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Taskforce focused on addressing airport travel times
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 5:02 pm | Auckland Transport
The NZ Transport Agency, Auckland Transport and Auckland Airport have established a taskforce to find immediate ways to improve travel times and congestion on the roads and state highways to, from and around Auckland Airport, and to review the ... More >>
Auckland ferries hit major milestone
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 2:31 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland’s ferries have hit six million passenger trips in the past year, a milestone last reached in 1959. More >>
Auckland Transport launches new ‘Drive Drink Free’ campaign
Monday, 12 December 2016, 12:59 pm | Auckland Transport
A new ‘Drive Drink Free’ campaign has been launched by Auckland Transport, aiming to encourage young Aucklanders not to drink and drive. More >>
City Rail Link one year on
Monday, 12 December 2016, 12:22 pm | Auckland Transport
One year on, Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) construction is on target and the city centre continues to grow. More >>
Stage 1 opens of scenic walking and cycling route
Friday, 9 December 2016, 11:22 am | Auckland Transport
A path opened today by Mayor Phil Goff and Transport Minister Simon Bridges will link Glen Innes and St Heliers, creating an important new transport route in east Auckland. Children from Stonefields School were among the first to walk and cycle ... More >>
Guilty verdict in a corruption and bribery case
Friday, 9 December 2016, 11:02 am | Auckland Transport
In 2013, Auckland Transport began an investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption within the road corridor maintenance area and subsequently handed the matter over to the Serious Fraud Office. Today a guilty verdict was handed down in ... More >>
The 100,000 mark is reached on Quay St
Monday, 5 December 2016, 12:32 pm | Auckland Transport
Marcelo Portalet was one of almost 1000 people cycling on Quay St Cycleway yesterday on the day of the 100,000th trip on the cycleway. More >>
Sustainability a big deal for City Rail Link
Friday, 2 December 2016, 1:28 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) project is on track to deliver substantial sustainability benefits, according to its annual review released this week. More >>
Takapuna Paid Parking Zone about to start
Friday, 2 December 2016, 12:14 pm | Auckland Transport
Following public consultation earlier this year, Auckland Transport will be replacing the existing restricted paid parking system in Takapuna with a new unrestricted paid parking system from the middle of this month. More >>
Plans to extend Quay St Cycleway
Thursday, 1 December 2016, 12:52 pm | Auckland Transport
Plans have been revealed for the extension of Quay St Cycleway along Auckland’s waterfront. The two way on-road cycleway, Auckland’s busiest cycle route, will continue east past Vector Arena to 200 metres west of The Strand. Construction will ... More >>
Changes coming for Britomart station users
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 3:59 pm | Auckland Transport
Downtown train users returning from their Christmas break will find the current Queen Street entrances for the Britomart Transport Centre closed and new entrances created for Britomart station. More >>
Passengers numbers double through Otahuhu Station
Monday, 28 November 2016, 4:16 pm | Auckland Transport
There has been a significant jump in the number of passengers boarding trains at Otahuhu since the opening of the new station and introduction of new bus and train services in south Auckland. More >>
New park and ride option on the Shore
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 1:03 pm | Auckland Transport
As part of ongoing efforts to provide commuters with improved public transport options, Auckland Transport and the Harbourside Church are working together to trial a new joint park and ride amenity on Esmonde Road, Takapuna. More >>
Speed reduction plans for Herne Bay
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 12:07 pm | Auckland Transport
Traffic speeds in Herne Bay will be reduced as a result of a plan announced by Auckland Transport. AT is seeking feedback on the Herne Bay walking and cycling improvements which will benefit local people by creating an environment with quieter streets and ... More >>
New animation shows how Western Ring Route will ease travel
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 5:30 pm | Auckland Transport
The NZ Transport Agency has released a new animation showing how the Western Ring Route will make it easier to travel through and around Auckland and the upper North Island. More >>
A new connection for cyclists in Mount Roskill
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 5:22 pm | Auckland Transport
A cycling and walking route opened today will connect Mt Roskill with the Manukau Harbour providing greater travel options for locals. The Mt Roskill Safe Route, opened by Transport Minister Simon Bridges and Mayor Phil Goff, will make it easier to walk ... More >>
Plan ahead for Santa’s arrival on Sunday
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 12:14 pm | Auckland Transport
Santa is coming to town on Sunday but the central city has changed a bit since his last visit. Santa says driving into town isn’t a great idea so he’s suggesting you take the family on a bus, train or ferry to the Farmers Santa Parade. More >>
Auckland Bike Challenge returns as part of nationwide event
Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 3:17 pm | Auckland Transport
The Auckland Bike Challenge is back in February 2017, and is bigger and better as part of the nationwide ‘Aotearoa Bike Challenge’. More >>
A big win for the pink Lightpath
Monday, 21 November 2016, 10:45 am | Auckland Transport
The World Architecture Festival has announced Auckland’s pink Lightpath Te Ara I Whiti as the winner of the transport category at its annual awards in Berlin. More >>
Temporary regulations for the Navy’s 75th anniversary
Friday, 11 November 2016, 2:30 pm | Auckland Transport
Temporary regulations for the Waitemata Harbour will be in place during the Royal New Zealand Navy’s 75th anniversary celebrations. More >>