We recommend the following:
- A whole-of-system approach to reduce emissions is required, rather than the current piecemeal approach of solely focusing on private vehicle transport emissions;
- Introduce electric vehicle charging stations and T2 and T3 transit lanes;
- Work with Central Government on their proposed pilot scheme of introducing congestion charging in Wellington;
- Develop a supply chain and freight transportation plan;
- Re-evaluate the infrastructure required for density;
- Determine how LGWM is funded by undertaking research into targeted rates over the lifetime of the infrastructure to better support intergenerational equality;
- Halt work on the car parking levy;
- Undertake an economic impact study to understand the impact that disruption and removal of car parks will have on the city alongside proposals to mitigate;
- Adopt option B – bus rapid transport as a more flexible and affordable option with potentially less maximum disruption to Wellington; and
- Include an economic impact study within the 2022 proposal.