The Greens are pushing for Auckland’s City Rail Link but one respected blogger says that would take a change of government. “I really think in my heart of hearts that a change in government is required,” said Patrick Reynolds, one of the editors of the popular Auckland Transport Blog. “This government won’t do it.” Mr [...]

A new cycle and walkway for the Auckland Harbour Bridge is meeting continued opposition from residents on both sides of the harbour. Both the Northcote Residents’ Association and the St Mary’s Bay Association have made submissions to the Auckland Council transport committee, outlining concerns the SkyPath project would raise for the areas. The $28 million [...]

Are you concerned about the future of Auckland and want to have a say in how the Supercity is shaped over the next 30 years? Public consultation on the Auckland Unitary Plan, the city’s 30-year growth plan regarding important issues such as transport, housing, youth, jobs and the environment, begins today. The public will be [...]

The biggest mistake in planning Auckland’s transport may have been made 56 years ago. That’s according to city councillor Mike Lee, head of the Auckland Council’s transport committee, who wants to remind Aucklanders of what public transport in the city once was. Despite some criticism of the council’s move to reinvigorate the rail network in [...]

Auckland Transport will trial new bus lane markings in an attempt to make turning at intersections easier for motorists. The first new markings will be in Quay St and Fanshawe St in Auckland CBD, as well as Remuera Rd, Great South Rd and Vincent St in Remuera. The solid green and white lines currently marking [...]

The Herne Bay Residents Association says persistent delays to reopening the Wellington Street on-ramp to Auckland’s northern motorway are causing “ongoing degradation” to its community. Christine Cavanagh, of the HBRA, told the Auckland Council transport committee this morning the increasing volume of traffic through Herne Bay caused by the closure was preventing residents from restoring [...]

Initial trials have been done to ensure Auckland’s Northern Busway can support double-decker commuter buses. If all goes to plan, the bigger buses will increase passenger capacity by 40 per cent and increase efficiency and convenience for commuters. Ritchies buses that currently use the busway have a licence to carry 51 seated and 30 standing [...]

Auckland Council’s promotion of public transport and the removal of taxi stands have led to fewer people using cabs and could destroy Auckland’s taxi business, say drivers. Mayor Len Brown, who has made public transport one of his top priorities, has said he wants to double the number of Aucklanders using public transport over the [...]

Blog: As a regular user of Auckland’s public transport system it seems a relief that it is finally stepping up its game in developing it. After spending many long and cold times waiting at a train station or bus stop, or being crammed into overcrowded carriages there is some relief that this is slowly getting [...]