http://wellington.gen.nz/transport Wellington related newsitems tagged with Transport http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=43498 The use of modern trams (light rail) along the core Wellington CBD spine is inevitable, because bus systems cannot (or will soon be unable to) deliver the required passenger capacity in the space available, along the Golden Mile in particular. Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=43498 Wellington Scoop 2012-05-14T23:00:00Z http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=44794 Another milestone was reached in Wellington’s electric transport history on 19 March when the venerable English Electric EMUs retired from their 74-year-old career shuttling commuters up and down the 10km Johnsonville Line. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=44794 Wellington Scoop 2012-05-11T23:00:00Z -41.2226192 174.8054161 http://savekapiti.co.nz/2012/05/11/submission-does-not-mean-giving-up/ Submission does not mean giving up!The story so far…So, two weeks on and we still don’t know the timeframes. Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://savekapiti.co.nz/2012/05/11/submission-does-not-mean-giving-up/ Save Kapiti 2012-05-10T23:00:00Z http://www.tranzmetro.co.nz/Detail.aspx?ID=7668d5a7-bd93-476e-bbd0-1e1951ded1a9 Naenae station will be closed from Monday 14th May, through to Sunday 19th August, for significant upgrade work. Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.tranzmetro.co.nz/Detail.aspx?ID=7668d5a7-bd93-476e-bbd0-1e1951ded1a9 Tranz Metro 2012-05-10T23:00:00Z -41.198312 174.945372 http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4930 We think our draft Long-term Plan is an ideal opportunity to take a closer look at how we manage parking in the CBD. Sun, 06 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4930 Wellington City Council 2012-05-06T23:00:00Z http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/31507.html Johnsonville Police looking for 14 year old Harmony Matangi have located her safe and well.... Thu, 03 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/31507.html Wellington District Police 2012-05-03T23:00:00Z -41.2226192 174.8054161 http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=44618 We’re getting contradictory messages about tunnels in Wellington. The Transport Agency says they’re too expensive for any of our roads. But consultants hired by the Regional Council are solemnly investigating the possibility of building tunnels under the city for an underground railway. The plan cannot be given any credibility. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=44618 Wellington Scoop 2012-04-30T23:00:00Z http://www.metlink.org.nz/remedial-work-at-naenae-station/ Remedial work at Naenae Station Greater Wellington Regional Council and KiwiRail are carrying out platform and subway access repairs and a shelter replacement at Naenae Station on the Hutt Valley line to further ensure passengers��� safety and improve access. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.metlink.org.nz/remedial-work-at-naenae-station/ Metlink - Greater Wellington's public transport network 2012-04-29T23:00:00Z http://wellingtontransport.wordpress.com/2012/04/30/submission-points-on-the-draft-regional-land-transport-programme/ Submissions on the draft Regional Land Transport Programme close at 5pm on Friday 4 May. Submisions can be made at http://www.gw.govt.nz/regional-land-transport-programme/Here are some points to include in your submission: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://wellingtontransport.wordpress.com/2012/04/30/submission-points-on-the-draft-regional-land-transport-programme/ Sustainable Wellington Transport 2012-04-29T23:00:00Z http://www.gw.govt.nz/remedial-work-at-naenae-station/ Greater Wellington Regional Council and KiwiRail are carrying out platform and subway access repairs and a shelter replacement at Naenae Station on the Hutt Valley line to further ensure passengers’ safety and improve access. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.gw.govt.nz/remedial-work-at-naenae-station/ Greater Wellington Regional Council 2012-04-26T23:00:00Z -41.198312 174.945372 http://savekapiti.co.nz/2012/04/24/the-vulture-has-landed/ The application has been lodged!After a number of rumoured and promised deadlines have come and gone, NZTA has finally lodged their application with the Environmental Protection Agency. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://savekapiti.co.nz/2012/04/24/the-vulture-has-landed/ Save Kapiti 2012-04-22T23:00:00Z http://www.bluebridge.co.nz/news/forget-the-tour-de-france/ Teams and individuals began in both Cape Reinga and Bluff and are currently winding their way North or South until they reach the Beehive in Wellington where there will no doubt be a huge celebration!The Tour of New Zealand is an awesome opportunity to��sample New Zealand���s diverse landscapes with cyclists riding through vastly different scenery regardless of the island they chose. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.bluebridge.co.nz/news/forget-the-tour-de-france/ Bluebridge ferry 2012-04-17T23:00:00Z http://www.captimes.co.nz/Putting-out-the-fire- If Wellington were to go up in flames, it turns out the newly renovated Terrace Tunnel might be the safest place to be. If you were wondering about the “Deluge Zones” posted every 25 meters along the walls of the tunnel, they refer to the flood Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.captimes.co.nz/Putting-out-the-fire- Capital Times 2012-04-10T23:00:00Z -41.2890101 174.7715466 http://www.bluebridge.co.nz/news/fair-trade-nice-blocks-now-available-on-board/ The results are premium crafted Nice Blocks using the most locally sourced organic and spray free fruit they could find, and the most organic and fair-trade cocoa, bananas and raw sugar they could get from their mates in South America. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.bluebridge.co.nz/news/fair-trade-nice-blocks-now-available-on-board/ Bluebridge ferry 2012-04-10T23:00:00Z http://www.bluebridge.co.nz/news/kiwi-school-holiday-ferry-fun-planned/ ��During the last school holidays Koru took his first boat journey across Cook Strait on board Bluebridge to help educate and promote safe summer swimming activities. Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.bluebridge.co.nz/news/kiwi-school-holiday-ferry-fun-planned/ Bluebridge ferry 2012-04-09T23:00:00Z http://www.bluebridge.co.nz/news/in-brisbane-about-to-book-cook-strait-ferry-tickets/ We're hopping across the ditch to visit our Aussie mates this weekend! ��We'll be at the Brisbane Holiday & Travel Show with an exclusive show offer to help sweeten Queenslanders upcoming New Zealand travel plans. Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.bluebridge.co.nz/news/in-brisbane-about-to-book-cook-strait-ferry-tickets/ Bluebridge ferry 2012-04-09T23:00:00Z http://www.metlink.org.nz/new-leaflet-your-guide-to-metlink-2/ In the 'Your guide to Metlink' leaflet you���ll find everything you need to know about how to catch buses, trains and the Harbour Ferry. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.metlink.org.nz/new-leaflet-your-guide-to-metlink-2/ Metlink - Greater Wellington's public transport network 2012-04-02T23:00:00Z http://www.gw.govt.nz/regular-fare-increases-necessary/ Regular and small increases to Wellington region’s public transport fares are needed to meet increasing costs and service the debts for major improvements, says Peter Glensor, Chair of Greater Wellington’s Economic Wellbeing Committee. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.gw.govt.nz/regular-fare-increases-necessary/ Greater Wellington Regional Council 2012-03-26T23:00:00Z http://www.bluebridge.co.nz/news/travel-advisory-notice-for-24-03-12/ This is a major event involving 2500 riders (including 2 Bluebridge teams) and over 120 volunteers. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bluebridge.co.nz/news/travel-advisory-notice-for-24-03-12/ Bluebridge ferry 2012-03-21T00:00:00Z http://www.metlink.org.nz/feedback-on-proposed-bus-changes-to-be-analysed/ About 5,500 responses have been received on the proposed changes to Wellington City bus services and are about to be analysed and evaluated by Greater Wellington transport planners. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metlink.org.nz/feedback-on-proposed-bus-changes-to-be-analysed/ Metlink - Greater Wellington's public transport network 2012-03-21T00:00:00Z http://architecture.org.nz/2012/03/21/light-rail-could-be-cheap-as-chips/ Following stunning news today from the GWRC study into the cost of a possible Light Rail system in Wellington – results have come back that the cost COULD be as LOW as $14m per km. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://architecture.org.nz/2012/03/21/light-rail-could-be-cheap-as-chips/ Architectural Centre Inc 2012-03-21T00:00:00Z http://www.metlink.org.nz/wairarapa-bus-changes-on-way/ Changes to Wairarapa bus services, including a new eastern Masterton bus route, more bus services between Woodside Station and Greytown, and the removal of some poorly patronised services will be introduced around the middle of this year. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metlink.org.nz/wairarapa-bus-changes-on-way/ Metlink - Greater Wellington's public transport network 2012-03-21T00:00:00Z http://www.captimes.co.nz/Matangis-arrival On Monday passengers on the Johnsonville train line, including Amanda Reilly (pictured) revelled in festivity as they made their journeys on the Matangi trains, the first new trains the line has seen in 60 years. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.captimes.co.nz/Matangis-arrival Capital Times 2012-03-20T00:00:00Z -41.2226192 174.8054161 http://www.gw.govt.nz/global-lessons-for-wellington-public-transport-spine/ An international review, including case studies of public transport systems in cities that have similar challenges and characteristics to Wellington, has been prepared as part of the Wellington Public Transport Spine Study. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gw.govt.nz/global-lessons-for-wellington-public-transport-spine/ Greater Wellington Regional Council 2012-03-20T00:00:00Z http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4863 The intersection of Adelaide Road, John Street and Riddiford Street will be upgraded during the next few months. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4863 Wellington City Council 2012-03-20T00:00:00Z -41.3072399 174.7781711 http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4864 At 5.00am this Sunday (25 March), two of the give way rules are changing and they'll affect all drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=4864 Wellington City Council 2012-03-20T00:00:00Z http://www.tranzmetro.co.nz/Detail.aspx?ID=ac1d8715-8660-40b4-afae-aa02d18d73a7 From Monday 19 March, every train to and from Johnsonville will be a new Matangi train. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tranzmetro.co.nz/Detail.aspx?ID=ac1d8715-8660-40b4-afae-aa02d18d73a7 Tranz Metro 2012-03-19T00:00:00Z -41.2226192 174.8054161 http://www.gw.govt.nz/new-era-for-johnsonville-train-travellers/ Passengers travelling to and from Johnsonville will today make their journeys on the first new trains on the Line in 60 years. Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gw.govt.nz/new-era-for-johnsonville-train-travellers/ Greater Wellington Regional Council 2012-03-18T00:00:00Z -41.2226192 174.8054161 http://www.metlink.org.nz/metlink-news-issue-20/ Welcome to the first issue of Metlink News for 2012In this issue you can get the latest on the rollout of Real Time Information, how it���s going and where it will be available next. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.metlink.org.nz/metlink-news-issue-20/ Metlink - Greater Wellington's public transport network 2012-03-14T00:00:00Z http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=43117 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=43117 Wellington Scoop 2012-03-08T00:00:00Z