Transportation system is always a popular issue in New Zealand. Both government and citizens are keen to finding a way to promote a sustainable transportation network. Therefore, we could see road works everywhere, new transport strategies in almost every half year, and series research on new transport tools and modes. However, now the transport system is still not optimizing. The most significant reason emerged as the high ratio of car occupant per person, which is above the average global standard. This fact indicates that public transport tools are not working efficient and effective.
Let us use Auckland as a case study. The two maps below show the public transport route.
It seems like great network which covered most main roads and spur trucks. However, my personal experience in the bus routes tells me that the network has not been designed in a comprehensive and efficient way. Personally speaking, the bus route in north shore is totally wasting of time. All the buses just go round and round, taking forever to my destination. Taking public transportation for example, it would take you five minutes to wait for the bus, half hour to get the destination, and cost $1.70 per stage. Or when you drive your private vehicle, it would spend 15 minutes driving on the way, 5 minutes to find a car parking, and it would cost $0.80 for petrol. Which way you would do? The answer is obvious. And that is what our real life is.
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