The Herald comes out swinging against Steven Joyce and heavy trucks. Virtually from the moment he became the Minister of Transport, Steven Joyce was an “enthusiastic” supporter of mega-trucks. He was convinced of the productivity gains to be made from allowing greater maximum loads. Little heed was paid to naysayers, who […]
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Today the Campaign For Better Transport (CBT) has launched a special website http://www.votetrains.org.nz for its hugely popular Waikato commuter trains campaign. Last week in Hamilton, the CBT launched its “Vote TRAINS” manifesto for local body candidates to sign in support of getting commuter rail services between Hamilton and Auckland. Now this […]
Media Release from The Campaign for Better Transport The Campaign for Better Transport has proposed alternative options for a $1.7bn toll road between Puhoi and Wellsford to the Auckland Regional Council. “The options we have put forward are far more cost effective, will save lives, and can be implemented far sooner […]
Yesterday the Campaign for Better Transport presented to the ARC our alternative options for the current “holiday highway” motorway proposal: Based on current trends, up to 50 more people could die on this dangerous stretch of road by the time the $1.5+bn motorway is completed The current motorway proposal will […]
A new group has been created called “Fast-track the CBD loop“, and will launch on Monday 26th July at Britomart. They say: The CBD Rail Loop is a crucial part of the solution to Auckland’s transport woes, and one which should be pushed ahead as quickly as possible. Transforming Britomart […]
Concerned at the complete lack of progress in designating a rail corridor from Onehunga to Auckland Airport and continuing back to Wiri, the CBT wrote to Mayor Len Brown suggesting Manukau City start to look into it. Mayor Brown has responded, indicating that a Memorandum of Understanding is being prepared […]
Committee election results from last Tuesday’s AGM are: Convenor: Cameron Pitches Secretary: Dr Graham Bush Treasurer: Ross Galloway Committee: Cr Graeme Easte Garth Houltham Jon Reeves Jennifer Northover Josh Arbury Jeremy Harris I’m sure I speak for everyone in thanking Barry Palmer for his years of support for the CBT, […]
An exciting media release from KiwiRail: KiwiRail has announced a short list of four potential suppliers to build Auckland’s new electric trains. Each of the short-listed manufacturers will now have the opportunity to provide feedback into the technical requirements and specifications for the rolling stock before a full set of […]