February 8, 2005
Funding boost to investigate bus priority in North Shore City
North Shore City Council has received a $574,000 grant from Land Transport New Zealand to investigate ways of giving
buses priority on local roads as part of the Northern Busway project.
Under the city's bus priority measure programme, the council has identified key roads where improvements are
needed to help buses move around quickly and efficiently, and centres where new or improved suburban bus stations are
needed.
"This programme is a part of our role in creating the Northern Busway system," North Shore City's infrastructure
and environment committee acting chairperson, Chris Darby, says.
"North Shore City's bus priority measures will really be providing the 'lungs' of the Busway. It is critical
that we get these linkages and connections in place, and it is great to see this significant funding allocation."
"We want buses to move freely around city streets and onto the Busway, so passengers will have a fast, efficient
public transport service," he says.
"It is also important to improve suburban bus stations, so passengers have a safe, comfortable place to wait for
buses, with adequate shelter and plenty of information."
"Before we can go ahead with these projects, we need to thoroughly investigate each road or centre, develop
possible options and consult the community to ensure each one is the best alternative. The funding from Land Transport
New Zealand will go towards this process."
ENDS