Articles tagged with Congestion

New Zealand Parliament Passes Land Transport Bill for Time-of-Use Charging to Combat Congestion

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The Land Transport Management (Time of Use Charging) Amendment Bill has passed in Parliament, aiming to reduce congestion and improve travel times in New Zealand. Time-of-use charging encourages off-peak travel to keep cities moving efficiently. The legislation allows local authorities to partner with NZTA on targeted schemes to ease gridlock and support economic growth, with Auckland likely to be the first to implement such measures.

Tags: Chris Bishop New Zealand Transport Agency Auckland Council congestion productivity travel times Auckland congestion.

New Reeves Road Flyover Opens in East Auckland to Ease Traffic Congestion and Boost Productivity

1 month ago | 300 views

A new flyover in East Auckland, the Reeves Road Flyover, is set to open to traffic, easing congestion and boosting productivity in the city. The flyover is part of the $1.3 billion Eastern Busway project, which aims to improve transportation by providing rapid bus and train services between various locations in Auckland. The project is a key investment by the government and Auckland Council to enhance the transport system, support economic growth, and provide better access to jobs and opportunities for residents in East Auckland.

Tags: Transport Minister Chris Bishop Auckland Minister Simeon Brown Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown Prime Minister Christopher Luxon Reeves Road flyover Eastern Busway project Auckland traffic congestion public transport economic growth