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Whangaparāoa residents have another opportunity to help shape the proposed Whangaparāoa Bus Station, with Auckland Transport (AT) releasing revised concept designs for the future transport hub and inviting public feedback.
The station is proposed for the Penlink and Whangaparāoa Road interchange and will become the peninsula’s main public transport hub, allowing passengers to transfer between local bus services and the NX2 rapid bus service via O Mahurangi (Penlink) to Albany, Takapuna and the Auckland city centre.
However, although design work has progressed, AT says funding for construction has not yet been confirmed, with the current consultation aimed at ensuring the station is fit for purpose should funding be secured.
One of the most common requests during last year’s consultation was for a park-and-ride facility, but AT says the station’s location immediately alongside the Penlink corridor leaves insufficient land for additional parking without significantly increasing the cost of the project. Instead, the design focuses on creating an accessible transport interchange supported by improved feeder bus services rather than commuter parking.
The project has been under development for several years and forms part of planning for the opening of Penlink. A first round of public consultation was held last year, with AT using community feedback to refine the latest concept. The revised plans feature a larger station building with a staffed customer service area, indoor seating and waiting space, public toilets and passenger information displays.
Outside, the design includes a landscaped courtyard where passengers can wait for services, improved bicycle storage, water fountains, CCTV security monitoring and space for future amenities such as a coffee kiosk.
The number of kiss-and-ride spaces on Cedar Terrace has also increased from 13 to 20, including three mobility parks.
AT says the station has been designed to improve connections between local bus routes and the frequent NX2 service, providing a reliable alternative to travelling by car, with the aim of making transfer between services simple while supporting access by walking, cycling and local buses.
Residents are invited to comment on the concept before consultation closes on July 19. AT will also hold drop-in information sessions at Whangaparāoa Library, 9 Main Street, on Friday, July 3, from 10am to noon, and Saturday, July 4, from noon to 2pm, where people can view the plans and speak with the project team.
