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Transport in Taranaki - the big picture

Have your say on the region’s transport priorities for the next 10 years.

We’re talking about transport infrastructure (roads, highways, shared paths and the like), public transport, transport links …

Together, we need to decide how best to invest time and money in these areas to ensure Taranaki can remain vibrant, resilient and connected amidst the challenges brought by climate change, economic disruptions and transformation, population shifts and any natural crises such as major storms, earthquakes or volcanic activity.

You can find out more about our Draft Regional Land Transport Plan 2021 at www.trc.govt.nz/transport2021

Use this form to make a submission on our Draft Regional Land Transport Plan 2021.

Before you start

Our conversation here is about Taranaki’s wider plans and goals relating to the transport network. It’s not a discussion about the state of the roads or the bus services you use.

District councils are responsible for local roads, and they will all be consulting the public on their Long-Term Plans, so keep an eye on your local council’s website.
NPDC consultations: www.bit.ly/consultNP
Stratford DC consultations: www.bit.ly/consultSDC
STDC consultations: www.bit.ly/consultST

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is responsible for state highways – call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS if you have any State Highways feedback. More information here: www.bit.ly/TaranakiNZTA

If you want to give feedback on the future of local public transport services, make a submission on TRC’s Long-Term Plan by 9 April: www.trc.govt.nz/LTPconsultation

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What does success look like?

Our suggested vision is this: A vibrant, resilient and connected region, with safe roads enhancing liveable places. Does this match your vision? Can you suggest a better vision?

You can see more about our proposed vision, objectives and targets here: www.trc.govt.nz/transport-vision

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What are our immediate priorities?

Our Draft Regional Land Transport Plan lists major upcoming roading projects in this order of funding priority:

Safety improvements on the Bell Block-to-Waitara section of SH3, including realignment of Airport Drive to meet a new roundabout at the De Havilland Drive intersection.
Safety improvements on SH3 and SH3A between New Plymouth and Hāwera.
New Plymouth Coastal Pathway extension from Bell Block to Waitara.
Traffic signals at the intersection of Coronation Avenue (SH3) and Cumberland Street, New Plymouth.
Walking/cycling underpass on SH45 at Wairau Road.
Traffic signals at the intersection of Vivian Street and Morley Street (SH45), New Plymouth.
Traffic signals at the SH3-Henwood Road interchange at Bell Block.
Brecon Road Extension, Stratford.

When this list is finalised, it will be presented to the Government for inclusion in the next funding round. Are the projects in the right order? Are there any missing from the list? Let us know.

Go to www.trc.govt.nz/transport-priorities to find out more about our proposed priorities.

Select your priority for each project

Select your priority for each project
	SH3 Bell Block-Waitara safety	SH3/3A NP-Hāwera safety	Coastal Path to Waitara	Coronation - Cumberland lights NP	Underpass (SH45) & lights (SH45, SH3)	Brecon Rd extension Stratford
Priority 1	Select your priority for each project: Priority 1 (SH3 Bell Block-Waitara safety)	Priority 1 (SH3/3A NP-Hāwera safety)	Priority 1 (Coastal Path to Waitara)	Priority 1 (Coronation - Cumberland lights NP)	Priority 1 (Underpass (SH45) & lights (SH45, SH3))	Priority 1 (Brecon Rd extension Stratford)
Priority 2	Priority 2 (SH3 Bell Block-Waitara safety)	Priority 2 (SH3/3A NP-Hāwera safety)	Priority 2 (Coastal Path to Waitara)	Priority 2 (Coronation - Cumberland lights NP)	Priority 2 (Underpass (SH45) & lights (SH45, SH3))	Priority 2 (Brecon Rd extension Stratford)
Priority 3	Priority 3 (SH3 Bell Block-Waitara safety)	Priority 3 (SH3/3A NP-Hāwera safety)	Priority 3 (Coastal Path to Waitara)	Priority 3 (Coronation - Cumberland lights NP)	Priority 3 (Underpass (SH45) & lights (SH45, SH3))	Priority 3 (Brecon Rd extension Stratford)
Priority 4	Priority 4 (SH3 Bell Block-Waitara safety)	Priority 4 (SH3/3A NP-Hāwera safety)	Priority 4 (Coastal Path to Waitara)	Priority 4 (Coronation - Cumberland lights NP)	Priority 4 (Underpass (SH45) & lights (SH45, SH3))	Priority 4 (Brecon Rd extension Stratford)
Priority 5	Priority 5 (SH3 Bell Block-Waitara safety)	Priority 5 (SH3/3A NP-Hāwera safety)	Priority 5 (Coastal Path to Waitara)	Priority 5 (Coronation - Cumberland lights NP)	Priority 5 (Underpass (SH45) & lights (SH45, SH3))	Priority 5 (Brecon Rd extension Stratford)
Priority 6	Priority 6 (SH3 Bell Block-Waitara safety)	Priority 6 (SH3/3A NP-Hāwera safety)	Priority 6 (Coastal Path to Waitara)	Priority 6 (Coronation - Cumberland lights NP)	Priority 6 (Underpass (SH45) & lights (SH45, SH3))	Priority 6 (Brecon Rd extension Stratford)

Your comments on the priorities. Do you think the list should include other projects?

Looking to the future

We believe we need to start planning now to ensure our transport networks are resilient in the face of multiple challenges. These include the effects of climate change and natural hazards, the need for sustainability, the outdated design of our roads, and the need to renew critical roading infrastructure such as bridges and culverts.

We believe that addressing these issues is likely to require significant public funding (from ratepayers and taxpayers) as well as potentially profound changes in the way we all use transport networks in our daily lives, at home and at work. Do you agree? To what degree would you accept the economic and social impacts of making our transport networks resilient and sustainable?

Your comments on the future sustainability and resilience of our transport networks:

The place of bike trails

The Taranaki Trails Trust has done some great work collating information and mapping current bike trails, those under development and those on the ‘wish lists’ of local councils or community groups. Let us know where you think the development of bike trails should fit within our ‘big picture’ of transport planning in Taranaki.

To view the Taranaki Trails Trust map, go to www.bit.ly/bikes2050

Please note that decisions on individual projects will be made by local councils after they’ve consulted their own communities.

Your comments on the place of bike trails in our 'big-picture' transport planning:

Any other comments?

Let us know your thoughts on any other aspects of our Draft Regional Land Transport Plan for Taranaki. With each of your comments, please be sure to say which section of the Draft Plan you're referring to. Page numbers would be helpful.

To find out more and to download a copy of the Draft Plan, go to www.trc.govt.nz/transport2021

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