Yesterday’s item on Radio New Zealand about the South Auckland bus network set for shake-up as CRL nears opening (Link) has inspired me to get writing.  In particular was this comment by Stacey van der Putten, Auckland Transport’s interim chief executive: “With that in mind, we’ve actually got the team […]

An Open Letter to Auckland Transport

On Tuesday, it was not only Greater Auckland that presented to the Transport and Infrastructure Delivery Committee on a future harbour crossing, but also the Campaign for Better Transport in conjunction with The Rail Advocacy Institute of New Zealand, represented by Niall Robertson.  Being limited to a 10-minute speaking slot […]

Next Harbour Crossing – Another View

The Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) and Public Transport Users Association (PTUA)feel it is time for government bodies to take the personal safety of public transportpassengers and staff seriously and investigate introducing a specialist Transport Police forcein New Zealand that would have the powers and privileges of constables, but on […]

Public Transport Advocates urge introduction of Transport Police

The Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) is extremely disappointed at Auckland Transport’s announcement of various line closures over the next three years.  Auckland Transport is planning the following line closures over the coming three years as part of an extensive programme of works: Southern Line (Otahuhu to Newmarket) and Onehunga […]

Campaign for Better Transport disappointed at Auckland Transport’s extended line …

Auckland Council released the Mayoral Proposal today as part of its Annual Budget 2022/23 consultation process.  With a growing desire to decarbonise the Auckland economy, there has been a significant focus on making improvements to the public transport system. Auckland Transport surveys have identified that the two biggest barriers for […]

Campaign for Better Transport Welcomes Mayoral Proposal