The Campaign for Better Transport has launched a new website – northshorerail.nz – in support of extending rail to the North Shore of Auckland. The CBT is convinced that the next crossing of the Waitemata should be for electrified rail, but plans are already under way for two three-lane tunnels for general traffic, costing […]
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Our AGM this year features a special guest in the form of Pete Clark from Auckland Transport, who has kindly offered to present the latest on rail to Auckland Airport. Monday 20th July, 7:30pm Richmond Road Community Centre, 510 Richmond Road Grey Lynn Rail to the airport has been a […]
The Campaign for Better Transport’s submission on Auckland Transport’s Regional Land Transport Plan 2015-2025 is here: CBT Submission on the Draft Regional Land Transport Plan
CBT asked Transport Minister Simon Bridges for his opinion on increasing fuel excise while petrol was low. At the time of the letter, petrol prices were around $1.72 a litre: Dear Minister, The recent drop in the retail price of petrol gives rise to the opportunity to introduce a variable fuel […]
Media release Organisers of tomorrow night’s transport debate in Auckland are delighted that Minister of Transport Hon. Gerry Brownlee will now be attending. Previously National had advised that North Shore MP Maggie Barry would be speaking, however the announcement comes after reported comments from Mr Brownlee on the possibility of […]
Media release North Shore MP Maggie Barry will be talking transport at an upcoming election debate to be held on Wednesday 27th August. Organisers The Campaign for Better Transport, along with TransportBlog and Generation Zero, are pleased that all the main parties will now be represented at the debate. National […]
The Campaign for Better Transport, in association with TransportBlog and Generation Zero, is counting down to Auckland’s Transport Election Debate, on the 27th August. The meeting will be a chance for the public to find out from each party in the coming general election what they are promising to […]
Dr Graham Bush has written a new book on the evolution of Auckland’s public transport since 1860. This is the story of the evolution of Auckland’s public transport since early colonial times which reveals much about the development of the city. From the pioneer entrepreneurs operating plodding horse-buses, through the dynamic construction […]