Transport Choices programme Transport Choices programme

As part of the Transport Choices package, and under the Climate Emergency Response Fund (CERF), Waka Kotahi planned to invest $350 million to provide for greater transport choice for people across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Update November 2023

Waka Kotahi has advised Auckland Transport that all future CERF construction commitments and funding approvals for the Transport Choices programme of work are paused until they receive clear direction from the incoming government on their transport investment priorities. 

This means these projects are now on hold until further notice. Further information on the CERF-Transport Choices funding is expected in the coming months.   

About the Transport Choices programme 

Rapid lifestyle changes and Auckland's ongoing growth mean we need to better plan and help shape our cities. 

It’s about making small, quick, and visible changes to our streets and the way people use them and helping people embrace cycling or walking as a means of travel. We're building a transport system that's sustainable for the next generation.

Transport is also a significant source of carbon emissions. Transport Choices will help reduce these emissions from transport and create fairer, safer, and healthier environments for people to live, work and play across the country. It’s just one initiative within the Waka Kotahi Climate Emergency Response Programme that will enable people across the country to directly fight climate change.

Auckland Transport’s programme of work

The funding Auckland Transport has received as part of the Transport Choices programme will help add scope to a number of proposed community projects. It will suppor initiatives such as safe schools' projects, walking and cycling initiatives, along with improvements to bus routes and priority to help make the switch to public transport more desirable.

Some of AT’s projects have already been fully consulted with communities, while some have been proposed by local boards. Other will be subject to further community discussions and local boards as they progress.

Some projects have changed or reduced in scope due to recent Government policy changes. Auckland Transport will now deliver the following: 

CERF-funded projects completed

Projects	Local Board
East Coast Road (Bus Priority)	Hibiscus and Bays
Hendry Ave 800 m Cycleway	Puketāpapa
Raleigh Road (Bus Priority)	Kaipātiki

CERF-funded projects (Underway and continuing as planned)

NW feeder package

Projects	Local Board
Te Atatu South Bus Priority	Henderson-Massey
Te Atatu Peninsula Bus Priority	Henderson-Massey
Newton Road Bus Priority	Waitematā
Hobson Street Bus Priority	Waitematā
Triangle Road Bus Priority	Henderson-Massey
NW Bus stops	Various local boards

Descoped from CERF (Now being funded by alternate funding source)

Māngere Schools Package (Permanent Infrastructure Upgrade)

Projects	Local Board
Viscount Primary School	Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
St Mary MacKillop School	Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Mangere Central School	Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Mangere College	Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

Mangere cycleway Package 

Projects	Local Board
Shared Use Path (Section 3 through Mangere Centre Park)	Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

Manurewa Package (Permanent Infrastructure Upgrade)

Projects	Local Board
Wiri Central School	Manurewa

On Hold (Until alternate fund source is found)

NW feeder package

Projects	Local Board
Westgate/Fred Taylor Drive Bus Priority	Henderson-Massey
Westgate/Fred Taylor Drive Walking and Cycling Improvements	Henderson-Massey
CX Components	Various local boards

Manurewa package

Projects	Local Board
RTN Improvements & Public transport Infrastructure	Manurewa
New footpaths and footpath widening & accessibility improvements	Manurewa
New pedestrian crossings and facilities	Manurewa
Pop-Up Cycleways and intersections	Manurewa

Project K Package 

Projects	Local Board
Karangahape cycleway and bus priority lane	Waitematā

Mangere cycleway Package

Projects	Local Board
Shared Use Path (Sections 1-2 – Moyle Park and Motorway sections)	Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

Transport choices programmes in Auckland