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Oct 2, 20211 min read
Northern Pathway scrapped?
Stuff has reported that the Government has scrapped a proposed $785 million cycling and walking bridge in Auckland, just months after...
transportwq
Sep 26, 20211 min read
How do our PT fares compare?
Article and graph from Greater Auckland Greater Auckland takes a look at the cost of our public transport fares and how they compare with...
transportwq
Sep 26, 20211 min read
Why do we drive so much?
Our city suburbs were designed to protect people from air pollution – but they ended up doing the opposite. Despite advice that urban...
transportwq
Sep 21, 20211 min read
Is light rail is the best option for Auckland?
Auckland Light Rail (ALR) have announced they think light rail is the best solution for the City Centre to Mangere corridor. Greater...
transportwq
Sep 21, 20211 min read
Transport in Auckland during Alert Level 3
The Government has announced that Auckland will move to Alert Level 3 at 11.59pm on Tuesday 21 September. To learn more about Auckland...
transportwq
Sep 20, 20211 min read
What's a 20 minute City?
How do we redesign cities so we don't have to rely on cars to move about? By 2048 it is predicted that 44% of NZs total population will...
transportwq
Sep 19, 20211 min read
Travelwise Choices news for September
Latest newsletter includes: To the airport in 10 mins from the newly opened Puhunui Station, explore your local area on foot or bike,...
transportwq
Sep 15, 20211 min read
Is carpooling the solution?
Climate change, traffic congestion, and the rising costs of travel are three of the most significant issues facing the transport sector,...
transportwq
Sep 15, 20211 min read
City Centre Bus Plan
The objective of the City Centre Bus Plan is to make the buses, the transport system and the city centre better for all Aucklanders. Once...
transportwq
Sep 12, 20211 min read
See what’s going on in Auckland’s city centre
This handy website shows all the projects around Tāmaki Makaurau’s CBD. It’s a place where you can find out all the ways that Auckland...
transportwq
Sep 1, 20211 min read
Giving the ute the boot
Hamilton City Council is giving almost all of its fleet of 71 utes the boot as part of the organisation’s efforts to cut down on carbon...
transportwq
Sep 1, 20211 min read
Will we always need car parking spaces?
Greater Auckland takes a look at parking requirements. Hutt City planners identify that “Removing parking minimums dis-incentivizes...
transportwq
Aug 31, 20211 min read
Selling my EV to buy a ute
Richard Lauder takes a satirical look at what the impacts would be on swapping his EV for a ute. “NZ’s most popular vehicle is a Ford...
transportwq
Aug 24, 20211 min read
How much time does your car spend parked up?
A recent study in the UK showed that the average car or van in England is driven just 4% of the time. For the rest of the time its...
transportwq
Aug 24, 20211 min read
An alternate route for North Shore PT?
Greater Auckland takes a closer look at the best route for a second crossing of the Waitemata Harbour. Is now the right time to...
transportwq
Aug 20, 20211 min read
Take a look at our roads under L4
Image by Studio Butler Take a look at what our streets look like under Covid Level 4 lock down rules. Auckland’s usually busy streets...
transportwq
Aug 18, 20211 min read
Covid 19 update from AT
Bus, train and ferry services will run at reduced frequency during Alert Level 4. If you need to make an essential trip, please use the...
transportwq
Aug 17, 20211 min read
Bridge will remain up during L4
Under Alert L4 Wynyard Crossing Bridge will remain in an upright position until the alert level is lowered to 3 or below. The bridge is...
transportwq
Aug 17, 20211 min read
Auckland Light Rail Update
Due to Covid-19 Alert Level 4, Auckland Light Rail engagement will be online only until further notice. With only two weeks remaining in...
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