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Transport 4 Sep 2019

Time to consider speed bylaw

Auckland Transport is taking more time to consider a proposal to reduce speeds on some of the high-risk roads in the region.

Cycling 2 Sep 2019

Community Bike Fund open for applications

Applications are open for funding to help local groups to support cycling initiatives and projects.

Policies / Regulations 20 Aug 2019

The need for safer speed limits in Auckland's city centre

Economist Shamubeel Eaqub tells OurAuckland how lower speed limits can benefit everyone in Auckland's city centre.

City Centre Waterfront 13 Aug 2019

A land down under - behind the scenes of the CRL

OurAuckland ventures below ground to meet some of the people constructing the underground rail tunnels forming the City Rail Link.

Plans / Projects 1 Aug 2019

Communities invited to connect over plans for the Old Māngere Bridge Replacement project

The NZ Transport Agency will be replacing the Old Māngere Bridge and local communities and people who travel through the area are invited to come and see the plans for the replacement bridge.

Transport 31 Jul 2019

The watchman of Auckland’s trains

Lance Lochner is helping Aucklanders get from A to B safely, overseeing the city's public transport surveillance team.

Environment 31 Jul 2019

Ports gets funding for hydrogen vehicles

Government funding boost for hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Development 22 Jul 2019

Safe at any speed? Auckland needs a total re-design

Mark Stevenson, Professor of Urban Transport and Public Health at The University of Melbourne, on redesigning cities with safety and people in mind.

Cycling 18 Jul 2019

Winter weather not stopping bike riders

272,000 bicycle trips were recorded in June 2019 as cycling numbers grow by 8.9 per cent in a year.

Transport 17 Jul 2019

Auckland train gets a new look

One of Auckland Transport’s trains is being rolled out with a new look and new message.

Cycling 16 Jul 2019

Watch: Building a safer future on two wheels

Bike Auckland chair Barb Cuthbert is looking forward to a cycling-friendly future for Auckland.

Transport 16 Jul 2019

A rail link to benefit all Aucklanders

The City Rail Link will be the most dramatic leap forward for Auckland’s public transport system since the opening of the Britomart station and introduction of electric trains.

Community 15 Jul 2019

Lower speed limits essential for safer roads

Caroline Perry, NZ director at Brake, writes about the necessity of making Auckland's roads safer.

Transport 11 Jul 2019

Students take a stand against dangerous driving

Students Against Dangerous Driving exists to empower young Kiwis to prevent road trauma, writes Donna Govorko, National Manager of SADD.

Transport 9 Jul 2019

Te reo Māori arriving on Auckland’s Link services

All four Link bus services in Auckland will provide te reo Māori audio announcements from this week.

Cycling 4 Jul 2019

Considering Auckland's future transport needs

The Harbour Bridge cycling lane can’t come fast enough for Rudi Lange, an avid biker and beekeeper.