Auckland Transport spends $2.6 million to monitor transit lane with 99pc compliance
Auckland Transport has been criticised for spending $2.6 million on cameras to stop people illegally using Onewa Rd's transit lane, which already had 99 per cent compliance.
The ratepayer-funded organisation recently installed 68 cameras along the road, at a cost of $2.6 million, to save its staff from having to manually enforce compliance with a camera on the side of the road, which put them at risk of being abused by angry motorists.
Auckland Transport was reviewing the way it manages all the region’s special vehicle lanes, and hoped the technology would increase efficiency to have the network operating as freely as possible.
But Kaipātiki Local Board member Paula Gillon said it was an “extraordinary” amount of money to spend on a road where the transit lane rules were adhered to by motorists 99 per cent of the time.
While it was likely the cameras would stop people from illegally using the transit lanes, Gillon believed congestion would get worse in the normal lane, as Auckland Transport had not put forward any alternative solutions.
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RESIN WORKSHOP - Sat 11th May - Browns Bay
Ideal gift for Mother's Day!
And why not join her? Book early, limited spaces!
We can create a special Gift Card for Mother's Day. Last year's Mother's Day workshop was a great success.
Resin Cheeseboard board. You can design and create your own, PLUS matching coasters or cheese knives
OR a large Art Board.
Learn to use Epoxy Resin. All materials provided.
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Beginners and experienced resin artist welcome.
Photos are examples made by previous workshop participants.
What's On: Mother’s Day Concert@Glenfield Library
Mother’s Day Concert@Glenfield Library
- Glenfield Library
Potted colour
Express yourself with this artistic dip-dye paint effect using Resene paints. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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