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This would be amazing for anyone heading out to the bays or Wellington Airport, no intersections or lights to worry about, and it would make life so much easier for the CBD as well, not having so much through traffic in the CBD.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (28 children)

This is being explored as an alternative to a second Terrace and Mt Vic tunnels, and sounds like just an idea for now.

We desperately need to improve access to that area though, getting out to Miramar, Seatoun and Titahi Bay is a nightmare at times, including on weekends.

And public transport can only do so much, it's not an option for everyone.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (27 children)

It's not an option because we neglect it to the point it's not usable for a lot of trips.

That doesn't mean improvements aren't possible, and they would help free up capacity on the existing road network. Roads are such a poor investment at this point, especially ones like these

[–] [email protected] -3 points 7 months ago (9 children)

It's not an option because I have a van full of tools, not because of the quality of the service.

I swear, people like you must think everyone in the country works in an office.

Yes, we could certainly improve public transport in Wellington, but as I said, it's simply not an option for many people.

[–] Noedel 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

If others are in a bus there's more space for you.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago
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