"With respect to large shows, there is always a problem for the area when 40,000 to 50,000 people attend a show at ASB Showgrounds. The club will continue to support our ASB Showgrounds/neighbours via the parking that we will continue to make available on Campbell Cres, the Auckland Trotting Club site itself - where we will be expanding our car parking by a further 300 to 400 car parks in the not too distant future - and within our track," she said.
Transportblog's Patrick Reynolds said the site was on frequent bus routes linking directly to train stations. Those bus routes would soon get more bus lanes and even better service, he said.
"There is only one carpark per two- to three-bedroom apartment. This is both in its design and placement a good thing for reducing congestion in a growing city. Aucklanders are now choosing the improving public transport in increasing numbers, especially for weekday travel when congestion is worst. This kind of development right next to high-quality services is the best way for the city to grow and mitigate congestion."
Albert-Eden Local Board chairman Peter Haynes said the board backed intensification but "two major arterial roads meet almost at the front door", he said, referring to Manukau Rd and Green Lane West Rd.
"What would be the impact on traffic flows that are already problematic? Is the developer going to contribute to improvements at the intersection, for example?
"Parking is also an issue, especially since the proposed development is on the site of a carpark that gets good use when large events are happening at the race track or the ASB Showgrounds," Haynes said.
A new organisation, the Public Transport Users Association, was launched in Auckland yesterday, with the logo "improving the moving".
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