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.
Create more parking spaces in town to encourage a bustling town centre.
Push for another bridge in a logical location sooner rather than later.
Ensure roads and footpaths are maintained properly the first time to stop costly rework such as speed bumps, markings and pipes going under new paths.
Improve traffic flow and reduce congestion through smarter street design, planning and execution.
Reduce cost barriers to public transport to make buses more accessible for all, especially for those commuting from Cambridge to Hamilton.
Ensure a balance of cycle ways and roads so that people still have a choice of transport options.
Improve bus timetables.
Work with Waipa District Council on traffic congestion.
Create more parking spaces in town to encourage a bustling town centre.
Push for another bridge in a logical location sooner rather than later.
Ensure roads and footpaths are maintained properly the first time to stop costly rework such as speed bumps, markings and pipes going under new paths.
Improve traffic flow and reduce congestion through smarter street design, planning and execution.
Reduce cost barriers to public transport to make buses more accessible for all, especially for those commuting from Cambridge to Hamilton.
Ensure a balance of cycle ways and roads so that people still have a choice of transport options.
Improve bus timetables.
Work with Waipa District Council on traffic congestion.
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