We’re currently developing the 2021–24 National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) and will provide regular guidance and information to help with the development of your Regional Land Transport Plans (RLTPs).
We’ve developed investment signals for the 2021–24 NLTP to support the development of RLTPs and the NLTP.
Investment signals for the 2021–24 NLTP [PDF, 357 KB]
We’ve created a high-level timeline with some key dates for RLTP and NLTP development.
2021–24 NLTP high level timeline [PDF, 78 KB]
We’ve produced an overview of the moderation and prioritisation process, which includes more detail about the milestones to help you develop your funding proposals seeking inclusion in the 2021–24 NLTP.
2021–24 NLTP moderation process and milestones [PDF, 229 KB]
The Government Policy Statement on land transport (GPS) 2021 has been released and will take effect from 1 July 2021.
We also have activity class overviews that detail changes and work category information to help you as you develop your funding proposals.
2021–24 NLTP activity class overviews and work categories
An RLTP sets out a region’s land transport objectives, policies, and measures for at least 10 financial years, as required under section 16 of the Land Transport Management Act 2003. The direction set by an RLTP is an essential part of the strategic context for any land transport investment proposal.
Land Transport Management Act 2003(external link)
RLTPs are prepared by Regional Transport Committees, or Auckland Transport in the case of Auckland, every six years. The Land Transport Management Act 2003 sets out in detail the requirements of an RLTP, including the requirement to complete a review of an RLTP during the six-month period before the end of the third year of the plan.
RLTPs describe the region’s long-term vision and identify its short- to medium-term investment priorities to move towards this vision. They also include a regional programme of transport activities proposed for funding over the next three to six years.
RLTPs are the primary vehicle for discussing and agreeing a clear set of regional outcomes, priorities and improvement projects in the land transport space. They describe the gap between where we are and where we need to get to, along with the programme of activities needed to bridge that gap. Therefore, RLTPs tell a powerful story about a region and its aspirations.
For Waka Kotahi, RLTPs are more than just a list of activities or projects that funding is being sought for – they tell the story what really matters to a region, how investment in different activities will achieve the community’s outcomes and where change is most needed.
An RLTP that applies the Business Case Approach (BCA) principles will inform and drive investment across all funding sources. It presents a compelling case for land transport investment for local, regional and national investors.
As you develop your RLTP, here are some things you may want to consider:
The world is changing more quickly than ever before, so you cannot predict exactly what the future will look like. However, you can:
The Transport Special Interest Group (TSIG), with support from Waka Kotahi, has developed best practice guidance for developing the RLTP 2021–2031. Use this guidance in conjunction with the RLTP templates.
For more information, please contact Waka Kotahi or your TSIG representative.
TIO information session - December 2020
An RLTP sets out a region’s land transport objectives, policies and measures for at least 10 financial years, as required under section 16 of the Land Transport Management Act 2003.
The direction set by an RLTP is an essential part of the strategic context for any land transport investment proposal.
CloseRLTPs provide a programme of regional land transport activities, including the activities proposed for inclusion in the National Land Transport Programme (NLTP).
Activities need to be in an RLTP in order to be considered for the NLTP and funded from the National Land Transport Fund (NLTF).
CloseRLTPs are prepared by Regional Transport Committees (RTCs) on behalf of the regional council, or Auckland Transport in the case of Auckland, every six years.
The Land Transport Management Act 2003 sets out in detail the requirements of an RLTP, including the requirement to complete a review of an RLTP during the six-month period before the end of the third year of the plan.
CloseAn RLTP should outline the transport challenges for the region, the changes needed to address those challenges and identify benefits from investing in the network.
The local government Transport Special Interest Group (TSIG) has developed a template and guidance on how to develop an RLTP, with our support.
CloseThe RLTP should be developed based on the best information available and reflect the issues and objectives of the region. The draft GPS is currently available on the Ministry of Transport’s website.
Draft Government Policy Statement on land transport 2021(external link)
CloseThe GPS helps to guide investment in land transport by providing a view of the Government’s priorities for the land transport network.
It provides direction and guidance on how to invest the National Land Transport Fund (NLTF) and gives funding allocations for each activity class.
In the draft GPS 2021 there are 11 activity classes including local road improvements, public transport infrastructure, Road to Zero, and walking and cycling improvements.
CloseCurrently final RLTPs should be submitted to Waka Kotahi by 30 April 2021. Other key dates include the release of the final GPS 2021, which is expected in August 2020. Most Regional Transport Committees (RTCs) will develop the strategic components of the RLTP in the first half of 2020 and the programme in the second half of 2020, with consultation and a final draft by first quarter of 2021.
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There are several ways we support the development of RLTPs:
The Waka Kotahi Investment Proposal, previously known as the Transport Agency Investment Proposal, sets out the programme of activities that we propose for inclusion in the 2021-24 NLTP, to give effect to the GPS.
When developing the WKIP, we take into account the strategic priorities and direction from the GPS to ensure our proposed activities will give effect to the GPS outcomes.
The WKIP outlines our investment approach for State highway maintenance and improvements, and nationally delivered programmes, such as national road safety education and advertising, research programmes and the national ticketing system.
CloseEach region develops an RLTP that sets out the regional programmes for all Approved Organisations. The WKIP outlines our national and regional programmes. Each RLTP programme feeds into the development of the NLTP.
Projects within RLTPs and the WKIP are prioritised on a national basis to be considered for the available funding within each activity class of the GPS.
CloseThe FAR is the subsidy we provide to local authorities from the NLTF for local activities. As part of the development of each NLTP, we review and set the FAR for each local authority. This in line with its requirements under the Land Transport Management Act 2003.
The national average for FARs is 53%. This is paid to local government from the NLTF for local land transport activities approved for funding within the NLTP, such as local road maintenance and improvements, public transport services and cycling improvements.
CloseYou can contact your local Waka Kotahi office. The people with most involvement with local government are:
