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What analysis, if any, has been undertaken since 27 November 2023 to determine whether state highway projects are sufficiently integrated with local roading networks, public transport, walking, and cycling systems, particularly where councils have raised concerns about state-highway-centric designs?

Answered Question 1957 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What analysis, if any, has been undertaken since 27 November 2023 to determine whether state highway projects are sufficiently integrated with local roading networks, public transport, walking, and cycling systems, particularly where councils have raised concerns about state-highway-centric designs?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Investment case assessments since November 2023 have examined how well state highway projects integrate with local roads, public transport, walking and cycling, with design refinements made where councils sought stronger integration.