Project Details
Northern Busway Project |
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| State Highway 1 from Auckland Harbour Bridge to Oteha Valley off-ramp, Albany
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| Purpose: | The Northern Busway opened in December 2007 and now forms the central spine of a bus rapid transit (BRT) system for the North Shore area and beyond to Rodney District. The busway is effectively "train system on rubber wheels" - with interconnecting local services linking to the busway stations and the high frequency busway services. The busway and its stations are being complemented by upgraded suburban bus stations and shelters, bus priority lanes on local streets, new bus routes, real-time information signs and improved timetable information. The busway has made it possible to replan the way bus services operate within the North Shore area. This improved public transport network of bus services provides a real alternative to private car use. This is particularly useful for people visiting or working in the Auckland CBD where access is congested and parking is becoming more scarce and expensive. By making bus travel more attractive and efficient it is anticipated that public transport will carry an increasing proportion of travellers. The projected volume of bus passengers will mean that one lane of buses will carry as many people as three lanes of general traffic. The busway is therefore increasing the people-carrying capacity of the SH1 motorway corridor and the Auckland Harbour Bridge. |
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| EstimatedCost: | $300 Million |
| Start Date: | 2003 |
| End Date: | February 2009 |
| Location: | State Highway 1 from Auckland Harbour Bridge to Oteha Valley off-ramp, Albany |
| Interesting Facts: | The busway itself is a 6.2 km dedicated two-way roadway for buses, running between Constellation Drive and Esmonde Road. A single 2.5 km lane busway will run southbound from Akoranga Station to the Harbour Bridge. Bus stations are located at Constellation, Sunnynook, Smales Farm and Akoranga (AUT). There is an additional station at Albany. Albany and Constellation stations have park and ride facilities. |
| Other: | Stage Two will be completed by 2009 |
| More Information: | Website |
| PDFFile: | Download |
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