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What modelling has he received about induced vehicle travel (VKT) resulting from the Roads of National Significance programme, and what are the forecast safety or congestion impacts of that increased VKT?

Answered Question 928 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What modelling has he received about induced vehicle travel (VKT) resulting from the Roads of National Significance programme, and what are the forecast safety or congestion impacts of that increased VKT?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have not received any advice on this topic.