Auckland Transport’s proposed $380,000 raised crossing project in Waiuku has been paused following public backlash for its high cost.

"This is not the first time, and unless someone bangs the heads of the AT planners together—it won’t be the last." said Sam Warren, a spokesman for the Auckland Ratepayers’ Alliance.

“AT needs to start listening more. People are fed up with these expensive projects when more affordable alternatives can be found. The disconnect is insane, to think that this is an appropriate use of ratepayer money, or that the 30-day road closure was at all necessary."

"We have here an overzealous agency that should be focused on getting traffic flowing, not stemmed."

“By all means, build well, improve safety. But gone are the days when you think you should provide gold-plated solutions for problems that don’t exist. Do better.” 

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The Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance is a not-for-profit community group dedicated to championing prudent fiscal management of our Super City. Membership is free and open to all Aucklanders who sign up at www.ratepayers.nz.

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