highways). On 1 November 2010, ARTA was superseded by Auckland Transport, a council-controlled organisation established to focus on delivering transport projects and services for the newly formed Auckland Council. Auckland Transport is responsible for local authority transport delivery functions inherited from the eight Auckland local authorities and ARTA including local roads and public transport. Planning and funding The Auckland Regional Land Transport Strategy (ARLTS), prepared by the Auckland Regional Council, set out a vision for Auckland’s transport system, and a 10-year framework for working towards this vision. ARTA was required to give effect to the ARLTS, both through its own actions and by setting priorities for the funding of land transport activities in the Region. ARTA achieved this by preparing the Auckland Transport Plan, and detailed implementation plans. Each year, ARTA prepared a Land Transport Programme setting out its recommendations for the funding of transport projects (excluding below-track rail infrastructure) in the Auckland region. Rail projects KiwiRail undertook Project DART (Developing Auckland's Rail Transport network) in association with ARTA (now Auckland Transport) to upgrade Auckland's rail network, signalling and train station platforms and buildings. The budget for the project was $600 million, and included: Double-tracking the Western line as far as Swanson Redeveloping Newmarket station and the associated junction Improving signalling on all routes to allow more frequent services Building the Manukau Branch linking Manukau City Centre to the rail network Reopening the Onehunga Branch line Bus and ferry services ARTA aimed to grow public transport patronage in Auckland by: Designing a simpler public transport network, linking people to the places they want to go, at times they want to travel Delivering fast, frequent, reliable services that fit conveniently into people’s busy lives Implementing world class stops, stations, and route branding The Northern Busway in North Shore City is an example of a flagship project. See also Public transport in Auckland Transport in Auckland List of Auckland railway stations Transdev Auckland References Public transport in Auckland Government agencies disestablished in 2010 2004 establishments in New Zealand Local government in New Zealand Auckland Regional Council