Government Policy Statement on Land Transport

This page relates to the current Government Policy Statement.  The Government Policy Statement on Land Transport (GPS) sets out the government’s priorities for expenditure from the National Land Transport Fund over the next 10 years.

It sets out how funding is allocated between activities such as road safety policing, state highway improvements, local and regional roads and public transport.

GPS 2018/19 – 2027/28

Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced the release of the Government Policy Statement on land transport (GPS) 2018/19 – 2027/28 on 28 June 2018. GPS 2018 takes effect on 1 July 2018.

The Government’s commitments make it clear that transformation of the land transport system is a priority. GPS 2018 presents a number of changes in direction, prioritising a safer transport system free of death and injury, accessible and affordable transport, reduced emissions and value for money.

• GPS 2018 [PDF, 3.3 MB]
• GPS Q&As - updated [PDF, 612 KB] (General questions, funding updates including cycling and walking, implementation queries)
• GPS at a Glance [PDF, 927 KB]
• Read the Cabinet Paper Agreement to release GPS 2018 [PDF, 183 KB]
• Read the Cabinet Minutes for Agreement to release GPS 2018 [PDF, 145 KB]
• Read the Cabinet Paper pre release of engagment draft [PDF, 623 KB]
• Minutes of Decision from Cabinet Public Engagement [PDF, 117 KB]
• Transport Minister Phil Twyford announces final GPS(external link)
• Finance Minister Grant Robertson release on GPS funding(external link)
• Summary of Submissions Report [PDF, 411 KB] (Detail changes made due to feedback received is included in this document)

Click here to view previous and draft Government Policy Statements on Land Transport