Canterbury mayors say they intend to push for mass rapid transit (MRT) from Rolleston and Rangiora into Christchurch, when they put in a regional deal bid to the government.
MRT is essentially “turn up and go” public transport, so frequent that travellers can turn up and go, rather than schedule journeys.
Local Government Minister Simon Watts this week said it was “a shame” Canterbury’s mayors did not submit a regional deal proposal by the first deadline.
The deals, which the Government campaigned on, will offer councils new funding sources for infrastructure projects and provide a long-term vision for delivering critical infrastructure including transport.
