We need better PT to go with the cheaper fares
On Friday, half price public transport fares came into effect as part of the government’s ‘cost of living relief package’, which has already seen petrol tax reduced by 25c per litre. The reduced price includes daily and monthly passes as well as existing concession fares.…
48 Comments The End of Greater Auckland
This is the final post of Greater Auckland.
Today I can announce that I have been offered, and have accepted, the role of Chief Executive at Auckland Transport. I will succeed Shane Ellison, who announced his resignation last year. I will start in this role in early May.…
New Lynn to Avondale: a peek through the chain-link fence
This is a guest post by Jessica Rose. Jessica is a member of the Whau Local Board, a sustainable transport advocate, and co-chair of Frocks on Bikes Auckland.
The New Lynn to Avondale (NL2A) shared pathway has been in planning and now delivery for the better part of a decade – and it’s going to be completed in the next few months.…
March-22 AT Board Meeting
The Auckland Transport Board meet again tomorrow and here are the highlights from their board reports. You can also watch the open session of the meeting live between 10:10am to 10:30am via this Microsoft Teams link. Closed Session
Below are the most interesting items from the closed agenda.…
ATs Parking Strategy Refresh nears Consultation
Late last year we heard about the Auckland Transport’s review of their Parking Strategy. At that time, they were seeking approval from the Council’s Planning Committee on the strategic direction of the strategy.
On Thursday they are seeking the approval of the Planning Committee and the AT board to put the strategy out for public consultation.…
Regional Public Transport
This is a guest post by Paul Callister.
Featured image: the Southerner Service at Dunedin Railway Station, via Save Our Trains on Twitter.
In November 2021, over 100 elected officials representing local and regional councils from Northland to Bluff sent an open letter to the Minister of Transport, Michael Wood.…
Weekly Roundup 25-March-2022
Kia ora! Hope everyone survived the deluge that we started the week with. That, and lots more to think about in our roundup this week. The week in Greater Auckland Monday’s post was a guest post from the Mayor’s office explaining how the Climate Action Targeted Rate will be used to improve buses, walking and cycling.…
Wanted: Change Agent
The job advertisement for new CEO of Auckland Transport was posted on Monday, with a closing date of 31 March 2022. Just ten days to get your CV together or shoulder-tap your ideal candidates!
Here’s the role in a nutshell:
AT is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead the organisation.…
The IEAs 10-Point Plan for less oil
Responding to high fuel prices, in part a result of Russia’s murderous invasion of Ukraine, is a hot topic all around the world right now. In response, the International Energy Agency (IEA) are calling on countries to cut oil usage within four months, noting that measures such as just cutting fuel taxes “do not address the broader strains affecting the market“.…
Trucks not paying ‘fair share
Waka Kotahi are consulting on changes to their regulatory fees such as driver licencing and registration fees, a fairly dry topic at the best of times, but one aspect that did catch my attention is some of the language they have used in explaining it.…
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