Mayor of Wellington
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.
Improve public transport frequency and reliability to make it the preferred choice for commuters.
Upgrade key roads and footpaths to ease congestion and enhance safety for all users, including shared mobility devices.
Invest in smart traffic management and road safety measures to reduce congestion and prevent accidents.
Advocate for bus, walking and cycling options between the Eastern Suburbs and CBD as part of the second Mt Victoria tunnel project.
Advocate to central government to stop pressure on fares, to upgrade the city rail network, and support Greater Wellington Regional Council plans to cap bus and train fares.
Make buses faster and more reliable by improving bus priority into and through the CBD, starting with the Harbour Quays and the No 2 route.
Reinstate free parking after 6pm and on weekends to encourage people back to the city.
Review all current cycleways and bus lanes to ensure that they are fit for purpose and achieve the best outcomes for all.
Lobby central government to reinstate funding for cheaper public transport and look at reducing zones from three zones to two across the city.
Increase frequency of bus and train services to the outer suburbs like Owhiro and Tawa.
Keep the City-to-Sea bridge.
Develop Wellington's harbour with new tourism and investment opportunities.
Rebalance car parking and cycle lanes so customers of all fitness levels can access businesses, community events and facilities like Begonia House.
Support government’s plan for a second tunnel through Mt Vic for buses, vehicles, cycles and pedestrians, recognising transport as a key element to growth.
Improve street lighting and increase CCTV coverage in targeted crime areas in the CBD and suburbs to make walking and cycling safer.
Back sensible, joined-up transport planning that reduces congestion and keeps Wellington moving for households and businesses.
Maintain and improve roads, footpaths and parking so they are safe, accessible and fit for purpose across the city.
Support reliable public transport that meets people's needs by working with partners to deliver services where and when required.
Maintain transport infrastructure such as roads, bridges, car parks and footpaths.
Stop expanding the cycle lane network in hilly and narrow suburbs.
Support improved and more affordable public transport.
Cut the seventy million dollars annual spending on Wellington's roads. Aukatingia te $70 miriona ki ngā rori o Pōneke.
Genetically engineer giant tuna as a public transport scheme along all waterways. Hangaia ngā tuna taniwha hei waka mō te minenga mā ngā awa.
Resurrect the moa as public transport for the flatlands such as the golden mile. Whakaorangia te moa hei waka mō te papatahi.
Commit to transport solutions that efficiently use council CBD assets to support the success of retail and hospitality sectors.
Support and advocate for retention and growth of bike and pedestrian upgrades to improve mobility and transport access for all.
Support council investment in bus prioritisation to improve reliability and speed, enabling higher frequency and reduced cost.
Carpet all the roads in winter to keep them nice and warm.
Construct a seventeen-lane Kiwi bird super-highway across Wellington Harbour just in case they want to travel.
Replace all public transport with a network of free walking buses using dedicated walking bus lanes.
Improve public transport frequency and reliability to make it the preferred choice for commuters.
Upgrade key roads and footpaths to ease congestion and enhance safety for all users, including shared mobility devices.
Invest in smart traffic management and road safety measures to reduce congestion and prevent accidents.
Advocate for bus, walking and cycling options between the Eastern Suburbs and CBD as part of the second Mt Victoria tunnel project.
Advocate to central government to stop pressure on fares, to upgrade the city rail network, and support Greater Wellington Regional Council plans to cap bus and train fares.
Make buses faster and more reliable by improving bus priority into and through the CBD, starting with the Harbour Quays and the No 2 route.
Reinstate free parking after 6pm and on weekends to encourage people back to the city.
Review all current cycleways and bus lanes to ensure that they are fit for purpose and achieve the best outcomes for all.
Lobby central government to reinstate funding for cheaper public transport and look at reducing zones from three zones to two across the city.
Increase frequency of bus and train services to the outer suburbs like Owhiro and Tawa.
Keep the City-to-Sea bridge.
Develop Wellington's harbour with new tourism and investment opportunities.
Rebalance car parking and cycle lanes so customers of all fitness levels can access businesses, community events and facilities like Begonia House.
Support government’s plan for a second tunnel through Mt Vic for buses, vehicles, cycles and pedestrians, recognising transport as a key element to growth.
Improve street lighting and increase CCTV coverage in targeted crime areas in the CBD and suburbs to make walking and cycling safer.
Back sensible, joined-up transport planning that reduces congestion and keeps Wellington moving for households and businesses.
Maintain and improve roads, footpaths and parking so they are safe, accessible and fit for purpose across the city.
Support reliable public transport that meets people's needs by working with partners to deliver services where and when required.
Maintain transport infrastructure such as roads, bridges, car parks and footpaths.
Stop expanding the cycle lane network in hilly and narrow suburbs.
Support improved and more affordable public transport.
Cut the seventy million dollars annual spending on Wellington's roads. Aukatingia te $70 miriona ki ngā rori o Pōneke.
Genetically engineer giant tuna as a public transport scheme along all waterways. Hangaia ngā tuna taniwha hei waka mō te minenga mā ngā awa.
Resurrect the moa as public transport for the flatlands such as the golden mile. Whakaorangia te moa hei waka mō te papatahi.
Commit to transport solutions that efficiently use council CBD assets to support the success of retail and hospitality sectors.
Support and advocate for retention and growth of bike and pedestrian upgrades to improve mobility and transport access for all.
Support council investment in bus prioritisation to improve reliability and speed, enabling higher frequency and reduced cost.
Carpet all the roads in winter to keep them nice and warm.
Construct a seventeen-lane Kiwi bird super-highway across Wellington Harbour just in case they want to travel.
Replace all public transport with a network of free walking buses using dedicated walking bus lanes.
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