it was revealed that the updated AMETI plans now included much stronger bus priority proposals than before. A significant part of AMETI emerged as the Eastern Busway project. Preliminary works for the busway began in 2018. Legal status The designations for the Eastern Transport Corridor still exist as of 2020, and is currently held by Auckland Transport. Various proposals over the years (such as in 2006, initiated by Action Hobson) did not end in removal, partly because it was argued that the designations were needed for future proofing for the city's growth, and also because other transport links, such as another rail track, or busways, could be needed. References External links Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (Auckland Transport webpages on the AMETI scheme, which is, in part, a successor project) Auckland Transport - Glen Innes to Tamaki Drive Shared Path Waka Kotahi - Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive Shared Path Transport in Auckland