The next ATAP
Probably the most influential transport ‘project’ in Auckland over the last decade, maybe more hasn’t put a single shovel in the ground, and never will. That project is the Auckland Transport Alignment Project (ATAP).
ATAP has essentially become the agreement between the government and Auckland Council as to how the transport system will be developed and funded over a 30-year period, but with a focus primarily on the coming decade.…
26 Comments Weekly Roundup – 22-May-2020
It’s the first Friday of level 2 and we’re allowed back in pubs and bars again. But before you head out for a drink with friends, here’s out weekly roundup. CRL Closure of Mt Eden Station and Porters Ave
City Rail Link have announced new dates for the closure of the Mt Eden Station and Porters Ave level crossing for vehicles.…
The 1point5 project
Safe, healthy, decarbonised and accessible to all
How much do New Zealand’s carbon emissions need to drop? How quickly? And what’s the best way?
These are the questions being tackled by the 1point5 project. We’ve mentioned this project twice in Weekly Roundup posts: its founder, Paul Winton, ran a webinar last week, hosted by the Association of Consulting and Engineering, and was interviewed by Vincent Heeringa for a podcast a few weeks ago, on This Climate Business. Paul Winton has a PhD in engineering, is a former McKinsey consultant and is founder of Temple Capital Investment Specialists.…
Fighting for scraps on accessible streets
This post was contributed to by a number of people.
The government is currently consulting on the Accessible Streets Regulatory Package, a bundle of rule changes designed to enhance the safety of people using footpaths, bikes, scooters and other active transport modes.…
Weekly Roundup – 15-May-20
Here’s our weekly roundup. Budget
Many people were looking to yesterday’s budget announcement to see what projects might get the green light as part of the Government’s call for ‘shovel ready’ infrastructure projects. However, it seems that announcement is still some weeks away.…
Electrifying the Recovery
This is a guest post from reader Brendon Harre and first appeared here a few weeks ago.
*Note: Brendon has updated this article based on feedback and the new version can be found here.
The coronavirus is devastating for public health and economic well-being.…
Submissions due for GPS 2021
Today is the final day for feedback on the Draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2021 (GPS) which will be for the years 2021 to 2031. It is also the final day for submissions on the Draft NZ Rail Plan which we wrote about just over a week ago.…
Time’s up for PPPs
COVID-19 has dealt the massive Transmission Gully project another blow and if we weren’t already, it’s something that should give us more pause for thought when it comes to Public Private Partnerships (PPPs).
When announcing the cost increase in February, the NZTA said the project would also be open by Christmas this year.…
Optimising the road network
One of the items in Auckland’s wish list for funding as part of the COVID-19 stimulus package is a road network optimisation programme. Network optimisation is one of those often unsexy projects that is always going on behind the scenes without a lot of fanfare – no one is cutting the ribbon on a tweak to traffic light timings.…
The Great Upskilling
Auckland will face some new transport challenges during Alert Levels 2 and 3. The space required for physical distancing when walking and cycling will conflict with higher traffic volumes when more people start driving. Cities overseas have shown how to respond to these sorts of conditions, including Bogota way back in mid March.…
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