NLTP Bulletin

Welcome to the NLTP Bulletin, our newsletter with information about management of the current National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) and what we're working on for the development of the 2021-24 NLTP.

We're sending more frequent updates as more information becomes available and we reach significant milestones in Regional Land Transport Plans (RLTPs) and the 2021-24 NLTP development.

Government Policy Statement on land transport (GPS)

• The Minister of Transport has announced the release of the final GPS 2021 this week.
  
  View the GPS 2021 and supporting documents on the Ministry of Transport's website
   
• The GPS 2021 builds on the strategic direction set in the GPS 2018 and focuses on four strategic priorities - safety, better travel options, improving freight connections, and climate change.
   
• It looks to the NLTF to contribute to a wider range of outcomes – such as developing a safe and reliable heavy rail network, improving multi-modal options to move people and freight, improving urban form, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
  
  See more of our GPS overview 

Resources and guidance

	Key dates and process information  We've created a simple, high level timeline of milestones for RLTPs and the NLTP at a glance. View the high-level timeline   There is also a guide with more detail about how and when funding bids are assessed, moderated and prioritised. NLTP Moderation Overview and Milestones Activity class overviews and work category information The overviews identify changes within activity classes and are quick reference guides to help you as you develop your funding proposals: - Overall summary - Road to Zero - State Highway and Local Road Maintenance - State Highway and Local Road Improvements - Public Transport Services and Infrastructure - Walking and Cycling - Investment Management The work category information goes into detail about the changes associated with the continuous programmes – for public transport and road maintenance, operations and renewals.   These programmes also include the ongoing investment in travel demand management and behaviour change activities.  See the work category information GPS strategic direction - regional signals This table sets out examples of activities that align with the strategic priorities and Government commitments in the GPS. See the GPS strategic direction - regional signals document

Investment Prioritisation Method consultation

• Consultation begins today on the draft Investment Prioritisation Method (the draft IPM) for the 2021-24 NLTP, and will close on 2 November 2020.
   
• The draft IPM will replace the Investment Assessment Framework for the 2021-24 period. It has been developed in response to the GPS 2021 and will be used to prioritise activities in the 2021-24 NLTP.
   
• Information about investment prioritisation can be found in the draft IPM for the 2021-24 NLTP.
   
• Information about the specific aspects of the draft IPM we’re seeking feedback on can be found in the Consultation Document.
  
  See full details about the draft IPM consultation on our website
   
• If you have any questions about the consultation process or the feedback we’ve received so far, please email decisionmaking@nzta.govt.nz.

Waka Kotahi Investment Proposal

	Last week the Waka Kotahi Board reviewed the Waka Kotahi Investment Proposal and we are now finalising the Proposal.   We expect to share this with the sector and submit it to each Regional Transport Committee in early October.   The proposed state highway activities will inform the development of RLTPs, and the proposed other activities will provide guidance on what we’re proposing to submit for the 2021-24 NLTP.

More information

For more information on the NLTP, you can visit our website or contact us online.