Waipā 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.
Continue to support the Kihikihi, Te Awamutu to Hamilton bus service operation and encourage local residents to use the service.
Maintain local roads and footpaths to a reasonable and serviceable standard and clean and keep stormwater grates and road gutters serviceable.
Promote extension of urban speed restrictions as urban and residential development extends town boundaries for residents’ safety.
Develop common sense walking and cycling paths around the Te Awamutu and Pirongia areas which are affordable and wanted by locals.
Plan for the future infrastructure, roading and transport needs of the future.
Support public transport and consider extending the bus service between Cambridge and Te Awamutu.
Ensure safe access for mobility scooters for an ageing population.
Work with central government to build a Te Awamutu to Pirongia bike trail.
Work with government to create a bypass around Te Awamutu's main street for heavy trucks for safety reasons and to encourage the use of cycling.
Continue to support the Kihikihi, Te Awamutu to Hamilton bus service operation and encourage local residents to use the service.
Maintain local roads and footpaths to a reasonable and serviceable standard and clean and keep stormwater grates and road gutters serviceable.
Promote extension of urban speed restrictions as urban and residential development extends town boundaries for residents’ safety.
Develop common sense walking and cycling paths around the Te Awamutu and Pirongia areas which are affordable and wanted by locals.
Plan for the future infrastructure, roading and transport needs of the future.
Support public transport and consider extending the bus service between Cambridge and Te Awamutu.
Ensure safe access for mobility scooters for an ageing population.
Work with central government to build a Te Awamutu to Pirongia bike trail.
Work with government to create a bypass around Te Awamutu's main street for heavy trucks for safety reasons and to encourage the use of cycling.
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