Whanganui 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.
Advocate for the active transport strategy to get kids on bikes and keep up pressure to get Waka Kotahi funding for this initiative.
Monitor and continue to encourage the Te Ngaru public bus project so reliable accessible public transport is a real option.
Promote council efforts to educate users and improve signage so those using shared walk and cycle ways are safe.
Commit to having public transport that is accessible for all.
Work with central government to maintain the roads.
Work with the government to improve transport infrastructure.
Advocate to central government to prioritise bridge replacements on Dublin Street and Wakefield Street.
Advocate to central government to restore adequate LCLR funding and call for targeted investment in rural and provincial road resilience.
Prioritise footpaths including maintenance and replacement of dangerous faults and new footpaths on Mosston Road, Bastia Hill and others.
Prioritise bridge replacements and upgrades to maintain reliable connections for residents, visitors and emergency services.
Review traffic calming measures to balance road safety with efficient movement for residents, service vehicles and improved traffic flow.
Ensure convenient CBD parking with one-hour free parking to support local businesses, improve access and mobility and boost economic activity.
Increase visibility and use cases for cycling around Whanganui.
Focus on innovative public transport options.
Drive Whanganui public transport by 2025 to be faster, more affordable and adaptive to growing technology updates.
Support safe public transport with affordable fares and pet-friendly options to reduce congestion.
Support walking and cycling networks that connect parks to support both human and wildlife movement.
Champion the bus service by providing support for Heads road businesses.
Prioritise footpaths for all ages and ensure the budget realistically keeps the community safe.
Prioritise necessary work on roads and footpaths. Pause nice-to-haves while maintaining low rates.
Continue with already started and now partly central government-funded airport work but do not extend the scope of works without serious independent advice.
Set up parking meters in the CBD to allocate one hour free parking per day as this is only a software change and will improve CBD usage.
Work with central government to secure funding for a Dublin Street bridge replacement, including redesign of the entrance and exits of the bridge.
Advocate for the active transport strategy to get kids on bikes and keep up pressure to get Waka Kotahi funding for this initiative.
Monitor and continue to encourage the Te Ngaru public bus project so reliable accessible public transport is a real option.
Promote council efforts to educate users and improve signage so those using shared walk and cycle ways are safe.
Commit to having public transport that is accessible for all.
Work with central government to maintain the roads.
Work with the government to improve transport infrastructure.
Advocate to central government to prioritise bridge replacements on Dublin Street and Wakefield Street.
Advocate to central government to restore adequate LCLR funding and call for targeted investment in rural and provincial road resilience.
Prioritise footpaths including maintenance and replacement of dangerous faults and new footpaths on Mosston Road, Bastia Hill and others.
Prioritise bridge replacements and upgrades to maintain reliable connections for residents, visitors and emergency services.
Review traffic calming measures to balance road safety with efficient movement for residents, service vehicles and improved traffic flow.
Ensure convenient CBD parking with one-hour free parking to support local businesses, improve access and mobility and boost economic activity.
Increase visibility and use cases for cycling around Whanganui.
Focus on innovative public transport options.
Drive Whanganui public transport by 2025 to be faster, more affordable and adaptive to growing technology updates.
Support safe public transport with affordable fares and pet-friendly options to reduce congestion.
Support walking and cycling networks that connect parks to support both human and wildlife movement.
Champion the bus service by providing support for Heads road businesses.
Prioritise footpaths for all ages and ensure the budget realistically keeps the community safe.
Prioritise necessary work on roads and footpaths. Pause nice-to-haves while maintaining low rates.
Continue with already started and now partly central government-funded airport work but do not extend the scope of works without serious independent advice.
Set up parking meters in the CBD to allocate one hour free parking per day as this is only a software change and will improve CBD usage.
Work with central government to secure funding for a Dublin Street bridge replacement, including redesign of the entrance and exits of the bridge.
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