Ruapehu 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.
Work with the Regional Council to introduce a bus service between townships.
Develop safe walking and cycling routes linking town centres and public spaces to promote active transport.
Improve visitor safety by creating designated pull-over zones at popular scenic spots, with signage and education.
Prioritise road repairs and maintenance to enhance safety on local roads, bridges, footpaths and lighting.
Develop a public transport policy in liaison with Horizons Regional Council to provide transport links across the region.
Develop a safe cycleway between Raetihi and Ohakune as part of the mountain to sea trail and for use by tamariki to cycle to college.
Review all contracts for roading to ensure they provide the best outcomes for the lowest expenditure, seeking local contractors always.
Maintain roads, bridges, car parks and footpaths to ensure safety, resilience and connectivity across communities.
Improve town centre parking by increasing disabled spaces, reviewing layout and supporting smart, accessible design.
Investigate using empty school bus return routes for paid public trips into town, supporting access, efficiency and rural mobility.
Work with the Regional Council to introduce a bus service between townships.
Develop safe walking and cycling routes linking town centres and public spaces to promote active transport.
Improve visitor safety by creating designated pull-over zones at popular scenic spots, with signage and education.
Prioritise road repairs and maintenance to enhance safety on local roads, bridges, footpaths and lighting.
Develop a public transport policy in liaison with Horizons Regional Council to provide transport links across the region.
Develop a safe cycleway between Raetihi and Ohakune as part of the mountain to sea trail and for use by tamariki to cycle to college.
Review all contracts for roading to ensure they provide the best outcomes for the lowest expenditure, seeking local contractors always.
Maintain roads, bridges, car parks and footpaths to ensure safety, resilience and connectivity across communities.
Improve town centre parking by increasing disabled spaces, reviewing layout and supporting smart, accessible design.
Investigate using empty school bus return routes for paid public trips into town, supporting access, efficiency and rural mobility.
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