses from northern and western hubs on the periphery of greater Christchurch.
Advocate for an increase to rail and shipping freight capacity to reduce congestion and emissions and support light rail passenger transport
Integrate the reduced bus fares in the long term plan.
Ensure roads are made for all users: walkers, bikes, buses, scooters and cars.
Public Transport in Canterbury is Broken. 90% of bus trips are made EMPTY. The average passenger count is six. This costs $100 Million a year.
Completely restructure public transport. Review all routes. Cut empty running. Allow all traffic to flow quickly and efficiently.
ECAN function is to provide a SERVICE It is NOT to dictate how we use these services.
Encourage all local authorities in the area to work together on "total journey" transport issues.
Study fully, existing transport plan that has good options and test for "meaning" and acceptance by the community.
Review method of determining actual costs associated with individual specific charges for services.
Work with communities on new ways of incorporating future focused transport methods into everyday lives.
Create a huge incentive with schools to advocate for cycling for younger children. Currently, engagement lies with 11 years and above.
Continue with public transport advocacy as well as for light rail between urban and rural communities.
Work with Christchurch City Council to establish a publicly owned greater Christchurch city public transport company.
Support high frequency buses from northern and western hubs on the periphery of greater Christchurch.
Advocate for an increase to rail and shipping freight capacity to reduce congestion and emissions and support light rail passenger transport
Integrate the reduced bus fares in the long term plan.
Ensure roads are made for all users: walkers, bikes, buses, scooters and cars.
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