Transport

The principles of  Kaitiakitanga Guardianship, including stewardship; the processes and practices of looking after the environment.  and  Taurite equitable, balanced  are particularly relevant to the actions within this priority area.

Transitioning to a low  emissions The production and discharge of something e.g. the production and discharge of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.  and climate resilient transport future requires that we practice kaitiakitanga, exercising our duty to care for the environment we live in and protect it for future generations.

Supporting affordable fares and low-cost transport options such as walking and cycling enables  ōritetanga Equity. .  Equitable Actions and decisions that are fair and just.  access for  whānau Extended family, family group, a familiar term of address to a number of people. Also the primary economic unit of traditional Māori society.  and communities to jobs, education and other opportunities leads to an enhanced quality of life for all.

Specific transport priority actions that facilitate Te Puawaitanga ō te Tātai include:

• encouraging a shift to public transport use, walking and micro-mobility devices, rather than driving
• adjusting public transport prices to support low-income Aucklanders and increase inter-peak ridership
• improving access to communal and personal transport devices for low-income Aucklanders
• improving road crossings, where pedestrians are disadvantaged because of high exposure to traffic, long waits at signals or significant distances between controlled crossing points.