Ever wondered what transport issues and priorities in your Region are?

The Horizons Regional Transport Committee is responsible for preparing a Regional Land Transport Programme (RLTP) under the provisions of the recently amended Land Transport Management Act (LTMA).

The amendments to the LTMA in 2008 have introduced some significant changes in the land transport planning and funding system. One of these changes is a shift from an annual transport programme submitted by individually approved organisations (such as your District or City Council) to a three-year RLTP coordinated by Regional Transport Committees.

This means that your Regional Transport Committee (coordinated by your Regional Council) has produced a RLTP that identifies all land transport activities in our Region that are to receive funding assistance from the National Land Transport Fund.

To find out more information about the RLTP check out the frequently asked questions, see the Draft RLTP Summary, or the full Draft RLTP document, or contact us directly for more information on 0508 800 800 or rltp@horizons.govt.nz and we'd be happy to help.

Making a submission on the draft RLTP

Submissions should focus on:

  • The transport issues and priorities to be addressed through the RLTP.
  • The priorities for national funding given to transport activities in the RLTP
  • The emphasis given to one type of activity compared to another
  • Identifying any gaps or additional activities required to address the Region’s transport issues and priorities.

If you wish to comment on the draft RLTP please make a written submission. There are several ways you can do this:

  • Fill in the Online RLTP submission form
  • Download and print the submission form and email back to us at rltp@horizons.govt.nz, or send to us at
  • Freepost 217922
    Horizons RLTP Consultation
    Private Bag 11025
    Manawatu Mail Centre
    Palmerston North 4442

     

    Fax us your submission form on 06 952 2929

    Or write to us (without using the submission form) and email, post or fax your comments to us using the details above.

Submissions must be received by 5pm on Friday 8 May 2009

If you make a submission, you can present your comments in person to the Draft Regional Land Transport Programme Hearing Committee. Please tick the box on the submission form to request to speak at the Hearing. Submissions will be heard from Wednesday 20 May. We will contact you directly to arrange a suitable time.

Other aspects of the programme

There are different avenues for commenting on other aspects of the programme.
If you wish to comment on the details of a specific project you should contact the organisation responsible for that project. This may be the council supporting it, or, in the case of a state highway project, the NZ Transport Agency.

Horizons Transport

We are also consulting on Horizons transport functions, such as your bus services, total mobility and road safety. This is being consulted through the Draft Community Plan 2009-2019.

If you wish to comment on local road maintenance and development activities, and their funding from rates, please contact your local District or City Council or make a submission on its Draft Community Plan.