26 November 2019
Auckland Transport is proposing to introduce a range of city centre road changes for new 24/7 bus lanes and other bus
priority measures to accommodate new City Rail Link (CRL) works commencing in early 2020.
From 1 March 2020, the CRL project will close the intersection of Wellesley Street, Albert Street and Mayoral Drive for
at least nine months. As works progress, the Victoria Street/Albert Street intersection will then close for at least 12
months from early 2021.
To ensure people can continue to travel in and around the city centre during these works, bus lanes are being proposed
on additional roads to ensure buses are given priority.
Like others that already exist in the city centre, the proposed bus lanes on Queen Street, Victoria Street and Mayoral
Drive will operate 24/7.
Pete Moth, Service Network Development Manager says that these bus lanes will be integral to keeping the city moving.
“Each morning, 650 bus services travel into the city carrying on average 40 people, compared to the 30,000 cars with
most of those only carrying one.
“These proposed changes will enable buses to bypass the Wellesley Street road closure while improving bus travel times,
which is in line with our long-term vision for the city centre.”
As part of the of the proposed changes, 21 paid on-street car parking spaces will be removed to make way for 24/7 bus
lanes. Most of these car parks are currently located in peak hour clearways.
Consultation closes 10 December.
For more information: https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/bus-priority-measures-to-support-crl-works/
Editors notes:
People movement into the city centre during morning peal (7-9am) by different modes
MonthPedestriansCyclistsCarBusTrainFerryTotal People Movementby Carby PTby Ped & CycleOct432014823343621526831042027327646%46%8%
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