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Climate-Friendly Transport

  • Key Facts

    Transport contributes 45% of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s emissions. Of this, 85% is from light vehicles, primarily private cars.

    Over 25% of Aucklanders don’t have a driver license.

    Auckland has a goal to reduce transport emissions by 64% by 2030, and outlines how to achieve this in the Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway. This plan is a key step towards delivering Te Tā-ruke-ā-Tāwhiri Auckland's Climate Plan and is a major element in Aotearoa New Zealand’s international commitments on climate.

    On average, Aucklanders spend almost as much on transport per week as food. On average, we spend more time stuck in congestion than we do on annual leave.

  • How Councils Can Help

    Investing 10% of the transport budget into safer cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, including protected bike lanes and car-free zones.

    Delivering a safe, accessible, connected cycle network fast.

    Expanding frequent, reliable, and affordable public transport services, especially in under served areas.

    Advocating for integrated transport planning that reduces car dependency and emissions.

    Following through on the actions outlined in the Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway.

  • Questions for candidates

    What is your vision for the future of transport in Auckland?

    What will you do to enable better transport options for those who can’t or don’t want to drive, including children?

    Do you support allowing safer speeds in Auckland, where the community supports it, so that it’s safe for people to walk, scoot, wheel and cycle?

    Do you support finding a way for people on foot and on bikes to cross the Auckland Harbour?

    Where to ask these questions?

    Ask these questions and more, at your local meet the candidate events, submit questions to local media, or send them directly to candidates via email or social media.

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