Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative
(AMETI)

Introduction | Decisions still to be made | Project history

Introduction

The Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (Ameti) is a passenger transport, walking and cycling infrastructure and improved roading project. It will deliver more travel choice for Aucklanders wanting to access the regions eastern suburbs.

Ameti is key to unlocking the economic potential of the eastern suburbs and partnering the Tamaki Edge area through improved transport connections.

Ameti will provide:

better access to and within Auckland's eastern suburbs through more transport choice
easier, more effective access to passenger transport, walking and cycling
increased road capacity that are attractive as well as functional.

Ameti is a joint project between Manukau and Auckland city councils and the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA).

Economic benefit and Ameti

With the expected growth in the city's eastern suburbs, economic benefits will only be fully realised if access and connections are improved. With the following activities planned to accommodate this growth, more transport choice is vital.

Resident population in the Tamaki Edge area is expected to increase from 30,000 (2001) to 60,000 (2030), while employment is forecast to increase from 12,000 jobs to 34,000 jobs.

The Mt Wellington Quarry development will add around 8,000 people to the area.
Manukau City Council's Flat Bush development will create 40,000 new residents.
The University of Auckland's Tamaki Campus is expected to swell from 3,000 to 10,000 students.
Nearby businesses are expected to change to support the science, ICT and biotech industries, fuelled but the interests and research of the campus' capability.

What is AMETI?

The Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) is a passenger transport, walking, and cycling infrastructure programme, with supporting local road improvements.

AMETI intends to provide more transport choice and better access through eastern Auckland for people, goods and services by:

increasing rail and bus services
developing bus lanes along arterial routes such as Mt Wellington and Ellerslie Panmure highways
enhancing existing roads and building new links to complete the local road network
improving walking and cycling facilities
working with the community to develop travel plans for large businesses and schools.

To find out more detail about the Ameti proposal visit the Ameti website www.ameti.co.nz