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.
Support improved frequency of ferry services along with reliability and integration with bus and active transport networks.
Support initiatives that reduce congestion such as improvements to Onewa Road neighbourhoods.
Support pedestrian-friendly upgrades to town centres.
Advocate for increased bike capacity on ferry services.
Hold Auckland Transport to account on intersection and road improvements that reflect local knowledge and usage.
Support the installation of new cycleways along safe routes interconnecting arterial routes schools are on.
Ensure transport strategy considers the driving needs of young families with children, elderly, disabled populations and housing growth.
Identify underserved areas or congestion hotspots to increase traffic volume capacity of arterial roads and start planning for the future.
Repurpose cycleways, T2, T3 and bus lanes according to need and not based on one-size-fits-all or short-term thinking but with actual solutions.
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.
Develop a strong relationship with Government to deliver major transport projects that keep Auckland moving including the new harbour crossing.
Include ferries in the $50 public transport weekly cap and deliver better connections between Shore buses and the inner city network.
Require greater transparency from Auckland Transport and ensure the council has the final say over transport strategy and spending.
Increase frequency and destinations of buses from Kaipātiki across Auckland, recognising not everyone is travelling to the CBD.
Oppose congestion charging as a tax upon workers who often have no other transport option.
Support improvements to help children walk to school safely.
Advocate for frequent ferry services with coordinated bus connections and subsidised park-and-ride facilities to boost public transport.
Champion safe walking and cycling connections between local centres to reduce Onewa Road dependence and create 15-minute neighbourhoods.
Promote community carpooling programmes with designated T3 parking spaces in town centres to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips.
Ensure Auckland Transport public transport is efficient and on time so children reach school and arrive home safely and workers likewise.
Maintain walkways and cycle paths adequately for safety of local residents and support recreation and exercise for health.
Remove road cones promptly after road maintenance and repairs without incurring extra charges to council.
Support improved frequency of ferry services along with reliability and integration with bus and active transport networks.
Support initiatives that reduce congestion such as improvements to Onewa Road neighbourhoods.
Support pedestrian-friendly upgrades to town centres.
Advocate for increased bike capacity on ferry services.
Hold Auckland Transport to account on intersection and road improvements that reflect local knowledge and usage.
Support the installation of new cycleways along safe routes interconnecting arterial routes schools are on.
Ensure transport strategy considers the driving needs of young families with children, elderly, disabled populations and housing growth.
Identify underserved areas or congestion hotspots to increase traffic volume capacity of arterial roads and start planning for the future.
Repurpose cycleways, T2, T3 and bus lanes according to need and not based on one-size-fits-all or short-term thinking but with actual solutions.
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.
Develop a strong relationship with Government to deliver major transport projects that keep Auckland moving including the new harbour crossing.
Include ferries in the $50 public transport weekly cap and deliver better connections between Shore buses and the inner city network.
Require greater transparency from Auckland Transport and ensure the council has the final say over transport strategy and spending.
Increase frequency and destinations of buses from Kaipātiki across Auckland, recognising not everyone is travelling to the CBD.
Oppose congestion charging as a tax upon workers who often have no other transport option.
Support improvements to help children walk to school safely.
Advocate for frequent ferry services with coordinated bus connections and subsidised park-and-ride facilities to boost public transport.
Champion safe walking and cycling connections between local centres to reduce Onewa Road dependence and create 15-minute neighbourhoods.
Promote community carpooling programmes with designated T3 parking spaces in town centres to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips.
Ensure Auckland Transport public transport is efficient and on time so children reach school and arrive home safely and workers likewise.
Maintain walkways and cycle paths adequately for safety of local residents and support recreation and exercise for health.
Remove road cones promptly after road maintenance and repairs without incurring extra charges to council.
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