Tag: eastern busway
Jami-Lee Ross:Transport minister considering Eastern Busway
Parliament has recently been legislating measures to fast-track infrastructure projects as an economic booster in the wake of Covid-19.
With all infrastructure, particularly roading projects,...
‘Emergency Budget is a lose-lose for Pakuranga’
Auckland Council has released its Emergency Budget (May 29) in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown, and amongst its cost-saving proposals comes an...
Big beams in place: Eastern Busway on schedule
Progress to build stage 1 of the Eastern Busway is within budget and on schedule for completion in 2021. Work to build the new...
Botany needs a park and ride – MP
The full potential of two major public transport initiatives in East Auckland will only be realised if a park and ride facility is established...
COMMENT: A year of action and progress
Since returning to Parliament at the start of the year, I've spent a lot of time talking to locals and knocking on thousands of...
MP continues push for Botany busway
One of East Auckland’s busiest roads could be the key to unlocking local residents’ access to fast and efficient public transport.
Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross...
Transport interchange marks major progress
A new $60 million rail and bus interchange is being hailed as part of a goal of creating a rapid transit connection between Auckland...
Construction starts on $1.4b Eastern Busway
High frequency, rapid transit bus travel for East Auckland is a step closer with construction underway for the first stage of the Eastern Busway...
Pakuranga locals speak up on traffic management plans
It was a full house at the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club last week.
Around 200 people turned up to a public meeting held by Pakuranga...
$100 million contract for Eastern Busway construction signed
The contract for the next $100million construction stage of the Eastern Busway has officially been signed.
Today Transport Minister Phil Twyford and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff joined...