Henderson-Massey Local Board

To be a strong advocate for better, more frequent public transport so our area is better connected and there is less traffic congestion.

Bring about better and more maintained cycleways, so our cyclists can travel around safely.

Advocate for better roads, so they are looked after and are not dangerous.

Fight for micro-mobility, shelter, bike racks, cycle and accessible infrastructure included in the Northwestern Bus Improvements project.

Prioritise cycling/walking routes and connections to create local alternatives to car travel and advocate for Te Whau Pathway to completion.

Empower local communities to identify to Auckland Transport priority areas for footpath improvements and increase lighting in the area.

Champion for investment in reliable, efficient and frequent public transport and cycleways.

Support and be vocal for streets that do not have adequate lighting and dangerous potholes costing locals hundred to repair their vehicles.

Work with Auckland Transport to ensure feedback is taken and heard and acted upon rather than being a rubber stamping exercise.

More quality transport infrastructure to encourage walking, cycling, micro-mobility and public transport use (signs, charging, stands etc).

Prioritise road safety around schools, aged care facilities, hospitals, community centres and public parks.

Have more frequent and reliable bus services, more bus routes within communities, affordable fares, rapid transit down State Highway 16.

Work with central government to improve public transport.

Work with local government to improve traffic congestion.

Work with transport agencies to improve footpaths, carparks, bridges etc.

Upgrades to rapid public transport routes for buses.

Link the cycleways around Henderson.

Support the completion of the Te Whau walking and cycleway.

Support excellent public transport out west as it is a battle for funding. Support bus and train development including CRL.

Support multi-modal including walking and cycling but must be practical and AT must bring the community into the projects.

Consider we must change travel patterns over time as 86% of emission are from travel by road in Auckland.

Complete the public walking track around Te Atatu Peninsula.

Support the completion of the Te Whau Walking and Cycle Way between Te Atatu and New Lynn.

Complete the existing cycleways in Henderson.

Lobby for rapid-transit lanes and a linked-up and expanded network of bus routes for Henderson-Massey.

Develop safe walking and cycling routes at a local level, and expand networks of paths connecting streets in urban areas.

Provide comprehensive, accessible and low-emission public transport networks and infrastructure.

Advocate for permanent half-price public transport fares.

Ensure that our footpaths and walking tracks are well-maintained and safe to walk on.

Ensure there are multiple ways that are safe for our community to get around (public transport, walking, bike, and cars).

There needs to be more bus stops in Northwest and bus stops at or near other shopping arears.

Footpaths need inspection regularly and repairs made asap if necessary.

Continue supporting fast, frequent, safe and affordable public transport throughout the area.

Continue supporting walkways/cycleways as alternative means to get around the area. Advocate for the Te Whau pathway completion.

Ensure there is frequent maintenance checks of trees, footpaths, lighting and other issues that make walking/biking in the area unsafe.

Local boards need to ensure our local roads and footpaths are well maintained.

The local board needs to ensure proper consultation is undertaken to ensure the right mix of transport modes locally and safety is paramount.