My vision for transport

I want to live in an Auckland where we have a wide range of transport options, including public transport, active modes and private vehicles. Instead of a one-size-fits-all solution, we’ve invested heavily in infrastructure that supports people making the choice that suits them. 

Powered by electric buses and trains our public transport is reliable, affordable and accessible enabling large amounts of people to move across the city effectively with minimal environmental impact. 

We have a connected network of physically separated cycling and walking paths that allow people to safely use active modes, especially around our schools. 

For those that need or choose to drive, the roads are safe and travel times are predictable

We’ve reduced congestion, unlocked the billions in lost productivity and achieved Vision Zero with no road fatalities or injuries.

    1. Auckland Transport must deliver the Eastern Busway we were promised - no diversions through Burswood destroying homes and communities. Continue to champion for the Eastern Busway to be prioritised to better connect East Auckland to the rail network and beyond, while minimising disruption to the community during implementation.

    2. Push for faster delivery of rapid transit from Botany through to the airport ( leveraging the new station at Puhinui). Including consideration of light and heavy rail immediately or future proofed to enable it.

    3. Cater to local transport needs including public transport recognising that there's plenty to do out East without leaving the area. Local routes must service local needs!

    4. Ensure that we continue investment around our award winning Half Moon Bay ferry terminal so it can meet its potential as a transport hub.

    5. Transform public transport to ensure it connects our homes, work and schools in an affordable, reliable and cost effective manner.

    6. Review prices for public transport to remove cost as a barrier especially for our younger residents and those on fixed or limited incomes. I want to understand the implications of free public transport for all more before committing.

    7. Implement practical steps to deliver on our ambitious but necessary plan of action to make Auckland carbon neutral before 2050, including prioritisation of transport which contributes 40% of the city’s emissions. Support the Transport Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP).

    8. Improve the accessibility of public transport in real and practical ways to ensure they’re realistic options for everyone regardless of mobility.

    9. Ensure school buses operate on schedules and routes that work for those that use them by ensuring better engagement with schools, parents and students. Prevent overcrowding which is dangerous!

    1. Force Auckland Transport to make Vision Zero a real priority by locking practical outcomes into their annual and long term targets. Then deliver strong oversight and governance of these targets to ensure they are met. Too many people are dying on our roads.

    2. Lift the safety of our roads with a critical review of problem areas, including known crash areas. Address with changes to road layout, speed limits and traffic calming where appropriate.

    3. Ensure that every school in our area has safe transport options for students by eliminating overcrowding on school buses, ensuring crossings are safe, and providing cycle and walking paths.

    1. Aucklanders should be able to walk and bike across the city - the quickest, most cost effective way to enable this is to liberate a lane over the Auckland Harbour Bridge. We don’t need to spend millions on new bridges.

    2. Advocate for the Eastern bike network (including separated cycle lanes) to provide safe choices, especially for school children.

    3. Push Auckland Transport to deliver more physically separated cycle-lanes using the most cost effective solutions - we don’t need gold-plated solutions to deliver a connected network.

    1. Push strongly for alternative funding to the regional fuel tax (such as congestion charging) to be introduced at the earliest possible time. In the meantime, ensure that the regional fuel tax delivers on its promise with close monitoring and transparent reporting on the revenue, expenditure and value delivered.

    2. Ensure road maintenance is fit-for-purpose - we must see an end to chip seal and pot holes in our neighbourhoods. Better agency collaboration at a local, regional and national level is required to deliver results and reduce short-term planning.

    3. Promote mode shift to encourage more people to use public transport where possible, freeing up the roads for those that cannot. Less congestion on the roads is good for our economy, environment and social well-being.


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