On Tuesday, it was not only Greater Auckland that presented to the Transport and Infrastructure Delivery Committee on a future harbour crossing, but also the Campaign for Better Transport in conjunction with The Rail Advocacy Institute of New Zealand, represented by Niall Robertson. Being limited to a 10-minute speaking slot […]
The Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) and Public Transport Users Association (PTUA)feel it is time for government bodies to take the personal safety of public transportpassengers and staff seriously and investigate introducing a specialist Transport Police forcein New Zealand that would have the powers and privileges of constables, but on […]
The Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) is extremely disappointed at Auckland Transport’s announcement of various line closures over the next three years. Auckland Transport is planning the following line closures over the coming three years as part of an extensive programme of works: Southern Line (Otahuhu to Newmarket) and Onehunga […]
Auckland Council released the Mayoral Proposal today as part of its Annual Budget 2022/23 consultation process. With a growing desire to decarbonise the Auckland economy, there has been a significant focus on making improvements to the public transport system. Auckland Transport surveys have identified that the two biggest barriers for […]
An opinion on the congestion charges proposed for Auckland, including questioning whether enough has been done prior to considering this tool.
The New Zealand Transport Agency in conjunction with Auckland Transport has released the Additional Waitemata Harbour Connections Business Case, which outlines serious proposals for rail-based mass transit to the North Shore. What is being proposed? The business case proposes a three-stage process, with the following stages: Busway enhancement from city […]
The Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) greets Auckland Transport’s fare increases taking effect from 9 February with a degree of caution. The CBT understands modest fare increases to meet inflationary pressures are necessary to ensure public transport services remain fiscally viable. However, we are also concerned fare increases in general […]