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 central government/Waka Kotahi in creating a ring road around the southern end of the city.
Work with central government in providing a more equitable share of the taxes collected from the region.
Hold our roading contractors to account over the state of our local roads.
Consider and trial use of on demand Uber style public transport services using mini buses (trialling in Timaru).
Review parking in city centre - parking in city centre gradually phased out as we increase public transport/walking/cycling options.
Consider use of rail for log transport as opposed to road. This involves more than New Plymouth District Council but needs to be pushed.
Work to make pavements safe and accessible.
Stop, for the present, the walkway extension to Waitara.
Explore the increase of public transport in its type and frequency of service.
Work with central government/Waka Kotahi in creating a ring road around the southern end of the city.
Work with central government in providing a more equitable share of the taxes collected from the region.
Hold our roading contractors to account over the state of our local roads.
Consider and trial use of on demand Uber style public transport services using mini buses (trialling in Timaru).
Review parking in city centre - parking in city centre gradually phased out as we increase public transport/walking/cycling options.
Consider use of rail for log transport as opposed to road. This involves more than New Plymouth District Council but needs to be pushed.
Work to make pavements safe and accessible.
Stop, for the present, the walkway extension to Waitara.
Explore the increase of public transport in its type and frequency of service.
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