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Have Your Say On Public Transport In Devonport
Monday, 28 September 2020, 4:01 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport (AT) is seeking feedback on two options for the future of the 806 bus service (Stanley Bay – Devonport Ferry Terminal), 807 bus service (Cheltenham – Devonport Ferry Service) and the AT Local service on the Devonport Peninsula. ... More >>
Feedback Being Sought On Proposed Northwest Bus Improvements
Monday, 28 September 2020, 11:02 am | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency are asking for feedback on a proposal to significantly improve public transport connections to and from Auckland’s northwest. The plan to make bus journeys quicker, easier and better connected involves ... More >>
Public Transport Keeps Aucklanders Moving
Monday, 21 September 2020, 3:16 pm | Auckland Transport
Buses and ferries kept Aucklanders moving this morning as motorists struggled with the reduced traffic lanes on the Harbour Bridge. Auckland Transport (AT) says Northern Express buses were running close to time and took advantage of the dedicated busway ... More >>
Fifteen Groups To Receive Funding From This Year’s Community Bike Fund
Monday, 21 September 2020, 1:25 pm | Auckland Transport
Communities right across the region will benefit from further cycling initiatives with the announcement of this year’s Community Bike Fund recipients. Now in its fourth year, the fund is made available from Auckland Transport (AT) to support communities ... More >>
Harbour Bridge: Public Transport A Great Option And Plan Ahead
Sunday, 20 September 2020, 2:53 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport (AT) is reminding customers to plan ahead this week if they are using routes impacted by the ongoing work on Harbour Bridge by Waka Kotahi, and also that there are plenty of seats available on trains, buses and ferries. Public transport ... More >>
Changes To Public Transport Services
Friday, 18 September 2020, 11:12 am | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport (AT) is regrettably changing some public transport services across Auckland in response to Auckland Council’s emergency budget and customer demand. The reworked budget requires a $10m cost reduction in public transport operating ... More >>
Auckland Transport Welcomes Bus Driver Pay Agreement
Wednesday, 16 September 2020, 4:40 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport welcomes the news that the largest bus operator in Auckland has signed a three-year Collective Agreement. NZ Bus has signed a new deal with unions representing 800 drivers in Auckland, a third of the drivers in the city. Auckland ... More >>
COVID-19 Update: Physical Distancing Seating Restrictions Lifted On Public Transport
Monday, 14 September 2020, 3:39 pm | Auckland Transport
The Government has announced that as of today there is no longer physical distancing restrictions for seating on public transport. Auckland will remain at Alert Level 2 and cabinet will review current restrictions on 21 September. The Government continues ... More >>
South Auckland Streets To Be Safer And More People-friendly
Tuesday, 8 September 2020, 4:00 pm | Auckland Transport
Safer and more vibrant, people-friendly streets are coming to South Auckland. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has announced an additional $10.1 million investment through the Innovating Streets for People pilot fund to make towns and cities more people-friendly, ... More >>
COVID-19 Update: QR Codes On Public Transport From Friday
Thursday, 3 September 2020, 10:00 am | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport (AT) is reminding customers that from tomorrow, 4 September, QR codes will be displayed on public transport, as per Government requirements. QR codes will be displayed at the door during boarding and/or at individual seats for ... More >>
COVID-19 update: Transport in Auckland under Alert Level 2
Friday, 28 August 2020, 11:27 am | Auckland Transport
The Government has announced that Auckland will be moving to Alert Level 2 at 11:59pm on Sunday 30 August. The Government is advising that the general rule for Alert Level 2 is to play it safe. This means that if you are feeling sick you should stay home. ... More >>
Improved Murphys Road Now Reopen To Traffic
Tuesday, 25 August 2020, 1:11 pm | Auckland Transport
Murphys Road in Flat Bush is now reopen as a four-lane road following improvements. Auckland Transport (AT) transformed a section of the rural road, between Ormiston and Flat Bush roads, to one that can cope with the 15,600 vehicles using it each ... More >>
Your AT HOP Card Can Help Make COVID-19 Contact Tracing Faster
Tuesday, 25 August 2020, 7:59 am | Auckland Transport
The Government has announced that Auckland will remain at Alert Level 3 for now. Until the next announcement, here are some things you can do to help us all keep safe while using public transport: Update your AT HOP card contact details Your AT ... More >>
COVID-19: AT Welcomes Mandatory Face Coverings On Public Transport
Monday, 24 August 2020, 4:15 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport (AT) is welcoming the Government’s decision to make face coverings mandatory on public transport starting Monday 31 August for regions in Alert Level 2 or higher. The decision comes after Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) ... More >>
A Safer Ōtāhuhu Town Centre For Everyone
Friday, 21 August 2020, 4:26 pm | Auckland Transport
Today a new permanent 30km/h speed limit has been unveiled in Ōtāhuhu Town Centre - making it a safer place to shop, study, live and work. The aim of this speed limit reduction is to make this busy area safer for everyone, especially as more people ... More >>
Clarification - When Using Public Transport During Alert Level 3
Sunday, 16 August 2020, 2:39 pm | Auckland Transport
Just a reminder, you should only use public transport when your journey is essential. The Government have advised that you must maintain two metre physical distancing when outside your home including whilst on public transport. For clarification, the ... More >>
Tamaki Drive Re-opens After Work Ends
Sunday, 16 August 2020, 2:09 pm | Auckland Transport
Tamaki Drive on Auckland’s waterfront has re-opened early after a successful operation to put in a new bridge. Part of the road was closed yesterday to allow a 450-tonne crane to lift two 60-tonne beams onto the new pedestrian bridge extension at Point ... More >>
COVID-19 Update: Transport In Auckland Under Alert Level 3 Extension
Saturday, 15 August 2020, 12:17 pm | Auckland Transport
The Government has announced that Auckland will be staying in Alert Level 3 until 11:59pm on 26 August. Government will review its decision and next steps on 21 August. Though this means most things will be staying the same since the city moved to Alert ... More >>
Part Of Tamaki Drive Closed To Vehicles This Weekend
Friday, 14 August 2020, 1:04 pm | Auckland Transport
Tamaki Drive between Quay Street and the Ngapipi Bridge will be closed to all traffic including buses from 10 tonight until Sunday evening. For vehicle traffic, there will be signs for the detour route along Ngapipi Road, Orakei Road, Shore Road, Ayr ... More >>
COVID-19 Update: Traffic Congestion Near COVID Testing Sites
Thursday, 13 August 2020, 11:49 am | Auckland Transport
A number of COVID-19 testing sites are operating today, including new pop-up centres. There is traffic congestion around some of these sites and we would ask motorists to avoid them unless they are going for a test. Some buses services have had to be ... More >>
