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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 >>
AirportLink Jump Starts With Electric Buses
Friday, 12 June 2020, 1:48 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport’s new bus route providing better connections between Manukau, an upgraded Puhinui Interchange and Auckland Airport will launch in the first half of 2021, operated by Go Bus with a full fleet of electric buses. The nine buses for ... More >>
A Big Sunday In Auckland
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 2:51 pm | Auckland Transport
Aucklanders should be ready for road closures, busy public transport and possible disruptions with two major events planned for this Sunday, 14 June. As well, this is the opening weekend for Commercial Bay at the bottom of Queen Street. The Black ... More >>
Māngere Bridge Community Is Being Made Safer For Pedestrians
Thursday, 11 June 2020, 10:15 am | Auckland Transport
After three years of public consultation, work on stage 2 of a $5 million safety upgrade for Māngere Bridge town centre is about to start. Auckland Transport (AT) has listened to the Māngere Bridge community and is working hard to make the area ... More >>
COVID-19 Update: Transport In Auckland Under Alert Level 1
Tuesday, 9 June 2020, 4:15 pm | Auckland Transport
The Government has announced that New Zealand has moved to Alert Level 1. This means Auckland Transport services are largely returning to normal operations. The Government has advised the general rule for Alert Level 1 is that COVID-19 is contained in New ... More >>
New Trains On The Tracks
Friday, 5 June 2020, 1:30 pm | Auckland Transport
The first two of Auckland’s new trains are now up and running. Trains AM 810 and AM 836 have been rolled out on the Onehunga Line. Thirteen more trains are on order from Spain, all 15 new trains are built by the same company which built the original ... More >>
Long-awaited Medallion Drive Link Project Starts
Friday, 5 June 2020, 12:48 pm | Auckland Transport
Albany residents will soon have a safer crossing and improved travel times as construction of the Medallion Drive link road started this week. The new $10 million link road will relieve congestion and improve safety in the area, which has recently seen hundreds ... More >>
Safe Speeds In Auckland - On Their Way From June 30
Tuesday, 2 June 2020, 1:03 pm | Auckland Transport
New and safe speed limits on more than 600 roads across Auckland will come into force from 30 June 2020 onwards. As part of Auckland Transport’s (AT’s) Safe Speeds programme, there will be lower speed limits for Auckland’s city centre, ... More >>
Discounts For Travelling During The Day
Thursday, 28 May 2020, 3:25 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport is discounting fares on buses and trains to encourage more people to travel during the day and at night. Throughout June, there will be a 30 per cent discount on AT HOP rates for adults who travel on weekdays after 9am and before 3pm. ... More >>
Avoid The After School Rush
Wednesday, 27 May 2020, 1:46 pm | Auckland Transport
Bus, trains and ferries in Auckland are having to cope with increased demand particularly at the end of the school day while still operating on reduced capacity. The number of people using public transport in Auckland has gone from 126,000 on Monday of last ... More >>
Your Feedback Sought For Orewa Boulevard And Town Centre Safety Improvements
Monday, 25 May 2020, 2:40 pm | Auckland Transport
Orewa locals may find it easier to move around their vibrant town centre soon, as Auckland Transport (AT) seeks feedback on proposed safety improvements. The changes would improve the connection between the beach, shops and reserve, as well as make ... More >>
Schools Are Back On Monday, Plan Your Journey
Friday, 15 May 2020, 4:26 pm | Auckland Transport
Children are heading back to school on Monday but Covid-19 restrictions will put pressure on bus capacity. The standards set by Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Health and NZTA National Emergency Response Team (NERT) allow more people on school ... More >>
What You Need To Know About The Roads And Parking Under Level 2
Friday, 15 May 2020, 4:14 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport is reminding Aucklanders that as the city begins to open again under Alert Level 2, more vehicles are returning to the road. Whether it’s construction or freight vehicles, buses, or personal motor vehicles, we ask that everyone follow ... More >>
Spread The Load Under Alert Level 2
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 4:38 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport wants businesses to mix it up under Alert Level 2 and try different start times as we head back to work. The Prime Minister has said safe physical distancing on our buses, trains and ferries means we can’t all turn up at the same time. Mayor ... More >>
COVID-19 update: Transport in Auckland under Alert Level 2
Tuesday, 12 May 2020, 12:34 pm | Auckland Transport
The Government has announced that New Zealand will be moving to Alert Level 2 at 11:59pm on 13 May 2020. More >>
