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Service cuts and deferring capital projects are on the cards at Auckland Transport.
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Transport survey: Aucklanders waiting too long for buses, research finds
Only half of Aucklanders have regular public transport.
Experts sceptical about gondola proposal over Waitematā Harbour
Concerns were raised about cost, construction and the ability to transport cyclists.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 10 May, 2022
Why Aucklanders might have to pay to drive around the city, Government slammed for wasteful spending and first-home buyers take a break from the market in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Revealed: Four te reo Māori names proposed for City Rail Link stations
The City Rail Link's Mana Whenua Forum gifted the stations' names.
Auckland's new $2b cycle plan: 'Outrage' v the quest for a more liveable city
Plan comes despite AT running out of money to run public transport at current levels.
Focus: New Auckland parking proposals cause business uproar while others push for alternatives
New Auckland Transport parking proposals have caused an uproar while confidence remains more Aucklanders will ditch their cars for bikes and buses. Video / NZ Herald
AT's $41m upgrade for Howick on hold - may be done in stages
Concept design was deemed too expensive to build in one go.
Andrew Barnes: How Auckland transport can earn the moral authority to get locals out of their cars
Time to make AT more accountable for – and practically familiar with – its decisions.
Auckland's $1.4 billion Eastern Busway facing funding problems
The Eastern Busway is expected to carry 30,000 passengers a day.
The 160m bus lane snaring $12,000 in fines from motorists every day
Click for cash: A 160m stretch of road generated $4.3 million in fines during 2021.
Road safety for cyclists: AT needs to be 'more courageous' and make meaningful change
The group says deaths can be avoided if safety is given priority over convenience.
Jack Tame: Scrapping street parking is actually good for car lovers too
The loudest critics are actually those who will benefit most from changes, Jack Tame says.
$900m shortfall: Auckland Council faces more budget cuts
More budget cuts are on the cards as Auckland Council grapples with a $900m revenue fall.
Left lane v fast lane - the fierce debate about allowing speeding drivers through at 100km/h; take our poll
'The speed limit is irrelevant in this context,' AA's head driving instructor said.
No trains to operate in Auckland over Easter long weekend
KiwiRail using public holidays to push ahead with essential track works.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff warns of service cuts in dire financial update
Auckland Transport is delaying new public transport services.
Consultation begins on AT's controversial parking strategy
Parking will be the "lowest" priority on arterial roads.
Half-price public transport fares a big hit in Auckland
However, AT says main driver of patronage will be easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
'Perfect storm': Auckland on brink of running out of money for public transport
We are going into the new year on a bit of a wobble, says the AT deputy chairman.
Decision pending: Westgate developer's $80m-plus claim against council
The court case has concluded after a long trial over whether services had been delivered.
Lucas Groeneveld: Why micro-mobility is the way forward
OPINION: Uber Eats boss reacts to plan to abolish kerbside parking on arterial roads.
AT plans changes to Mt Albert cycleway four years after it was built
"It's consultation by ideology," said one Mt Albert businesswoman.
Simon Wilson: Why all the panic about parking?
Auckland Transport's proposal to prioritise buses is an excellent civic plan. Here's why.
Police called as 'shameless' AT staffer parks on footpath to get takeaways
The AT staffer was shameless and showed no remorse, said a witness.
'We are not going to back down': AT to push ahead with removing parking spaces
Taking away parking is taking away my bread and butter, says a butcher.
'Burning fuse': Business reacts to AT plan to axe kerbside car parks
AT says cars will be 'lowest priority' of kerbside space on strategic and feeder roads.
AT put on notice by mayoral candidates over parking plans
New mayoral candidate promises to replace the board of Auckland Transport.
Get off the road: Auckland Transport's plan to remove parking for cycleways and bus lanes
These changes are desperately needed, says councillor Chris Darby.
Simon Wilson: The two angry men who want to be mayor of Auckland
Leo Molloy and Wayne Brown are fed up with the way everyone else is botching up the city.
Opinion: Auckland's failed experiment - nothing Super about this City
OPINION: An economist runs a ruler over the Super City and finds several shortcomings.
Reducing Covid restriction, not half price fares, will best boost public transport - AT
Pandemic has had a huge impact on public transport numbers.
Focus: Aucklanders react to half-price public transport
As fuel prices remain high Aucklanders voice their opinions to the Government's move to halve the price of public transport. Video / NZ Herald
South Auckland leaders fuming over $35m cycleway for the rich
The $35m cycleway is built to a gold standard, while South Auckland just gets green paint.