Articles by Jon Reeves
Jon Reeves is the National Coordinator of the Public Transport Users Association of New Zealand.
Connecting cities to towns and villages by public transport.
Opinion • elocal Digital Edition • June 2022
by Jon Reeves
Should New Zealand invest in a proper public transport network that covers not only main centres, but the regions as well? It is a question that needs an answer promptly. Public transport in New Zealand has mainly played second fiddle to private motorists needs since the 1950’s. However, with fuel prices and the costs of constructing new or additional motorway lanes or widening…
Airport Link: Slow Tram or Fast Train?
Current Affairs • elocal Digital Edition • February 2020
by Jon Reeves
A lot has been made in recent times of investment in quality transport infrastructure, improved public transport and congestion reduction; all culminating in a decision between the Green Party and Labour Party arm of the Coalition Government for “rapid light rail” (modern trams) to run from the CBD to the Auckland Airport. As a member of the team at the Campaign for Better…