Time-of-use road pricing – Taking the next step, voluntarily!
Recent posts (here, here, and here) have touched on the issue of time-of-use road pricing. In this post I will briefly examine its merits, before suggesting a strategy for how it might be implemented in a way that overcomes it’s main disadvantages. …
30 Comments Is Steven Joyce right about public transport subsidies?
Public transport subsidies are a perennially controversial topic. In this post I quickly summarise the case for subsidies before highlighting why Steven Joyce is pretty much wrong about public transport subsidies in Auckland.
Public transport subsidies are basically motivated by “externalities.” …
Making transport fun
Much like broken hearted souls pining over lost loves, too many transport conversations in Auckland lament “missed opportunities” rather than celebrate “what could be.” Self-centred navel gazing is never attractive and rarely worthwhile; we risk taking transport too seriously. I hope this post can slap us out of our overly serious mood.…
Bringing the BAM to Auckland?
My last post explored the merits of BAM. For those who missed it, a BAM (bus tram) attempts to combine the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of buses with a ride-quality that is normally associated with light rail. The BAMs key attributes include: electrical motor, advanced guidance systems, and high vehicle capacity.…
The big BAM theory
Welcome back and thanks to everyone who commented on yesterday’s post, which tried to highlight some ‘inconvenient truths’ about light rail (LRT). In today’s post I will try to synthesize and respond to those comments, before moving on to what I think are greener pastures. …
Inconvenient truths about light rail in Auckland
So, after circling in my head for about seven years it’s finally time to let this pigeon fly.
Before we begin, I just want highlight that this is a two-part post: Today I highlight some inconvenient truths about light rail before tomorrow responding to comments.…
Postcard from Edinburgh
Here in Edinburgh the sun is shining and it’s warm enough to open the windows, which I’m guessing means two things: First, Scotland has finally emerged from the last ice age and, second, the woolly mammoths will soon retire to their summer cottages in the heathery highlands.…
Guest Post: Postcard from Amsterdam
This is a Guest Post by regular commenter Stuart Donovan, who has spent much of the last year living in Amsterdam.
Frankly my dears I’d have to give A’dam the full “douze points.” Living in Amsterdam is like wandering around in the middle of a fairytale – you half expect Shrek and donkey to wander by at any moment. …
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