Auckland’s road toll outruns national rate

much of the problem.

‘‘The crisis in road safety performance reflects a number of deficiencies of public policy at central government and local level,’’ he said.

‘‘Auckland has had no new road safety strategy approved since Auckland Transport was formed [in 2010]. Safety on the road network has not been a priority at Auckland Transport in that time.’’

Auckland Transport chair Lester Levy said the organisation would adopt a ‘‘Vision Zero’’ approach, which originated in Sweden and functioned on the premise that no loss of life due to traffic incidents was acceptable.

Lowered speed limits, more safety cameras and high friction road surfacing, better pedestrian infrastructure, and strengthened partnerships between local and government agencies would help lower the road toll by up to 20 per cent over the next three years, Levy said.

Mayor Phil Goff said the city would be investing heavily in road safety measures over the next 10 years.

Whiting Moyne reported the number of deaths and serious injuries related to alcohol on Auckland roads went from 89 in 2012 to 125 in 2017 – a 40 per cent increase.

The report recommended Auckland police’s capacity to deliver random breath tests be significantly boosted to combat drink-driving.