As we work hard to recover economically from the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown, the Eastern Busway presents an exciting opportunity. If the Government and AT give this "shovel-ready" fully-funded infrastructure project the very highest priority it will create desperately needed jobs and local investment. If more money is needed to deliver the project faster or to current specifications, that should be considered.
- Christopher Luxon (National candidate for Botany) & Simeon Brown (MP for Pakuranga)
In a piece in the NZ Herald, Christopher Luxon and Simeon Brown have both called for the Eastern Busway to be built faster. It's great to see the support for this critical transport infrastructure project for East Auckland.
I've long argued that this has taken too long and needs to be accelerated (part of my campaigns in 2017, 2018 and 2019). We need it yesterday to cope with the massive growth we continue to see in the area. While we also need road improvements, congestion free transport like busways allow for larger volumes of people and also support walking and cycling. They also free up the road for those who can't use public transport, making it a win for all.
Another reason to get this project done is we need to move onto other transport projects, with better connections through to Howick, Bucklands Beach, Cockle Bay and beyond. The sooner we can get the Eastern Busway done the better!
Great to see support coming from local MP and candidates.