Regional Transport and Public Transport Planning
The Otago Regional Council is responsible for planning an affordable, integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable land transport system in the Otago region.
The council :
- prepares a Regional Land Transport Strategy,
- develops the Regional Land Transport Programme,
- administers the Regional Land Transport Committee as it develops the strategy and programme,
- advocates for the land transport needs of the region by making submissions to the Government, and
- prepares a Regional Public Transport Plan.
Planning Documents
The council has developed the following regional documents in accordance with its land transport planning responsibilities: (Click on the titles to find out more about each document or to view the document.)
Regional Land Transport Strategy 2011
This document identifies the outcomes sought from Otago’s land transport system over the next thirty years, and the mix of delivery mechanisms needed to deliver those outcomes.
Regional Land Transport Strategy 2011
Otago Regional Land Transport Programme 2009 – 2012
Presents land transport activities recommended for funding from 2009 – 2012.
Otago Regional Land Transport Programme 2009 – 2012
Regional Passenger Transport Plan for Otago 2008
Policy and specifications for the urban bus services contracted in Otago. The Regional Public Transport Plan, which is in development, will replace this document when it is completed. Public consultation on this plan will take place.
Regional Passenger Transport Plan for Otago 2008
Passenger Services Procedures
Sets out the council’s guidelines for passenger transport service contract tendering and registration, and the procedures for operating passenger transport services. Parts of this document are outdated and are being reviewed.
Passenger Services Procedures
Procurement Strategy
Looks at each of the transport activities (subsidised by NZTA) undertaken by the Otago Regional Council. Includes guidelines for procuring goods and services to achieve the best value for money in providing transport services.
Procurement Strategy
Documents under development
There are currently no other documents coming up for development.
Regional Public Transport Plan
Seeks to obtain the best value for money in achieving affordable, integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable public transport systems.
Regional Public Transport Plan
Otago Regional Land Transport Programme 2012 - 2015
Presents land transport activities recommended for funding from 2012 – 2015.
Otago Regional Land Transport Programme 2012 - 2015
Documents coming up for development
There are currently no other documents coming up for development
Planning document links
For further information please contact the Manager Transport on 0800 474 082.