TRANSPORT PROBLEMS.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 172, 23 July 1929, Page 5

TRANSPORT PROBLEMS.

BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD

ALTERATIONS TO TIME-TABLE.

REMUERA CONCESSION RATES,

At the fortnightly meeting of the Auckland Transport Board to-day, Mr. J. A. C. Allum presiding, permission was granted to L. J. Keys, Ltd., for an amendment in the time-table of the City-St. Heliev's service, providing for three trips less per day each way from Mondays to Fridays, three trips less on Saturdays, and six-trips less on Sundays. The applicant stated that there would be no interference with the service in' the busy hours. The amended time-table would come into effect on Sunday next. In reply to Mr. A. J. Entrican, Mr. Keys stated that the time-table would be subject to revision next summer. Remuera .Service. Mr. C. M. Strand applied for permission to alter the price of concession cards in the service between Remuera Post Oifice and Benson and Uplands Roads. The applicant stated that after running for four months the service showed a debit balance of £20 S/0. He suggested 10 trips for 1/6 as against 12 trips as at present. A letter was received from the Remuera Ratepayers' Association stating that while the service was maintained to the satisfaction of residents, it was thought that Mr. Strand had included in his balance-sheet several items as maintenance which should be capital charges. The matter was referred to the board in committee. Traffic Shelters. The chairman reported that a deputation from the National Council of Women had waited upon him asking for the provision of more shelters; for the exhibition of bus time-tables at starting points; and for intending passengers to be allowed to board buses immediately after their arrival at the various termini. On the recommendation of the board in committee, it was resolved that a sub-committee consisting of the chairman, Messrs. Baildon, Phelan and Rhodes be set up to deal with the question of shelters, with power to act in respect of four shelters recommended by the manager as being needed at the corner of Mountain Road and Khyber Pass, between Esplanade Road and Edenvale Road (Mount Eden route), in Epsom Avenue for the Onehunga route, and between Coombes Road and Walton Street (Victoria Avenue route). The estimated cost for these shelters was stated as £410. It was decided that the City Council be asked to consider the erection of a shelter opposite the main post office. "All-day" Tramcar Tickets. For the purpose of encouraging traffic, and on the recommendation- of the manager, it was decided that an "allday" ticket be available over all tram routes on all tramcars other than special ones, at a charge of 1/0 for each passenger. The manager reported that the method had been in operation for four years in London, and that it had caused an increase in traffic receipts. Blockhouse Bay Buses. { Residents of Taylor Street and other parts of-Avondale South wrote protesting against the curtailment of the early morning service of buses from Blockhouse Bay, and requesting that the board revert to the old service. The board resolved that the C.45 and 7.40 a.m. trips from Blockhouse Bay be run via Taylor Street instead of via Manukau Road, also the 4.45 and 5.15 p.m. trips from the city. Issue of Debentures. The hoard decided that debentures for the sum of £120,000 be issued forthwith as part of the £526,600 loan reeenifly authorised by ratepayers for extensions. The board resolved to levy a special rate of 3 l-16th of a penny in the £ on the capital value of all ratable property in the transport district as security for the loan in question. It was resolved that 1 five sinking fund commissioners be appointed. Visit of the Tourville. On the proposal of the chairman, it was resolved to extend to the officers and men of the French cruiser Tourville, due in Auckland on Tuesday next, the free use of tramcars and omnibuses. Tenders Received. Several tenders were opened and referred to the management for schdule and report in respect of the supply of overhead material, steel poles, wire and cables and trolley wire fittings.