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I was wondering why the CNG dropped off for buses though I don't think you can blame the "free market ideologues" completely. I've recently had a ding dong email conversation with the Auckland (ARTA) transport planner over diesel buses (which in Auckland carry less than 6 pax per k operated, and that is with the system running near max), The problem is than their objectives don't directly even mention energy efficiency, so they can come up with adequate bullshit to justify what they do.
Their objectives are:
* Assist economic development
* Assist safety and personal security
* Improve access and mobility
* Protect and promote public health
* Ensure environmental sustainability
* Support the Auckland Regional Growth Strategy
* Achieve economic efficiency.
Gav, Maybe I could do post on public transport & urban planning in Auckland, its a fascinating tragedy in progress.
Neven
Sure - if you'd like to write a guest post on any relevant topic then just send it in to Phil and I and we'll see what we can do.
That goes for anyone who feels like writing a submission - all are welcome...