Climate Action Transport Targeted Rate (CATTR)
The Climate Action Transport Targeted Rate (CATTR) will fund projects designed to reduce Auckland’s transport emissions.
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About the Climate Action Transport Targeted Rate (CATTR)
Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Action Plan aims to halve Auckland’s regional emissions by 2030 and plan for the impacts of climate change.
To help achieve these goals, CATTR will raise and ring-fence funds for transport projects that meet 4 clear criteria. To qualify, projects must:
- be high impact
- have wide regional benefits
- address inequity
- be quick to implement.
Endorsed by Auckland Council’s Governing Body on 7 June 2022, CATTR will provide $573 million over 10 years. Central government co-funding of $344 million combined with fare revenue will see a $1.045 billion investment in buses, ferries, walking and cycling.
Programmes that benefit from CATTR
To achieve carbon reduction outcomes across our transport network, CATTR supports 4 key programmes that will spearhead ongoing initiatives. Find out more about new and improved services and infrastructure under each programme:
Projects funded by CATTR
Transport emissions currently account for 43.4% of Auckland’s total emissions. CATTR represents a relatively small but important contribution to regional and national carbon reduction goals, laying the foundation for central government actions to reduce the effects of climate change.
CATTR will invest in:
- 10 new frequent bus routes, 69 improved bus routes, and 79 electric or hydrogen buses (roughly 1 million Aucklanders who live within 500 metres of these planned services will benefit)
- Replacing aging diesel ferries, introducing 6 low-emission ferries, and supporting landside charging infrastructure
- Cycling and walking infrastructure, including up to 18km of new cycling facilities and 35km of walkway connectivity improvements.