The CRL and North Shore Line Redux
A (re)Look at Two Particular Heavy Rail Projects Over the last year advancements have been made on Auckland‘s heavy rail system (for both passengers and freight). BR:AKL has been following developments as Auckland’s rail continue to grow and evolve through the 21st Century. With the next step of the City Rail Link under way – that … Read more
A Question for the CRL
Is the CRL Future Proofed for The North Shore Line? Last week Auckland Transport released the long-awaited Notice of Requirement for the City Rail Link (CRL) and opened the public submission period for “public” feedback: From Auckland Transport: City Rail Link open for public comment Last reviewed: 25/01/2013 10:13 a.m. Media release: 25 January … Read more
Observations on the CCFAS
Some Musings on the City Centre Future Access Study And Power Shifting (Auckland) – Forward While it is peak sun outside as I write this post (meaning not a wise idea to be outside right now tending to the garden) I though I might gather some of my musings on the CCFAS … Read more
To the National Government
A Message to the New Zealand National Government To the Right Honourable Prime Minister John Key Head of Government Leader of the New Zealand National Party 14 December 2012 Please have Minister of Finance – the Honourable Bill English sign the cheque for the Auckland City Rail Link – covering no more that … Read more
Leadership and the CRL
Stepping Up (Inadvertently) To Lead from the Front? On A Mega-Project It is becoming apparent that the Local Government Elections in Auckland are going to be fought over these three main topics: City Rail Link Rates and Local Service Provisions (funding local services) The Unitary Plan if The Council’s Draft Unitary Plan turns out … Read more
Me and The City Rail Link
Where I Stand on the City Rail Link A couple of days ago I posted my stance on the City Rail Link, a position I have constantly held from the beginning when the CRL concept began prior to the 2010 Local Government elections. However the stance was posted at the bottom of another post … Read more
Leaks and the CRL
Who is going for a Leak with the CRL Somebody somewhere has a barrow to push against someone either in the Mayor’s Office, the entire Auckland Council, or the Ministry (and Minister) of Transport. Why do I say that? Well someone went for a large leak and decided to “show” the NZ Herald the … Read more
University of Auckland and Newmarket
University “Expanding” to Newmarket It has come out in the media that the University of Auckland has bought the former Lion Nathan Brewery site in Newmarket to expand (and relocate) its operations. From the NZH: Auckland Uni confirms plans for brewery site By Anne Gibson 3:00 PM Thursday Sep 13, 2012 The University of … Read more
North Shore Rail for $2.5b?
Could We See Rail on The North Shore? In May 2012 the Auckland Council Transport Committee resolved to undertake various studies and steps to “investigate” (and if necessary route protect) mass transit (public transport) options through to 2041 (I will be 56 by then) and beyond. Tonight the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board at its monthly … Read more
