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Auckland, City of Cars Episode II |
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Written by Michael Tritt
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Friday, 29 December 2006 |
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This documentary series looks at Auckland's transport problems, and exposes a number of "urban myths" about why it cannot be changed.
Episode 2 looks at the claim that Auckland is "too spread out" for sustainable transportation to work.
The myth that Auckland is more dispersed than comparable cities is debunked; world-renowned transport and sustainable city guru, Professor Peter Newman, explains how Perth - a less dense city than Auckland - has built a successful and popular rail system; and the extent to which Finance Minister Michael Cullen has been captured by roading lobbyists is revealed
Have a word with your elected representative and ask for decent rail now! |
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Auckland, City of Cars Episode I |
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Written by Michael Tritt
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Thursday, 30 November 2006 |
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This documentary series looks at Auckland's transport problems, and exposes a number of "urban myths" about why it cannot be changed.
Episode 1 features interviews with Professor Peter Newman, Dr. Paul Mees and Jan Gehl. It reveals that Auckland is one of the most car dependent cities in the world - the result of 50 years of prioritising motorway construction over sustainable alternatives.
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