Destroying Public Space

Not to focus too much on Wellington as this is an Auckland Transport Blog, however decisions made around the country give an insight into what we can expect in Auckland. Here is what’s in store for Wellington Central, as part of the Wellington Airport to Levin road of National significance announcement: Yup, that’s the good old Basin Reserve cricket ground (heritage listed by the way), with a flyover right next to it.…
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Transmission Gully to go ahead

Whilst I realise Transmission Gully is in Wellington, and not Auckland, I think the decision today to proceed with the Transmission Gully Motorway project – even though its cost-benefit ratio is around 0.3-0.5 – has some pretty big implications for wider transport decisions throughout the country.…
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