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Auckland transport package doesn t add up, urbanists claim
13 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM
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RNZ
There are fundamental flaws in the multi-billion dollar Auckland Transport Alignment Project 2021-31 package s emissions ambitions, and some of the claims made for it don t add up, say climate and transports groups.
Urbanist advocacy group Greater Auckland promotes good city planning and says the project, known as ATAP, fails to meet the council s own emissions targets.
Yesterday a $31 billion investment in the plan was announced for Auckland- Tāmaki Makaurau, with the aim to reduce emissions to help the city meet the challenges of climate change.
New Zealand unveiled on Friday a NZ$31 billion ($22.4 billion) transport infrastructure package for its largest city, Auckland, as it looks to address years of investment backlogs on public transport and lower emissions.
Friday, 12 March 2021, 11:42 am
The Government and Auckland
Council are building on their record transport investment to
help Auckland meet the long-term challenges of climate
change and housing, Transport Minister Michael Wood and
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff announced today.
The Auckland
Transport Alignment Project (ATAP) 2021-31 package invests
$31 billion into critical transport infrastructure and
services across Auckland. ATAP largely reflects and builds
upon the $28 billion 2018 package, which focused on
developing a rapid transit network, walking and cycling,
safety and unlocking growth.
Michael Wood said the
updated package continues the work started last term to
unlock Auckland.
“There are a number of projects
Press Release – Greater Wellington Regional Council Greater Wellington has welcomed news of an Auckland trial which will see around 200,000 community services card holders receive half price fares on public transport. Aucklands Community Connect concession pilot was announced by Transport Minister …
Greater Wellington has welcomed news of an Auckland trial which will see around 200,000 community services card holders receive half price fares on public transport.
Auckland’s Community Connect concession pilot was announced by Transport Minister Michael Wood and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff today as a key weapon against climate change and rising emissions. It’s hoped that the move would result in around 2.7 million more public transport trips in Auckland in its first year, helping to ease congestion and reduce emissions.