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Welcome to this transport edition of the UDS Partners’ newsletter.

It may seem as though we dedicate a great deal of our regular newsletter content to transport. There’s a simple reason for that – transport is critical for sustainable, affordable growth – and in this post-quake environment getting it right is non-negotiable. Dramatic shifts in travel patterns post-quakes, that have increased travelling times and are costing people and businesses time and money, require changes to transport planning and priorities. It may not be widely known, but we’re in a much better position to make the changes required because the UDS provides the framework and tools to get transport flowing in a new direction. Back when the UDS was being prepared the inter-relationship between land-use, transport and infrastructure was recognised as the key determinant of whether development succeeded in creating connected communities and supporting sustainable business growth, or instead produced disconnected suburban sprawl and restricted businesses.

The UDS Partners agreed on Strategic Directions, including managing growth by: “Providing an effective and efficient transport system to people and businesses; Ensuring public passenger transport, cycling and walking are part of the way of life for Greater Christchurch residents; and Protecting and enhancing strategic regional and sub-regional infrastructure and service hubs including Christchurch International Airport, Lyttelton Port, and road and rail corridors.” (UDS Strategy and Action Plan, page 16)

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