Who Knew Hop Expires
Just over 11 years ago, HOP as we know it today was first launched to the public. Overall the system has worked well and having a single integrated transport ticket was one of the instrumental elements that helped transform public transport in Auckland.…
Weekly Roundup 06-October-2023
It’s Friday and here are a few of the headlines that caught our eye this week. This week in Greater Auckland On Monday a guest post from Peter N looked at some concerns with bus priority in the Northwest ahead of the bus changes next month.…
Level Crossing Removal Groups
The discussion around the removal level crossings seems to be increasing lately. In June Auckland Transport kicked off discussion about the removal of seven pedestrian only level crossings across the network and a month before that we covered the proposal to replace four level crossing removals in Takanini with three bridges – the decision on the Walters Rd proposal was delayed until the most recent AT board meeting.…
How well do our Rapid Transit Stations perform
As we invest in our public transport network, it’s critical that we not only invest in transformative projects like the City Rail Link, but that we also get as much use as we can out of the network we already have – which will also maximise the outcomes of those large projects.…
North-western downgrades
This is a guest post from reader Peter N As many of us know, Auckland Transport and Waka Kotahi are well into progressing works on the northwestern interim “busway” with services to kick off in just over a month from now on Sunday 12th November 2023.…