How do we make public transport in Christchurch better? We have several good bus routes in Christchurch that have OK frequencies, some level of bus priority and not terrible infrastructure. I think we need to focus on these routes to get them from just good, to really great. But I\u2019ve been hearing more and more conversations lately that contradict this and so I thought I\u2019d jot down why this is what we should be doing.<\/p>\n
In a city like Christchurch, where it\u2019s relatively easy to drive, most trips take longer if you choose to make them on a bus compared to if you drive. And most people in Christchurch have the option of driving, we have one of the highest rates of\u00a0car ownership\u00a0in the world. If the same trip takes 51 minutes on a bus or 11 minutes in a car, the vast majority of people will choose the car. For example, this trip from Hornby to Ilam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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