New East-West images
A newsletter from the NZTA yesterday highlighted some new graphics of what the East-West Link will look like. The consent hearings for the project are currently in full swing.
The first, and most shocking drawing, is of the East-West Link as it crosses over Anns Creek, Gt South Rd then along Sylvia Park Rd towards SH1.…
52 Comments Democratic Tin: Observations from Bourke St
Melbourne has the largest surface Light Rail network in the world (there were larger ones, mainly in the Americas, but these all fell to the fashion of the mid last century for all-in motordom). And this network, despite its foibles and peculiarities, is part of what makes Melbourne such a successful, connected, and particular city.…
Let’s make cup parade impacts permanent
I wasn’t at yesterday’s parade to celebrate Team New Zealand’s winning of the America’s Cup but from what I saw on social media, it highlighted a couple of important and completely unrelated things.
We can close streets in the city centre with little impact.…
Wynyard’s slower streets
Some good news that following consultation earlier in the year, Auckland Transport have changing the speed limits at Wynyard Quarter to 30km/h permanently.A permanent safer speed limit of 30km/h has begun in Wynyard Quarter and Viaduct Harbour.
Much of the area has already been under a temporarily lower speed limit because of construction work being carried out.…
Waterview Tunnel Opens, Motorway Network Completed
Yesterday morning the Waterview tunnel finally opened, after months of delay. An NZTA tweet at 2:32AM (don’t they sleep?) showed a video of the first cars going through:#WaterviewTunnel is now open to traffic. Avoid rushing to drive through – it will be busy today.…
What the Team NZ win could mean for improving our city
Wahooo, well done Team NZ for once again winning the America’s Cup.It’s exciting not just because we won it, but also because of the potential impact hosting the event could have on progressing a number of important projects in Auckland – assuming it’s hosted in Auckland of course.…
East-West questioned in Parliament
The East-West Link has been in the news a bit recently, such as on TV3’s The Nation on Saturday where Simon Bridges received a grilling about the business case. Cam has also written recently about the economics of the project and the discussion that’s occurring about it at the Board of Inquiry.…
Unlocking the Western City Centre – Federal St Laneway Stage 3
As part of the City Centre Masterplan, a laneway circuit was proposed. A circuit of laneways around the city would be upgraded to help unlock the city making it a more vibrant place for residents, tourists, workers & visitors. This while also providing alternative walking routes taking the pressure off Queen St.…
Waterview officially opened
Yesterday the Waterview tunnels were officially opened by the Prime Minister and Transport Minister Simon Bridges – although it was a photo op Steven Joyce couldn’t pass up either.Prime Minister Bill English and Transport Minister Simon Bridges have cut the ribbon to mark the completion of the $1.4 billion Waterview Tunnel.…
Lake Rd consultation
About a month ago it was revealed that Auckland Transport had come up with three options with three very costs for Lake Rd between Takapuna and Devonport (not the be confused with the other Lake Rd just a few kilometres away). …
Processing...