Whakatāne-Ōhope Community Board
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.
Ensure all walkways and cycleways are accessible, maintained and well signposted.
Reinforce the need for a second bridge to reduce congestion at Whakatāne Bridge and support Whakatane District Council submissions to central government.
Remain vigilant in educating the public about etiquette on bikes, scooters and walking, including animal behaviour in these areas.
Build a Coastlands–CBD bridge, funded by new residential development, to connect Coastlands with Whakatāne and ease Landing Road traffic.
Build a Rewatu–innovation hub bridge, funded by freight and new industry, to power business growth and open new economic zones.
Create a year-round traffic plan with no peak choke points, safer streets for people and a homecoming town feel.
Ensure all walkways and cycleways are accessible, maintained and well signposted.
Reinforce the need for a second bridge to reduce congestion at Whakatāne Bridge and support Whakatane District Council submissions to central government.
Remain vigilant in educating the public about etiquette on bikes, scooters and walking, including animal behaviour in these areas.
Build a Coastlands–CBD bridge, funded by new residential development, to connect Coastlands with Whakatāne and ease Landing Road traffic.
Build a Rewatu–innovation hub bridge, funded by freight and new industry, to power business growth and open new economic zones.
Create a year-round traffic plan with no peak choke points, safer streets for people and a homecoming town feel.
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