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The Campaign for Better Transport is a voluntary, politically independent, not-for-profit incorporated society and runs entirely off donations. Please consider donating a small amount so that we can continue to push for better transport in Auckland.
To reduce our administration overheads, we prefer donations via online banking which can be paid to:
ASB 12-3216-0034713-00
Alternatively you can send your donation cheque to CBT Donations, PO Box 7763, Wellesley Street, Auckland
Our Vision
Equitable funding for all (Auckland) transport modes
- A framework for funding that reduces fossil fuel dependency
- A funding system that does not favour roads
- Transparent decision making on transport issues
Extension of Auckland rail lines to major population centres
- Rail Tracks - Onehunga / Wiri-Manukau City Centre / Southdown-Avondale / Kumeu-Northcote
- Rail Services - West to Helensville, South to Tuakau, Hamilton and Wellington
Improvement of rail infrastructure to meet urban passenger and freight needs
- Electrification of rail lines in Auckland region
- Lengthening of rail station platforms to accommodate full length of trains used
- Create policy on rail freight needs (including track capacity and need for more tracks on routes)
Development of an Integrated Transport Network
- Covering rail/road/ferries/cycles/pedestrian
- Development of Newmarket rail station as major transport hub
- Shifted emphasis from single CBD/Britomart hub to multiple hubs at regional mode junctions
- Integration of tickets, fares and schedules between transport modes
- Better land use strategies and town planning to reduce trip demand
- Develop arterial ferry routes
Intelligent use of roads and motorways
- Creation of more and better High Occupance Vehicle arterial lanes and carparks
- Discourage single occupant vehicles
- Encourage broader benefit cost benefit analysis for roading projects
Extension of walkway and cycleway networks
- Creation of arterial cycleways and walkways
- Construct walkway and cycleway across Auckland harbour bridge
Traffic Congestion Is Not The Problem!
The traffic congestion we experience in Auckland is not the problem itself, but a symptom of a bigger problem - that Aucklanders are not offered enough transportation options. The result is that everyone is forced to use a car.
For over 50 years now the Auckland local bodies and central Government have been building more and more roads in an attempt to combat congestion. The traffic jams we have today are a direct consequence of this. It is difficult to understand why Auckland local bodies are still advocating the building of more roads and highways in the face of the overwhelming evidence over last 50 years that this policy does not work, coupled now with rising oil prices.
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Join Us
Based in Auckland, the Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) aims to be a strong and persistent advocate for alternatives to the private car, including public transport, cycling and walking. The CBT is both a successor to the former Campaign for Public Transport.
The CBT is a voluntary organisation and is politically independent. Because we are voluntary, we are always in need of help to assist with our campaigns. You can help by delivering pamphlets, writing submissions or even just turning up to the many transport related meetings that we hold and attend.
Submitting the form below will send your membership application to our membership officer. If at all possible, please pay membership fees via online banking to our bank account - ASB Downtown 12-3216-0034713-00. Note your initials and surname in the reference.
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