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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 >>
Auckland’s New Frequent Bus Route Launches Sunday
Thursday, 2 July 2020, 2:46 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport’s latest addition to the frequent bus network, the 64, launches this Sunday, 5 July. The new route is designed to maintain public transport connections while Mt Eden train station is closed for the next four years as part of the City ... More >>
AT’s Vision Zero Road Safety Goal – Any Road Death Or Injury Is Unacceptable
Thursday, 25 June 2020, 2:07 pm | Auckland Transport
New data shows that in 2019, 40 people died on our roads and an additional 567 were seriously injured. Auckland Transport’s executive general manager of safety, Bryan Sherritt, says the sobering data shows that we must do better. “Auckland is a Vision ... More >>
No Trains To And From Eden Park This Weekend
Tuesday, 23 June 2020, 1:39 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport (AT) is reminding those attending the Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa game on Saturday night to plan ahead as the usual train services on the Western Line will not be running. Special Event buses and scheduled AT Metro services will still ... More >>
Pets Get The Final Okay
Tuesday, 23 June 2020, 10:16 am | Auckland Transport
The trial of pets on Auckland’s trains has become permanent. Auckland Transport has carried out two trials and has surveyed train customers. Stacey van der Putten, Group Manager of Metro Services says the majority of people who completed the survey, ... More >>
Northcote Point Wharf Renewal Works About To Start
Thursday, 18 June 2020, 9:38 am | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport (AT) has awarded the construction contract for renewal works on the Northcote Point Wharf to specialist marine contractor STF. The award date was delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions, however, once confirmed, the gangways and ... More >>
Woman Sentenced For Train Spitting Incident
Wednesday, 17 June 2020, 4:01 pm | Auckland Transport
A ‘disgusting’ incident in which three Auckland Transport staff members were spat on has landed the offender with 40 hours community work and one year’s intensive supervision. The 32-year-old woman from Laingholm pleaded guilty to assault and was ... More >>
