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Hamilton seeks to achieve a land use and transport system which maximises the benefits, and minimises the adverse effects of travel and transport, and encourages the use of a variety of transport modes.
In keeping with the city’s population growth, the number of motor vehicles in Hamilton increased by 10.5% between 2001 (40,965 vehicles) and 2006
(45,572 vehicles), placing additional pressure on the city’s transportation network. Through the Access Hamilton Strategy, Council is aiming to provide Hamilton with a more sustainable and integrated multi-modal transportation system. Council continues to work in partnership with Environment Waikato for the provision of an efficient and effective public transport service.
Activity related to transportation involves small works programmes that enhance traffic calming measures, cycleways paths, repair/replacement of footpaths and resealing of roads, road safety and education to the construction of major roading infrastructure. |
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Access Hamilton and key projects
The Access Hamilton strategy addresses Hamilton's increasing traffic congestion and population growth, and aims to create a sustainable, integrated transport system for the city supporting Council's wider social, economic and environmental objectives - along with improving the quality of life of those who live and work in Hamilton, and enhancing the experience of visitors. A ten-year work programme has been developed for Access Hamilton, which includes financial contributions from Land Transport New Zealand and Environment Waikato to ensure a coordinated approach to Hamilton's transport system. This programme is based on Hamilton's Growth Strategy and Land Transport Management Act criteria. Access Hamilton includes both infrastructure improvements and incentives to encourage the use of alternative travel modes. It aims to increase public awareness of transport options and the effects of travel behaviour and travel choices. |
Need to know
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Maintentance
Abandoned Vehicles
- Contact the Council Parking Enforcement Team with the details. There is a statutory process that must be followed before the vehicle can be declared abandoned and removed. If the vehicle is causing a danger please be sure to give details of this. Phone 838 6587, after hours 838 6699.
Cars parking block your entranceway
- Contact the Transportation Unit (details below) for advice. There are a number of options ranging from painting 'hold bars' to keep vehicles clear of the driveway to more formal parking restrictions.
- Footpaths, verge and vehicle crossings
- Graffiti
- While graffiti is normally the responsibility of property owners Council will remove graffiti from locations visible from the road in order to maintain a tidy streetscape for residents and visitors.
- For more information on reporting graffiti contact TagBusters
- Road resealing
- Signs
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- or damaged signs contact Council - phone 838 6699 - and we will arrange for a contractor to repair it.
- For amenity signs see Council's policy and application form below.
- Street Lights
- Contact Council - phone 838 6699 - and we will arrange for a contractor to repair it.
- If the light is on a State Highway contact Transit NZ's consultant MWH New Zealand Ltd: 07 839 0241
Traffic calming
Traffic Signals and Traffic Counters and Cable Locations
- Transportation, work hours phone 838 6868, fax 07 838 6440
- Emergency Contact 24 /7 phone 838 6699
- Cable Locations Logs
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Cycling
Geographically, Hamilton is a cyclists dream. The roads are flat and wide, and there are an increasing number of dedicated cycle lanes. The riverside routes are now available for cycling, providing both a pleasant recreational route and a direct commuter route.
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Transport Community Programmes
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Hamilton Accessible Journeys Project Report
The aim of the project was to determine what is necessary to help and enable mobility impaired persons to be able to access public transport (especially buses)
This pilot project tested a variety of environmental changes (e.g., kerb heights, bus design specs) to understand what works best in given situations for the mobility impaired.
The project listened to people with disabilities, to find out the barriers hindering them using public transport and what works well for them.
Overall project objectives included:
- Increase use-ability of inner city shuttle route for wheelchair and vision impaired users
- Improve perceptions of use-ability and service quality
- Increase the number of boarding’s by people with access disadvantages
- Provide a report that specifies the design specifications used in the project and the outcomes of improved design.
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State Highway Roads
State Highways:
- 1 (Ngaruawahia to Cambridge),
- 3 (Hamilton to Te Awamutu),
- 23 (Hamilton to Raglan), and
- 26 (Hamilton to Morrinsville)
run through the city. They are under the control of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) which is responsible for all maintenance and operational aspects of the roadway. However, Council is still responsible for the amenity aspects of the State Highways. This includes the footpaths, landscaping and litter control.
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Contact
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Transportation Unit
Level 5, Council offices
Garden Place
Private Bag 3010
Hamilton 3240
Phone: 838 6868
Fax: 838 6440
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