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.
Work with regional council to increase bus patronage and reduce bus cancellations.
Work with government to reshape our streets for safer walking and to help increase mode shift.
Include separated bike lanes and wider footpaths as part of our transport planning.
Improve the reliability of public transport including express buses at peak times for commuters.
Ensure all bus and roading plans 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.
Work with regional council to increase bus patronage and reduce bus cancellations.
Work with government to reshape our streets for safer walking and to help increase mode shift.
Include separated bike lanes and wider footpaths as part of our transport planning.
Improve the reliability of public transport including express buses at peak times for commuters.
Ensure all bus and roading plans 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.
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