Waimakariri 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.
Seek central government co-funding to build the Eastern Link Road around congested Southbrook and replace the dangerous Skew Bridge.
Support and encourage the use of public transport, especially greater use of buses around the district and into Christchurch.
Work with the Waimakariri Access Group to ensure all paths, platforms, doors and other access points are accessible to all.
Continue to invest in and develop the shared cycle and walking network linking our towns with a safer path to use, improving health also.
Have a roading maintenance contract that achieves more 'stones on the road' which finds efficiencies and maintains roads fit for purpose.
Support urgent progress on the Rangiora Eastern Link bypass road to reduce traffic congestion and improve road and pedestrian safety.
Investigate the feasibility of an ECan rates rebate for public transport users.
Promote alternative forms of transport where sensible to reduce congestion on the arterial roads.
Work with central government to get a fair deal for ratepayers on roading improvements such as Skew Bridge upgrade.
Ensure new transport initiatives are affordable and meet genuine community priorities.
Limit traffic calming and cycle lane projects to those with clear majority support.
Prioritise maintenance and upgrades of roads, bridges and footpaths.
Initiate more proactive road safety initiatives with Waka Kotahi.
Lobby Environment Canterbury for a review of bus services and costs in the district to see what needs are being and are not being met.
Review and improve road safety and messages on road safety, utilising the idea of local black spots for difficult roads.
Advocate for advancing the Eastern Link Road by 10 years to help congestion in Southbrook and develop more road networks for safety.
Support private public partnerships and the Rangiora Airfield strategy to futureproof for expansion and employment.
Support walking and cycling pathways as essential for health and wellbeing when financed by central government and the council.
Seek central government co-funding to build the Eastern Link Road around congested Southbrook and replace the dangerous Skew Bridge.
Support and encourage the use of public transport, especially greater use of buses around the district and into Christchurch.
Work with the Waimakariri Access Group to ensure all paths, platforms, doors and other access points are accessible to all.
Continue to invest in and develop the shared cycle and walking network linking our towns with a safer path to use, improving health also.
Have a roading maintenance contract that achieves more 'stones on the road' which finds efficiencies and maintains roads fit for purpose.
Support urgent progress on the Rangiora Eastern Link bypass road to reduce traffic congestion and improve road and pedestrian safety.
Investigate the feasibility of an ECan rates rebate for public transport users.
Promote alternative forms of transport where sensible to reduce congestion on the arterial roads.
Work with central government to get a fair deal for ratepayers on roading improvements such as Skew Bridge upgrade.
Ensure new transport initiatives are affordable and meet genuine community priorities.
Limit traffic calming and cycle lane projects to those with clear majority support.
Prioritise maintenance and upgrades of roads, bridges and footpaths.
Initiate more proactive road safety initiatives with Waka Kotahi.
Lobby Environment Canterbury for a review of bus services and costs in the district to see what needs are being and are not being met.
Review and improve road safety and messages on road safety, utilising the idea of local black spots for difficult roads.
Advocate for advancing the Eastern Link Road by 10 years to help congestion in Southbrook and develop more road networks for safety.
Support private public partnerships and the Rangiora Airfield strategy to futureproof for expansion and employment.
Support walking and cycling pathways as essential for health and wellbeing when financed by central government and the council.
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