options or further analysis of costs and benefits, or
advantages and disadvantages prior to making a decision on this matter.
Background
2. Pursuant to the Local Government Act 2002, the Council has prepared a Consultation
Document and supporting documentation to enable the preparation and adoption of its
2021/2031 Long-Term Plan. The Consultation Document is part of the public consultation
process pursuant to section 83 of the Local Government Act 2002.
Hearing on the 2021-2031
In Taranaki, as in much of Aotearoa, we rely heavily on private motor vehicles to get around. We now know how bad this is for the environment’s health, and the long-reaching impacts that climate change will have. This car-centric lifestyle has evolved over many decades, and will take time to change. Where we can, we need to either reduce how much we travel or change how we travel – most likely a combination of both for each of us. Generally, it is more feasible for people in urban areas than
members, neighbours or friends some
information-gathering questions to be answered orally or in written form.
General questions
1. Is there a bus service in your area?
2. Do you know who operates it?
3. Have you ever considered using the bus service?
4. Do you think you could save money if you started using the bus service more often?
If so, approximately how much money could you save in a week?
Personal question
Have you ever ridden on a bus, not including one
the resident population.
The Population of Inglewood is over double that of Oākura, with much higher volumes of traffic - yet Oākura appears to be
getting attention to its needs (what a surprise). Likewise, lights being proposed at Cumberland/Coronation - the very same
traffic flows straight through Inglewood unmanaged. This is myopic ignorance of the highest order. We have inadequate
crossing points, as well as far too few, we have primary school age children crossing the road daily at
2021.
Prioritise regionally significant activities.
Provide a ten-year forecast of anticipated revenue and expenditure
on land transport activities.
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Regional Land Transport Plan for Taranaki 2015-2021 Page 4 of 27 Annual Monitoring Report for 2019/20 (Year Five)
1.2 Monitoring Requirements
Under the LTMA a regional land transport plan is required to include “a
description of how monitoring will be undertaken to …
Before any changes to public transport services can take place, there is a need to understand what currently
exists, and how it is performing. This section therefore provides a comprehensive overview of the current
public transport system in Taranaki Region.
Bus services
Types of Service
Public transport services funded by TRC are currently divided into four types:
New Plymouth: Citylink and school services;
Regional Connector: services from Ōpunake, Hāwera and
Before any changes to public transport services can take place, there is a need to understand what currently
exists, and how it is performing. This section therefore provides a comprehensive overview of the current
public transport system in Taranaki Region.
Bus services
Types of Service
Public transport services funded by TRC are currently divided into four types:
New Plymouth: Citylink and school services;
Regional Connector: services from Ōpunake, Hāwera and
in relation to this decision; and in
accordance with section 79 of the Act, determined that it does not require further
information, further assessment of options or further analysis of costs and
benefits, or advantages and disadvantages prior to making a decision on this
matter.
Littlewood/Williamson
Public Excluded
In accordance with section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act
1987, resolved that the public is excluded from the following
and road safety, both of
which impose significant costs on society and the economy.
Whilst there are challenges serving a smaller region with non-car modes, much more could and should be
done to improve the situation in Taranaki. Younger people in particular are part of a generation which has a
huge stake in reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions, as they must live with the consequences of historic
levels of fossil fuel usage by transport. Better Travel Choices has engaged with a
and road safety, both of
which impose significant costs on society and the economy.
Whilst there are challenges serving a smaller region with non-car modes, much more could and should be
done to improve the situation in Taranaki. Younger people in particular are part of a generation which has a
huge stake in reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions, as they must live with the consequences of historic
levels of fossil fuel usage by transport. Better Travel Choices has engaged with a