Timaru District Council
Transport
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.
Transport
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.
Create an inexpensive transport option from Timaru Airport to the town. Visitors shouldn't be expected to pay $50 one way for a taxi to town.
Encourage pedestrian traffic down town by fixing those slippery tiles now rather than waiting for consultants to tell you to do it.
Lobby NZ Transport Agency to expedite roading repairs to State Highway 1 on the northern side of Timaru, widening in future if possible.
Facilitate greater pedestrian opportunities on Stafford Street to create a mall-like atmosphere with adjoining easily accessible parking.
Explore more public transport options to and from Timaru and satellite towns – Temuka and Pleasant Point.
Get Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to properly fix the sealing of State Highway 1 through Timaru.
Pressure the government to double-lane Orari Bridge north of Geraldine as an economic transport corridor.
Support new cycleways.
Promote more visibility of the 'share the road' campaign.
Reviewing the feasibility of 'MyWay'.
Ensure road maintenance is maintained to the appropriate level and supporting a cycle friendly city of the future.
Support the 'My Way' transport model which keeps large empty buses off our roads.
Develop traffic management for the CBD that enhances opportunities for shopping, dining and entertainment and prioritises active transport.
Ensure all footpaths, gutters and walking tracks are accessible for all, including those using prams, wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
Continue to support MyWay and investigate community interest in e-scooter and e-bike sharing to reduce vehicles in the CBD.
Advocate the development of more cycleways and cycle routes. Timaru to Pleasant Point is a great example of district connectivity.
Lobby for Environment Canterbury to provide half MyWay public transport for Timaru, like the rest of New Zealand.
Shared pathways for walking, biking, wheelchairs, and pushchairs enabling greater accessibility for all.
Support continuation of MyWay public transport.
Explore better transport options to and from Timaru Airport.
Lobby and encourage New Zealand Transport Agency to sort State Highway 1 as soon as possible.
Create an inexpensive transport option from Timaru Airport to the town. Visitors shouldn't be expected to pay $50 one way for a taxi to town.
Encourage pedestrian traffic down town by fixing those slippery tiles now rather than waiting for consultants to tell you to do it.
Lobby NZ Transport Agency to expedite roading repairs to State Highway 1 on the northern side of Timaru, widening in future if possible.
Facilitate greater pedestrian opportunities on Stafford Street to create a mall-like atmosphere with adjoining easily accessible parking.
Explore more public transport options to and from Timaru and satellite towns – Temuka and Pleasant Point.
Get Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to properly fix the sealing of State Highway 1 through Timaru.
Pressure the government to double-lane Orari Bridge north of Geraldine as an economic transport corridor.
Support new cycleways.
Promote more visibility of the 'share the road' campaign.
Reviewing the feasibility of 'MyWay'.
Ensure road maintenance is maintained to the appropriate level and supporting a cycle friendly city of the future.
Support the 'My Way' transport model which keeps large empty buses off our roads.
Develop traffic management for the CBD that enhances opportunities for shopping, dining and entertainment and prioritises active transport.
Ensure all footpaths, gutters and walking tracks are accessible for all, including those using prams, wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
Continue to support MyWay and investigate community interest in e-scooter and e-bike sharing to reduce vehicles in the CBD.
Advocate the development of more cycleways and cycle routes. Timaru to Pleasant Point is a great example of district connectivity.
Lobby for Environment Canterbury to provide half MyWay public transport for Timaru, like the rest of New Zealand.
Shared pathways for walking, biking, wheelchairs, and pushchairs enabling greater accessibility for all.
Support continuation of MyWay public transport.
Explore better transport options to and from Timaru Airport.
Lobby and encourage New Zealand Transport Agency to sort State Highway 1 as soon as possible.
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