Timaru District 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.
Advocate for the government to trial a return of The Southerner and for the council to support the effort.
Ensure maintenance of roads continues at a strong level by appropriately funding depreciation.
Invest in active transport options across the district to create more opportunities for walking and cycling.
Continue to invest in MyWay as Timaru's public transport by working with Environment Canterbury and NZTA to grow and improve the service.
Deliver reliable roads and safe footpaths that support everyday life and local business.
Support investment in a feasibility study and business case for Christchurch–Dunedin passenger rail service.
Create, in partnership with government, a State Highway bypass around Timaru.
Make the port more active for transporting freight and consider tourist ferry options.
Work with Air New Zealand to make flights more certain and with government to establish the Southerner tourist train.
Advocate for the government to trial a return of The Southerner and for the council to support the effort.
Ensure maintenance of roads continues at a strong level by appropriately funding depreciation.
Invest in active transport options across the district to create more opportunities for walking and cycling.
Continue to invest in MyWay as Timaru's public transport by working with Environment Canterbury and NZTA to grow and improve the service.
Deliver reliable roads and safe footpaths that support everyday life and local business.
Support investment in a feasibility study and business case for Christchurch–Dunedin passenger rail service.
Create, in partnership with government, a State Highway bypass around Timaru.
Make the port more active for transporting freight and consider tourist ferry options.
Work with Air New Zealand to make flights more certain and with government to establish the Southerner tourist train.
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