Auckland Transport Reforms Restore Accountability and Boost City Mobility

Landmark reforms to Auckland’s transport system have passed, shifting most transport decision-making powers from Auckland Transport to Auckland Council to restore democratic accountability and improve infrastructure planning. The new legislation establishes a Regional Transport Committee for long-term planning, grants local boards more control over local roads, and refocuses Auckland Transport on public transport delivery. Government and Auckland leaders emphasize that these changes will create a more efficient, connected, and responsive transport system aligned with urban development and community needs.