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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 >>
Auckland Transport
Wednesday, 12 August 2020, 12:25 pm | Auckland Transport
The Government has announced that Auckland will be moving back to Alert Level 3 at 12:00pm on 12 August for three days, after which it will review its decision and next steps. While at Alert Level 3, travel is allowed for the following essential ... More >>
Alert Level 3 - what this means for public transport users
Wednesday, 12 August 2020, 11:32 am | Auckland Transport
The Government has announced that Auckland will be moving back to Alert Level 3 at midday today for three days. Here’s what you need to know when considering taking public transport during Alert Level 3. More >>
Tamaki Drive full closure this weekend
Tuesday, 11 August 2020, 10:23 am | Auckland Transport
There will be a full closure on Tamaki Drive this weekend for road works and residents are being asked to plan ahead. Tamaki Drive between Quay Street and the Ngapipi Bridge will be closed to all traffic including buses from 10pm Friday, 14 August until the ... More >>
Redoubt Road To Become Less Congested With Dynamic Lanes
Monday, 10 August 2020, 2:13 pm | Auckland Transport
A safer and less congested Redoubt Road is on the way before the end of the year. To improve traffic flow, Auckland Transport (AT) will install dynamic lanes on Redoubt Road in Manukau, between the Southern Motorway offramp and Hollyford Drive. AT will ... More >>
Safer Speeds – A Month On
Thursday, 30 July 2020, 1:57 pm | Auckland Transport
Today marks one month since Auckland Transport (AT) introduced safer speeds on more than 600 roads across Auckland. As part of Auckland Transport’s Safe Speeds programme, there are now lower speed limits for Auckland’s City Centre, and on some roads ... More >>
North Shore Areas Set For Improved Bus Journey Times
Wednesday, 22 July 2020, 2:21 pm | Auckland Transport
Three North Shore areas are set for faster and more reliable bus journeys as Auckland Transport (AT) seeks public feedback on proposed improvements. Sunnybrae Road in Hillcrest will see two new T2 lanes that will improve bus journey times and reliability. ... More >>
Plan Ahead For The Western Line Closure From Friday To Sunday
Monday, 13 July 2020, 12:24 pm | Auckland Transport
Western Line train customers are reminded to start planning their journey for this Friday 17 July, as important rail work means a full three-day closure. From 8pm on Thursday 16 July through to end of service Sunday 19 July, trains will not be running ... More >>
