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Bike Auckland is on a mission to show that cycling is for everyone
With everything from handcycles and wheelchair bikes to trishaws and tandems, Bike Auckland’s TryACycle events are putting the spotlight on accessible cycling.
Contactless payment coming to Auckland public transport
Within the next 12 months Auckland Transport will introduce easier payment options across all of Auckland’s buses, trains, and ferries.
Pawsitive news – Large dogs now welcome on Auckland’s buses
From 21 May, Auckland’s buses will welcome large dogs with leads and approved muzzles on board.
City shaping strategy gets approval for consultation
Auckland Council’s Planning, Environment and Parks Committee today approved a draft strategy for how Tāmaki Makaurau should grow and change over the next 30 years, which will go out for public consultation on Tuesday 6 June.
Piha Road cordon to be lifted at midday on Friday
Auckland Council has announced the cordon restricting access into Piha will be removed at midday on Friday 5 May, opening up this much-loved area to non-residents again, following the extreme weather events earlier this year.
South urged to speak up on transport needs
Residents from across the south of then city are being encouraged to play a part in deciding transport priorities.
Manukau is on the move – time to get on board
Eke Panuku Development Auckland is leading Auckland Council’s efforts to unlock the full potential that Manukau offers.
Public Transport fares rise for first time in two years
Public transport fares in Auckland will rise by around 6.5 per cent from 2 April 2023. The fare increase, which is the first in two years, will add no more than 20 cents per journey while half price fares remain in place.
Traffic moves make people feel safer
Manurewa residents report feeling safer since speed calming measures slowed neighbourhood traffic.
Can I ride on the footpath? A guide to using Auckland’s paths, cycleways and bus lanes
Auckland has a growing network of cycleways, shared paths, and bus lanes that mix in with our existing roads and footpaths. With so many different types of road users using the same space, there is a real need for everyone to be considerate, slow...
Small pets now boarding on buses
Travelling on a bus? All of AT’s bus services are welcoming small pets in a suitable pet carrier from December 26 this year.
AT recognizes two distinguished careers of service and dedication
After over fifty years of combined service for accessibility on public transport in Tamaki Makaurau, two of Auckland Transport’s longest serving members from the highly respected internal advisory groups are heading off to their well-deserved reti...
The secret lives of our streets: Five things AT is doing to make our streets more resilient
We spoke with Auckland Transport Environment Programme Director, Dr. Cathy Bebelman about five practical targets that AT has set for protecting and restoring our environment for future generations.
Two years of Waiheke’s electric buses: 552,000 customer trips, zero emissions
Auckland Transport and Fullers360 are delighted to celebrate the two-year anniversary of electric buses on Waiheke Island.
TERP: Auckland’s drive to drive less
In just eight years’ time, transport systems across Auckland will look vastly different. Roads will be less congested, more residents will be biking, walking or using public transport, and our carbon emissions will no longer feature near the top...
The pathway to lower transport emissions in Auckland
An Auckland where we all have more choice in how we travel, and where we are collectively less vulnerable to global risks; is the vision outlined in the proposed Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway.
