Auckland Transport Operation Centre (ATOC)
Every journey in Auckland and the upper North Island is powered by a team you rarely see but always rely on.
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About ATOC
ATOC is a unique partnership between Auckland Transport (AT) and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). Our mission is to keep people, freight and the city itself moving safely and seamlessly.
An efficient transport network is our main focus—no matter what the day brings.
By the numbers
Our network
Across the network we monitor and manage more than:
- 3,000km of state highway—from Taupō to Cape Reinga
- 7,500km of arterial and local roads across Auckland
- 5,000 CCTV cameras that keep watch 24 hours, 7 days a week
- 16,000 traffic signal adjustments every month
- 300 intersection optimisations annually
Events—planned and unplanned
Every year we support over:
- 75 major events—including sports, concerts and parades
- 40,000 unplanned events—assisting with the unexpected, including breakdowns, wild weather and more.
Traffic management
ATOC also review and approve thousands of traffic management plans—from film shoots to fun runs and everything in between.
Keeping things moving
Every day, millions of journeys are taken that keep the city alive. We're there to help move:
- up to 120,000 vehicles per hour on Auckland’s arterial roads
- around 290,000 public transport boardings per day.
What we do and who we do it for
On a day-to-day basis we:
- monitor and respond to incidents in real-time—day and night, rain or shine
- optimise traffic flow for cars, buses, trains, ferries, bikes, scooters and even the occasional duck crossing
- work with partners like NZ Police, public transport operators and event organisers to keep the city moving
- support freight and logistics operators move across the region
- keep Aucklanders informed with up-to-date travel information, so they can make smarter journey choices.
We’re working for everyone who uses the transport network whether you're a local or a visitor to Auckland. We support your journey however and wherever you're travelling.
Working for today and planning for the future
ATOC are always on and always evolving. We manage the unexpected and look to what’s next. We're planning ahead—from major events, like packed-out All Blacks games at Eden Park, to network upgrades and new technology.
We use data, technology and teamwork to adapt and keep Auckland moving—now and into the future.
Our people
Behind the scenes we have over 100 dedicated professionals—traffic engineers, operators, planners and tech specialists. We work together to deliver a safe, reliable, and informed travel experience. Our strength is our people, and our culture is built on collaboration, innovation and a shared commitment to Auckland’s future.