Auckland has a two-fold transport problem

Friday, 14th July, 2017

The first issue we are faced with is catch-up. For 15 years Auckland has benefited hugely from a fast pace of growth, but failed to fund and deliver the required supporting transport infrastructure. The second issue we face is to provide the urban development, including infrastructure and other services needed to keep pace with projected growth. We’re expecting an additional 700,000 to 1 million people to call Auckland home over the next 30 years.

Supplement: Future Auckland Transport

Friday, 12th June, 2015

Have a look at this Future Auckland transport supplement, where Michael Barnett shares his views on the need for change in Auckland's current transport plans. 

Next Waitemata Harbour Crossing – Critical for freight

Tuesday, 17th March, 2015

Planning to make a construction start on a new Harbour crossing within 10 years makes huge sense.

Forum supports roadmap for how Auckland pays its share of transport infrastructure

Monday, 15th July, 2013

The Auckland Business Forum supports the principal finding reached by the Consensus Building Group (CBG) that some form of road pricing will be required by 2021, if, as seems likely, Aucklanders are not prepared to accept significantly higher rate increases and heavier congestion, says chairman Michael Barnett.
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