CONTEMPORARY ISSUE
A contemporary issue refers to an issue that is currently affecting people or places and that is unresolved.
A geographic issue refers to a topic, concern or problem, debate, or controversy related to a natural and/or cultural environment, which includes a spatial dimension.
Aspects of a contemporary geographic issue refers to the nature of the contemporary geographic issue and the values and perceptions that relate to the issue
A geographic issue refers to a topic, concern or problem, debate, or controversy related to a natural and/or cultural environment, which includes a spatial dimension.
Aspects of a contemporary geographic issue refers to the nature of the contemporary geographic issue and the values and perceptions that relate to the issue
THE ISSUE: Traffic Congestion in Auckland
The problem:
People in Auckland spend a lot of time in traffic.
Auckland's shape has meant that the motorways form a radial pattern coming out from the CBD.
Auckland has public transport but it is not covering all of Auckland and some of it is unreliable.
Read the article (click here) how bad Auckland's Traffic is.
People in Auckland spend a lot of time in traffic.
Auckland's shape has meant that the motorways form a radial pattern coming out from the CBD.
Auckland has public transport but it is not covering all of Auckland and some of it is unreliable.
Read the article (click here) how bad Auckland's Traffic is.
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Are more motorways the way to go in Auckland? or are they causing more issues?
The issue with Traffic Congestion in Auckland today
"Worsening traffic congestion will inflict significant economic and social costs on Auckland”.
•200,000 vehicles travel on the Southern Motorway each weekday.
•In March 153,000 cars travelled over the Harbour Bridge
What impact will the following statements/facts have on traffic congestion in Auckland in the future?
Residential high-density buildings constructed within the last decade have helped to increase the population living in the CBD to from 1,400 in 1991, to 16,000 in 2004 to 40,000 in 2010.
Auckland’s population is forecast to reach around 2.5 million people by 2041.
Employment and residential numbers in the city centre are expected to almost double by 2041. Employment to more than 200,000 people and residential to 140,000.
Car travel times to the city centre from the southern growth area are likely to increase by 25 minutes between 2021-2041.
It has been predicted that by 2041:
•Buses won’t be able to meet demands and vehicle speeds in the city centre will halve in the morning to walking speed.
•Private trips to the city centre from some areas will take up to twice as long.
•Trains will be at capacity.
Motorway Onramp Lights - do they work?
Watch this video clip from Campbell Live about Motorway onramp lights.
Watch this video clip from Campbell Live about Motorway onramp lights.
Examples of Public Transportation around the world
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Curitiba, Brazil
Curitiba has an excellent Bus Rapid Transit System. Learn more by watching this video - click here. |
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London, UK
Central London has had a Congestion charge for over 10 years. Has it worked to reduce congestion? - click here to find out. |
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Salt Lake City, USA
Salt Lake City did not want to end up like Los Angeles - a city of cars. So they planned light rail. Find out more on this video. |
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Singapore
Singapore has one of the best Public Transport Systems in the world. Learn more in this video to your right: |
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Auckland City Rail Link
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PDF of the PowerPoint that was used in class time.
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ASSESSMENT
There are 3 parts to your assessment:
1. The nature of the issue (Traffic Congestion)
2. Peoples values and perceptions and their responses to Auckland's Traffic Congestion
3. Solutions to Auckland's Traffic Congestion
If you want to see what Auckland's traffic congestion is like, check out this live website . I strongly suggest you look at it during morning or evening rush hour.
The following articles might help you with your assessment:
Auckland transport network crisis is looming – report to council
All-day congestion tipped for Auckland Brownlee slams City Rail Link report
Auckland City Centre Future Access
Ferry good move from Auckland Transport: John Key
Minister, mayor clash over Auckland transport report
Milestone for major Auckland transport project
LA to turn lanes into bus and bike lanes
AA calls for more action on Auckland traffic congestion as commuters at 'breaking point'
Here is a hot solution to Auckland's traffic congestion
Auckland traffic worsens - it's just bad all the time
New data shows Auckland motorway traffic worsening
NZTA Website (they are incharge of the roads)
Auckland Transport website (includes ALL transport in Auckland)
Website - The Auckland Councils Transport Plan. This is what they plan to do. You can use ideas from here for Task 3 (just not the City Rail Link as that has already started)
1. The nature of the issue (Traffic Congestion)
2. Peoples values and perceptions and their responses to Auckland's Traffic Congestion
3. Solutions to Auckland's Traffic Congestion
If you want to see what Auckland's traffic congestion is like, check out this live website . I strongly suggest you look at it during morning or evening rush hour.
The following articles might help you with your assessment:
Auckland transport network crisis is looming – report to council
All-day congestion tipped for Auckland Brownlee slams City Rail Link report
Auckland City Centre Future Access
Ferry good move from Auckland Transport: John Key
Minister, mayor clash over Auckland transport report
Milestone for major Auckland transport project
LA to turn lanes into bus and bike lanes
AA calls for more action on Auckland traffic congestion as commuters at 'breaking point'
Here is a hot solution to Auckland's traffic congestion
Auckland traffic worsens - it's just bad all the time
New data shows Auckland motorway traffic worsening
NZTA Website (they are incharge of the roads)
Auckland Transport website (includes ALL transport in Auckland)
Website - The Auckland Councils Transport Plan. This is what they plan to do. You can use ideas from here for Task 3 (just not the City Rail Link as that has already started)
If you want a map of Auckland, here is one from Google Maps, put into a word document. The paper is A3 size.
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