

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.

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.
Build sheltered, well-lit stops with seating, bike racks and CCTV.
Connect trails with greenways linking parks, rivers and neighbourhoods.
Co-fund electric vehicle charging and secure bike parking in council facilities.
Work with police and community groups to reduce illegal dirt bike use on public roads.
Repair and maintain local roads, bridges and footpaths to a high standard.
Advocate for more frequent and reliable bus and train services in the area.
Build sheltered, well-lit stops with seating, bike racks and CCTV.
Connect trails with greenways linking parks, rivers and neighbourhoods.
Co-fund electric vehicle charging and secure bike parking in council facilities.
Work with police and community groups to reduce illegal dirt bike use on public roads.
Repair and maintain local roads, bridges and footpaths to a high standard.
Advocate for more frequent and reliable bus and train services in the area.
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