The priority lane will be a southbound clearway, between 7:00am and 9:00am, Monday to Friday, when peak traffic is flowing.

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The goal of Bus and T2 Priority Lanes is to reduce traffic congestion and encourage more sustainable and shared modes of transportation.

Very little needs to change along this route to make the clearway functional and only minor disruptions are expected. The works are primarily roadside signage and road markings, which can be scheduled outside of peak hours.

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From north of the Kensington shops to the bottom of Bank Street the clearway will be continuous. The clearway will connect to the upgraded Rose Street Bus terminal.

"T2" refers to the minimum number of occupants required in a vehicle to use this lane. "T" stands for “Transit” and "2" indicates that at least two people must be in the vehicle.

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The Kamo Road Priority Lane project will be 100 per cent funded by Central Government as part of the Transport Choices programme.

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The design for this stage is now being finalised, before it is presented to Council for approval. It is expected Stage 2 works will be able to commence immediately following the completion of Stage 1.

The design for this stage has now been finalised and costed. Works are now being scheduled with our contractor and expected to start in early November 2024.

Buses can use this lane to move more quickly and efficiently, getting to the front of the queue at busy intersections faster, ensuring that public transportation is an attractive option for commuters.

Northland Regional Council is aiming to increase the frequency of buses between 7:00am and 9:00am (subject to driver availability).

There were also two drop-in sessions to share information about the project and to get feedback from the public. The drop-in sessions were an opportunity to meet with project managers, designers and engineers who could answer any questions related to the project.

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Good transport options are a vital part of a sustainable, attractive city and investing in public and active transport infrastructure is an investment in the future of Whangārei and the future of our planet.

A "Bus and T2 Priority Lane" is a specific road lane created by having a temporary clearway where there is usually parking. The priority lane is designated for buses and vehicles with two or more occupants.

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As our cities grow, we need to make sure our transport networks can grow and adapt with them. Using priority lanes and clearways enable roads to effectively cope with current traffic demands as well as prepare for the effects of future development.

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Throughout construction, there will be traffic management in place and some areas where parking will be restricted to allow two-way traffic flow.

We have received $1.65 million from Waka Kotahi through the Transport Choices programme to create a priority transit lane on Kamo Road. This is to assist with commuter traffic coming into the city on weekday mornings.

The priority lane will run from north of the Whau Valley Shops intersection to the Rose Street bus station. It will not be continuous, rather it will be located where there is currently queuing just north of busy intersections along Kamo Road.

As our District grows, we need to make sure our transport networks can grow and adapt too. Using priority lanes and clearways will enable the network to more effectively cope with the current traffic demands as well as prepare for future growth and development.

The main purpose is to get buses to the front of the queue at intersections, enabling faster public transport into the city centre.

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This project, which is part of our current Long Term Plan 2021-2031 and Transportation Network Strategy, has been brought forward due to the availability of Central Government funding.

Te Kamo has been chosen as the first location to pilot a priority lane, as it is one of the busiest main roads into the city centre and the majority of the road is already very wide. This means that very little infrastructure change is needed.

Our designers and engineers have adapted the designs in response to the concerns and requests from our public feedback. This includes protecting the number of carparks available when the clearway is in operation, with additional parks at the start of Aubrey Street and Mains Ave.

Priority lanes make it easier for people to take alternative forms of transport while lowering congestion and reducing emissions.