There has been speculation in recent weeks that Auckland Transport is now favouring a light rail solution over heavy rail, but recently Auckland Transport announced in a joint statement with NZTA that the critical Kirkbride Road intersection for “either light or heavy rail”. Kirkbride SH20 Intersection Upgrade Auckland Transport […]
Yearly Archives: 2014
This post summarises our Waikato Trains Now! campaign from 2010 Campaign Summary In October 2009 CBT launched a petition calling for the immediate start of a Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service. The petition received widespread support each and every time CBT members took it out to the public for […]
Media release Organisers of tomorrow night’s transport debate in Auckland are delighted that Minister of Transport Hon. Gerry Brownlee will now be attending. Previously National had advised that North Shore MP Maggie Barry would be speaking, however the announcement comes after reported comments from Mr Brownlee on the possibility of […]
Media release North Shore MP Maggie Barry will be talking transport at an upcoming election debate to be held on Wednesday 27th August. Organisers The Campaign for Better Transport, along with TransportBlog and Generation Zero, are pleased that all the main parties will now be represented at the debate. National […]
The Campaign for Better Transport, in association with TransportBlog and Generation Zero, is counting down to Auckland’s Transport Election Debate, on the 27th August. The meeting will be a chance for the public to find out from each party in the coming general election what they are promising to […]
Dr Graham Bush has written a new book on the evolution of Auckland’s public transport since 1860. This is the story of the evolution of Auckland’s public transport since early colonial times which reveals much about the development of the city. From the pioneer entrepreneurs operating plodding horse-buses, through the dynamic construction […]
Road Only Auckland Harbour Crossing “Makes No Sense”The Campaign for Better Transport said today that the Government’s idea of an additional road only Waitemata Harbour Crossing hasn’t been thought through.“We all know that the Northern Motorway and approaches are notoriously congested at peak times, so local support probably stems from […]
Can Auckland Be Congestion Free? The Campaign for Better Transport has invited political parties to share their policies for improving transport in Auckland: Pioneer Women’s and Ellen Melville Hall, Freyberg Square, Auckland Central Wednesday 27th August, 7:30pm, building access from 7:00pm. The following parties have confirmed their attendance: Labour – Phil Twyford […]