April 2017
As part of an ongoing focus on better informing our customers the NZ
Transport Agency together with Auckland Transport have just launched a
short-range radio trial which we wanted to ensure you were aware of, including so you could
consider passing on information to relevant association members.
102.2 OnRoute FM will be on-air until 1 September 2017 in one of the busiest
parts of the Auckland transport network. If you're driving in the
broadcast area (see below) please tune in. You can also visit www.nzta.govt.nz/onroutefm
to find out more or to provide your feedback.
The aim of the trial service is to provide commercial and private motor
vehicle drivers on route with information relevant to current or future
journeys. Listeners can expect to hear a range of updates and advisories from
the Transport Agency and Auckland Transport. We will also be broadcasting
messages on behalf of NZ Police and Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency
Management who are participating in the trial.
Pre-recorded messages will be available 24/7, however updates on current
incidents will only be provided from 6am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. Outside
of these hours there are other sources of travel information including the NZTA
website and the AT
website.
It's important to be aware there may be some spots in the advertised
broadcast area where topography or other factors affect reception. Conversely
you may be able to hear 102.2 OnRoute FM outside the advertised area, however
audibility is degraded due primarily to the lower signal strength. Further,
messages on-air will include updates about activity outside of the broadcast
area as appropriate, as we know many listeners will be travelling further
afield.
Ongoing customer feedback will help us to continuously improve the service
and to assess the success of the trial at its conclusion when our temporary FM
licence ends, so we'd love to hear
from you.
If you regularly drive in the broadcast area we recommend you pre-tune 102.2
FM into your vehicle's radio so you can easily access the station when on the
move.
