Draft Integrated Transport Strategy 2026-2056
Future transport together
Help shape how people move around Upper Hutt. Share your views on transport priorities and be part of building a safer, more connected, and accessible city.
Feedback period
Feedback is open from 28 April to 27 May 2026. Have your say before it closes.
Overview
Upper Hutt is growing, and our transport system is under increasing pressure. Roads are busier, public transport is reaching capacity, and many people still rely on cars for everyday travel. At the same time, we need to respond to climate change, improve safety, and create better connections across our communities.
This draft Transport Strategy sets out a long-term direction for the next 30 years. It focuses on safer streets, more travel choices, stronger connections, and a more resilient network.
This draft has been shaped by feedback from our community in 2023, where people told us that congestion, safety, limited transport options, and pressure on key routes were key concerns. These insights have informed the priorities and direction in this strategy.
Your feedback now will inform the final strategy.
We are now asking for your feedback to check whether we have the right focus and priorities before it is finalised.
This strategy looks at the big picture across the whole network. It does not include detailed solutions for specific streets or locations. However, local issues raised by the community are important and have been recorded and will help inform future planning and investment decisions.
We are also working within a constrained funding environment, which means we cannot do everything at once. This strategy helps us prioritise what will make the biggest difference over time.
Your feedback will help shape the final strategy and guide how we plan and invest in transport for Upper Hutt’s future.
Why your voice matters
- Transport affects your daily life, including how you get to work, school, and services
- The decisions we make now will shape Upper Hutt for the next 30 years
- We need to balance growth, safety, cost, and environmental impact
- Funding is limited, so we need to focus on what matters most
- This is your opportunity to influence what happens next
What we're asking you
We want your feedback on:
- The biggest transport challenges you face today
- What should be prioritised for future investment
- How people move around the city in the future (walking, cycling, public transport, driving)
- What matters most to you and your whānau
How to have your say
- Read the draft strategy (see document on the right)
- Click the button "Take survey" below to start the survey
- Share your views (it takes around 2–3 minutes)
Contact information
If you have any questions, please contact askus@uhcc.govt.nz
