Auckland Transport - Latest News [Page 49]
Albany Highway North upgrade to begin in spring
Tuesday, 11 March 2014, 11:36 am | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport’s greatly anticipated upgrade of the northern section of Albany Highway is expected to begin this September. The $58 million construction of the Albany Highway North upgrade involves widening a 4km stretch of the highway between ... More >>
Buses will get you to Pasifika or to the starting line
Thursday, 6 March 2014, 3:35 pm | Auckland Transport
This weekend you can use buses to get to the two big events in Auckland, Pasifika and the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays. More >>
City Rail Link Recommended for Approval
Wednesday, 5 March 2014, 10:09 am | Auckland Transport
City Rail Link Recommended for Approval Auckland Transport has today welcomed a unanimous recommendation by independent planning commissioners that the land required to build, operate and maintain the City Rail Link (CRL) be set aside for the project. The five ... More >>
Aucklanders should watch out for a possible AT HOP scam
Thursday, 27 February 2014, 2:31 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport is warning its customers about a possible scam involving unauthorised sales of its new transport card. More >>
Get your Auckland Blues travel plan into gear
Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 4:07 pm | Auckland Transport
The Auckland Blues take on the Canterbury Crusaders at Eden Park this Friday 28 February. Kick-off is 7.35pm. More >>
Travel Options for Bruce Springsteen this weekend
Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 3:56 pm | Auckland Transport
For the first time in a decade, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band return to Auckland for two concerts, Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 March at Mt Smart Stadium. More >>
Customers the Focus at Auckland Transport
Tuesday, 25 February 2014, 4:54 pm | Auckland Transport
The Board of Auckland Transport today established a Customer Focus Committee (CFC), which will drive continuous customer service and customer experience improvements throughout the business. More >>
A jump in public transport patronage
Tuesday, 25 February 2014, 4:48 pm | Auckland Transport
January saw a jump of three point three per cent in the number of people using public transport in Auckland. More >>
Buses will replace all trains this weekend
Friday, 21 February 2014, 9:32 am | Auckland Transport
Buses will replace all trains this weekend to allow KiwiRail to carry out works associated with electric trains and upgrading Auckland’s rail network. More >>
AT HOP Cracks 200,000
Wednesday, 19 February 2014, 1:50 pm | Auckland Transport
Aucklanders are now travelling on more than 200,000 AT HOP cards. AT HOP is a smart-card which can be used for travel on trains and ferries and it is now rolling out to buses across the region. More >>
Planting on grass berms
Friday, 14 February 2014, 1:58 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport is reviewing its policy and guidelines for planting of vegetation on grass berms. The current policy is that planting is not permitted as it may create safety hazards (impairing sight lines, covering signage etc); cause damage to underground ... More >>
Get your travel sorted this weekend – possible road closures
Thursday, 13 February 2014, 11:06 am | Auckland Transport
Auckland is gearing up for a weekend of major events including the Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines at Eden Park on Saturday and Sunday, Rapture 2014 – ENINEM at Western Springs on Saturday night and the Lantern Festival at Albert Park across the weekend. More >>
Auckland Transport helping get to big events this weekend
Tuesday, 11 February 2014, 11:21 am | Auckland Transport
Whether you’re off to the NRL Auckland Nines, rapping along with Eminem or taking the family to the Auckland Lantern Festival this weekend there are public transport options to help get you there and home again. On Saturday large crowds are expected ... More >>
Travel plan needed for BLACKCAPS vs India, cricket test
Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 12:54 pm | Auckland Transport
The BLACKCAPS will play India in an international test match at Eden Park from Thursday 6 February to Monday 10 February. Bus, train, cycling, driving and walking are all options to get to the stadium. Whatever your travel option we advise you plan ahead ... More >>
Travel included to Wellington Phoenix game on trains
Thursday, 30 January 2014, 12:57 pm | Auckland Transport
Travel by train or the Northern Express Bus to watch the Wellington Phoenix at Eden Park and travel is included in your match ticket. The game is on this Saturday 1 February, 7.30pm so weekend timetables for all services will apply. More >>
Slow Down Around Schools
Tuesday, 28 January 2014, 12:04 pm | Auckland Transport
All road users are asked to take extra care as 261,000 Auckland children head back to school this week. The return to school means more people on the roads in cars, on bikes or walking. More >>
Public transport holiday timetable for Auckland Anniversary
Thursday, 23 January 2014, 11:39 am | Auckland Transport
Public transport holiday timetable for Auckland Anniversary Weekend If you are getting out and about to one of the many events this Anniversary Weekend make a plan and allow plenty of time for travel. Public transport services will be operating to a ... More >>
Campaign Launched to Encourage Cycling
Monday, 20 January 2014, 11:01 am | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport is launching a campaign to raise the awareness of cycling as a preferred and efficient mode of transport. “Cycling’s the Go” encourages Aucklanders to sign up and attend free cycling training courses. Community Transport Manager, ... More >>
North is Key Freight Priority for East-West
Thursday, 16 January 2014, 9:06 am | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport and the NZ Transport Agency say that providing better connections for freight in Auckland’s industrial hub of Onehunga/Penrose will release early benefits for East-West related investments. Auckland Transport Key Agency Initiatives ... More >>
Public transport options to Big Day Out at Western Springs
Wednesday, 15 January 2014, 11:33 am | Auckland Transport
For the first time in 20 years the Big Day Out plays at Western Springs. Music fans going to the BDO this Friday 17 January are advised to plan their travel and check out transport options to the festival. More >>