Auckland Regional Transport Authority - Latest News [Page 8]
MAXX Bike and Ride broadens choice for cyclists
Tuesday, 27 February 2007, 12:35 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
Thirty new MAXX Bike and Ride lockers at at Manurewa, New Lynn, Glen Innes and Papatoetoe, and a new MAXX Southern Cycle Map, will help Auckland’s cyclists to get around more easily during Bikewise week and beyond. More >>
Step in the right direction for Auckland Transport
Monday, 26 February 2007, 9:42 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The Auckland Regional Council (ARC) and the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) today welcomed news that the government proposes changes to current public transport legislation. More >>
Increase Botany and Downtown connections
Monday, 19 February 2007, 12:39 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
Travelling between Botany and Downtown will be easier from Monday 26 February when the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) introduces new bus timetables for Route 68. The new timetable will see weekday buses run more often during morning ... More >>
First Sustainable Transport Plan For Auckland
Friday, 16 February 2007, 9:58 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) today announced the release of the first Sustainable Transport Plan for Auckland. The Plan focuses on reducing car journeys in the region during weekday morning peak by 20,000 trips by 2016 and increasing ... More >>
ARTA Encourages Aucklanders To Share A Ride
Thursday, 15 February 2007, 10:19 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
A Rideshare software service trial set up by the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) is giving over 15,000 Aucklanders the opportunity to contribute to reducing traffic congestion around the region by sharing a car journey. The secure software, ... More >>
Auckland's kids buck national trend
Friday, 2 February 2007, 9:47 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
Auckland commuters bracing themselves for the impact of school traffic which will hit the roads from 8 February, will be pleased to hear that there will be 3,200 fewer car trips to school each morning in Auckland due to the success of the Auckland Regional ... More >>
Integrated regional approach to transport c
Wednesday, 31 January 2007, 2:38 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) released its second Draft Auckland Land Transport Programme (Auckland LTP) for consultation today. The first Auckland Land Transport Programme was released in June last year. More >>
Take public transport way to go to Big Day Out
Monday, 15 January 2007, 12:39 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
Fans heading to watch over 70 live bands including The Killers, Tool and My Chemical Romance at this year's sell out Big Day Out can save time, money and hassle by taking public transport to Mt Smart Stadium on Friday 19 January says the Auckland Regional ... More >>
Waiuku bus trial to start next year
Tuesday, 19 December 2006, 11:12 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) is initiating a trial bus service from Waiuku to Pukekohe to run until mid-2008. The service will start as soon as a provider can be contracted. More >>
Special public transport holiday timetables for Ak
Tuesday, 12 December 2006, 10:59 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) is encouraging Aucklanders to check out the special public transport holiday timetables before Christmas and plan their journeys carefully between 23 December 2006 and 7 January 2007. More >>
Public transport best way to Christmas in the Park
Thursday, 7 December 2006, 9:35 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) says that special buses and trains the Authority and its operators are putting on this weekend – will make it easy for Aucklanders to get to this Saturday’s Coca Cola Christmas in the Park and Auckland ... More >>
New Panmure station focuses on easy connections
Wednesday, 6 December 2006, 10:33 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
From Sunday, 10 December residents and commuters in the Panmure, Mt Wellington area will have a new train station and park and ride facility located in the heart of Panmure. The current Panmure station, located off Ireland Road, closes after the ... More >>
Aucklanders encouraged to get on their bikes
Monday, 4 December 2006, 10:54 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) has approved the Region's first Cycle Network Map, a master plan of new cycle routes to be built over the next 20 years. More >>
Smart new platform for Sunnyvale train station
Monday, 27 November 2006, 5:15 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
From Monday 4 December passengers using Sunnyvale train station will have a smart new platform to catch the train out West or towards Britomart as Auckland’s Western Line rail upgrade progresses further. More >>
New CEO for Transport Authority
Friday, 24 November 2006, 1:57 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) today announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive, Fergus Gammie. Mr Gammie currently holds the position of ARTA’s General Manager of Strategy and Planning. More >>
Bus, train or ferry to Farmer’s Santa Parade
Wednesday, 22 November 2006, 12:15 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
Aucklanders heading to this year’s Farmers Santa Parade can choose from a variety of public transport options and make it easy on themselves as the region’s buses, trains and ferries head into Auckland’s CBD from Helensville, Pukekohe, Bayswater, ... More >>
ARTA doubles daytime train services on S, E lines
Friday, 17 November 2006, 1:43 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) announced today it is doubling daytime train services on the Southern and Eastern Line during the week. Elena Trout, Acting Chief Executive ARTA says, “The new Southern and Eastern Line timetable, available ... More >>
125 years on: double tracks for Henderson
Thursday, 2 November 2006, 10:11 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The official opening of Henderson train station today with 2kms of double tracks laid by national rail network provider ONTRACK through Henderson and a sharp new access airbridge, takes the development of Auckland's rail network a further step ... More >>
Aucklanders taught to use their legs!
Monday, 30 October 2006, 10:31 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
A fundamental way to get around the Auckland region, walking is often considered occasional gentle exercise by many Aucklanders. This perception will be strongly challenged by the founder and Executive Director of the Victoria Transport Policy ... More >>
Auckland's kids take millions of small steps
Monday, 30 October 2006, 10:30 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
A unanimous vote of the Walk 21 conference committee currently being held in Melbourne has given the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) the prestigious International Walk to School (IWALK) Award for the TravelWise Schools programme. More >>