Selwyn 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.
Improve road safety and reduce congestion by investing in traffic management and targeted upgrades without over-regulating commuters.
Upgrade transport infrastructure such as roads, bridges, footpaths and car parks to improve safety and support local growth.
Support public and active transport by enabling practical walking, cycling and shared mobility options that complement private vehicles.
Have roads that are fit for purpose, can handle the traffic, and are fixed in a timely manner.
Ensure buses meet the demands of residents at an affordable price without adding an additional burden to ratepayers.
Have a bus service that allows residents from retirement villages to access shopping.
Further investigate a park and ride for rail from Ashburton to Kaiapoi, giving options for country towns to link to other areas and the city.
Plan new developments to consider wider roads and access/egress roads to connect future developments and avoid isolating subdivisions.
Review council planning development strategy and write rules to cut red tape and free up investors to deliver on their projects.
Support initiatives to get more kids feeling safe and confident to walk or cycle to school, reducing congestion and demand for parking.
Continue pushing for equitable government funding for buses, mass rapid transit and rail, comparable to Auckland and Wellington's share.
Back residents who seek 50km/h limits on State Highway One that pass through small towns, eg Dunsandel, West Melton, Kirwee and Sheffield.
Improve road safety and reduce congestion by investing in traffic management and targeted upgrades without over-regulating commuters.
Upgrade transport infrastructure such as roads, bridges, footpaths and car parks to improve safety and support local growth.
Support public and active transport by enabling practical walking, cycling and shared mobility options that complement private vehicles.
Have roads that are fit for purpose, can handle the traffic, and are fixed in a timely manner.
Ensure buses meet the demands of residents at an affordable price without adding an additional burden to ratepayers.
Have a bus service that allows residents from retirement villages to access shopping.
Further investigate a park and ride for rail from Ashburton to Kaiapoi, giving options for country towns to link to other areas and the city.
Plan new developments to consider wider roads and access/egress roads to connect future developments and avoid isolating subdivisions.
Review council planning development strategy and write rules to cut red tape and free up investors to deliver on their projects.
Support initiatives to get more kids feeling safe and confident to walk or cycle to school, reducing congestion and demand for parking.
Continue pushing for equitable government funding for buses, mass rapid transit and rail, comparable to Auckland and Wellington's share.
Back residents who seek 50km/h limits on State Highway One that pass through small towns, eg Dunsandel, West Melton, Kirwee and Sheffield.
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