Some examples of how the NZ Transport Agency is delivering on the government’s strategic priorities and objectives for land transport are outlined below.
A bi-directional (two-way) separated cycleway was installed on Beach Road in central Auckland in 2014/2015. The facility consists of a two-way 3m wide cycleway which is physically separated from general traffic by raised kerbs.
Auckland Transport invested $6.5 million for safety treatments in the Glen Eden Village town centre that will deliver safe system measures at eight locations along the corridor and a safe and appropriate speed for the town centre.
Current limit: 80km/h
Proposed limits: 50km/h and 100km/h
Road type: state highway and towns
A number of organisations, including Auckland Transport and the Transport Agency, have teamed up with the Mangere–Otahuhu local board to fund an innovative community safety project called Te Ara Mua (Future Streets).
A study of bus lanes in Auckland investigated whether the introduction of bus lanes changed or created new types of hazards for cyclist and motorcyclists. Of particular interest was the effect of turning vehicles ‘let through’ by drivers queuing in the opposing lane.
Current limits: Various 50km/h to 100km/h
Proposed limits: Various 50km/h to 80 km/h
Road type: State highway
New permanent speed limits have been set and take effect from 14 August 2023.
Between 2020 and March 2023, Auckland Transport have implemented safe speeds across 2,830km of roads across the network. Following the speed changes, 39% of Auckland’s roads are now at safe and appropriate speeds.
The 130 kilometre long Southern Coromandel loop is a magnet for motorcyclists. It combines breath-taking scenery with twisting roads and tight corners that really test a motorcyclist’s skill.
Carlton Gore Road (Park Road to Davis Crescent) is a key east-west link in the suburb of Newmarket, Auckland.