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Govt new plans on reducing transport emissions

transportwq

23 May 2021

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Govt new plans on reducing transport emissions

The Govt is asking for feedback on a range of potential policies to reduce emissions in the transport sector. The "Pathways to Net Zero by 2050" report outlines potential policies and pathways to achieving net zero emissions. Th...

Is free public transport the answer?

transportwq

23 May 2021

1

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Is free public transport the answer?

Getting people out of their cars and using public transport and/or active modes for more trips, is at the core of various plans and strategies to address climate change, reduce the impacts of congestion and generally improve livea...

Bike Festival 28 Jan 2021

transportwq

23 May 2021

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Bike Festival 28 Jan 2021

Thurs 28 January 11am – 2pm, VXV Plaza (outside AT offices) The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is just around the corner. Time to dust off the bike, or consider buying a new one. Pop on over and check out the assortment of bikes and bike...

New train between Auckland & Hamilton

transportwq

23 May 2021

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New train between Auckland & Hamilton

The launch date for the new passenger rail service between Waikato and Auckland – has been confirmed as Tuesday, 6 April 2021. There will be two return services on weekdays to get commuters to Papakura in time for the start of th...

Are you ready for the racing?

transportwq

23 May 2021

1

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Are you ready for the racing?

Get ready for the racing! This update from WQ TMA has all the information you need in one place. There are details on the bus and ferry changes. Information on the parking and access restrictions. Details about the Race Vil...

How do you feel about congestion charging?

transportwq

23 May 2021

1

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How do you feel about congestion charging?

Aucklanders can have their say on whether motorists should pay congestion charges to use certain roads at certain times. In an attempt to ease traffic woes, Central Government, Auckland Transport and Auckland Council officials ...

Auckland Council budget and Long Term Plan out for consultation

transportwq

23 May 2021

1

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Auckland Council budget and Long Term Plan out for consultation

Auckland Council have produced a Long Term Plan for 2021 - 2031 along with a draft recovery budget. Auckland Council need to balance rising investment demand with reduced investment capacity. Key issues include the rapid growth ...

Benefits of low traffic neighbourhoods

transportwq

23 May 2021

1

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Benefits of low traffic neighbourhoods

A recent report by the Helen Clark Foundation looks at the concept of low traffic neighbourhoods. The report suggests that these areas would help with emission reductions, improve road safety, reduce accidents and deaths and impr...

More electric buses for Auckland

transportwq

23 May 2021

1

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More electric buses for Auckland

Auckland Transport has just launched Auckland's first extra large electric bus. The fully electric bus can carry 78 passengers and is being trialed on longer distance routes. This will enable testing of power demand and cost. Th...

Is the Harbour Bridge falling down?

transportwq

23 May 2021

1

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Is the Harbour Bridge falling down?

Auckland's Harbour Bridge can't take any more strengthening and traffic will need to be restricted in order to maintain its "structural integrity". NZTA, Waka Kotahi says the bridge has previously been strengthened several times ...

Harbour Bridge lane closures - Public transport is a great option

transportwq

23 May 2021

1

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Harbour Bridge lane closures - Public transport is a great option

With the recent incident and work being undertaken by NZTA to repair the Harbour Bridge, it is recommend that you consider different travel options where possible. You might want to consider travelling on public transport during ...

Changes to some bus and ferry services - will you be affected?

transportwq

23 May 2021

1

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Changes to some bus and ferry services - will you be affected?

From this Sunday 24 January, Auckland Transport are making changes to some bus and ferry services. Some of these changes have been planned for some time, while others are the result of reviewing services to make the best use of r...

How our daily travel harms the planet

transportwq

17 May 2021

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How our daily travel harms the planet

This BBC article looks at ways of doing things differently if countries are going to reduce transport related green house gases. How can we reduce the journeys we make or do we just all swap to EVs and carry on as usual? 10 years...

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