Mathew Dearnaley reports in the Herald on the likelihood of cycle and walkways being added to Auckland’s existing harbour crossing. Auckland’s harbour bridge clip-ons could be candidates for “orthopaedic surgery” which would enable walking and cycling paths to be added and could improve their longevity. The Transport Agency has been […]
Yearly Archives: 2009
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Onehunga Line – Campaign for Better Transport feedback In 2006 the Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) campaigned hard to reopen the dormant branch railway line between Onehunga and Penrose once again to passenger services. Our 8,000 strong petition and support from the Auckland Regional Council saw the Government finally give […]
Media Release from the Newmarket Business Association Kiwirail’s proposed daily passenger rail service from Auckland to Hamilton would be great as the Hamilton CBD pushes for reinvigoration and economic growth,” says an Auckland business leader. “Waikato needs to cash in on Auckland’s huge projected population. It needs to start feeding […]
The ARC is supporting the idea of a waterfront tram, however the City transport chairman Ken Baguley prefers “some form of electric shuttle buses”. This is disappointing, but unsurprising. Auckland City steadfastly refused to endorse trams or light rail when we presented the concept to them last year. Despite light […]
The Herald reports on the possibility of congestion charges being introduced to get Aucklanders out of their cars. It is however acknowledged that such a scheme would not work without providing viable transport alternatives. Mathew Dearnaley writes: A report to the regional council’s transport committee yesterday said an assessment of various […]
The ARC feels insufficient information has been provided to properly assess the Waterview motorway link and it still prefers the option of a longer link through Rosebank Rd. The Herald reports: Auckland Regional Council’s transport committee has withheld support for the latest cut-down version of a motorway through Waterview involving […]
The public is urged to show their support for a Hamilton – Auckland commuter rail service Today the Campaign For Better Transport (CBT) officially launched phase two of its “Waikato Commuter Trains NOW!” campaign in favour of a commuter rail service between Hamilton and Auckland. Waikato residents and businesses, as […]
Steven Joyce says owners of diesel cars can expect to pay more in the future under changes to the current road user charges system. Refer to this article in the Herald. Steven Joyce also says that the government has decided not to replace the road user charges with a diesel […]