The
Waimakariri District Council promotes the use of public transport in
the community for both the convenience of the people in the District and
as a means of managing the growth of traffic on our roads. If more
people use public transport at peak times there will be
fewer cars on the road.
The Council is responsible for providing
and maintaining bus stops, bus shelters and seats to support the public
transport system, while ECan is responsible for managing the bus service.
The Council and ECan work closely together to ensure there is a good,
attractive public transport system.
Christchurch's Northern Star
bus service operates seven days a week in the Waimakariri District,
providing services for the residents of Kaiapoi, Woodend, Rangiora and
Waikuku Beach.
Bus metro cards can now be purchased and topped up at the Rangiora Library in Percival Street, Rangiora.
The
Greater Christchurch Metro Strategy sets out actions and targets for
improving public passenger transport across the greater Christchurch
area.