Mott MacDonald has supported the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) – which is also called Waka Kotahi – in developing the Auckland Motorway Strategic Plan (AMSP), a strategy designed to guide the region\u2019s motorway network over the next 30-plus years as Auckland\u2019s population grows.<\/p>\n
Mott MacDonald acted as lead consultant, working with sub-consultants Arup and SMEC to develop a strategic framework and investment roadmap for the AMSP. The work brought together transport planning, modelling, operations, economics and stakeholder engagement expertise.<\/p>\n
Working closely with NZTA and key partners, the team applied a decision-led planning approach to turn complex technical evidence into a practical, long-term strategy for Auckland\u2019s motorway network.<\/p>\n
Since the mid-1950s, Auckland\u2019s motorway network has played a key role in the region\u2019s land transport system. The network extends more than 170km and carries more than 1.5M trips each day.<\/p>\n
It is also important to the wider Upper North Island, connecting Auckland\u2019s communities and supporting New Zealand\u2019s economy through links to the Port of Auckland and Auckland Airport.<\/p>\n
The AMSP provides decision makers with a suite of investment options, supporting upcoming planning for Auckland\u2019s 30-year transport plan and guiding regional and national transport priorities.<\/p>\n
It focuses on three core outcomes: optimising the existing network, targeted increases in capacity and wider system improvements.<\/p>\n
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown said: \u201cPeople and businesses want to spend less time stuck in traffic and more time getting where they need to go.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis plan recognises that we can\u2019t simply keep widening motorways forever. We need to make better use of the network we\u2019ve got through optimisation and investing in small, sensible projects that will make the biggest difference for Aucklanders.<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cIt\u2019s also about making sure roads, public transport, freight and the wider transport network work together to keep Auckland moving as the city grows.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mott MacDonald managing director in New Zealand Mike O\u2019Halloran\u00a0said: \u201cThe AMSP represents a step change in how Auckland plans, prioritises and invests in the future of its motorway network.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy taking a whole-of-system approach, the plan provides a clear, long-term framework to improve performance, resilience and sustainability, while making the most of existing infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cWe\u2019re proud to have supported NZTA in delivering this important piece of work, helping shape how people and freight will move across the region for decades to come.\u201d<\/p>\n