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 Auckland Transport and local contractors to de-escalate the damage to vehicles and congestion being created by the Glen Eden road humps.
Engage deeply and sincerely with residents and shop owners when creating cycleways.
Work to complete Waitākere Ranges Greenways Plan and integrate it into neighbouring networks.
Make Glen Eden township pedestrian and cycle friendly.
Continue to support improvements to rail system and investigate continuation of passenger rail to Huapai.
Improve public transport through more frequent, reliable train services following completion of City Rail Link.
Support shuttle buses to remote areas (which currently have no public services) on the Manukau Harbour and Tasman Sea coasts and to regional parks.
Support more cycleways and walkways to enable people to safely get around and support funding for Greenways Plan.
Advocate for a small public bus service to and from the outer areas of the ranges.
Push for maintenance of the roads and footpaths to make getting around safer.
Advocate for improved park and ride facilities to enable our community in the outer areas to access the train.
Push for strategic and scheduled maintenance of roads and better footpaths, using local expertise and knowledge of the area.
Update and deliver the Greenways Plan: cycle and walking networks that work.
Advocate for smaller buses for the outer areas, starting with Piha and Laingholm.
Enable local review of transport changes before they are foisted on residents.
Retain car parking as much as possible rather than removing it for bike paths, plants etc.
Bring back the airport shuttle.
Fund coastal bus services, push for smaller buses on our windy roads and support increased frequency of public transport.
Push for a dedicated fund to enable more Greenways and off-road cycleways eg Sunnyvale to Glen Eden.
Push for adequately funding Auckland Transport to maintain roads and footpaths that are falling apart in our area.
Push for the update and delivery of the Waitākere Ranges Greenways Plan as part of a comprehensive walking and cycling network.
Keep local park-and-ride parking free to support those coming in from the outer settlements to access public transport.
Fight for appropriate funding of roading maintenance and construction of footpaths appropriate to the topography of the Ranges.
Develop Greenways for safe off-road walking and cycling.
Shuttle buses to west coast destinations, linking to major transport hubs.
Electrification of the railway line past Swanson with better Park and Ride Options.
Support the development of Auckland's rail network beyond Swanson up to Helensville, to provide an alternative for freight and cars.
Support high quality cycle lanes where provide an effective means of commuting and not for their own sake.
Support initiatives that encourage rather than penalise, people out of their cars, like cheaper public transport fares and free wifi on public transport.
Work with Auckland Transport and local contractors to de-escalate the damage to vehicles and congestion being created by the Glen Eden road humps.
Engage deeply and sincerely with residents and shop owners when creating cycleways.
Work to complete Waitākere Ranges Greenways Plan and integrate it into neighbouring networks.
Make Glen Eden township pedestrian and cycle friendly.
Continue to support improvements to rail system and investigate continuation of passenger rail to Huapai.
Improve public transport through more frequent, reliable train services following completion of City Rail Link.
Support shuttle buses to remote areas (which currently have no public services) on the Manukau Harbour and Tasman Sea coasts and to regional parks.
Support more cycleways and walkways to enable people to safely get around and support funding for Greenways Plan.
Advocate for a small public bus service to and from the outer areas of the ranges.
Push for maintenance of the roads and footpaths to make getting around safer.
Advocate for improved park and ride facilities to enable our community in the outer areas to access the train.
Push for strategic and scheduled maintenance of roads and better footpaths, using local expertise and knowledge of the area.
Update and deliver the Greenways Plan: cycle and walking networks that work.
Advocate for smaller buses for the outer areas, starting with Piha and Laingholm.
Enable local review of transport changes before they are foisted on residents.
Retain car parking as much as possible rather than removing it for bike paths, plants etc.
Bring back the airport shuttle.
Fund coastal bus services, push for smaller buses on our windy roads and support increased frequency of public transport.
Push for a dedicated fund to enable more Greenways and off-road cycleways eg Sunnyvale to Glen Eden.
Push for adequately funding Auckland Transport to maintain roads and footpaths that are falling apart in our area.
Push for the update and delivery of the Waitākere Ranges Greenways Plan as part of a comprehensive walking and cycling network.
Keep local park-and-ride parking free to support those coming in from the outer settlements to access public transport.
Fight for appropriate funding of roading maintenance and construction of footpaths appropriate to the topography of the Ranges.
Develop Greenways for safe off-road walking and cycling.
Shuttle buses to west coast destinations, linking to major transport hubs.
Electrification of the railway line past Swanson with better Park and Ride Options.
Support the development of Auckland's rail network beyond Swanson up to Helensville, to provide an alternative for freight and cars.
Support high quality cycle lanes where provide an effective means of commuting and not for their own sake.
Support initiatives that encourage rather than penalise, people out of their cars, like cheaper public transport fares and free wifi on public transport.
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