Palmerston North City Council

We need to look into better options for more free bus services for a different sector of the community and then promote it really well.

We need to have a new by-law written for the use of scooters on the road, footpaths and cycleways so that everyone knows who goes where.

The car parking in the CBD should be reviewed and discussed with the public – need consultation – need to bring the public along with us.

Work with the regional council to increase bus frequencies, therefore encouraging more residents to use public transport.

Continue existing subsidised and reduced fares transitioning to full free public transport.

Fix the potholes!

Accelerate delivery of traffic calming in residential streets and the Urban Cycle Network Plan including secure off-street bike parking.

Fund free public transport for all by establishing an all-day commuter parking fee within one kilometre of Te Marae o Hine/The Square.

Establish a bylaw restricting heavy freight trucks to the State Highway network and essential links, with exceptions for local deliveries.

Promote our distribution sector strengths, ensure heavy freight stays on main arterial roads to avoid road surfaces failing.

Design public spaces that are pedestrian-friendly and support social interaction.

Historical street design and traffic speeds discourage active transport choices. Committed to the ongoing work to address this.

Working with the local government of New Zealand to build or better new road safety plans for the city of Palmerston North.

Commit to putting pothole construction to the top of our roading priorities.

Work to get a van/mini bus fleet into Palmerston North to bolster public transport.

Try to make a defensive driving course a part of getting your license, not an option.

Advocate for multi-modal transport options. Cycling, walking and e-scooters. Ensure that infrastructure exists for securing cycles in CBD.

Advocate for better investment into roading and footpaths. We now see evidence of continual under investment.

Push to gain central government investment share to support our roading programmes.

Work with Horizons Regional Council for more regular and coordinated public transport.

More cycle lanes.

Commit to maximising resources to allow viability of fueled vehicle alternatives such as protected cycle parking both in city and at workplaces.

Provision of a subsidised use-rewarded electric vehicle network for transport and travel pooling along the lines of the current e-scooter programme.

Create live-updated parking space monitoring so parkers can always know what's available in areas they are heading to, reducing congestion.

Work with the central government to build a heavy vehicle bypass around the city.

Work with KiwiRail to continue investment in our local rail network and the development of our container terminal.

Review the road maintenance contract and ensure that contractors are accountable for their actions and that our roads are up to standard.

Establish a road maintenance register so that our utility providers can coordinate maintenance so that roads aren't dug up repeatedly.

Lobby central government to build the ring road to get heavy traffic flow of of our main roads.

Improve consulting on cycleway plans to ensure there is community buy-in and that new cycle routes are in the right place and will be used.

Create a strong culture of walking and cycling for our active community, enable accessible, efficient and effective public transport.

Enable our children to get to school independently and safely – consider strengthening the District Plan, proactively work with schools.

Take pressure of inner city roads and improve the condition of our roads by supporting PNITI, and reviewing the road maintenance budgets.

Establish a free electric shuttle/bus in our high density transport routes of Massey University, the hospital and Linton Military Base.

Conduct an audit on transport projects for usage, eg planter boxes for cyclists.

Establish a free shuttle for hospital workers on shift at Palmerston North Hospital 24/7.

Establish bylaw restricting heavy freight trucks to the state highway network and essential links.

Advocate for strengthening upgrades on heavily-used roads so they can withstand heavy vehicle traffic and increased rainfall.

Fund free public transport for all by establishing an all-day commuter parking fee within 1 km of Te Marae o Hine/The Square.

Make cycling and walking safer by improving infrastructure, separated cycle lanes and prioritising pedestrian safety.

Encourage greater use of public transport by working with the regional council to improve routes.

Work with government to enable a heavy traffic bypass for Palmerston North.

Reduce the amount of trucks using the city centre to get around.

Build housing close to amenities so that the reliance on cars reduces.

Look at a gig type car hire policy that allows people to rent cars when they need them instead of owning one.

Improve road safety.

Have no departure fee at the airport.

Improve the pot holes in the roads and the cracked footpaths.

Develop safe cycle pathways and ensure public transport is accessible, affordable and user-friendly.

Seek additional government funding for transport infrastructure.

Provide an integrated transport network that connects people and goods with destinations in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner.