Find out about the strategies and policies that are guiding future transport, roading and parking projects. 

Future Link Study
Adopted in 2005, the Future Link study recognised that a lot more detailed work needed to be done to plan for the future. 
>> Future Link study 2005 (pdf 1.4mb)

Wakatipu Transportation Strategy
The Wakatipu Transportation Strategy went through three stages of consultation before finally being adopted in 2007.  
>> Wakatipu Transportation Strategy 2007 (pdf 479kb)

Inner Links Transportation Study
The inner links transportation study was considered by the Council in October 2008.  

Wanaka Transportation Strategy
The Wanaka Transportation Strategy was developed alongside the Wanaka Structure Plan to make sure growth in Wanaka was managed in a holistic way.  The strategy was adopted in March 2008 after a lengthy consultation process.
>> Wanaka Transportation and Parking Strategy 2008 (pdf 1.08mb)
>> Wanaka Structure Plan 2007

Travel Demand Management programme
Travel Demand Management is the key component of the Wakatipu Transportation Strategy and Wanaka Transportation and Parking Strategy.  Its aim is to shift towards a more sustainable use of the transport network. 
>> Travel Demand Management Programme (pdf 144kb)
>> Supplement 1 - Travel awareness programme (pdf 63kb)
>> Supplement 2 - School travel plan programme (pdf 109kb)

Queenstown Lakes District on foot, by cycle
Consultation on a draft walking and cycling strategy was completed in July 2008.  The strategy is presently being reviewed by New Zealand Transport Agency prior to coming back to the Council for adoption.   The strategy will set out the implementation and funding programme for cycling and walking improvements in the district.
>> Draft Queenstown Lakes District on foot, by cycle strategy (pdf 2.7mb)

Road Safety Strategy
A Road Safety Strategy for the district is expected to be developed in 2009.