2013-05-28-council-agenda - Taupo District Council
2013-05-28-council-agenda - Taupo District Council
2013-05-28-council-agenda - Taupo District Council
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Transport<br />
Increasingly, central government is recognising the economic importance of an efficient freight<br />
network, which includes both road and rail. Currently the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA)<br />
funds up to 43% of most maintenance and 53% of most capital reading projects, but if this changes it<br />
would affect the cost of some of the projects we plan to undertake. Funding for passenger transport<br />
and walking and cycling have already been capped or reduced in central government's draft policy<br />
statement. <strong>Council</strong> is also mindful that rising energy prices mean that the costs of providing the road<br />
network, including footpaths and cycleways, will increase.<br />
What we do<br />
<strong>Council</strong> provides a transport network for the efficient movement of people and goods which is<br />
essential for the economic and social wellbeing of the community. We also encourage and support<br />
people to use alternative modes by providing footpaths, cycleways and passenger transport<br />
infrastructure. <strong>Council</strong> strongly supports and encourages walking and cycling networks throughout the<br />
<strong>District</strong> and is working towards the outcomes in its Cycling and Walking Strategy.<br />
We work with the Waikato Regional <strong>Council</strong> and NZTA, and advocate for <strong>District</strong> projects, especially<br />
those that focus on road safety, or economic development.<br />
What we plan for 2012/13<br />
Key actions, projects and services Complete On Track Will not<br />
complete<br />
Complete the HeuHeu Street upgrade.<br />
Seal unsealed rural roads (approx. 3.5km per year).<br />
Widen a small section of Poihipi Road for safety and for<br />
cyclists.<br />
* seal extension on Arataki Road has been completed. Seal extension work on Wereta Road is<br />
deferred to the next financial year due to budget considerations<br />
How we'll know we're on track<br />
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What we want to know Measure Target Result<br />
The number of serious and<br />
fatal crashes on <strong>District</strong><br />
roads is falling.<br />
A reduction in the number<br />
of crashes by 2021/22,<br />
from 2007 numbers (38<br />
crashes):<br />
2012/13-37<br />
2017/18-36<br />
2021/22-35.<br />
Achieve a<br />
7%<br />
reduction<br />
On Track.<br />
Serious and fatal crashes:<br />
2006/07: 13<br />
2007/08: 18<br />
2008/09: 22<br />
2009/10: 15<br />
2010/11: 6<br />
2011/12: 12<br />
2012/13: 13<br />
Date is as at March <strong>2013</strong><br />
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