Integrated transport system to future-proof Canterbury
04 July 2017
NZ Government:
Economic Development and Transport
Minister Simon Bridges has announced an integrated approach to transport
planning and infrastructure investment in Canterbury which will see
central and local government working closely together.
Mr Bridges is in Christchurch with other Government Ministers today to
co-launch the refreshed Canterbury Regional Economic Development
Strategy.
“Canterbury has significant transport advantages – a world-class
international airport, sea
ports at Timaru and Lyttelton, and inland
ports at Rolleston,” Mr Bridges says.
“A series of natural disasters, including earthquakes, storms and fires
have highlighted vulnerabilities in the region’s transport system.
That’s why we’ve developed a strategy that focuses on developing a
transport network that prioritises network resilience, moving people and
freight efficiently around the region, supports visitors, and improves
road safety and social connectedness.”
Government funding will be provided to Canterbury to:
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work with the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) and other sector partners on data sharing and analysis to inform planning and investment
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co-ordinate a regional stocktake of the roading network resilience in preparation for adverse events
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facilitate the engagement of Regional Transport Committees on a multi-modal transport strategy and planning across the South Island.
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