STRATEGY

Auckland State Highway Strategy, December 2000

Transit's   AUCKLAND STATE HIGHWAY STRATEGY >>>(ASHS) . signaled a determination to address traffic issues. The strategy was developed within the overall context of the Auckland Regional Council's (ARC) 1999 Regional Land Transport Strategy. The ASHS focuses on adding traffic capacity to existing state highways while maximising efficiency through traffic management and increased use of public transport.

Other priorities
In addition to the three major projects detailed on this site, other key Auckland projects include:

The development of a Western Ring Route, which includes:

• The Upper Harbour Corridor project >> linking the Northwestern (SH16) and Northern (SH1) motorways.
• The Avondale Extension project >> linking the Northwestern Motorway to a new section of State Highway 20 through Mt Roskill.
• The Mt Roskill Extension >>, which will connect the new Avondale Extension to SH20 at Queenstown Road.
• The Manukau Extension >> project which will link SH20 to the Southern Motorway (SH1) at Manukau City. This includes the Puhinui Interchange project.
  

The progressive installation of the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) over the whole of the Auckland Motorway network will also help Auckland's motorways to operate more smoothly and efficiently. The ATMS is a centrally controlled notification system that enables timely advice regarding road conditions, queues and accidents to be provided to motorists through electronic signs and signals.

Passenger Transport
Together with the North Shore and Auckland City councils and the Auckland Regional Councils, Transit has already begun constructing the North Shore Busway giving priority to buses and other high occupancy vehicles (HOVs). These will enjoy a separate, dedicated roadway beside the Northern Motorway. Bus shoulder lanes and/or priority lanes are also being investigated on the Northwestern Motorway and at some interchanges. Future bus shoulder lanes will also be provided for on the new Upper Harbour Motorway and on the Mt Roskill and Avondale extensions of the Southwestern Motorway.

Transit continues to work with a wide range of interest groups and stakeholders to ensure that the needs of Aucklanders are considered and met as the state highway system is developed.

For details of all Transit's Auckland projects, please CLICK HERE >>>