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.
Fierce advocacy to get heavy trucks away from the main street of Mosgiel which was signalled as a priority by the Dunedin City Council in 2003.
Present a cohesive plan to the Dunedin City Council to remove heavy trucks from Mosgiel and fix the Gordon Rd/Gladstone Rd debacle.
Improve the footpaths and crossings to make life better for the elderly and less able members of our community.
Work with the council to have smaller buses in use daily with more accessibility for the elderly and infirm and running more often.
Consult on certain areas which are unsafe and not used correctly to maintain safety on the roads for both cars and cyclists alike.
Work with the council for more use of trains for commuters and a cycle track into the city and away from roads and vehicles.
Stop revisiting proposals that have already had proper consultation even if not all agreed on the outcome. Alternative routes and ideas.
Establish recruitment initiatives with career incentives for people to work in the public transport sector.
Work with Waka Kotahi to consider an over bridge or alternative from the end of Gordon Road on to Quarry Road.
Creating more regular loop services in town.
Park and bus initiative to minimise the congestion in city.
Maintain our one way arterial system.
Work with the Otago Regional Council to have an express bus from Mosgiel to Dunedin.
Work with Waka Kotahi to upgrade the Gordon Road, Gladstone Road intersection.
Fierce advocacy to get heavy trucks away from the main street of Mosgiel which was signalled as a priority by the Dunedin City Council in 2003.
Present a cohesive plan to the Dunedin City Council to remove heavy trucks from Mosgiel and fix the Gordon Rd/Gladstone Rd debacle.
Improve the footpaths and crossings to make life better for the elderly and less able members of our community.
Work with the council to have smaller buses in use daily with more accessibility for the elderly and infirm and running more often.
Consult on certain areas which are unsafe and not used correctly to maintain safety on the roads for both cars and cyclists alike.
Work with the council for more use of trains for commuters and a cycle track into the city and away from roads and vehicles.
Stop revisiting proposals that have already had proper consultation even if not all agreed on the outcome. Alternative routes and ideas.
Establish recruitment initiatives with career incentives for people to work in the public transport sector.
Work with Waka Kotahi to consider an over bridge or alternative from the end of Gordon Road on to Quarry Road.
Creating more regular loop services in town.
Park and bus initiative to minimise the congestion in city.
Maintain our one way arterial system.
Work with the Otago Regional Council to have an express bus from Mosgiel to Dunedin.
Work with Waka Kotahi to upgrade the Gordon Road, Gladstone Road intersection.
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