Tauranga traffic: Congestion builds, public asked to avoid all unnecessary travel

Congestion on the Hewletts Rd crossing on Monday morning. Photo / Alex Cairns Congestion is building around the city’s road network this morning with commuters warned of major delays. Google Maps live traffic shows congestion around State Highway 29A and the Tauranga Harbor Bridge. Tauranga The City Council has urged motorists to avoid all unnecessary … Read more

Bike lanes have failed Baltimore

Letter writer Patrick Lynch is correct that Baltimore’s new bike lanes aren’t being used (“Find alternative uses for city cycle lanes”, January 23). The number of bike commuters is minuscule in major cities, so dedicating precious car lanes or parking for such is a real waste – and I already know how annoyed those few … Read more