Transport

Electric News …

In 1965, Bob Dylan went electric, exchanging his acoustic six-string for a Fender Stratocaster. After that, not a lot happened, but now the world is...

SH20A road closures

State Highway 20A (SH20A) near Auckland Airport will be closed this Sunday night / Monday morning, NZTA confirms. On Sunday 13 September between 10pm and...

Making public transport attractive

By Andy Baker, Franklin ward councillor Politicians used to be accused of being willing to go to the opening of an envelope; that isn’t...

Movers and ‘brakers’ – new plan to make most of motorways

While major works are common on the Southern Motorway as Franklin booms, a wider strategy should see the Super City make the most of...

Brakes on fuel tax hikes, Labour suggests

The government must immediately cancel a planned fuel excise tax increase while international oil prices remain high and households are already feeling the squeeze...

Opinions wanted on pay-to-use roads scheme

Mayor Wayne Brown is urging Aucklanders to provide feedback on three shortlisted options being considered for a future Time of Use Charging motoring scheme. Engagement...

A sign saga…

Locals who have driven down Station Road, Pukekohe, recently may have noticed the eye-catching road signs reading: ‘Please slow down, my dad works here.’ The...

Mayor asks for quick-fix transport solutions

Mayor Wayne Brown is calling on Aucklanders to identify small roading issues that could be fixed quickly, as Auckland Council prepares to take charge...

Emergency services prepare for CRL opening

A final multi-agency emergency exercise takes place in the City Rail Link’s underground stations and tunnels this week, ahead of the CRL opening to...

New Takanini bridge – Baker, Bishop cross over

Takaanini Station’s new pedestrian bridge has been officially opened, giving locals a safer way to cross the railway. Auckland Council Transport and Infrastructure Delivery Committee...