Transport

Buses, bicycles, alternative transport

Nelson has wonderful beaches, parks, libraries, art events, first class shopping and the Saturday market. For some people getting to these places has been difficult. Public transport could be your solution to transport hassles.

Motorcycle and scooter training courses

Three scooter and motorcycle training courses for beginner and intermediate riders will be held on Saturday 20 September and Saturday 22 November, with an advanced course on Sunday 23 November.

The ENZA site on Nayland Road will be the course location and trainers from Wellington’s Roadsafe Motorcycle Riding Techniques will be teaching the courses. Each course costs $50 (or $25 with valid student ID or community services card) and riders must be licensed for the type of bike they are riding and bring their own bikes. The courses are suitable for riders of all ages and experiences.

If you are keen on attending one of these courses or for more information phone Krista Hobday at Tasman District Council on +64 3 543 8551 or by email.

Commuting options in Nelson

Compare driving solo with cycling, carpooling and bus travel to determine the best commuting options in Nelson.

Find out the cheapest, fastest, most flexible ways of getting to and from work in Nelson.

Transportation Policies and Plans

Regional Land Transport Strategy

Nelson's Regional Land Transport Strategy identifies future transport needs and sets out a plan for ensuring that all users of Nelson's land transport system are able to access the places, people and activities that are important to them.

Learn about the Regional Land Transport Strategy

Cycling Strategy

The Nelson Cycling Strategy represents another step towards the vision that cycling becomes a safe, convenient, and commonplace way of getting around Nelson.

Click here to read about the Cycling Strategy

Road Sign Policy

The Nelson Road Sign Policy determines how Council will sign a variety of facilities like accommodation, cycleways, tourist attractions and churches.

Read more about the Road Sign Policy.

Pedestrian Strategy

Nelson City Council has set forth a goal to increase walking all across the region.

Read more about Council's Pedestrian Strategy (PDF @ 190KB).

Bike Nelson maps online

Nelson is lucky to have a range of urban cycling routes as well as opportunities to head out of the city on a mountain bike. Take a look at the rides in Bike Nelson maps online, aimed at beginning to intermediate riders wanting both urban and mountain bike rides. Check out the Bike Nelson maps.

Nelson leads the way with school transport

The Walking School Bus and Cycle Trains are a fun, safe way to get your kids to school and home again. Check them out and get on board!

0800 CYCLE-CRASH

A quick four minute call to 0800 CYCLE CRASH is all it takes to help Council gather information to make our roads safer for cycles.