Transport is the most significant area of infrastructure provision given its large public and private costs, influence on urban form, and other environmental effects.
Transport planning at the sub-regional level is now strongly influenced by the New Zealand Transport Strategy (NZTS) and the Land Transport Management Act (LTMA) 2003 as amended by the LTMA Amendment Act 2008 which has purpose to contribute to the aim of achieving an integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable land transport system.
For the western Bay of Plenty sub-region this means providing roading for the remaining traffic growth, giving consideration to Transport Demand Management (TDM) charging, installing bus priority measures, park and ride facilities, cycleways and enhanced pedestrian facilities.
A key challenge is managing the residential intensification effects on future transport planning especially at the neighbourhood level.
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Future funding is dependent on integrated transport solutions. In the Bay of Plenty this means ensuring alignment with the Regional Land Transport Strategy (RLTS) 2006. The SmartGrowth strategy is a critical component of the RLTS, given the need to fully integrate land use and transport in order to achieve live work and play outcomes.
SmartTransport
SmartTransport is a partnership formed to coordinate the land transport development in the Western Bay of Plenty sub-region of New Zealand.
While SmartTransport coordinates planning and delivery of improved transport infrastructure, SmartGrowth ensures this is integrated with land use planning and development of other infrastructure.
Click here to go to the SmartTransport website.
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