US EditionMinister reveals new Northwest Rapid Transit construction start date
- Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced the Northwest Rapid Transit investment case endorsement April 23, 2025.
- This project addresses congestion and unreliable public transport in northwest Auckland.
- The three-stage plan includes a busway and multiple stations along State Highway 16.
- Bishop said it will move 9000 passengers per hour each direction.
- Busway construction could begin from 2027, contingent on funding availability.
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Northwest Busway Takes Another Step Forward
Delivering faster, more frequent, and reliable public transport is essential and will ensure the transport network can accommodate this growth and ensure people can get where they need to go quickly and safely,” Mr Bishop says.
Northwest Busway takes another step forward
Faster, more frequent, and reliable public transport for Auckland’s growing northwest is a step closer, following a decision by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board to endorse the Northwest Rapid Transit investment case, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. “The northwest of Auckland is home to 90,000 people and is one of the city’s largest planned growth areas. By 2051, an additional 100,000 people are expected to be living in the area, with 4…
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