New text information system for the rail network Transdev along with Auckland Transport have updated the information system for the rail network you get on your phone. From the … Continue reading Train Information Texts Updates
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UPDATE: Environment Court Confirms Skypath, To Issue Consent
Skypath goes ahead (finally)
Just in:
The Environment Court has ruled in favour of Skypath with a few extra conditions attached to the Consent.
It should mean construction of the Harbour Bridge walking and cycling link starting within six months and completion not long after. It is a user-pays route that will require cash or your AT-HOP card.
Council welcomes decision
Council welcomes SkyPath closing statements
Auckland Council has welcomed the closing statement of the Environment Court which indicated consent would be granted, subject to refining of conditions, for SkyPath.
The resource consent was originally granted in July 2015 by independent commissioners, but was appealed by several community organisations.
SkyPath is a pedestrian and cycle pathway across the Waitematā Harbour, linking the North Shore to the CBD.
It is proposed to be 4m wide (and 6m wide at the five viewing platforms) and fixed to the eastern clip-on lane of the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
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More on the Court ruling as it comes to hand.
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Self Driving Cars the Silver Bullet? Nope
Another dream like the 1960’s telecommute Unfortunately our Government amongst others have been caught like possums in headlights over a technological ‘fad’ known as driver-less cars or more specifically … Continue reading Self Driving Cars the Silver Bullet? Nope
Manukau Bus Station High Resolution Renders
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Passing Building Inspections Right First Time
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Community and Environment Committee Supersedes Planning Committee in Importance
We proactive or reactive as a City? With Mayor-elect Phil Goff having picked his Deputy Mayor (Bill Cashmore) and having set up the Committee structure (similar to Len Brown) … Continue reading Community and Environment Committee Supersedes Planning Committee in Importance
A Congestion Problem Worth Having?
Rail congestion Most days cities will spend time untangling their congested roading network. In the example it is the case of untangling the congested freight rail … Continue reading A Congestion Problem Worth Having?
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