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.
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.
Support the Melling Interchange and explore ways of reducing congestion on the Petone Esplanade.
Maintain vehicular access to all businesses and facilities.
Promote safe sharing of carriageways between differing transport options.
Encourage use of bike paths by providing secure bike storage at key journey end points.
Prepare a case for central funding to construct a bridge to connect Stokes Valley to the Haywards Hill interchange.
Create safe access to the river trail from Stokes Valley for walkers and cyclists.
Maintain footpaths/roads, include speed restraints better than at present.
Review vehicle access to and parking for Central Hutt, and cycleway proposals (to not create risks/congestion, cause loss of residents' rights).
Review public transport to the airport.
Fix the potholes! Pause the huge glamour projects until our roads and footpaths are fixed.
Invest in cycleways, smoother footpaths, public transport enhancements to reduce greenhouse gases, free up roads for freight and electric vehicles.
Lobby government to ditch rule on developers no longer needing to provide off-street parking. Electric vehicles are part of our future and road space is precious.
Hutt City Council needs much improved co-operation with the regional council. We need much better public transport options and frequency.
Shift traffic flow onto the Cross Valley Link so we can open up the Petone Harbour/Esplanade to walking, cycling and leisure.
Multi-modal roads, walking and cycling. Safer connection for walking and cycling along the main arterial routes and in town centres.
Continue assessment of safe traffic management across Lower Hutt and consider safer speed limits around urban town centres.
Implement council's micromobility program and support initiatives that facilitate mode shift to public transport and micromobility.
Introduce a network of free and secure parking and electric charging services for bikes and scooters outside council owned facilities.
Advocate to Greater Wellington Regional Council to improve public transport services, including fares, routes, timetables and destinations.
Develop a vision for the city where a car is unneeded by most residents, as buses are reliable and connected; walking, cycling are safe.
Prioritise roading that enhances bus, bike and walking journeys; with Greater Wellington Regional Council, implement on-demand buses and review routes to maximise utility.
With KiwiRail, CentrePort, freight forwarders, etc explore developing an inland port to minimise truck movements for NZ's 6th largest city.
Support easier and cheaper access to public transport.
Maintain current infrastructure before building new.
When maintaining or building roads make sure they meet the latest safety standards.
Investigate the traffic flow of the many roundabouts, which frequently get gridlocked since traffic has increased, to find better solutions.
Ensure fund distribution for improving footpaths is applied fairly across the city, not diverted to the more desirable areas.
Look at possible link roads and essential roads which are frequently blocked.
Work with public transport agencies to improve frequency of trains and buses to Hutt throughout the week. Reduce carbon emission in city.
Introduce a one stop subsidised snapper card that can be used by all transport companies across Hutt and greater Wellington region.
Maintain/upgrade footpaths across the city to encourage walking and providing adequate space for disabled people to get around safe and easy.
Consider the needs of all people in our community including elderly, disabled and mobility challenged.
Lobby for the continuation of reduced fares on public transport.
Support comprehensive regional transport planning.
Focus on ensuring transport infrastructure is developed and maintained to ensure efficient transport across all modes of movement.
Prioritise the Cross Valley Link road and initiatives that will reduce congestion and increase safe and efficient traffic flows in the Hutt.
Identify roads with a high risk of closure due to slips and take proactive steps to protect both the roads and the properties adjacent.
Cooperate with Upper Hutt City Council to lobby central government to take State Highway 2 off the 'back burner' and progress a corridor rather than point solutions.
Lobby central government and Greater Wellington Regional Council to trial time sensitive congestion charging on State Highway 2 with revenue used to expand public transport options.
Continue to expand cycleways and reclaiming road space for non-car use.
Increase budget for footpath maintenance and pothole repairs.
Work with regional council to improve public transport routes, and on-demand services for suburbs with no current public transport.
Increase separated cycleways and shared pathways.
Work with Central government to fast track Cross valley link and Petone to Grenada. Support Stokes Valley/Wainui access improvements.
Ensure basic footpaths, roading and lighting maintenance is undertaken.Promote cycleways where appropriate.
Ensure consultation over parking changes and bus stops is timely.
Keep thoroughfare and resilience in mind when developing our city through a '20 minute cities' lense to encourage local economies and travel.
Develop an '8-80' vision that allows good quality footpaths, cycleways, roads to be suitable for 8-80-year-olds to be safely used and enjoyed.
Partner with others, such as Greater Wellington Regional Council to ensure the needs of the Hutt residents are actually met, that public transport is an effective option.
Support the Melling Interchange and explore ways of reducing congestion on the Petone Esplanade.
Maintain vehicular access to all businesses and facilities.
Promote safe sharing of carriageways between differing transport options.
Encourage use of bike paths by providing secure bike storage at key journey end points.
Prepare a case for central funding to construct a bridge to connect Stokes Valley to the Haywards Hill interchange.
Create safe access to the river trail from Stokes Valley for walkers and cyclists.
Maintain footpaths/roads, include speed restraints better than at present.
Review vehicle access to and parking for Central Hutt, and cycleway proposals (to not create risks/congestion, cause loss of residents' rights).
Review public transport to the airport.
Fix the potholes! Pause the huge glamour projects until our roads and footpaths are fixed.
Invest in cycleways, smoother footpaths, public transport enhancements to reduce greenhouse gases, free up roads for freight and electric vehicles.
Lobby government to ditch rule on developers no longer needing to provide off-street parking. Electric vehicles are part of our future and road space is precious.
Hutt City Council needs much improved co-operation with the regional council. We need much better public transport options and frequency.
Shift traffic flow onto the Cross Valley Link so we can open up the Petone Harbour/Esplanade to walking, cycling and leisure.
Multi-modal roads, walking and cycling. Safer connection for walking and cycling along the main arterial routes and in town centres.
Continue assessment of safe traffic management across Lower Hutt and consider safer speed limits around urban town centres.
Implement council's micromobility program and support initiatives that facilitate mode shift to public transport and micromobility.
Introduce a network of free and secure parking and electric charging services for bikes and scooters outside council owned facilities.
Advocate to Greater Wellington Regional Council to improve public transport services, including fares, routes, timetables and destinations.
Develop a vision for the city where a car is unneeded by most residents, as buses are reliable and connected; walking, cycling are safe.
Prioritise roading that enhances bus, bike and walking journeys; with Greater Wellington Regional Council, implement on-demand buses and review routes to maximise utility.
With KiwiRail, CentrePort, freight forwarders, etc explore developing an inland port to minimise truck movements for NZ's 6th largest city.
Support easier and cheaper access to public transport.
Maintain current infrastructure before building new.
When maintaining or building roads make sure they meet the latest safety standards.
Investigate the traffic flow of the many roundabouts, which frequently get gridlocked since traffic has increased, to find better solutions.
Ensure fund distribution for improving footpaths is applied fairly across the city, not diverted to the more desirable areas.
Look at possible link roads and essential roads which are frequently blocked.
Work with public transport agencies to improve frequency of trains and buses to Hutt throughout the week. Reduce carbon emission in city.
Introduce a one stop subsidised snapper card that can be used by all transport companies across Hutt and greater Wellington region.
Maintain/upgrade footpaths across the city to encourage walking and providing adequate space for disabled people to get around safe and easy.
Consider the needs of all people in our community including elderly, disabled and mobility challenged.
Lobby for the continuation of reduced fares on public transport.
Support comprehensive regional transport planning.
Focus on ensuring transport infrastructure is developed and maintained to ensure efficient transport across all modes of movement.
Prioritise the Cross Valley Link road and initiatives that will reduce congestion and increase safe and efficient traffic flows in the Hutt.
Identify roads with a high risk of closure due to slips and take proactive steps to protect both the roads and the properties adjacent.
Cooperate with Upper Hutt City Council to lobby central government to take State Highway 2 off the 'back burner' and progress a corridor rather than point solutions.
Lobby central government and Greater Wellington Regional Council to trial time sensitive congestion charging on State Highway 2 with revenue used to expand public transport options.
Continue to expand cycleways and reclaiming road space for non-car use.
Increase budget for footpath maintenance and pothole repairs.
Work with regional council to improve public transport routes, and on-demand services for suburbs with no current public transport.
Increase separated cycleways and shared pathways.
Work with Central government to fast track Cross valley link and Petone to Grenada. Support Stokes Valley/Wainui access improvements.
Ensure basic footpaths, roading and lighting maintenance is undertaken.Promote cycleways where appropriate.
Ensure consultation over parking changes and bus stops is timely.
Keep thoroughfare and resilience in mind when developing our city through a '20 minute cities' lense to encourage local economies and travel.
Develop an '8-80' vision that allows good quality footpaths, cycleways, roads to be suitable for 8-80-year-olds to be safely used and enjoyed.
Partner with others, such as Greater Wellington Regional Council to ensure the needs of the Hutt residents are actually met, that public transport is an effective option.
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