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.
Lobby central government to improve the condition of State Highway Two.
Request NZTA increase their roading FAR rate to cover increased maintenance required by heavy vehicles.
Seek NZTA reinstatement of footpath rehabilitation funds.
Advocate for improved and reliable rail service between Wellington and Masterton.
Investigate a heavy traffic road bypass for Carterton.
Plan to have more footpaths for roads that do not have them to enable safer pedestrian and cycle transport.
Lobby central government to improve the condition of State Highway Two.
Request NZTA increase their roading FAR rate to cover increased maintenance required by heavy vehicles.
Seek NZTA reinstatement of footpath rehabilitation funds.
Advocate for improved and reliable rail service between Wellington and Masterton.
Investigate a heavy traffic road bypass for Carterton.
Plan to have more footpaths for roads that do not have them to enable safer pedestrian and cycle transport.
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