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Henderson-Massey
Local Board
03 July 2014
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Auckland
Transport Update
File No.: CP2014/14094
Purpose
The purpose of the report is to respond to Local Board requests on
transport-related matters and to provide information to Elected Members about
Auckland Transport’s activities in their Board area.
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Recommendation/s
That the Henderson-Massey
Local Board:
a) Receives the Auckland
Transport Report for the Henderson-Massey Local Board.
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INFORMATION REPORTS
PARKING STRATEGY CONSULTATION
1. Following on from cluster workshops which were attended by
Local Board Members in early-mid May, Auckland Transport has now distributed
copies of the Parking Strategy discussion document to Elected Members and key
stakeholder groups, including community organisations.
2. The discussion document is the first to comprehensively review
issues associated with parking region-wide. Key elements of the discussion
document include an analysis of issues associated with the city centre, the
city fringe, metropolitan and town centres and residential streets across the
region. There is a clear link to the region’s public transport strategy
through consideration of the role of park-and-rides, and the needs of the
forthcoming (bus) Frequent Transport Network, and the possibility that the AT
HOP card may be able to be used for payment for parking, in some situations.
3. The discussion document was made publicly available on-line on
31 May in anticipation of a month-long period of public consultation that will
extend until 31 July.
4. The review looks at the use of Park and Rides, residential
parking zones, managing on and off street parking in the central city, clearway
times on arterial roads and parking in town centres.
5. Auckland Transport is aiming to set a clear and consistent
direction for Auckland’s parking in future, which will be good for all road
users, adjacent businesses and residents and, Auckland Transport wants to make
sure they are making the right decisions for Auckland’s future.
6. It is important to note that as the city grows and develops
rapidly, now is the time to take a look at how Auckland Transport most
effectively manage the range of parking options for the city. Parking affects
everyone in the region in one way or another. The submissions Auckland
Transport receives, will form the development of a Parking Strategy for
Auckland.
7. Parking is not only vital to the safe and efficient operation
of that network, but also supports economic development and has a major impact
on place making, public transport, walking and cycling.
8. Auckland Transport is keen to get the public’s thoughts on a
range of recommended approaches to improve Auckland’s parking, but specifically
those relating to:
• The city centre, metropolitan and town
centres
• Residential streets
• Off-street parking facilities (parking
buildings)
• On-street parking restrictions
• Arterial roads (phasing out on-street
parking)
• Parking permits
• Park and rides
PUBLIC TRANSPORT FARE CHANGES FROM 6 JULY
9. Auckland Transport has completed its Annual Fare Review which
sees ticket prices on buses, trains and ferries change from 6 July. From that
date adults who use the AT HOP card for their travel will receive a 20% discount
off the single trip adult cash fare (excluding NiteRider, Airbus Express and
Waiheke ferry services). Child and tertiary AT HOP users will also continue to
receive discounts on most services, when compared to the equivalent cash fares.
In contrast most cash fares for bus and train and some cash fares for ferry
will increase (some AT HOP fares for ferries will also increase).
10. The annual review takes into account operator cost increases
(e.g. fuel and wages), revenue and patronage movements. Auckland Transport is
also undertaking a strategic review of all public transport costs and pricing
and this is due to be completed towards the end of the year.
11. Auckland Transport believes that Public transport must be seen
as a viable alternative to the car if Auckland is to even begin to resolve its
transport problems and by making travel even more attractive on the AT HOP card
it is hoped that more people will switch to public transport.
12. In addition to an increased discount on AT HOP Auckland
Transport will remove the 25 cent top-up fee and reduce the minimum top-up
amount on the card from $10 to $5, both from 6 July. The card itself will also
remain at $5 until at least 31 January 2015.
13. From 6 July when the new fares are implemented, cash fares
will be in 50 cent multiples which will reduce cash handling on buses in
particular (with the exception of the City LINK child cash fare which will
remain at 30 cents). Auckland Transport is hoping to move to implementing an
exact fare/no change given policy in the future and will investigate the
potential of removing cash fares altogether, as has recently been introduced in
Sydney.
INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT OF NZ POLICE FIXED SPEED
CAMERAS
14. Auckland will be the recipient of six of the twelve new digital Fixed
Speed Cameras released by the New Zealand police to help reduce speed-related
crash risk across the country.
15. This is a significant national and regional milestone for road
safety as a whole, and attached is the NZ Police media release for your info,
as you may get public enquiries in response to this.
Key points include:
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12 new digital Fixed Speed Cameras announced,
six of which are in Auckland: two replacing old sites and four new sites
(locations in media release below)
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New robust digital and wireless Fixed Speed
Camera technology
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Proven to reduce speed and crash-risk at
high-risk locations
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Located at high-risk crash sites, & based on
robust site assessment
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Site selection included input from Police, NZTA,
Auckland Transport, Councils, AA
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Part of national Safe Journeys Action Plan to
create Safe Speeds
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76% of New Zealanders support speed enforcement
to help reduce fatalities on the roads
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Speeding tickets do not generate revenue for
Police
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Another 44 digital speed cameras to be rolled
out nationally in the next 18 months
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Progress also underway on three Red Light
Cameras based on a similar methodology and technology
16. The
New Zealand Police will be installing and replacing six Fixed Digital Speed
Cameras at the following high-risk speed-related crash locations:
17. Replacement
of Existing Wet-film Fixed Speed Camera with New Digital Fixed Speed Camera:
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620 Great South Road, Otahuhu: Mangere-Otahuhu Local
Board
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3236 Great North Road, Fruitvale: Whau Local Board
18. Installation of New
Digital Speed Cameras:
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57 Mill Road, Totara Park: Manurewa-Papakura Local Board
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79 Murphys Road, Totara Park: Howick Local Board
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174 Candia Road, Waitakere: Waitakere Ranges Local Board
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3 Tamaki Drive, Orakei: Orakei Local Board
RESPONSES AND PROGRESS REPORTS
URBAN MOTORCYCLE DEMOSTRATION PROJECT
19. Auckland
Transport is currently working on an Urban Motorcycle Demonstration project on
Great North Road/Parrs Cross Road and West Coast Road/Swanson Road.
20. Motorcycle
riding requires a higher level of both vehicle control and cognitive skills
than car driving. The potential outcomes of any crash, whether caused by
the rider, other road users, the road environment or the vehicle itself, are
severe. The risk of a motorcyclist being killed or seriously injured in a crash
is about 18 times higher than for a car driver.
21. As
part of the investigation Auckland Transport are looking at the options of the
removal of clearways and parking to be able to achieve a more consistent road
layout throughout the routes.
22. As
part of the investigation AT are also looking at some intersection
improvements, signage improvements, pedestrian improvements, potential
operational capacity improvements. This is all in early stages and AT has
received feedback from the Local Board in which will be considered.
CORBAN AVENUE TRAFFIC CALMING REQUEST
23. The Local Board has requested Auckland Transport to investigate
the number of cars using Corban Avenue and their speed to determine what
measures are necessary to make the road safe for children to cross.
Update
24. Auckland
Transport has undertaken an initial review of the feedback provided.
Further detailed investigation now needs to be undertaken to ensure a
comprehensive review of this feedback. The existing traffic data was
obtained in 2008 and a new survey is required to obtain traffic data, such as
traffic volume, average travel speed, heavy vehicle usage. A prioritisation
process is required once the data is available.
25. Auckland
Transport will also be talking to Bruce McLaren Intermediate School.
26. This
investigation has been prioritised and programmed for review, with an expected
completion date of early July 2014 following which Auckland Transport
will be able to provide the outcome and recommendations of its assessment.
PROPOSED NSAAT PARKING RESTRICTIONS – BUSCOMB
AVENUE
27. Auckland Transport has a proposal to install some No Stopping At
All Times restrictions on Buscomb Ave as shown in the attached diagram.
28. A proposal was initiated by some local residents requesting AT
to review the existing on-street parking at the bend near No 80, Buscomb
Avenue, and the intersection of Jubaea Place and Buscomb Avenue. Staff
and visitors to Waitakere Hospital have generated high on-street parking demand
in this section of Buscomb Avenue. Safety concerns have been raised
with regards to restricted visibility of oncoming vehicles around the bend and
the intersection due to parked vehicles on Buscomb Avenue.
29. Following the site investigations, it was concluded that
installing broken yellow lines are justified at these locations.
30. The proposed changes are to;
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install broken yellow lines between the driveway
Nos. 80 & 82, Buscomb Avenue
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Install broken yellow lines at Jubaea Place/
Buscomb Avenue intersection as shown on the attached plan.
Local Board Response
31. The
Local Board Transport Portfolio Leads were consulted on the proposal and were
happy with what was being proposed.
GAREJA ROAD & HENDERSON VALLEY ROAD INTERSECTION
32. Auckland Transport undertook a safety review at the intersection
of Henderson Valley Road and Gareja Road. Through the assessment, it was
identified that the visibility for vehicles exiting out of Gareja Road is
restricted by vehicles currently parked too close to the intersection on
Henderson Valley Road.
33. Following the assessment, Auckland Transport propose
installing “No Stopping At All Times” road marking on Henderson Valley Road to
provide improved visibility for vehicles exiting out of this intersection.
Local Board Response
34. The
Local Board Transport Portfolio Leads were consulted on the proposal and were
happy with what was being proposed.
HENDERSON VALLEY ROAD / KEELING ROAD & WOODRUFF ROAD
35. Auckland
Transport undertook a safety review assessment at two intersections along
Henderson Valley Road. The two intersections are:
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Henderson Valley Road and Keeling Road.
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Henderson Valley Road and Woodruff Avenue.
36. Through
this assessment, it was identified that the visibility for vehicles exiting out
of these intersections is restricted by existing property fences, vegetation
and road side utility poles.
Following
the assessment, Auckland Transport proposes the following changes:
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Installation of a “Stop” sign and “Stop” road marking at both
intersections. The proposed “Stop” will reinforce to drivers that they need to
stop and to give the drivers enough time to check for all traffic and then
proceed when it is safe.
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Installation of “No Stopping At All Times” road marking on
Henderson Valley Road to provide improved visibility for vehicles exiting out
of these intersection.
37. Please
find attached two plans showing details of the proposed improvement works
described above.
Local Board Response
38. The
Local Board Transport Portfolio Leads were consulted on the proposal and were
happy with what was being proposed.
HENDERSON CREEK BIKE AND WALKWAY
39. Residents have raised concerns about the
Henderson Creek bike and walkway, as there seems to be several cyclists travel
at high speeds on this track and creates a hazard for the elderly and young users
of this track. The Local Board has asked Auckland Transport to investigate
these concerns.
Response
40. The Henderson Creek Walk and Cycleways are well
used by walkers and cyclists. Auckland Transport (AT) is working to ensure
mutual benefits and safety. As with other similar shared areas educating the
users is important to ensure these benefits are realised.
41. Auckland Transport are aware of the concerns
raised by your constituent and are addressing this with educational campaigns.
An example of this is AT’s Community Transport teams attendance at the Safety
in Parks Day at Tui Glen Reserve in March 2014.
42. At this event the “Share with Care” campaign
promoted safe interaction on the pathway, signage reminded all users of
consideration for others and in a number of cases of bells were provided to
cyclists to ensure they were able to alert other users of their presence.
43. In May as part of the “ Share with Care”
campaign, chalk art was installed in the area, that along with signage, kept
the message fresh (chalk art).
44. Auckland Transport’s on-going campaigns will
continue to get the message out to “Share with Care” on the shared pathways.
Attached is the signage that Auckland Transport currently uses, and a number of
these corflute signs will be installed along Henderson Creek and the Twin
Streams pathways as fixed signs.
GARELJA ROAD AND HENDERSON VALLEY ROAD – TRAFFIC
SIGNALS REQUEST
45. Auckland Transport has been requested to
investigate installing traffic signals on the corner of Garela and Henderson
Valley Road.
Response
46. Several factors are carefully considered in the
assessment, such as traffic volume and flows, the general road environment and
police recorded crashes. It is important Auckland Transport undertakes this
type of assessment because installing traffic signals where they are
unnecessary may cause; excessive delays, driver frustration, non-compliance
with the signals and an increased crash frequency, especially rear-end type
crashes. Overall, AT need to ensure traffic and pedestrian safety are not
negatively impacted by the implementation of any changes to road design.
47. The assessment has shown that the intersection of
Garelja Road and Henderson Valley Road does not meet the warrant for traffic
signals and cannot therefore be prioritised for signalisation. Garelja Road is
a cul-de-sac with relatively low traffic volume, when compared to other roads
in the region. The analysis has shown that there are sufficient gaps in
Henderson Valley Road traffic, for side road traffic to exit and any delays
were not observed to be excessive. While Auckland Transport cannot justify
traffic signals, it does propose to install additional parking restrictions on
Henderson Valley Road to improve visibility for vehicles exiting Garelja Road
and this should improve safety.
48. With regards to the request for a pedestrian crossing
facility at this location, Auckland Transport has investigated the feasibility
of installing a zebra crossing. AT undertakes assessments of proposals such as
this, under rules established by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), which
recommend that pedestrian crossings should only be installed where pedestrian
numbers and traffic volumes suggest they are warranted. The underlying concept
behind this requirement is that unless the crossing facility is well used by
pedestrians, drivers will not expect pedestrians and their awareness of the
pedestrian crossing will decrease, resulting in a less safe pedestrian
environment.
49. Furthermore, pedestrians naturally feel more
confident crossing at a pedestrian crossing and can take less care than they
would where there is no facility. Combined, these two aspects can have the
adverse effect of the facility becoming a dangerous crossing point. This
concern is supported by research and as a result it is recommended practice
that pedestrian crossings only be installed where pedestrian number thresholds
are reached.
50. The survey has shown that pedestrian numbers at this
location are insufficient to justify the installation of a pedestrian crossing
at this stage. There are pedestrian refuge islands south of the intersection
and a pedestrian refuge island 100 metres from the intersection and, it is
recommended that pedestrians use these facilities.
51. Auckland Transport works closely with Henderson South Primary to
address road safety issues and to encourage active forms of transport. The New
Zealand Police also work with the school to train students about road safety
and personal safety. The school has a teacher appointed to work with AT and any
feedback or suggestions around ways to increase the awareness of safety issues
in the school and community is welcomed.
TE ATATU CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT –
JUNE 2014
52. Auckland Council Property Limited (ACPL) is undertaking the acquisition
phase of the Te Atatu Corridor Improvement Project.
53. At this stage ACPL has been working on this project for over two
years and reports that:
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103 property interests have been secured with an owner signed
agreement and 100 interests have now settled
54. Of the remaining property interests:
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7 have now been served a notice pursuant to Section 23 of the
Public Works Act 1981 - being a Notice of Intention to Take the Land. 2 of
these owners have reached verbal agreement and are expected to sign next week.
4 applications for action pursuant to Section 26 are underway with another
pending.
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2 properties belong to 1 party for whom a Section 18 notice will
be served as no agreement has been reached to date.
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2 properties belong to 1 party for whom notices under the Public
Works Act 1981 cannot be served as the owner has formally accepted the proposed
compensation package and AT are currently negotiating terms of the agreement.
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ISSUES PENDING
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Subject Name
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Description
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Date Requested
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Request Due Date
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Bus Stop Glass Artwork
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The Local
Board has recently been provided a list of bus shelters in the
Henderson/Massey Local Board area. The Local Board now needs to
determine which of these sites they would like to progress with the
installation of artwork for the glass. When this is determined Auckland
Transport PT Operations team will work with the Local Board and engage a
local artist to design appropriate artwork with a local flavour. The
approximate order of cost per shelter is $2,000.
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November 2013
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June 2014
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Antisocial Use Of Cars And Future
Planning Mihini Road, Ranui
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A request to
Auckland Transport to address the issues of Boy Racers in Mihini Road,
Henderson.
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September 2013
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July 2014
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Subject Name
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Workshop Date
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Description
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Border Road Crossing Assessment
Discussion
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5 June 2014
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Auckland
Transport presented options on the Border Road Crossing proposal for the
Local Board to give feedback on.
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Local Board Transport CAPEX Fund
Applications
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5 June 2014
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Auckland
Transport was present to answer any process questions about the Local Board
Transport Fund.
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ISSUES CLOSED
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Subject Name
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Description
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Subject Requested Date
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Subject Closed Date
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Alwyn Avenue/Bridge Avenue Walking Track
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Auckland Transport is
investigating the long term option for this access way. In the interim AT
will be constructing a temporary track (steps to negotiate
through "safely”) and maintaining the overgrown sections of the access
way.
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Cranwell Park/ Sel Peacock - Footpath And
Path Safety Hazards Into Park
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Auckland Transport has undertaken
urgent maintenance repairs to the concrete path and will be undertaking water
blasting. The steps will be “marked” with anti-skid strips at the edges of
the steps.
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April 2014
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May 2014
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Proposal Parking Restrictions – 89,
Central Park Drive, Henderson
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The Local Board is happy where
the proposed park restrictions at 89, Central Park Drive,
Henderson will be located.
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March 2014
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April 2014
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Proposed To Install Speed Humps On
Hindmarsh Street
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The Local Board is happy where
the proposed speed humps on Amesbury rise and Summerland Drive. Henderson
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March 2014
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April 2014
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Proposed to Install a Stop Control at The
Strid Road and Te Atatu Road Intersection
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The Local Board is happy where
the proposed stop control will be placed at the intersection
of Strid Road and Te Atatu Road.
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March 2014
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April 2014
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Proposed No Stopping At All Times
Restrictions – Metcalfe Road/Riserra Drive, Ranui And South Kensington Way,
Henderson
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The local Board is happy where
the proposed stopping at all times restrictions on Metcalfe Road/Riserra
Drive, Ranui And South Kensington Way, Henderson
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March 2014
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April 2014
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Installation Of Driver Feedback Sign On
Amesbury Rise/Summerland Drive
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The local Board is happy where
the proposed feedback signs will be placed on Amesbury rise and Summerland
Drive
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March 2014
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April 2014
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Summerland Drive Roading Issues
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Auckland
Transport is working with the Henderson-Massey Local Board to install two
electronic speed advisory signs between Harvest Drive and Sturges Road and
Auckland Transport expects these to be installed by the end of July 2014.
Auckland Transport has passed the incident details provided to the Road
Corridor Maintenance Department, who will also look into doing maintenance
works on the cycle track outside the constituent’s property.
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March 2014
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April 2014
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Dust Nuisance Swanson Road
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Auckland
Transport has investigated the issue. Auckland Transport has sealed the
lay-by on Swanson Road which will mitigate the dust nuisance.
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April 2014
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April 2014
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Taikata Road Crossing Request
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Auckland
Transport’s observation did show a small number of pedestrians and cyclists
crossing here and it is believed that there would be benefit for the wider
community if access to the park was improved. Therefore Auckland Transport
proposes that a pedestrian refuge island (centre crossing) should be
constructed at this location as part of the Minor Improvements Programme.
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February 2014
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April 2014
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Attachments
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Signatories
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Authors
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Owena Schuster (Elected Member Relationship Manager
(West), Auckland Transport)
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Authorisers
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Jonathan Anyon, Elected Member Relationship Team
Manager
Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey,
Waitakere Ranges, Whau
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