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.
Develop smarter internal public transport options within towns, giving locals better, easier ways to get around without relying on cars.
Encourage communities to use and support inter-town public transport, promoting reliable options that connect people across the region.
Plan safer, smarter freight and transport routes to cut congestion, protect communities and keep goods moving efficiently.
Increase public safety for all public transport.
Reduce the size of buses and the size of the fleet to better fit the patronage.
Review public transport policies to ensure best bank for buck and fit for purpose.
Advocate strongly to increase public transport services and associated patronage, particularly in the high-growth parts of the region.
Ensure the maritime services budget and associated resourcing keep pace with the growth in recreational boating throughout the region.
Work closely with territorial authorities and government when needed to continue expansion of the urban and rural cycleway network throughout the region.
Fast track the four-lane road network between Auckland, Tauranga and Waikato.
Pause electrification of the bus fleet until a full business case is completed.
Review all public transport options with consideration for modern technology.
Develop smarter internal public transport options within towns, giving locals better, easier ways to get around without relying on cars.
Encourage communities to use and support inter-town public transport, promoting reliable options that connect people across the region.
Plan safer, smarter freight and transport routes to cut congestion, protect communities and keep goods moving efficiently.
Increase public safety for all public transport.
Reduce the size of buses and the size of the fleet to better fit the patronage.
Review public transport policies to ensure best bank for buck and fit for purpose.
Advocate strongly to increase public transport services and associated patronage, particularly in the high-growth parts of the region.
Ensure the maritime services budget and associated resourcing keep pace with the growth in recreational boating throughout the region.
Work closely with territorial authorities and government when needed to continue expansion of the urban and rural cycleway network throughout the region.
Fast track the four-lane road network between Auckland, Tauranga and Waikato.
Pause electrification of the bus fleet until a full business case is completed.
Review all public transport options with consideration for modern technology.
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