Collaborate with partners to assess the feasibility of innovative mass rapid transport solutions that seamlessly integrate with traditional public transport. These solutions aim to provide efficient, low-emission alternatives, reducing congestion and carbon emissions while enhancing connectivity.
6.5 Exploring innovative mass transport solutions
Action
Key Initiatives
- Advocate for streamlined implementation: Engage with central government to enable a more flexible and efficient planning process for innovative transport solutions.
- Identify optimal routes: Work with developers and stakeholders to determine suitable corridors, particularly in high-traffic areas and tourism hotspots.
- Support pilot projects: Support trial implementations to evaluate feasibility, gather operational data, and refine strategies before expanding to additional routes. Ensure community engagement and behaviour change strategies are embedded in all pilot projects to maximise community support and uptake.
6.5
Project Details
Investment
What is this?
Key Partners
ORC, NZTA, central government, commercial partners.
Kāi Tahu Value Alignment
Haere whakamua - Future focused
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6.1Investing in our future transport networkCollaborate with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, ORC, and the private sector to implement a low emission, efficient, and better-connected public transport system and active travel network for the district.
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6.2Growing community-led active travel initiativesIn partnership with Lightfoot Initiative, Wao and other local organisations, accelerate community-led transition towards shared and active travel.
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6.3Smarter parking solutionsImplement innovative parking management strategies that promote sustainable transport choices, reduce dependency on private vehicles, and support a low-carbon, people-focused transport system.
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6.4Expand the EV charging networkAccelerate the transition to low emission transport by expanding accessible, reliable EV charging infrastructure for shared and personal vehicles across the district.
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6.6Supporting the aviation transitionWork collaboratively with Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC20) to position Queenstown Lakes as a national sustainability leader, aligning and strengthening local sustainability initiatives, and advocating and supporting the transition to low-emission aviation technologies.