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.
Invest in rapid mass transport to create a functional public transport network for Christchurch.
Create living streets that provide safe spaces for cars, bikes, pedestrians and kids walking to school.
Improve the safety of intersections and roadways for all road users.
Fix roads and footpaths where most needed.
Ensure the completion of major infrastructure programmes.
Ensure the ports have capacity for growth.
Work towards getting better public transport for Christchurch; either as a mass upgrade of the bus system, new light rail, or a combination.
Focus on making sure that cycling is safe and accessible, enough that children would feel confident to ride to school.
Encourage people to reduce the amount they drive, and to use public or active transport instead through appropriate upgrades.
Invest in rapid mass transport to create a functional public transport network for Christchurch.
Create living streets that provide safe spaces for cars, bikes, pedestrians and kids walking to school.
Improve the safety of intersections and roadways for all road users.
Fix roads and footpaths where most needed.
Ensure the completion of major infrastructure programmes.
Ensure the ports have capacity for growth.
Work towards getting better public transport for Christchurch; either as a mass upgrade of the bus system, new light rail, or a combination.
Focus on making sure that cycling is safe and accessible, enough that children would feel confident to ride to school.
Encourage people to reduce the amount they drive, and to use public or active transport instead through appropriate upgrades.
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