Strong community feedback received during consultation on Upper Hutt City Council’s Draft Integrated Transport Strategy will now be used to refine and finalise the strategy later this year.

The consultation, which ran between late April and May, generated significant participation from across the community and provided valuable insight into how residents want Upper Hutt’s transport network to support safety, accessibility, growth, and connectivity in the future.

The feedback also highlighted differing views on the best way to achieve these outcomes, with some submitters prioritising improved road capacity and congestion relief, while others supported greater investment in public transport, walking, and cycling infrastructure.

Upper Hutt City Council Group Manager Operations Tim Harty said the consultation provided an important opportunity for residents to help shape the city’s transport future.

“We’re grateful to everyone who took the time to provide feedback. The level of participation shows that transport is an issue people care deeply about and want to have a say in. The feedback gives us a much clearer understanding of community priorities and expectations. While there are differing views on the best way forward, that’s exactly why consultation is important. Our next step is to carefully consider what we’ve heard and use that feedback to help refine the final strategy, balancing community aspirations with long-term planning, affordability, and what can realistically be delivered over time.”

Council will now incorporate consultation feedback into a refined strategy, ensuring community views are reflected while maintaining alignment with long-term infrastructure planning and funding constraints.

Further updates will be provided once the final strategy is prepared later this year.

Source: Upper Hutt City Council

23/06/26