In 2008, the government will publish an update of the New Zealand Transport Strategy.
This updated Strategy will:Download the Sustainable Transport summary document (PDF, 235kb)
Download the Sustainable Transport document (PDF, 2,742kb)The Public Transport Legislation Review is looking at whether there is a case to change part two of the Transport Services Licensing Act 1989, as it relates to contracted and commercial bus and ferry services. The review has an Auckland focus, but any changes would be likely to affect the whole of New Zealand.
The consultation document was put together by a joint working group of representatives from Land Transport New Zealand, the Auckland Regional Transport Authority, the Bus and Coach Association, the Auckland Regional Council, Local Government New Zealand’s metro and regional council sectors, and Auckland territorial authorities. The document includes background information on the evolution of public transport legislation; public transport trends since 1990; stakeholder views on the current public transport system; and stakeholders’ goals for public transport in the future. It also presents financial analysis of bus operations in New Zealand’s major cities; the Ministry of Transport’s evaluation of the existing legislative regime; and four options for change suggested by the working group.
Public transport operators, local government and members of the public were invited to make submissions by Friday 23 June 2006.
Download the Public Transport Procurement Legislation Review document (PDF, 1,887kb)
The Auckland Road Pricing Evaluation Study (ARPES) analyses five schemes for addressing Auckland’s congestion problem. The study focused on four road pricing schemes and a parking levy scheme. The study compared the congestion reduction and revenue potential of the schemes, along with the potential social, economic and environmental impacts, technical feasibility and public acceptability. The study also considered ways of mitigating adverse social impacts through enhanced public transport, improved roading and better facilities for walking and cycling. The Government consulted with local government and other stakeholders, including a public consultation via the internet and conventional mail.
Rail safety which covers accidents at level crossing, trespass and acts of vandalism and accidents relating to rail operations, forms part of an overall New Zealand Transport Strategy which is being developed by the Ministry of Transport. While the number of rail related accidents is small in comparison to road fatalities, the trauma of rail accidents is high.
To address this issue, the Ministry of Transport produced a position paper on Rail Safety Targets which contained proposed targets for rail safety as well an approach to meet these targets. In December 2005, the Ministry called for submissions on the paper from all parties involved in rail operations.
When submissions closed in April 2006 a total of 33 submissions were received. The Ministry of Transport would like to thank submitters for the time and effort they took to participate in this important consultation process
The submissions are currently being analysed by staff at the Ministry and a summary document is being prepared for the Minister of Transport. This document will contain recommendations relating to the setting of targets.
Once the Minister has received this report, the Ministry of Transport of will advise submitters of its conclusions and this summary document will be published on our web site.
Following this, work will begin on drafting a Rail Safety Strategy and this is expected to take about five months. During that time there will be further discussion with interested parties, including other government agencies.
The aim is to provide a draft to Ministers towards the end of the year. Updates on this process will be published on this web site.