#CRLNews: City Rail Link has shared photos from the Te Waihorotiu Station concourse and ticket hall.

It’s sexy and rail-like, but this is a bus. And the most important thing about it isn’t the look and feel, or even the propulsion. It’s the words “turn up and go” on the side. In other words, high frequency. Frequency is freedom.

How the old order is changing in Auckland: a contrast in buildings. kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collec…

Today's heritage buildings were yesterday's high rises, towering over their neighbours, and built to replace demolished old buildings.

There is something deeply disturbing about this.

This isn't to suggest that upzoning is a silver bullet for housing affordability or anything like that. But I would suggest large-scale upzoning desrves to be the first cab off the policy rank before we get on with other policy reforms, mainly because it's relatively effective.

Great thread that explains the interaction between track gauge and other constraints. Very relevant for NZ.

New Jubilee Bridge open today. Can once again walk around the Panmure basin loop. Much wider than the old one so can properly enjoy the view too.

Transport for NSW has released patronage data for FY24-25. Sydney Metro overtakes Sydney Light Rail as the third most used public transport mode. Patronage increased approximately 40 million or 173% to 63.2 million, giving Metro 10% public transport mode share. 1/3

Three of the main arterial road bus routes will be receiving more frequent evening buses. All 6 routes will run every 30 minutes between 7pm & 11:30pm which will provide a 15-minute frequency every day of the week. This will come into effect from Sunday, August 17th, 2025.

Auckland is the pie capital 9 out 11 categories have been won by Auckland bakeries. there must be a pie tour via PT challenge out there. stuff.co.nz/food-drink/360…

Bierstacheln.

Caught a train from Maungawhau this morning, along with a few important passengers. 4.5 minutes non-stop to Waitemata!

Non-stop through Karanga-a-hape station.