Halbert urges action on Northcote congestion

Northcote Labour candidate Shanan Halbert today promised action on Northcote congestion if elected to Parliament. Shanan has also welcomed the confirmed regional land transport plan which shows big progress on major transport projects to ease congestion in Northcote as elaborated in this article.

Shanan said “Already in this year’s budget and in the ATAP plan, the Government has fully funded a plan that will start to get Northcote moving. If elected MP for Northcote, I will push for more transport options to unclog our roads.”

“With Skypath and Seapath, people who want to walk or cycle to work into town will be able to do so safely. As the local MP, I’ll work with the local board and Bike Kaipātiki to make sure that we get even better and safer cycling infrastructure around the electorate.”

“Our communities will be well served by the upgrades to the Downtown Ferry Terminal. I will campaign hard for cheaper and more frequent ferries from Beachhaven, Birkenhead, and Northcote Point. I’ve already met with the Minister of Transport, members of the local board and Auckland Council to start figuring out how to implement this part of my transport plan.”

“Congestion on the motorway will be eased by the upgrades to the Northern Expressway. I’m advocating for more bus services from Northcote and light rail to the North Shore.”

“This major progress shows the benefit of a government with the vision and courage to properly tackle Auckland’s chronic congestion. If elected, I will be a strong local voice at the government table to ensure that Northcote gets the transport investment our community needs.”

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