Horizons Regional Council
Transport
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.
Transport
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.
Only start new bus services when central government is also contributing to the cost of that service.
Promote the existing bus services to encourage more people to use them.
Reprioritise bus services when there is more demand and reduce frequency when the bus service has very limited usage.
Advocate for better transport links between towns and rural communities.
Explore public-private partnerships for transport solutions to connect communities and reduce emissions.
Only start new bus services when central government is also contributing to the cost of that service.
Promote the existing bus services to encourage more people to use them.
Reprioritise bus services when there is more demand and reduce frequency when the bus service has very limited usage.
Advocate for better transport links between towns and rural communities.
Explore public-private partnerships for transport solutions to connect communities and reduce emissions.
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