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Tauranga Council Rejects $300K Funding for Congestion Charging Study

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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The Tauranga City Council’s City Future Committee rejected a $300,000 request to investigate time-of-use congestion charging for Tauranga roads. Mayor Mahe Drysdale supported the investigation, stating it could save $300 million in future transport projects. Council staff had recommended the study as part of a joint investigation with regional and national partners.

From sunlive.co.nz

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The rejection delays transport planning for Tauranga, despite a recent law change allowing councils to investigate pricing schemes to manage congestion. Any future introduction of a charging scheme would still require further consultation and approval.

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Who's involved

  • DrysdaleMayor advocating for the congestion charging study
  • TaurangaCity where the council debated and rejected the funding request
  • governmentGoverning body that allowed councils to investigate congestion pricing

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