A multibillion-dollar price tag is the cost of ensuring Hamilton doesn\u2019t suffer the same crippling traffic congestion as Auckland. City leaders have, for the most part, given their backing to a 30-year strategy which aims to break Hamilton\u2019s dependency on private car travel. \\
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\nYet securing enough funds to turn the $3 billion \u2013 $6.5 billion vision into reality isn\u2019t the only challenge facing decision-makers, as they debate how best to convince reluctant residents to embrace public transport. \\
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\nA high-level business case was supported in principle by the city council\u2019s strategic growth committee this week and maps out in broad terms how Hamilton and its neighbours can lower vehicle emissions and reduce traffic congestion while accommodating strong population growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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