Bridges Announces $13.9 billion dollar National Land Transport Programme

$6.3 billion is planned for investment in the State highway network over the next three years.

$4 billion is planned for investment in local roads – a 6 percent increase.

Almost $2 billion is planned for spending on public transport – a 21 percent increase.

Investment in cycling will more than triple, to $251 million.

$4.2 billion is planned for investment in Auckland’s transport system and services.

“The programme is nationally consistent and regionally responsive. It ensures the development of our transport systems across the regions with strong links in and across our major cities,” Mr Bridges says. – –  ]]>