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This documentary series looks at Auckland's transport problems, and exposes a number of "urban myths" about why it cannot be changed.
Episode 2 looks at the claim that Auckland is "too spread out" for sustainable transportation to work.
The myth that Auckland is more dispersed than comparable cities is debunked; world-renowned transport and sustainable city guru, Professor Peter Newman, explains how Perth - a less dense city than Auckland - has built a successful and popular rail system; and the extent to which Finance Minister Michael Cullen has been captured by roading lobbyists is revealed.
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