Hamilton City Council

Be pro-cycling but not anti-car by implementing sensible cycle safety measures where there are enough cyclists and not creating more cycleways that nobody uses.

Cut the number of road cones because traffic management has got out of hand and wastes money by using commonsense and focusing on value.

Remove in-lane bus stops because they are not about safety or better transport but are simply anti-car; remove speed bumps.

Focus on repairing and maintaining existing roads before starting costly new projects.

Improve traffic flow by removing unnecessary speed bumps and in-lane bus stops.

Invest in road safety measures that are effective and value for money.

Enforce geofencing to cap e-scooter speeds at 15 km/h on shared paths, keeping footpaths safe for all pedestrians in Hamilton.

Redirect funding from low-use cycle lanes while maintaining Te Awa River ride, using counters to boost high-use trails cost-effectively.

Widen footpaths as prioritised and needed with ramps and tactile paving, ensuring safe access for seniors, disabled persons and mums with prams.

Advocate for an extension of Te Huia, increasing regional reach to Tauranga as part of the Golden Triangle.

Build connected cycling infrastructure.

Collaborate with Waikato Regional Council to roll out more frequent, efficient and convenient bus routes like the Meteor.

Maintain and improve roading and path infrastructure and ensure designs are functional, adaptable and reduce conflict between road users.

Reverse the transformational changes designed to punish automobile users by removing features such as raised crossings and in-lane bus stops.

Stop attempts to use smart city technologies and associated ideologies to monitor and manage the travel behaviour of people.

Design a review plan for speed bumps, raised platforms and in-lane bus stops that identifies a cost-effective way to reduce, remove or keep them.

Explore the relationship between the airport and HCC to understand how to make it commercial so Hamilton benefits from an income source.

Work with neighbouring councils to optimise the bus network and bus options between councils to encourage easier commuting and movement.

Ensure that key transport routes in the city are future proofed by providing safe and appealing alternative transport options.

Push for frequent, reliable buses with regional and central government partners and ensure quality local supporting infrastructure.

Work with NZTA to fund safe crossings outside schools for children along with well-maintained footpaths and cycleways across the city.

Build safer walking and cycling paths across the city, especially around schools and busy roads.

Improve bus services and routes to make public transport more reliable and easy to use.

Upgrade road networks and intersections to cut congestion and improve safety for all road users.

Review transport infrastructure including speedbumps and in-lane bus stops and remove or replace where not necessary and cost-effective.

Maintain safe, accessible and well-designed footpaths throughout the city ensuring pedestrian, pram and wheelchair safety.

Manage car congestion by promoting sustainable transport options and improving traffic flow.

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.