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Project Wave here to stay

transportwq

8 Nov 2021

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Project Wave here to stay

9.11.21 The Viaduct Cycleway, which was trialed earlier this year, has been deemed a success, with around 500 riders on weekdays. AT will now formally upgrade the route. The new loading zones and drop-off areas for taxi and rides...

152 more electric buses on the way

transportwq

8 Nov 2021

1

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152 more electric buses on the way

9.11.21 Australasia’s biggest electric bus order has been announced. 152 new battery electric buses (BEVs) will be phased in and the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is estimated to be 11%pa - which is almost 10,000 tonnes o...

How the USA is tackling its greatest source of emissions

transportwq

8 Nov 2021

1

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How the USA is tackling its greatest source of emissions

28.10.21 Combustion engine cars occupy a special place in American culture, but to reach net zero by 2050 the US needs to rethink its relationship with the automobile. Since 2017, transport has been the single largest source of GH...

Parking in AKL - strategic review underway

transportwq

7 Nov 2021

1

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Parking in AKL - strategic review underway

8.11.21 Auckland Council are embarking on a review of AT's Parking Strategy. AT will look at a parking strategy, a plan for park & ride, a kerbzone management framework as well as a parking management framework. Greater Auckland...

Wynyard Quarter Neighbours’ Forum goes virtual

transportwq

2 Nov 2021

1

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Wynyard Quarter Neighbours’ Forum goes virtual

3.11.21 The next meeting of the WQ neighbours’ forum will be held online on Friday 19 November at 730am. Join online to hear updates from Councillor Pippa Coom, and the Eke Panuku team, Fiona Knox, Firth Walker and Leehane Stower...

Walking & Cycling update

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31 Oct 2021

1

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Walking & Cycling update

1.11.21 See the latest updates on cycling and walking. Check out the online safety tips, have your say on proposed speed limit changes, view the new AT journey planner and keep your bike safe with the new locky docky stations aro...

Is Light Rail on track?

transportwq

28 Oct 2021

1

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Is Light Rail on track?

29.10.21 The Government has released the recommendations from the Auckland Light Rail team (ALR), ahead of this being considered by Cabinet later this year. A three option shortlist has revealed a by an independent group, rangi...

Drive Electric newsletter

transportwq

20 Oct 2021

1

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Drive Electric newsletter

21.10.21 Catch up on all the latest news on the electric vehicle movement in New Zealand. From info about the Clean Car package, to how in the UK new homes need to be fitted with electric chargers. T he new Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets...

What’s on - sustainable options online

transportwq

20 Oct 2021

1

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What’s on - sustainable options online

20.10.21 Sustainable Business network have a busy month ahead with lots of on online opportunities to learn and participate. Check out the full programme in the link below....

Save the date for the Wynyard Quarter Neighbours’ Forum

transportwq

19 Oct 2021

1

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Save the date for the Wynyard Quarter Neighbours’ Forum

Please save the date for Eke Panuku's Wynyard Quarter Neighbours’ Forum.
Friday 19 November 2021 7.00am – 8.30am
This meeting will be in person, however, if this is not possible, it will be hosted in a virtual forum – details...

New funding announced to help decarbonise transport

transportwq

19 Oct 2021

1

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New funding announced to help decarbonise transport

The Government is extending its investment into reducing transport emissions with the Low Emission Transport Fund. Round 1 is open to proposals that demonstrate a range of low emission technologies, services, infrastructure, in...

Draft Emissions Reduction Plan released

transportwq

13 Oct 2021

1

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Draft Emissions Reduction Plan released

Today the government have released their first Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) for consultation . Greater Auckland's Matt L has focused his attention on the topics most debated - namely transport and housing. Read the full artic...

Governments' ideas to slash emissions out for feedback

transportwq

13 Oct 2021

1

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Governments' ideas to slash emissions out for feedback

Composting, cheaper bus fares, and rent-to-own ebikes are among the ideas, but the document has large gaps and proposes a slower start to carbon-cutting. Eloise Gibson and Olivia Wannan report. The Government has released its draf...

AT October News

transportwq

11 Oct 2021

1

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AT October News

Auckland Transport's latest newsletter covers Super Saturday 16 October vaccination event, have your say on the city centre bus plan, feedback on current speed changes proposal and the benefits of using AT's mobile app....

AT's 2021 Speed Limit Changes Proposal

transportwq

10 Oct 2021

1

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AT's 2021 Speed Limit Changes Proposal

AT are consulting on the next big set of speed limit changes , this time covering around 800 roads around the region. Once again rural roads feature strongly with 208 roads on the list to be changed, this time mostly in the southe...

Auckland Transport news

transportwq

7 Oct 2021

1

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Auckland Transport news

Have your say on proposed speed limit changes around Tāmaki Makaurau. Auckland Transport (AT) is proposing to set new permanent speed limits on approximately 800 roads around Auckland – predominantly around schools and in South Au...

Are mandatory digital vaccination passports needed?

transportwq

5 Oct 2021

1

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Are mandatory digital vaccination passports needed?

Heart of the City (the City Centre BID - HOTC) is calling for mandatory digital vaccination passports to provide certainty for business and ensure the city centre’s position is secured. How do you feel about this and what would...

Northern Pathway scrapped?

transportwq

2 Oct 2021

1

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Northern Pathway scrapped?

Stuff has reported that the Government has scrapped a proposed $785 million cycling and walking bridge in Auckland, just months after unveiling it. The project has been on and off for years . Many people considered it an overki...

How do our PT fares compare?

transportwq

26 Sept 2021

1

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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 other cities. If we really want to reduce emissions and hit our Climate Plan goals maybe w...

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