The CBT presented to the Board of Auckland Transport on rail to Auckland airport. We made the following points in this “one pager”. 1. In our view the Jacobs “SMART Indicative Business Case” report underestimates the potential catchment of heavy rail, we assume because of the arbitrary requirement for a […]
As we’ve done for a number of recent local body election, we’ve organised a public meeting for Mayoral candidates to put forward their transport policies for Auckland. This will be held at: Jubilee Hall, 545 Parnell Rd Tuesday 13th September, 7:15pm for 7:30pm start Confirmed candidates are: Chloe Swarbrick […]
With thanks to the RMTU and thedailyblog.co.nz you can now view our Airport Rail meeting on demand: The speakers are in order: Graeme Easte from CBT @ 3:30 Pete Clark from Auckland Transport @ 25:22 Graham Matthews from Auckland Airport @ 34:30 Mike Lee from Auckland Council @ 50:10 Jim […]
Recently Auckland Transport announced their preferred rapid transit mode to Auckland Airport is light rail. AT have ruled out heavy rail as an option and say they will now focus on protecting the route for light rail only. The Campaign for Better Transport has been campaigning for more than a […]
Annual General Meeting Our AGM this year will be held on Thursday 14th July 2016, 7:30pm at the Garden Room, Richmond Road Community Centre, 510 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn. Our special guest this year is transport economist and Green MP Julie Anne Genter. We will confirm further details closer to the […]
Media Release From the Campaign for Better Transport Government moves to relax rules for heavy trucks have prompted road safety concerns from The Campaign for Better Transport. The Ministry of Transport is proposing to allow standard truck maximum weights to increase from 44 tonnes to 45 tonnes, remove the need […]
The Ministry of Transport is proposing changes to the Vehicle Mass and Dimension (VDAM) Rule, which controls maximum allowable weights and sizes of trucks on New Zealand roads. You can read our submission here, and make your own submission online here. A pro-forma submission which you can edit is here. […]
The Campaign for Better Transport has launched a new website – northshorerail.nz – in support of extending rail to the North Shore of Auckland. The CBT is convinced that the next crossing of the Waitemata should be for electrified rail, but plans are already under way for two three-lane tunnels for general traffic, costing […]