Looking at Transport Planning and Design
This scathing critique of the National Transport Policy calls for a new regime with smarter solutions. The author proposes reversing the fuel tax hike, restoring funding to local road maintenance, and implementing congestion charging. They advocate for a shift towards universal RUCs, increased rural road safety measures, and the development of low traffic neighborhoods. The post also outlines strategic public transport projects and warns of industry displacement due to infrastructure upgrades.
Provocative Summary:
“Enough with the delays and dithering! Let’s bring in the masters to get our transit projects off the ground and out of the public books. With Japan’s expertise in rail and potential assistance from Singapore or Hong Kong, we can finally achieve a reliable inter-city rail and a much-needed Airport to Botany Rapid Transit Stage 2. By keeping costs off the public books and creating vital transit-oriented developments, it’s time to stop dithering and ask for the help we clearly need.”
In a bold proposal, the idea of implementing Japan Rail-style intercity services in New Zealand’s Golden Triangle gains significant traction with wide-ranging support, marking a striking shift from its initial lukewarm reception. The plan entails hourly passenger train services, reaching speeds of 160km/h, with a focus on existing narrow-gauge rail infrastructure. Moreover, a comprehensive cost breakdown reveals that the implementation cost is comparable to that of a single major highway project, prompting a provocative question: why not harness the expertise of Japan, renowned for its transit systems, to pioneer this transformative venture?
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Talking Southern Auckland 