Public Transport stories
Heavy electric vehicle operators in New Zealand will save on road user charges, as councils gain power to open bus lanes to EVs.
Auckland faces a USD $5.9 billion transport funding gap over the next decade as revised population forecasts point to faster growth.
Three deaths at level crossings in the past 18 months have prompted a Rail Safety Week drive against headphone use near tracks.
For most staff, easy access to cafes, public transport and car parks matters more than a nearby supermarket, a Colliers survey found.
Auckland's transport pipeline could gain certainty as Labour's proposed fuel levy and targeted rates aim to cover a near NZD $500 million annual gap.
Transport bottlenecks in Auckland could ease as the government’s NZD $2.6 billion package targets roads, rail and bus links.
Auckland businesses could gain GBP £1.3 billion a year if peak-time gridlock is eased, according to a new report warning of mounting costs.
Councils in fast-growing areas could unlock thousands of new homes as the government puts up to $600 million into roads and water works.
Businesses are being invited to shape Sydney Metro West, which aims to link Parramatta and the Sydney CBD and attract market input.
Bulk excavation on Albert Street has begun, bringing about 50 jobs and marking progress on New Zealand’s biggest infrastructure project.
The free online resource offers architects and designers guidance to make Auckland buildings and public spaces usable by people of all abilities.
Repairs are easing the Picton-Christchurch line's rebuild, with work trains now able to cross the Clarence Bridge again after earthquake damage.
Councils could gain a clearer picture of housing pressures as a new MBIE dashboard maps demand, supply and affordability data.
Safer streets and lower running costs are among the gains researchers say connected sensors could bring to New Zealand's urban centres.
Freight services on the Main North Line remain months away, with only 10 kilometres left to repair after the 2016 earthquake.
Commuters should still expect disruptions as crews remove roadway and build support structures, but one lane each way will stay open.
It boosts Siemens’ predictive maintenance push, as the deal with MRX Technologies aims to cut rail delays and lift asset availability.
Proceeds from the final NZD $130 million sale will be ringfenced for public transport and stormwater works as Auckland grows, the council said.
Auckland’s new bus network is expected to make shopping centres easier to reach, boosting footfall and broadening travel options for customers.
Limited housing growth in Auckland is being blamed on poor infrastructure funding, with the OECD urging new ways to pay for public works.
