Franklin Local Board
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.
Encourage better transportation services, which is needed for people to lose their car. The alternative needs to be better than the current.
Building on existing cycle lanes and develop plans to encourage more recreation.
Public transport Free public transport. Increase accessibility to trains. More buses running. All electric. Owned by council.
Airports Take over ownership of airports and Air New Zealand. Heavy rail link from Puhinui station.
Traffic congestion Cured with better public transport and increased freight on electrified rail.
Reduce wasteful spending.
Fighting for better transport infrastructure.
Improving our roading network.
Advocate for improved transport services and connections including connecting our bike trails.
We have roads that were designed for the traffic volumes of 50 years ago. They are dangerous and need better maintenance.
With the growth we've had here fixing our transport and roads should be a priority for everyone.
The pedestrian areas in Auckland city are now so dangerous because of the e-scooters. Keep them out of Franklin and off our footpaths.
Encourage better transportation services, which is needed for people to lose their car. The alternative needs to be better than the current.
Building on existing cycle lanes and develop plans to encourage more recreation.
Public transport Free public transport. Increase accessibility to trains. More buses running. All electric. Owned by council.
Airports Take over ownership of airports and Air New Zealand. Heavy rail link from Puhinui station.
Traffic congestion Cured with better public transport and increased freight on electrified rail.
Reduce wasteful spending.
Fighting for better transport infrastructure.
Improving our roading network.
Advocate for improved transport services and connections including connecting our bike trails.
We have roads that were designed for the traffic volumes of 50 years ago. They are dangerous and need better maintenance.
With the growth we've had here fixing our transport and roads should be a priority for everyone.
The pedestrian areas in Auckland city are now so dangerous because of the e-scooters. Keep them out of Franklin and off our footpaths.
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