The draft GPS 2018 at a glance...

Why do we Where we’re at

This GPS is one step towards this Government’s vision for the land transport system.
What’s next
A second stage GPS.

need a GPS?
Strategic direction Funding A second stage GPS is likely to be required in order to fully
realise Government direction for transport investment.
The draft GPS 2018 allocates funding ranges to 12 activity classes.
The Government Policy Statement on The funds for each class are proposed to:
Inclusion of some things in this GPS has not been possible
given the time constraints. This is because they rely on other
land transport (GPS) 2018 helps guide Road safety promotion and work such as a review of rail, development of a new road
investment in transport by providing a Public transport
demand management safety strategy, and any future recommendations and targets
longer term strategic view of how we is a safe system, free of Walking and cycling produced by the independent Climate Change Commission.
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While the GPS provides a national picture of land infrastructure and 3-4 cents per year for three years.
transport funding, the specific detail of how funding is
services to the right
invested is the responsibility of the NZ Transport Agency.
The NZ Transport Agency’s investment in the land level at the best cost
transport system is implemented through the Fund. The
Fund is the main central government funding source for
the land transport system.
provides increased access
to economic and social
opportunities, enables
reduces the adverse effects on
transport choice and Themes
the climate, local environment
is resilient
and public health Themes have been included in the GPS to assist understanding of
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) how to effectively deliver on the priorities. The themes influence
how the results should be delivered to ensure the best transport
A draft GPS 2018 has been released and it transforms the focus of solutions for New Zealand are achieved.
investment for land transport.
The themes for GPS 2018 are:
There are new strategic priorities, and amended objectives and ¬ a mode-neutral approach to transport planning and
Govern themes – demonstrating our commitment to safety, mode neutrality, investment decisions
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