Waikato 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.
Negotiate with government for more roading infrastructure as one of the fastest growing regions in the country.
Review the cost of public transport to ensure it is cost effective, the correct service and meets customer needs.
Stop purchases of any new buses until the total cost of electric buses is fully understood and how that will be paid for.
Build a holistic vision and strategy that incorporates 2050 vulnerabilities and start on the priorities now.
Develop an exciting and enticing Waikato Inc. focused growth plan for double the population in 2050 rather than becoming a suburb of Auckland.
Work collaboratively with Central Government to build future-proof first world multi-component infrastructure.
Foster the reinstatement and improvement of passenger train services.
Increase access to public transport for rural communities with improved routes and frequency.
Work with central government to enlarge berm and shoulder spaces on state highways to improve safety for cyclists and motor vehicles.
Create industrial train based logistic centres for ship to train imports and exports.
Create train stations at major towns such as Matamata and Morrinsville to connect Hamilton to Tauranga and its port.
Expand parking and widen roads to promote car use rather than punish its use.
Ensure all transport projects deliver clear value for ratepayers.
Keep the regional land transport plan focused on freight, rural access and economic growth, advocating for more funding into the region.
Review public transport connections between Waikato towns to ensure they are fit for purpose.
Negotiate with government for more roading infrastructure as one of the fastest growing regions in the country.
Review the cost of public transport to ensure it is cost effective, the correct service and meets customer needs.
Stop purchases of any new buses until the total cost of electric buses is fully understood and how that will be paid for.
Build a holistic vision and strategy that incorporates 2050 vulnerabilities and start on the priorities now.
Develop an exciting and enticing Waikato Inc. focused growth plan for double the population in 2050 rather than becoming a suburb of Auckland.
Work collaboratively with Central Government to build future-proof first world multi-component infrastructure.
Foster the reinstatement and improvement of passenger train services.
Increase access to public transport for rural communities with improved routes and frequency.
Work with central government to enlarge berm and shoulder spaces on state highways to improve safety for cyclists and motor vehicles.
Create industrial train based logistic centres for ship to train imports and exports.
Create train stations at major towns such as Matamata and Morrinsville to connect Hamilton to Tauranga and its port.
Expand parking and widen roads to promote car use rather than punish its use.
Ensure all transport projects deliver clear value for ratepayers.
Keep the regional land transport plan focused on freight, rural access and economic growth, advocating for more funding into the region.
Review public transport connections between Waikato towns to ensure they are fit for purpose.
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