Marlborough District Council Roading Assets - Activity Management Plan 2015 - 2018 SECTION 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY iv. Sustainability – The negative impacts experienced by customers on the natural environment (e.g. pollution, vibrations etc.) must be mitigated and/or minimised. Environmental effects are discussed in the section on Sustainability and the Environment. 1.3.3.1 Community Consultation Information gathered during earlier community consultation and 2013 survey processes forms an important part of identifying the expectations and needs of customers. The trend analysis shows that resident’s satisfaction with roads and footpaths overall has increased in 2013. Satisfaction with all factors has increased when compared to the 2012 results, other than satisfaction with unsealed roads. With the general consistency of the results, having regard to previous surveys, means that Council can consider the findings and possible mitigation measures in conjunction with future LTP and/or RLTS consultation with confidence. 1.3.4 Community Outcomes and Corporate Goals 1.3.4.1 Council’s Long Term Plan There are sixteen community-identified outcomes underlying the 2012 – 2022 Long Term Plan, as detailed in Appendix F. These are consistent with previous LTP’s. Roads, car parks, footpaths and cycle ways all provide access to social, commercial and recreational facilities which enhance our communities well-being. By providing these services an ever increasing cross section of the community can access and take part in work and recreational activities. Marlborough District Council’s intentions are encapsulated by these community outcomes which form an integral part of the LTP. The outcomes associated with Land Transport are that; “Marlborough’s land transport system is integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable”. 1.3.5 Statutory Compliance 1.3.5.1 Compliance with Legislation Legislation and policy documents define minimum requirements for some levels of service and objectives. The key legislation and standards documents relating to the control and maintenance of roading assets are listed below; Local Government Act 2002 – defines the purpose of local authorities and allows local authorities the power of general competence. Resource Management Act 1991 – establishes the planning framework for the environment. New Zealand Transport Strategy 2008 – the government’s vision for transport in 2040 is that; ‘People and freight in New Zealand have access to an affordable, integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable transport system.” That vision is supported by five transport objectives; Ensuring environmental sustainability 30 September 2014 Page 8 of Section 1