Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is calling on residents to identify small roading problems that could be fixed quickly as Auckland Council prepares to take control of the city’s roads from October 1.
The new Quick Fix programme aims to deliver practical improvements that reduce congestion, improve traffic flow and make it easier to travel around the city.
It comes as Auckland Council prepares to take back transport decision-making responsibilities from Auckland Transport, giving elected members direct oversight of the city’s roads and transport network.
“Aucklanders are sick of sitting in unnecessary traffic caused by problems that should have been fixed years ago,” Brown says.
“Every day I hear about traffic lights that don’t work properly, road layouts that cause delays, intersections that create bottlenecks and parked cars blocking traffic lanes.
“These aren’t billion-dollar projects. They’re common-sense fixes that can make a real difference to people’s daily lives, and can be delivered better, faster, cheaper.
“We want Aucklanders to tell us what transport issues might need a quick fix.”
Issues being targeted could include:
- Removing or changing on-street parking where it blocks traffic flow.
- Improving road layouts that create unnecessary congestion.
- Optimising traffic light timing to reduce delays.
- Fixing confusing road signs and road markings.
- Improving bus and high-occupancy vehicle movement through traffic bottlenecks.
- Upgrading intersections where turning traffic creates delays.
Brown says the campaign is focused on securing early improvements to Auckland’s transport network.
“Sometimes the biggest difference comes from fixing the small things.
“We want to get early wins on the board and show Aucklanders that practical improvements can happen quickly when we focus on solving the right problems.
“It means less waiting, less congestion and ultimately, a transport system that works for everyone.”
Aucklanders can submit locations and transport problems they believe could be addressed through the programme.
Submissions will be assessed to determine whether they are suitable for inclusion and can be delivered as part of Quick Fix.
“If you’ve spotted an everyday transport problem that’s slowing you down around the city or in your neighbourhood, we want to hear about it,” Brown says.
“Tell us where it is and what’s happening so we can get Auckland moving.”
*Go to ourauckland.nz/quickfixes for more.
