Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

Develop the public transport system to ensure mainline services are so frequent that passengers can rely on a service coming along.

Prioritise road safety to keep serious injuries and deaths as low as possible.

Push strongly to maintain roads and ensure traffic moves freely on good-quality roads.

Develop safe, efficient and affordable public transport systems, improve the Bayswater service and support new ferries with low emissions.

Investigate and develop safe walking and cycle links that do not put people on the fast track to a hospital bed.

Work with the powers that be to eliminate traffic congestion and seek to retain funding for the Lake Road improvement project.

Fast track road development in areas of infill housing, prioritising roads first.

Investigate solutions to ease congestion on Lake Road which is worsening with housing infill.

Link Francis Street and Esmonde Road to create a bike and pedestrian pathway to other parts of the Shore.

Advocate for greater allocation of budget and investment in the local board area from the central council.

Build a cycling and walking bridge between Francis Street and Esmonde Road, creating an alternative to using Lake Road.

Create more vehicle lanes at peak times by limiting parking on arterial roads and improve ferry to bus coordination with more yellow lines.

Advocate for improved multiple transport options that get people out of their cars, reduce congestion and support low-carbon travel.

Ensure ferry services and crossings easily accommodate bikes and e-bikes, enhancing connectivity and offering resilient multi-modal travel.

Introduce congestion pricing to reduce traffic, shift travel modes and reinvest revenue in improved public transport.

Focus transport budgets on fixing potholes, resurfacing roads and upgrading key routes.

Let people choose how they travel and stop social engineering through anti-car policies.

Stop wasting money on cycleways, speed bumps and parking cuts that slow everyone down.

Improve public transport options to make commuting easier, more reliable and accessible for everyone.

Encourage walking and cycling through safe, connected pathways and dedicated cycle lanes.

Upgrade transport infrastructure, including roads, bridges, footpaths and car parks, to meet community needs.

Prioritise parking solutions that balance housing growth with the needs of residents, shoppers and local businesses.

Prioritise transport upgrades that match housing growth, easing pressure on roads and public services.