Whanganui Bus Shelter Improvements for Public Transport Enhancement

Horizons Regional Council (HRC) has recently received funding as part of the Climate Emergency Response Fund (CERF), through the Transport Choices Package (TCP). The objective of the TCP is to reduce carbon emissions through transport related activities, with public transport being one of those activities.

The funding received has been allocated to making public transport (PT) an attractive option in Whanganui, by removing barriers to PT. The main aim of this programme is to improve the quality of bus stops across the Whanganui network, and future proof our infrastructure to support multi-modal integration.

Part of this project is the procurement, planning, and design of up to 15 new bus shelters, to be installed at pre-determined locations in Whanganui. Other improvement aspects include real time digital displays, and lighting and accessibility improvements to the 15 locations to ensure PT and infrastructure is accessible and safe for everyone in the Whanganui community.

The primary goal of this procurement is to improve infrastructure at bus stops, which will in turn provide a better experience for the end-user and provide a simple, user friendly public transport network. Our vision is to increase the number of shelters, as well as improve the quality of bus shelters in Whanganui. We are seeking, modern, creative, and fit for purpose shelters that are attractive and safe.