The comments come after a scathing review warns the capital's two-decade transport programme, which includes a new Mt Victoria tunnel and mass public transport, risks failure.
Is September, the LGWM board commissioned external consultants to conduct a review of the programme amid growing concerns about delays. The findings were made public on Friday and made for damning reading. It found that the programme was “at risk of failing to deliver”, and needed to be paused so major problems could be addressed. Problems, may that have persisted since LGWM’s inception five years ago, included under-resourcing, staff shortages, lack of expertise, and a lack of “strategic leadership”.
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The preferred option for a reconfigured Basin Reserve road layout was revealed in 2019. (File photo) “Within the LGWM team, there is a lack of proven experience and expertise in delivering within a complex and large-scale integrated programme environment.”
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Greater Wellington Regional Council is planning to take over the Airport Flyer, which was previously a privately-run service.
Greater Wellington Regional Council will reconsider offering an Airport Flyer service to Lower Hutt when the service returns in 2022, after the oversight was branded a “slap in the face”. The regional council is looking to take over the Airport Flyer service after the previous privately-run service was paused during the Covid-19 lockdown and then canned completely last in November. However, an initial report prepared by council officers did not consider the option of a Lower Hutt service, instead only recommending a line between Wellington Airport and the Wellington Railway Station.
News from Greater Wellington Regional Council
An annual public transport passenger satisfaction survey conducted in late 2020 shows customer confidence in the Wellington region’s public transport network has increased.
The survey interviewed 3,228 people on board Metlink services during October to November 2020 to understand their first-hand experiences.
The survey results show 94% of customers are overall satisfied with their trip – a 7% rise in satisfaction, compared to 87% in the last full survey undertaken in May 2019.
Metlink general manager, Scott Gallacher says, “These encouraging results are a testament to our Metlink team, who are dedicated to making public transport an enjoyable, safe and accessible option for everyone – which can only be done with the invaluable support of our community.
Press Release – Greater Wellington Regional Council An annual public transport passenger satisfaction survey conducted in late 2020 shows customer confidence in the Wellington regions public transport network has increased. The survey interviewed 3,228 people on board Metlink services during October …
An annual public transport passenger satisfaction survey conducted in late 2020 shows customer confidence in the Wellington region’s public transport network has increased.
The survey interviewed 3,228 people on board Metlink services during October to November 2020 to understand their first-hand experiences.
The survey results show 94% of customers are overall satisfied with their trip – a 7% rise in satisfaction, compared to 87% in the last full survey undertaken in May 2019.