Waipa 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.
Adopt measures as far as practical to mitigate and control heavy transport through Cambridge CBD and school catchments.
Ensure existing walking and cycling paths are free of trips and hazards with rapid fixes.
Support the continued enhancement of bus routes and services to adjacent towns and Hamilton as this is a tool for economic growth and jobs.
Ensure a policy is developed for controlling speed humps and speed mitigation devices within the roading network.
Ensure Cambridge Connections report, including bridge, public transport, congestion, parking and northern access, is published by 1 December 2026.
Ensure council works on developing a business plan for establishing a localised public transport service.
Build a northbound State Highway One on-ramp south of the low-level bridge to give Leamington direct access to Hamilton without clogging the town.
Provide fast travel and easy parking in Cambridge by removing planter boxes blocking streets or reduced access, and ensure clear roads and smart design.
Upgrade the low-level bridge to double lanes to clear AM and PM traffic, reduce delays, and keep Cambridge moving efficiently.
Expand public transport access across Cambridge and Waipa to ease traffic and support youth and non-drivers.
Improve strategic planning of roads and footpaths to make daily travel safer for all.
Promote safer cycleways and walkways for healthier and greener commuting within communities.
Include honest, transparent consideration of cost and all impacts on the community in Cambridge Connections.
Ensure accessible services for the elderly by providing easy, safe and affordable transport for seniors to cater to the increasing elderly population.
Ensure community engagement on Cambridge Connections by consulting regularly and encouraging feedback as the project progresses.
Adopt measures as far as practical to mitigate and control heavy transport through Cambridge CBD and school catchments.
Ensure existing walking and cycling paths are free of trips and hazards with rapid fixes.
Support the continued enhancement of bus routes and services to adjacent towns and Hamilton as this is a tool for economic growth and jobs.
Ensure a policy is developed for controlling speed humps and speed mitigation devices within the roading network.
Ensure Cambridge Connections report, including bridge, public transport, congestion, parking and northern access, is published by 1 December 2026.
Ensure council works on developing a business plan for establishing a localised public transport service.
Build a northbound State Highway One on-ramp south of the low-level bridge to give Leamington direct access to Hamilton without clogging the town.
Provide fast travel and easy parking in Cambridge by removing planter boxes blocking streets or reduced access, and ensure clear roads and smart design.
Upgrade the low-level bridge to double lanes to clear AM and PM traffic, reduce delays, and keep Cambridge moving efficiently.
Expand public transport access across Cambridge and Waipa to ease traffic and support youth and non-drivers.
Improve strategic planning of roads and footpaths to make daily travel safer for all.
Promote safer cycleways and walkways for healthier and greener commuting within communities.
Include honest, transparent consideration of cost and all impacts on the community in Cambridge Connections.
Ensure accessible services for the elderly by providing easy, safe and affordable transport for seniors to cater to the increasing elderly population.
Ensure community engagement on Cambridge Connections by consulting regularly and encouraging feedback as the project progresses.
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