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.
Champion reliable trains and buses as the lifeline for Tawa commuters, strengthening the town's appeal for both residents and workers.
Develop and back policies that strengthen walking and cycling as key parts of everyday life in Tawa.
Review and support practical and cost-effective options for local suburban bus services.
Advocate for improved road safety that allows for all, particularly tamariki and older people, to safely walk through the community.
Advocate for improved walking and cycling facilities along Middleton Road.
Engage with GWRC and Metlink on the 59 bus route and seek improved frequencies to better mitigate the loss of the OnDemand service.
Keep across public transport needs of the community and raise these with Wellington City Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Prioritise pedestrian safety on roads and ensure issues are highlighted and resolved, noting the many school children on foot locally.
Champion reliable trains and buses as the lifeline for Tawa commuters, strengthening the town's appeal for both residents and workers.
Develop and back policies that strengthen walking and cycling as key parts of everyday life in Tawa.
Review and support practical and cost-effective options for local suburban bus services.
Advocate for improved road safety that allows for all, particularly tamariki and older people, to safely walk through the community.
Advocate for improved walking and cycling facilities along Middleton Road.
Engage with GWRC and Metlink on the 59 bus route and seek improved frequencies to better mitigate the loss of the OnDemand service.
Keep across public transport needs of the community and raise these with Wellington City Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Prioritise pedestrian safety on roads and ensure issues are highlighted and resolved, noting the many school children on foot locally.
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