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Howick Local Board
10 February
2014
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Auckland Transport Update – February 2014
File No.:
CP2014/01154
Purpose
1. Providing an
update on transport matters for the information of the Howick Local Board and a
register of transport issues in the Howick Local Board area, as collated by
Auckland Transport’s Elected Member Relationship Manager (South).
Executive
Summary
2. This report
covers matters of specific application and interest to the Howick Local Board
and its community; matters of general interest relating to Auckland Transport
activities or the transport sector; and Auckland Transport media releases for
the information of the Board and community.
3. In
particular, this report provides updates on:
· the Howick Local
Board’s transport capital fund
· Summer cycling courses
· Auckland Transport Code
of Practice (ATCOP) consultation
· Final decisions and
response to Howick Local Board’s submission on the New Network for public transport (South Auckland).
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Recommendation/s
That the Howick Local Board:
a) That the
report entitled ‘Auckland Transport Update – February 2014’ and the attached
issues register from Auckland Transport’s Elected Member Relationship Manager
(South) be received.
b) That the
Howick Local Board approves the construction of the proposed bus shelter at
298 Ti Rakau Road based on a firm estimate of cost of $20,000 to be funded
from its Local Board Transport Capital Fund.
c) That the
Howick Local Board approves the Pigeon Mountain Road metering signals and bus
lane proposal to proceed to detailed design and costing phase, based on a
rough order of cost of $165,000 to be funded from its Local Board Transport
Capital Fund.
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Discussion
Howick Items
A1. Local board transport capital fund
(LBTCF)
4. The Howick Local Board’s funding allocation
under the LBTCF is $871,903 per financial year.
Following Auckland Council approval last year to roll-over the 2012/13 LBTCF
budget into the subsequent electoral term and then the recent elections, the
Board is able to access funding across four financial years.
5. The
Board’s active projects are included in Table 1 below (NB: ROC = rough order of costs; FEC = firm
estimate of cost):
Table 1:
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ID#
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Project Description
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Progress/Current Status
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Improvements
at Half Moon Bay (HMB) Marina
· $27,000 allocated from
2011/12 Discretionary budget in Aug-13
· $100,000 allocated from LBTCF
in Sep-13
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· On 12-Aug-13, the Board reprioritised
$27,000 from its 2011/12 Discretionary Budget allocated to HMB Interim
Improvements to fund connecting the pedestrian walkway across the Bucklands
Beach Yacht Club (BBYC) to the passenger ferry terminal.
· On 9-Sep-13, the Board resolved to
reallocate $100,000 towards this project, with the scope to be agreed with
the transport portfolio leader.
· The proposed scope for a new walkway and
other pedestrian improvements adjacent to the BBYC was approved by the
transport portfolio leader in November. Design work commenced shortly
thereafter.
· The design work has identified that
further investigations into stormwater, earthworks and removal or relocation
of parking for resource consents would be required.
· Three companies were requested to submit
proposals for the planning works for the walkway and AT is currently
reviewing the briefs. It is expected that the preferred supplier will be
engaged by the second week in Feb-14.
· AT expects to be in a position to hold a
stakeholder meeting to enable consideration of the proposed design and costs
around the end of Mar-14.
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152
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Driver
Feedback Signs x3
· FEC estimate of $27,000
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· On 12-Aug-13, the Board approved
construction of driver feedback signage at three sites – Bradbury Road,
Gracechurch Drive, and Cryers Road.
· The citywide contract for the
construction of these signs is currently out to tender.
· Installation is planned for Mar/Apr-14.
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153
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Pedestrian
Safety Improvements to the Meadowlands/Whitford/Millhouse intersection
· FEC estimate of $460,000
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· Detailed design and safety audit
completed. The design includes speed tables on Millhouse Drive and
Meadowlands Drive, a signalised pedestrian crossing in Whitford Road on the
northbound approach to the intersection, and improvements to street lighting.
· On 9-Sep-13, the Board approved the
project for construction based on the FEC of $460,000.
· Contract documents are complete and
tenders for the work will be advertised in early Feb-14. The contract
is expected to commence in early Apr-14.
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154
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Crooks Road
pedestrian and streetscape improvements
· FEC estimate of $129,000
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· On 9-Sep-13, the Board approved a reduced
project for construction at $129,000.
· Design of planting, footpaths including
pram crossings, and kerb build-outs currently is being progressed.
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155
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Burswood
Business Area enhancements
· FEC estimate of $196,000
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· Following an initial assessment of
$220,000 by AT, the Board more clearly defined a scope for the project.
· On 9-Sep-13, the Board resolved that
engagement with affected parties and representative groups be undertaken on
the project.
· Design of planting, seats, bus shelters,
footpaths including pram crossings, and kerb build-outs is currently being
progressed.
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156
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Highland Park
bus shelter installation
· FEC estimate for duplicate shelter
$22,000
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· AT proposed the installation of a
duplicate shelter that could be relocated to another site in Howick once the
Eastern Public Transport Network Review in 2015 becomes operational in 2016.
· On 9-Sep-13, the Board approved the
duplicate shelter for construction based on the ROC of $15,000.
· Design of the second shelter is currently
being progressed. The FEC estimate is $22,000.
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New bus shelters
x2 (Ti Rakau Drive and Cockle Bay)
· FEC estimate for Ti Rakau $20,000
· FEC pending for Cockle Bay
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· On 9-Sep-13, the Board requested AT to
investigate the provision of bus shelters at 298 Ti Rakau Drive and outside
Cockle Bay Primary School.
· Design of the Ti Rakau Drive shelter is
complete and the FEC estimate is $20,000. Should the Board wish to proceed
with this proposal, a draft resolution approving the project to proceed to
construction has been included in the report’s recommendations.
· Design of the Cockle Bay site is
progressing including consultation with the school. The FEC estimate will be
available at the next meeting.
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Pigeon Mountain
Road metering signals and bus lane
· ROC estimated at $165,000
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· An AT study into safety improvements at
the Prince Regent Drive/ Pigeon Mountain Road/ Sunderlands Road intersection
also recommended installation of metering signals on the southbound lane of
Pigeon Mountain Road north of Compass Point Way, to create breaks in
southbound traffic from the ferry terminal and allow vehicles to turn into
and out of Argo Drive, Sunderlands Road and Prince Regent Drive. The scheme
also included a small bus lane to allow buses to skip part of the queue.
· While the intersection improvements were
prioritised for implementation in the 2013/14 financial year, the metering
signals/bus lane components were assessed as relatively low priority and
therefore would not be implemented in the current FY.
· The Board has expressed interest in
funding the metering signals and bus lane to ensure earlier implementation,
subject to minimal impact on current parking provisions.
· The ROC for the metering signals and bus
lane is $165,000. Should the Board wish to proceed with the proposal, a
draft resolution approving the project to proceed to detailed design and
costing stage has been included in the report’s recommendations.
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Murphys Road
shoulder widening (Tyndale Park School entrance)
· Recommended not to proceed
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· An AT project to upgrade and widen the
intersection of Murphys Road and Flatbush School Road extends northwards to
the Tyndale School entrance on Murphys Road.
· The enabling works for this project are
in progress. The site clearance and power undergrounding are complete, and
the contract for the Watercare Bulk Watermain has recently been let.
· If the project is extended further north
past the school entrance, additional enabling works would need to be carried
out. Due to the relatively small amount of work required, the cost would be
very high compared to the overall cost of the project.
· When the intersection upgrade project is
completed, access to the school for northbound traffic turning left into the
school will be much easier than at present. However, there will be no change
for southbound traffic turning right into the school.
· The upgrading of Murphys Rd from the
Flatbush School Road intersection to Ormiston Road is currently being
designed and is expected to be constructed within the next two years.
· Accordingly, it is recommended that the
extension of the current project further north beyond the Tyndale School
entrance is not progressed.
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6. The Howick
Local Board’s transport capital fund to date is summarised below:
Howick Local Board transport capital fund summary:
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Total funding
available (across 4 FYs)
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$3,487,612
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Completed
projects reporting actual costs (none as yet)
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Firm estimates for projects given construction approval (3x driver feedback signs; pedestrian improvements at
Meadowlands/Whitford/Millhouse; Crooks Road pedestrian and streetscape
improvements; Highland Park duplicate bus shelter)
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638,000
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Projects with committed funding awaiting estimates (Half Moon Bay walkway/ pedestrian improvements)
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100,000
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Funding still available to allocate
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$2,749,612
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Firm estimates for projects awaiting construction
approval (Burswood Business Area enhancements; 298
Ti Rakau Road bus shelter)
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216,000
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Rough estimates for projects awaiting further approval (Pigeon Mountain Road metering signals and bus lane)
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165,000
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Projects awaiting estimates (New
bus shelter outside Cockle Bay Primary School)
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A2. Public forum issue update
7. During public
forum at the 10 December Board meeting, a resident raised concerns that the
grass and trees on the cul-de-sac island at the end of Glencullen Place were
not being maintained adequately, and queried if the cul-de-sac head could be
planted in a low growing hedge.
8. Under a Service
Level Agreement reached between Auckland Council and Auckland Transport,
Council Parks is responsible for maintaining trees and planted areas within the
road reserve within urban areas, while Auckland Transport is responsible for
mowing grassed traffic islands.
9. Requests for
service for Council Parks can be put through to the Council call centre on
301 0101, and requests for service for Auckland Transport can be put
through to the AT call centre on 355 3553. Requests for service should
specify both the issue concerned and the caller’s name so adequate records can
be kept.
10. Council Parks
has advised it does not support planting the cul-de-sac head as suggested by
the resident, having already removed a number of these features due to an
oversupply in the eastern area.
11. During the same
public forum, another resident raised concerns about the small roundabout at
the Guys Road/Morestead Avenue intersection. He advised that the roundabout is
the only grassed roundabout in Huntington Park and is not being mown/maintained
adequately, and requested that it be concreted over like the other roundabouts
in that suburb.
12. Auckland
Transport has agreed to concrete the roundabout as requested, and
implementation will be programmed before the end of June.
A3. Response to Board submission on New
Network
13. As detailed
under item C1 below, Auckland Transport released its final New Network for bus
services in South Auckland on 9 December 2013.
14. Included at
Attachment A is Auckland Transport’s response to the Howick Local Board’s
submission on the Southern New Network consultation.
A4. Summer
cycling courses
15. As detailed
under item C4 below, summer cycling courses are being held around the Auckland
region to raise awareness of cycling as a preferred and efficient mode of
transport. “Cycling’s the Go” encourages Aucklanders to sign up and attend free
cycling training courses.
16. Courses being
held within or near the Howick Local Board area are:
Beginner bike training for adults
· Pakuranga – Monday 10 February, 6pm – 8pm
· Mt Wellington – Thursday 20 March, 6pm – 8pm
Intermediate on-road training for
adults
· Pakuranga – Saturday 29 March, 9am – 2pm
The basics of bike maintenance
· Pakuranga – Monday 24 February, 6pm – 8pm
· Panmure – Tuesday 4 March, 6pm – 8pm
17. For more information including how to register for the summer
cycling training courses, go to: www.cyclingsthego.co.nz.
A7. Consultation documents on proposed changes
18. Consultation
documents for the following proposals have been received for feedback from the
Howick Local Board. As the Board’s transport portfolio holders provide
feedback on the Board’s behalf, the material below is included for general
information.
19. Proposed bus stop improvements, Chapel Road,
Flat Bush – in an endeavor
to provide the residents of Flat Bush with better infrastructure to support the
public transport system, Auckland
Transport has revised a proposal to upgrade bus stops in the vicinity of 170
Chapel Road, Flat Bush.
20. As
shown on the plan at Attachment B, the revised proposal includes the following
items:
· Relocate the existing bus stop adjacent to 170 Chapel Road
25 metres north
· Relocate the existing bus stop adjacent to 169 Chapel Road
80 metres south
· Install a pedestrian refuge and associated parking
restrictions between the two bus stops
· Install two new bus shelters.
21. Proposed No Stopping At All Times (NSAAT)
parking restrictions, 157 Edgewater Drive, Pakuranga – as part of the
resource consent requirements for Ambridge Rose Manor, it is necessary to
improve safety for vehicles exiting the property onto Edgewater Drive. It has
been identified that there is insufficient visibility available for the number
of vehicles exiting Ambridge Rose Manor.
22. It is therefore proposed that NSAAT parking
restrictions be installed for 6 metres on both sides of the entranceway at 157
Edgewater Drive, as shown on the plan at Attachment C, to provide sufficient
visibility for vehicles exiting the property.
23. Proposed NSAAT
parking restrictions, Kerwyn Avenue/Lorien Place intersection, East Tamaki – it has been brought to Auckland Transport’s attention that
vehicles are frequently parked in the vicinity of the intersection of Kerwyn
Avenue and Lorien Place in East Tamaki. The parked vehicles obstruct
visibility for vehicles exiting Lorien Place and restrict forward visibility
for vehicles travelling around the bend on Kerwyn Avenue. Through traffic on
Kerwyn Avenue also gets blocked by the turning traffic when there are vehicles
parked on the roadside.
24. In order to improve driver visibility and traffic
safety, Auckland Transport is proposing to install NSAAT parking restrictions
at the intersection, as shown on the plan at Attachment D.
25. Proposed NSAAT
parking restrictions, Sheffield Place, Botany Downs – it has been brought to Auckland Transport’s attention that
vehicles are frequently parked on both sides of Sheffield Place, particularly
when there is an event being held at the adjacent Howick Club. Access for
other traffic using Sheffield Place, including emergency services vehicles in
the event of an emergency, will be obstructed by these parking vehicles.
26. In order to maintain clear access for other traffic
and emergency services, Auckland Transport proposed to install NSAAT parking
restrictions on the northern side of Sheffield Place. Following feedback from
residents, the proposal has subsequently been amended to install the NSAAT
parking restrictions on the southern side of Sheffield Place, as shown on the
plan at Attachment E.
27. Proposed cycle facility, Glenmore
Road/Pakuranga Road intersection, Pakuranga – safety concerns have been brought to Auckland Transport’s attention for cyclists using
the intersection of Glenmore Road and Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga. Due to this
seagull style intersection, it is not considered appropriate for cyclists to
use the live traffic lane to turn right from Glenmore Road into Pakuranga Road.
28. The most advisable way for cyclists to navigate
through the intersection when approaching from Glenmore Road would be to use
the signalised pedestrian crossing facility at this intersection. Therefore,
Auckland Transport is proposing improvement works to facilitate this advisory
movement for cyclists, including providing a cycle ramps and widening the
footpath to create a shared path for cyclists and pedestrians, as shown on the
plan at Attachment F.
29. Proposed zebra crossing and NSAAT parking
restrictions, Litten Road, Cockle Bay – Auckland Transport received a
request from Cockle Bay Primary School to investigate the safety of students
crossing in the vicinity of the Litten Road/Paparoa Road/Sandspit Road
roundabout.
30. Following an investigation, Auckland Transport is
proposing to install a zebra crossing outside 1 Litten Road located to the
north of the roundabout. The zebra crossing is designed to enhance pedestrian
crossing safety at this location. It is also necessary to provide additional
NSAAT parking restrictions on Litten Road to ensure that parking vehicles will
not obstruct pedestrian sightlines when using the zebra crossing. The proposed
crossing and NSAATs are shown on the plan at Attachment G.
31. Proposed NSAAT parking restrictions and bus
stop relocation, Millhouse Drive, Botany – a previous Auckland
Transport investigation revealed that when vehicles are parked along the south
side of Millhouse Drive between #182 and Campian Place, left turn traffic flow
to Botany Road is impeded. During peak traffic times, this causes unnecessary
traffic congestion due to additional merging and queuing required for passing a
parked vehicle.
32. Auckland Transport previously proposed to install
NSAAT parking restrictions on the south side of Millhouse Drive between Botany
Road and Campian Place. This will allow traffic during peak hours to flow as
two lanes. Auckland Transport also proposes to relocate the existing bus stops
to a location with sufficient space to install pedestrian loading concrete pads
and signage. It is proposed to install these facilities adjacent to numbers
145 and 176 Millhouse Drive.
33. Auckland Transport has now amended the proposal to
install further NSAAT parking restrictions for 4m ahead of the bus stop outside
145 Millhouse Drive to allow buses enough space to turn out of the bus stop, as
shown on the plan at Attachment H. This proposal leaves a standard 6m of kerb
side parking space ahead of the bus stop outside 143 Millhouse Drive.
General Information Items
B1. Auckland
Transport Code of Practice (ATCOP) Consultation
34. Auckland
Transport is undertaking formal stakeholder consultation on the proposed
Auckland Transport Code of Practice (ATCOP).
35. ATCOP will be a
guide for anyone involved in developing and maintaining transport
infrastructure in Auckland, ranging from small housing developments to complex
public infrastructure. It represents a step change in how transport
infrastructure will be delivered in Auckland. It will no longer be about a
singular modal choice, but a complete and sustainable transportation network
that can be used equally by everyone to get where they want, when they want.
36. Auckland
Transport has reviewed the existing transport-related infrastructure standards
of the previous councils that were amalgamated to form Auckland Council and its
related Council Controlled Organisations. The previous councils’
infrastructure standards varied across the Auckland region. These
inconsistencies have caused confusion and uncertainty in the application of
Auckland-wide transport-related infrastructure standards, so ATCOP will provide
the much needed consistency for all of Auckland.
37. While ATCOP
generally provides consistent region-wide standards, it also acknowledges the
unique characteristics of recognised special environments such as heritage
areas and special identity areas such as Flat Bush Town Centre.
38. ATCOP seeks to
promote the transport aspirations of the Auckland Plan, supports the Auckland
Unitary Plan and is to be used in harmony with the Auckland Design Manual
currently being compiled by Auckland Council.
39. In order to give
stakeholders the opportunity to provide comment on ATCOP, it has been made
available on the Auckland Transport website and can be accessed via the
following link:
www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/improving-transport/have-your-say/Pages/ATCOP.aspx
40. Auckland
Transport has recently extended the period of formal stakeholder consultation
on the proposed ATCOP until after the close of the Unitary Plan consultation.
The closing date for the consultation is now 31 March 2014.
Media Releases
C1. Final decisions on South Auckland’s
New Public Transport Network
41. On 9 December,
Auckland Transport released its final New Network for bus services in South
Auckland.
42. This followed
public consultation mid last year which attracted more than 1100 submissions
and three petitions. Overall, 56% of submitters supported the proposed New
Network and 22% were opposed.
43. By far the most
commonly mentioned positive aspect of the New Network was the proposed increase
in service frequencies. Participants felt this would mean less waiting at bus
stops, and faster journey times, especially during the weekend.
44. Many submitters
raised some valid concerns and made suggestions on the proposals. Of the 28
routes originally proposed within the South Auckland area, Auckland Transport
has made changes to 20 of the routes. In addition, Auckland Transport created
one new route and will retain a limited express service from Papakura to the
CBD.
45. As a result of
consultation feedback, there are 30 routes under the final South Auckland New
Network.
46. Implementation
of the routes is currently planned for mid-2015, subject to their affordability
as determined by the tendering of bus services, and completion of the Otahuhu
bus-train Interchange and other important infrastructure. New Network
timetables will be available approximately two months prior to implementation
to allow people time to plan their travel. A comprehensive public information
campaign will also be carried out prior to any services changing.
47. The final summary consultation report can be accessed at:
www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/newnetwork
C2. Joint East-West press release
48. On 15 January,
Auckland Transport and the NZTA jointly announced that providing better
connections for freight in Auckland’s industrial hub of Onehunga/Penrose will
release early benefits for East-West related investments.
49. Auckland
Transport Key Agency Initiatives Group Manager, Rick Walden said, “The work
we’ve done to date supports focusing our efforts to the north of Manukau
Harbour. This is likely to solve a number of transport-related issues in this
economically significant area of Auckland.”
50. “Our focus on
the north side is the key priority for our two organisations for at least the
next decade and no new major road links will be progressed on the south side of
the Manukau Harbour between SH1 and SH20 at this stage. This will be welcomed
by communities in the South who have expressed concerns regarding the potential
impacts of the East-West Link.”
51. Mr Walden said
that Auckland is a growing city and in order to meet anticipated growth, future
investment throughout the city – including South Auckland – will be required.
52. “We’ll continue
to work closely and collaboratively with communities to find the best solutions
to maximise our public transport infrastructure, as well as enhancements to
existing roads before any new roads are considered.”
53. The NZTA’s
Acting Auckland Highways Manager, Steve Mutton, added that evidence highlights
the economic importance of the Onehunga/Penrose area, and that improving access
for freight will be an important component of improving and growing Auckland’s
economy.
54. “This area is Auckland’s
industrial heartland employing some 60,000 people and it continues to grow.
Ensuring that freight has safe and efficient connections to and from the state
highways is a key priority for us.”
55. “Improvements
being considered for the Onehunga/Penrose area provide better access for
freight and commercial vehicles to the state highway network from this heavy
industrial area – while keeping other road users safe.”
56. “Our studies
show that many of the benefits can be realised without major roading
investments to the south side of the Manukau Harbour,” said Mr Mutton.
57. Mr Mutton said
that further work is required to determine the preferred option and any likely
impacts.
58. “We’ll continue
to work with our stakeholders and customers as these investigations progress to
make sure we get the best possible solutions in place for local communities and
Auckland as a whole,” he said.
C3. Big
boost for Panmure commuters
59. Panmure’s new
transport interchange will make life a lot easier for commuters with the
walking time between buses and trains now taking less than a minute.
60. The new bus and
train station was opened on 18 January by Mayor Len Brown and Associate
Transport Minister, Michael Woodhouse.
61. The $17.5
million interchange allows easy and direct transfers between rail and bus,
benefiting those living and working in the area as well as those who travel
through Panmure as part of their daily commute.
62. The interchange
is part of the Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) and its
completion marks the first stage of the Southeastern Busway between Panmure,
Pakuranga and Botany. The next stage will see the creation of the busway lanes
along Lagoon Drive and Pakuranga Road to a new bus station at Pakuranga town
centre.
63. The busway will
offer passengers faster and more reliable travel times by freeing buses from
traffic congestion. It will better connect people in the area to trains to the
city and the south.
64. Panmure is
currently one of the busiest rail stations in the region with approximately
1700 passengers per day. It has grown rapidly since 2003 when it was used by
less than 100 passengers per day.
65. Features include
a new central pedestrian plaza linking both sides of the rail tracks, two
lifts, escalators to both platforms and four sets of stairs at the main access
points. Ticket machines have been installed on both platforms with a staffed
ticket office on the ground floor.
66. AMETI is
Auckland Transport’s largest construction project which on completion will see the
delivery of the first major infrastructure in the area for a number of years.
This major project will see an integrated approach to improving transport -
with work on roads, public transport, walking and cycling infrastructure.
67. The next stage
of the project will unlock further benefits for transport in the area once the
Panmure roundabout is removed and a busway from Panmure to Pakuranga town
centre is built.
68. The NZ Transport
Agency and Auckland Council are major funders of AMETI.
69. For more information on AMETI, visit www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/ameti
70. To see the fly through of the planned new
busway visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU5YuHG6aoc&feature=youtu.be
C4. Campaign Launched to Encourage
Cycling
71. On 20 January,
Auckland Transport launched a campaign to raise the awareness of cycling as a
preferred and efficient mode of transport. “Cycling’s the Go” encourages
Aucklanders to sign up and attend free cycling training courses.
72. While 45% of
Aucklanders have access to a bike, only 20% use a bike at least once a month.
73. The last
“Cycling’s the Go” campaign, before Christmas, saw 587 people take cycling
training courses. This was a 126% increase from the courses held at the same
time in 2012.
74. There are 34
summer cycling training courses including:
· beginner bike training for adults
· the basics of bike maintenance
· commuter leg up course
· novice on-road training for adults
· intermediate on-road training for adults
75. A key focus of the campaign is to personalise cyclists through the
use of specific course-related videos. These videos promote beginner bike sessions, basics of bike
maintenance and the novice on-road training course.
· Novice - http://youtu.be/AovpOy5TRNY
· Beginner - http://youtu.be/ygsYrpeOHnA
· Maintenance -
http://youtu.be/7jpTpqBFx3c
76. For more information, including how to register for the summer
cycling training courses, visit: www.cyclingsthego.co.nz
C5. Slow Down Around Schools
77. All road users
are encouraged to take extra care as school children head back to school,
meaning more people on the roads in cars, on bikes or walking.
78. Children aged 5
to 14 make up 27% of all pedestrian injuries in the Auckland region and the
most dangerous time for children is after school between 3pm and 4pm.
79. Motorists need
to watch out for the 40 km/h special speed zones around schools when in operation.
Parents or caregivers dropping off children are reminded that stopping and
parking restrictions often apply around school gates and they must take care to
obey the rules.
80. In conjunction
with the new school year, Auckland Transport is running Back to School
promotions at around 40 schools, promoting a number of other school-related
road safety activities. There are 359 Walking School Buses and 375 schools in
the Travelwise programme which involve 190,000 children.
81. Travelwise is an
innovative schools-based programme that aims to improve road safety and achieve
a reduction in the number of vehicles driving to and from school at peak
times. It does this through encouraging and increasing alternative modes of
travel, and providing safer facilities for all road users.
Issues Register
82. The regular monthly issues register is Attachment I to this report.
Consideration
Local Board Views
83. The Board’s views will be incorporated during consultation on any
proposed schemes.
Implementation Issues
84. All proposed schemes are subject to prioritization, funding and
consultation.
Attachments
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Auckland Transport response to Howick
Local Board submission on the New Network public transport (South Auckland)
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bView
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Plan of proposed bus stop
improvements - Chapel Road, Flatbush
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Plan of proposed parking restrictions
outside 157 Edgewater Drive, Pakuranga
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Plan of proposed parking restrictions
Kerwyn Avenue/Lorien Place intersection, East Tamaki
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Plan of proposed parking restrictions
Sheffield Place, Botany Downs
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Plan of proposed cycle facility
Glenmore Road, Pakuranga Road intersection, Pakuranga
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Plan of proposed zebra crossing and
parking restrictions, Litten Road, Cockle Bay
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Plan of proposed parking restrictions
and bus stop relocation, Millhouse Drive, Botany
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Issues Register - February 2014
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Signatories
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Author
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Jenni Wild – Elected Member Relationship Manager
(South); Auckland Transport
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Authorisers
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Jonathan Anyon – Elected Member Relationship Team
Manager; Auckland Transport
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Howick Local Board
10 February
2014
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Hearing dates for the Howick Local Board Hearings for
the Annual Plan 2014/2015
File No.:
CP2014/01069
Purpose
1. This
report seeks approval of the proposed Howick Local Board’s hearing dates for
the 2014/2015 Annual Plan.
Executive Summary
2. The
Local Government Act 2002 and the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009
require Council to use the special consultative procedure to adopt the Annual
Plan, and to ensure any person submitting on the Annual Plan is given
reasonable opportunity to be heard.
3. The
Governing Body agreed the approach to submissions and hearings at its meeting
on 19 December 2013. Local hearings will use the traditional style hearings
process, with the option of a forum if a local board has a large volume of
submissions. Submissions containing both regional and local content will be
heard locally.
4. This report asks the Howick Local Board to
approve the proposed local hearings and deliberations.
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Recommendation/s
a) That
the Howick Local Board approves the local Annual Plan hearings take place on
Thursday 20th March 2014 at 9.30am in the Howick Local Board
Meeting Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga, with an overflow date of Friday
21st March 2014 at 9.30am at the same venue.
b) That the Howick Local Board agrees to deliberate its Annual Plan
submissions and conduct the ordinary monthly business of the board at its 14th
April 2014 Business meeting to be held in the Howick Local Board Meeting
Room, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga at 6pm.
c) That the Howick Local Board agrees to adopt its Local Board
Agreement and conduct the ordinary monthly business for the board at its 9th
June 2014 Business meeting to be held in the Howick Local Board Meeting Room,
7 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga at 6pm.
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Discussion
5. The
Local Government Act 2002 and the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009
requires Council to use the special consultative procedure to adopt the Annual
Plan, and to ensure any person submitting on the Annual Plan is given
reasonable opportunity to be heard.
6. The
Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 also requires each local board to
complete a local board agreement with the governing body, for each financial
year. The Annual Plan must include the local board agreement for each board.
7.
The Governing Body agreed the approach to submissions and hearings at its
meeting on 19 December 2013. It was resolved as follows:
That the Governing Body agree:
a) that annual plan local hearings follow the traditional style hearing process, with the forum option to be
assessed for Local Boards that have large volumes of submissions.
b) that regional hearings predominantly use forum style hearings with very limited and tight criteria for
selecting key stakeholders who will be heard in traditional style.
c) that forum style regional hearings are divided into days which are allocated to business, community groups and
individuals, with the individual hearing possibly having some topic-based
tables.
d) that the regional hearings panel divide into panels should the number of key stakeholders become too great for all to be heard in the time allowed
for traditional regional hearings, thereby allowing more key stakeholders to be
heard in the timeframe available.
e) that submissions
containing both regional and local content will default to the local hearings panel to be heard, noting that if a significant volume of regional submissions are
received, they may also be allocated to local hearings.
f) that the ward
councillor(s) be part of the local hearings panel, with other councillors
scheduled where appropriate to ensure a minimum of two councillors are present
at each local hearing to hear regional issues. Other councillors will attend
voluntarily as schedules allow.
g) that the following
reporting requirements be approved:
i) One regional hearing
report and 21 local board hearing reports be prepared covering statistics on
submissions received locally and regionally, with a brief high-level analysis
of key themes and topics.
ii) Analysis of submissions
be provided for one regional deliberation report to the Budget Committee, and 21 local board
deliberation reports to the relevant local boards.
h) that subject matter expert
comments are captured for inclusion in deliberation reports if requested from
the hearings process.
i) that response letters be
provided as follows:
i) Key stakeholders are
provided with a customised response letter signed by the Chair of the Budget Committee.
ii) Other regional submitters
are provided with a generic response letter, which includes key issues and
decisions.
iii) Local boards will prepare
their own responses to local submitters, via Local Board Services, with support
from subject matter experts where required.
j) that the Chair of each hearings panel decide on whether late submissions can be heard.
k) that the Deputy Chair of
the Budget Committee be
delegated to work with officers to make further decisions on the operation of
the hearings.
CARRIED
8. Following
the Governing Body’s agreement to the hearings process the Howick Local Board
is asked to approve the dates for the local hearings, deliberations and
adoption of the Local Board Agreement.
9.
Dates proposed for the Howick Local Board to hear local submissions on the
Annual Plan are scheduled as follows:
· Thursday 20th
March 2014 - Initial hearing date
· Friday 21st
March 2014 - Overflow hearing day/s (depending on the number of submitters
wishing to be heard)
· Monday 14th
April 2014 - Deliberations meeting/including ordinary business meeting
10. The hearing days will be treated as one meeting with one agenda. The
deliberations meeting will be held as part of the ordinary April business
meeting.
11. The adoption of the Local Board Agreement will be held at its
business meeting on Monday 9th June 2014.
Consideration
Local Board Views
12. Local
Board views will inform decision-making on this report. Local Board Services
will also further discuss the hearings options once the volume of local
submissions is known.
Maori Impact Statement
13. A
submission form is available in Te Reo Maori. Translators will be available for
submissions received in Te Reo Maori, or where a submitter wishes to speak Te
Reo Maori at a hearing.
Implementation Issues
14. Local Board Services will manage the local hearings process. No
particular implementation issues are anticipated.
Attachments
There are no attachments for this report.
Signatories
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Authors
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Lynda Pearson - Local Board Democracy
Advisor
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Authorisers
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Teresa Turner - Relationship Manager
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