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Twyford Gets Transport
Phil Twyford has scored the shadow transport portfolio under Labour’s new broom, David Shearer. A wise choice especially as the MP also gets Auckland issues and...
Should Cyclists Ride Through Stop Signs?
A fascinating debate has raged in Toronto in the last few days about cyclists and stop signs - an issue I have fiercely discussed by both cyclists and angry...
Tamaki Drive Boardwalk Proposal
An innovative proposal is going before Auckland Council for a boardwalk along Tamaki Drive as a long-term solution to the ongoing transport issues including concern...
Ban Vehicles On Mt Eden Summit Road
Maungawhau (Mt Eden) urgently needs to get some tender loving care around its precious volcanic cone and the narrow summit road leading to it. MT EDEN SUMMIT; Tourist...
Cyclist Still On Life Support
An Auckland cyclist has been in Auckland Hospital in critical condition and on a life-support machine since an accident the morning after RWC opening night. The...
Waikato Approves $6m For Cycling Centre
Waikato Regional Council has today voted 6-3 in favour of the controversial $6 million funding request to help build a national cycling centre of excellence, including...
How To Cycle Around Auckland
Auckland Transport has issued a new Central Auckland cycle map to promote cycling in central Auckland. The map includes new cycle infrastructure completed since...
Auckland’s Worst Road Dangers
3pm to 6pm is the most dangerous time for pedestrians in Auckland. 40 years ago 42% of Auckland kids walked to school. Now it is only 25%. Cyclists are involved...
Elliott Shared - Well, Almost
Elliott St’s Shared Space was officially opened this afternoon- and it felt liberating. Tonight was a different story (more on that later). This...
Cycle Action’s Next Meeting
Cycle Action advises of its next meeting: Cycle Action Auckland is delighted to present Stephen Town, Regional Director, NZTA as our AGM guest speaker. Auckland’s...
Walking Popular For Eden Park
The popularity of walking to Eden Park is the surprise in a report on the public transport figures for the Bledisloe Cup match on August 6 - the last big trial...
Harbour Bridge Cycle Pathway Design Unveiled
The design for the proposed new Auckland Harbour Bridge pathway under the bridge’s southbound (city side) clip-on was unveiled this afternoon. The pathway will...
MP & Mayor Get On Their Bikes
The first on-road leg of the New Zealand Cycle Trail opens this weekend, running from Taumarunui to New Plymouth on the Forgotten Highway taking cyclists through...
Harbour Bridge Pathway Progress
Progress has been made on the plans for a pedestrian/cycleway across the Auckland Harbour Bridge with a public launch of the Pathway’s concept design happening...
Bike Rental Trial Back For RWC
Bikes for hire are back in Auckland for the Rugby Woirld Cup. This time camping, tramping and mountain bike hire company Adventure Capital will be running it. There...
Cycle Trail Tour Routes Open
The first three touring routes of the Nga Haeranga New Zealand Cycle Trail will open on August 20 with cycle tours planned in Central North Island. Green Party MP...
Walk, Cycle Hobsonville Motorway
For a few hours on Saturday August 6, you’ll be able to walk along or cycle Auckland’s newest highway - the 6 kilometre-long Hobsonville motorway –...
Cycling Numbers Up Again
The amount of cyclists overall around Auckland in the latest annual monitoring survey showed a 3% rise but there were some more spectacular figures for individual...
Queen St Sunday Closure Plan
Plans are afoot for closing part of Queen Street once a month on a Sunday to promote a car-free environment. The group Future Leaders Programme is talking to Auckland...
Greens Call For Train Wi-Fi
The Green Party has called on Auckland Transport and Greater Wellington Regional Council to investigate providing free WiFi internet on trains and at stations in...
New City Carpark Booming
Great to see the new Darby St carpark going so well. It’s been very popular today with motorists as it is most days. Nothing like sneaking around from Queen...
Where Pedestrians Get Bowled
It’s still dangerous being a pedestrian in Auckland. Police investigating a serious injury crash on Sandringham Rd shortly after 2pm on Sunday are appealing...
Bike Across Harbour bridge
Details have been announced today of the cycle race which will enable cyclists to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge and use the Northern busway on December 11. This...
55 Pinged A Day On Grafton Bridge
More people are being zapped for driving over Grafton Bridge when they are not allowed to do so. New figures gained from Auckland Transport show 14,253 bus-lane...
Questions Over $6m Velodrome
Waikato Regional Council will carry out further investigations before deciding to consult with the public over whether to put up $6 million to build a world-class...
