The Regional Transport Committee (RTC) is established under the auspices of the Land Transport Act 2003 (as amended). It is responsible for preparing the Regional Land Transport Strategy, the Regional Land Transport Programme, and for advising the Regional Council on strategic land transport planning and funding matters.
The Regional Transport Committee (RTC) is established under the auspices of the Land Transport Act 2003 (as amended). It is responsible for preparing the Regional Land Transport Strategy, the Regional Land Transport Programme, and for advising the Regional Council on strategic land transport planning and funding matters.
The RTC typically meets on a quarterly basis, but more frequently if its workload necessitates.
The committee comprises:
- An elected member from each of the following councils:
- Kaikoura
- Hurunui
- Waimakariri
- Christchurch
- Selwyn
- Ashburton
- Timaru
- Waimate
- Mackenzie
- Two Environment Canterbury elected members
- A representative from the New Zealand Transport Agency
- Six elected ‘community representatives’ with expertise in access & mobility, safety & personal security, public health, economic development, environmental sustainability and cultural interests.