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Sustainable Transport

Sustainable transport is about moving people, goods and information in ways that reduce negative impacts on the environment, economy and society.  Some options include:

• Using transport modes that use energy more efficiently, such as walking or cycling and public transport.
• Try taking a bus - you may be pleasantly surprised how convenient it is!
• Improving transport choices by increasing the quality of public transport, cycling and walking facilities.
• Improving the efficiency of car use, such as using more fuel-efficient vehicles, driving more efficiently, avoiding cold starts and car-pooling.
• Using cleaner fuels and technologies.
• Using telecommunications to reduce or replace physical travel, such as tele-working or tele-shopping.
• Planning the layout of our cities to bring people and their needs closer together, and to make cities more vibrant and walk-able.
• Developing policies that allow and promote these options, such as the New Zealand Transport Strategy.

Rotorua District Council has developed a Transport Demand Management Strategy and has a staff member focused on sustainable transport.  Facilitating the Drivewise Rotorua Trust is one of their focus areas.  

Environment Bay of Plenty has developed a Walking and Cycling Strategy.

Rotorua also has a very active Cycle Action Network, so get involved if that is your passion!

Learn more about...

• Well-being
• Waste minimisation
• Water
• Sustainable business
• Sustainable development
• Sustainable buildings
• Climate change
• Energy efficiency
• Food systems
• Ecosystems
• Forests
• Wetlands
• Consumer information
• Air quality