Policies

Co-design future-focused transport infrastructure that ensures accessible roads, bridges, car parks and footpaths for everyone.

Improve public transport frequency and affordability to cut costs long-term and investigate piloting an on-demand bus service.

Maintain and champion safe cycling and walking routes connecting communities and reducing traffic.

Advocate for safer routes to encourage more people to walk, cycle or scooter around Raumati.

Prioritise alternative forms of transport for safely navigating around the rohe including mobility scooters, scooters, cycles and walkers.

Provide more small-scale infrastructure to allow people on all forms of transport to safely and securely park near shops and reserves.

Work with council and regional council to ensure public transport services are strengthened.

Work with community groups and council to ensure the network of shared paths, cycleways and footpaths is expanded and well maintained.

Work with council to further improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in the Raumati Village shopping area and surrounds.

Support the implementation of new walking and cycling trails that link Raumati to the wider Kapiti area.

Investigate if Raumati requires a footpath in some streets due to health and safety issues, especially for walking, scooter users and pushchairs.

Support safe traffic speeds especially around schools and early childcare facilities.

Provide a minibus to help keep carbon emissions low and assist people locally, especially the elderly.

Encourage residents to use public transport when possible or car share if needed.

Provide free buses to and from school for students to help reduce congestion during school drop-off and collection times.