Discussion on the Future of PT in Auckland: tmrw evening

Tomorrow evening I will be part of a panel discussion on the future of public transport in Auckland. Some information on the discussion is available here – and outlined below.

The future of public transport in Auckland: How can we redesign Auckland’s transport to best meet the challenges of the future?

For over a century cars have influenced almost every facet of the urban landscape, from the ever expanding reaches of the suburban sprawl to the social cohesion of neighbourhoods. As the threats of climate change become ever more pressing, visionaries in cities around the world are increasingly turning to alternative transportation systems, both new and traditional, to provide sustainable solutions.

A panel from the University and the community, including an engineer, architect, lawyer and an Auckland City Councillor will discuss the issues facing Auckland’s transport – both now and in the future – with a focus on potential solutions. Topics of discussion include cycling, pedestrian access, public transport and Auckland’s rail network, as well as the role of public transport in sustainable and equitable urban development.

The discussion is taking place from 6.15-7.30pm at the OGGB5 lecture theatre in the Auckland University Business School building. As well as myself, there are a number of other panellists and hopefully it will make for an interesting discussion. Here’s the lineup of other panellists:

Assoc Prof Carol Boyle
Director, International Centre for Sustainability Engineering and Research, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Auckland

Ms Annie Cao
Greens on Campus, AUSA Environmental Officer 2011

Mr Joel Cayford
Auckland Regional Councillor

Mr William McKay
Senior Lecturer, School of Architecture and Planning, NICAI, The University of Auckland

Mr Vernon Tava
Research Fellow at the New Zealand Centre for Environmental Law (NZCEL), lawyer by training, primary research interests in the areas of environmental law, ecological governance and animal law, focus on Resource Management and Local Government law

There will be some really interesting discussion points. Anyone’s welcome to come along.

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