Source: Auckland Council
In West Auckland, Te Atatū Road has seen a 20% increase in morning traffic volumes this past year. To address this, Auckland Transport (AT) introduced T2 lanes earlier this year, designed to expedite journeys for buses and carpoolers. This change has reduced bus travel times by nearly 48%, making a notable difference for commuters on all modes of transport.
Henderson-Massey Local Board Chair Chris Carter commends AT’s proactive approach, saying, “it is fantastic to see that the Te Atatū T2 lane and improved bus services are well exceeding expected targets and are helping Westies to get around more efficiently.”
Henderson Massey Local Board transport leads Brooke Loader and Dan Collins also support these changes, noting that
“Te Atatū Road is crucial for residents in West Auckland and these innovative changes are seeing 5 million fewer car trips on our roads annually. This is the sort of progress we need to be making to meet our climate goals and to unlock West Auckland’s potential.”
Chris Martin from AT highlights the positive impact of this initiative despite initial opposition, “We’re glad the results now speak for themselves, and all modes of transport have benefitted from this initiative. AT recently improved the West and Northwest bus services, so having T2 lanes on this route really capitalises on that to get this part of the city moving faster.”
This is part of a wider programme of new technology and improvements Auckland Transport, and the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi are implementing to help our existing roads keep up with the tens of thousands of extra vehicles being added to the roads each year.
