Much delayed bus station due to start construction Amongst the news of the new Deputy Mayor and the Chairs of the Committees being appointed did this piece come across … Continue reading Manukau Bus Station Construction Starts Next Week
Category: Transport Planning
Looking at Transport Planning and Design
Auckland Transport Accord Demonstrates Need for Third Main NOW
Increased trains on Southern Line raises congestion fears If you live near the Southern (rail) Line like I do you might have noticed an increased amount of both passenger … Continue reading Auckland Transport Accord Demonstrates Need for Third Main NOW
Four Information Requests With Auckland Transport
What is happening in Southern Auckland With the elections focus returns back to Southern Auckland and the next three years ahead. With also the Auckland Transport Alignment Program in … Continue reading Four Information Requests With Auckland Transport
Final #VoteAKL Results
Progressive Council remains The final results for a rather poor turnout of an election (36%) are finally in. Governing Body wise we have a progressive Council sitting on a … Continue reading Final #VoteAKL Results
Councillor-elect Newman Blocks Rather Than Engages with Constituents
Is that a way to treat voters? Acid tests is something it seems Councillor-elect Daniel Newman has issues in dealing with. An issue was brought up in the community pages … Continue reading Councillor-elect Newman Blocks Rather Than Engages with Constituents
Papakura and Takanini Park and Ride Omnishambles. New Councillor – Newman Fails Acid Test
Yay for more using trains, ouch for the parking issues though If you live in Papakura and catch the train from Papakura Station you might be struggling to find … Continue reading Papakura and Takanini Park and Ride Omnishambles. New Councillor – Newman Fails Acid Test
The Next Three Years Ahead for Southern Auckland
What is in the pipeline With a 14-7 progressive-conservative split on the Governing Body of Auckland Council (see: 15% Council Reputation = Elect Exact Same Council Makeup) it looks like a … Continue reading The Next Three Years Ahead for Southern Auckland
No Luck with Election, Work Continues on Projects like #TransformManukau
Onward and upwards Unfortunately I did not make it to being elected to Papakura Local Board. But my congratulations to those who did, to Goff as Mayor and others … Continue reading No Luck with Election, Work Continues on Projects like #TransformManukau
#TransformOnehunga Replaced by Truck-Way
Motorway takes priority over community space Well Transform Onehunga is pretty much dead in the water thanks to NZTA’s and the Government’s fetish with motorways over transit and community … Continue reading #TransformOnehunga Replaced by Truck-Way
Heavy Rail to Airport Top Four (of 7) Options. Auckland Transport Want 5th Ranked Option Instead
Heavy deemed most viable especially via Otahuhu The Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA) request I sent to Auckland Transport last month on Airport Rail came back … Continue reading Heavy Rail to Airport Top Four (of 7) Options. Auckland Transport Want 5th Ranked Option Instead
Talking Southern Auckland 