We’d like to hear your thoughts on our review of the Transportation Policies and Procedures.
Our current manual, which hasn't been updated since 2007, outlines the requirements for the Council, landowners, and individuals undertaking activities on roads. It contains 23 policies, and we aim to ensure they reflect current best practices.
The manual currently contains 23 policies. Below is a summary list that provides a snapshot of each policy and explains the extent of the changes.
The following policies do not sit in this manual and are not up for review:
- Richmond and Motueka Town Centre Parking Strategy 2018-2038
- Road Delineation Policy
- Grazing the Road Margin
- Request for ‘No Stopping’ Lines
- Road Naming Policy
Some chapters have had significant revisions, while others have added new sections or updated legal references and department names or positions.
A list of other global changes:
- References to Engineering Standards have been replaced by the Land Development Manual
- References to specific legislation and bylaws have been updated
- References to the Engineering Manager have changed to the Transportation Manager
You can download and read the summary here, or see more below, or access the full document here.
Some policies have been removed because there are other bylaws, rules or policies that have superseded them.
| Policy | Rationale |
| Stock on roads | Superseded by Stock Control Bylaw 2022 |
| Stock races | Superseded by Stock Control Bylaw 2022 |
| Speed limits | Superseded by Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2024 |
| Bridge handrail painting | Considered redundant |
| Edge Marker Posts | Superseded by Delineation Policy |
The proposed policy changes align with the Council's existing practices, so no additional costs are anticipated. However, any policy change that affects the levels of service provided by the Council would likely result in increased costs.
