We know rail is more efficient than trucks for freight Question Time is usually a dull affair most days but often you get a gem that catches your attention. Such … Continue reading Bridges Contradicts Government Policy Since the 1950s
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Doing Things The Auckland Way (Since 1959)
Want rail to the airport like other advanced international World Cities? Going to have to wait until 2045 (at least) Yep I kid you not folks. On the back of … Continue reading Doing Things The Auckland Way (Since 1959)
Auckland Transport’s Creepy Green Man – To Help You Cross a Road
Misguided attempt when emphasis should be on our crap driving and crap road infrastructure design? Auckland Transport were already getting pilloried yesterday on their announcement of their “The Green Man … Continue reading Auckland Transport’s Creepy Green Man – To Help You Cross a Road
Council and Police: Window Washers – Yep Clampdown; Rail Safety Compromised – SILENCE
Misguided priorities by our public authorities again I see Council and the NZ Police are “promising to WIPE OUT window washers.” From Auckland Council: Efforts made to wipe window washers … Continue reading Council and Police: Window Washers – Yep Clampdown; Rail Safety Compromised – SILENCE
July 20 – The Day We Go Full #EMUAkl
July 20 marks the day we go full electric trains Some good news after this earlier today: Safety Compromised On Rail Network. Police, Government and Auckland Transport Dither Although a bit on … Continue reading July 20 – The Day We Go Full #EMUAkl
Safety Compromised On Rail Network. Police, Government and Auckland Transport Dither
Unacceptable behaviour that needs to be “nipped” in the bud IMMEDIATELY! I have been informed by reliable anonymous sources of the following over the weekend on both the Southern and … Continue reading Safety Compromised On Rail Network. Police, Government and Auckland Transport Dither
Council CCO Gone Rogue Causing Hindrance to Another CCO’s Crucial Project? #AKLPols
Auckland Council Property Limited hindering Auckland Transport on Manukau Transport Interchange? It seems one of our Council Controlled Organisations are actively hindering another CCO in allowing them to effectively … Continue reading Council CCO Gone Rogue Causing Hindrance to Another CCO’s Crucial Project? #AKLPols
My Reaction to the Long Term Plan Passing Yesterday #AKLPols UPDATE with Council Info
What do I face, and who to vote out The Long Term Plan passed its final hurdle on a 10-9 vote yesterday at the Governing Body of Auckland Council … Continue reading My Reaction to the Long Term Plan Passing Yesterday #AKLPols UPDATE with Council Info
Guest Post: Thoughts on The Transit Levy, and Experiences from the Past
Soaking Generation Zero [Note from Admin: Contains some Coarse Language, Reader Discretion Advised] This guest blog entry begins with two stories. Guest post written by Andy Cawston of West Auckland … Continue reading Guest Post: Thoughts on The Transit Levy, and Experiences from the Past
Armageddon Coming to South Auckland
Auckland to hold the Expo twice Great news for Armageddon Expo fans like me. This came from Twitter earlier today: Mark March 5/6th 2016 in your schedule… pic.twitter.com/hUfhqBvHyZ — … Continue reading Armageddon Coming to South Auckland
