Matamata-Piako 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.
Review the community's needs on transport and work with the regional council to improve routes.
Encourage more residents to apply for the Total Mobility Service that supports those with disabilities and needs.
Continue to encourage NZTA to improve pedestrian safety and protection in the form of crossings at high-risk areas.
Build a bypass to remove heavy traffic from the main road in town, improving safety.
Repair road surfaces and ensure edges are smooth and free of gravel and glass to encourage cycling.
Introduce a bus service circulating the township to reduce car numbers and encourage a real taxi service.
Spend more than before to make sure roads, footpaths and walkways are at the highest possible standard.
Encourage people, wherever practical, to use public transport provided by the regional council.
Educate road users on their part to play in road safety and lead by example in promoting more thoughtfulness on the road.
Review the community's needs on transport and work with the regional council to improve routes.
Encourage more residents to apply for the Total Mobility Service that supports those with disabilities and needs.
Continue to encourage NZTA to improve pedestrian safety and protection in the form of crossings at high-risk areas.
Build a bypass to remove heavy traffic from the main road in town, improving safety.
Repair road surfaces and ensure edges are smooth and free of gravel and glass to encourage cycling.
Introduce a bus service circulating the township to reduce car numbers and encourage a real taxi service.
Spend more than before to make sure roads, footpaths and walkways are at the highest possible standard.
Encourage people, wherever practical, to use public transport provided by the regional council.
Educate road users on their part to play in road safety and lead by example in promoting more thoughtfulness on the road.
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