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Franklin Local
Board
09 December
2014
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Auckland
Transport Update – November/December 2014
File No.:
CP2014/17149
Purpose
1. Providing
an update on transport matters for the information of the Franklin Local Board
and a register of transport issues in the Franklin 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 Franklin
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 information on:
· The Franklin Local Board’s transport capital fund
· Consultation on proposed New Network
· New train services for Pukekohe
· Crown Road level rail crossing at Paerata.
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Recommendation/s
a) That the report entitled ‘Auckland Transport Update –
November/December 2014’ and the attached issues register from Auckland
Transport’s Elected Member Relationship Manager (South) be received.
b) Approves the Hunua pedestrian facility project, as
shown on the plan at Attachment A, for construction to be funded from the
Local Board Transport Capital Fund, based on the firm estimate of cost of
$54,000.
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Discussion
Franklin Items
A1. Local board transport capital fund
(LBTCF)
4. The Franklin Local Board’s funding allocation
under the LBTCF is currently $434,966 per annum.
5. The Board’s current
LBTCF projects are included in the table below (in which ROC = rough order of costs, and FEC = firm
estimate of cost):
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ID#
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Project Description
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Progress/Current Status
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083
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Pukekohe East
Road-Mill Road/Harrisville Road intersection, Bombay/Pukekohe – installation
of variable 70 km/h rural intersection activated warning signage (RIAWS)
· FEC estimate of $67,000
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· On 26-Nov-13, the Board gave construction
approval for the project based on the FEC of $67,000.
· The variable speed limit was resolved by
the TCC in Jun-14 for that portion within the Auckland area.
· The Waikato District Council (WDC) in
Sep-14 approved a temporary variable speed limit for that portion within its
area (to operate until its annual bylaw review can formalise the permanent
change).
· The nation-wide trial sites for RIAWS
were only for the period from Jul-12 to Jul-14. Due to the delays arranging
approvals with WDC, this site can no longer proceed as one of the trial
sites.
· The NZTA is currently evaluating the
results of the other sites around the country and will determine criteria and
standards for the permanent approval of such sites by the middle of next
year. At that time, RIAWS signs could be installed to the new standard at
this site as a permanent facility.
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074
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Third
View Avenue, Beachlands – install 300m of new kerb and channel between
Sunkist Bay Road and Cherrie Road (both sides)
· FEC estimate of $230,000 (not including
SW infrastructure being separately funded by Council)
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· On 27-Aug-13, the Board resolved to
proceed to detailed design and costing phase.
· On 15-Apr-14, the Board gave approval to
proceed with construction.
· Design completed in Oct-14
· The set-out for construction is
programmed for the week of 5-Jan-15 with physical works commencing on site in
the third week of Jan-15.
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254
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Tobin Street
carpark lighting improvements
· ROC estimate of $35,000
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· Project involves installation of three
double outreach poles and six new LED luminaires
· On 26-Aug-14, the Board resolved to
proceed to detailed design and costing stage.
· Project currently in design phase,
implementation anticipated in early to mid-2015.
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247
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Awhitu peninsula
intersection flag lighting
· FEC estimate of $21,000
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· On 26-Aug-14, the Board resolved to
proceed to detailed design and costing stage.
· AT identified 14 sites where flag lights
could be installed easily on existing poles to illuminate the side roads for
a FEC of $21,000.
· On 28-Oct-14, the Board gave approval to
proceed with construction at the 14 sites identified.
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249
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Pukekohe North
streetlighting improvements
· ROC estimate of $201,000
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· Project involves replacement of existing
streetlights with LED luminaires on 18 streets.
· On 26-Aug-14, the Board gave approval to
proceed with construction.
· Project currently in design phase,
implementation anticipated in early to mid-2015.
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250
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Waiuku South
streetlighting improvements
· ROC estimate of $70,000
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· Project involves replacement of existing
streetlights with LED luminaires on Colombo Road, Kaiwaka Road and Norfolk
Rise.
· On 26-Aug-14, the Board gave approval to
proceed with construction.
· Project currently in design phase,
implementation anticipated in early to mid-2015.
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348
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Kaiwaka Road new
footpath, Waiuku
· ROC estimate of $50,000
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· On 26-Aug-14, the Board gave approval to
proceed with construction.
· Design is complete. Will be tendered in
Jan for construction start in Feb-15.
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349
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Pacific Street
new footpath, Waiuku
· ROC estimate of $67,500
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· On 26-Aug-14, the Board gave approval to
proceed with construction.
· Design is complete. Will be tendered in
Jan for construction start in Feb-15.
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371
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Whitford bus
interchange
· FEC estimate of $200,000
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· On 23-Sep-14, the Board gave approval to
proceed with construction, based on the FEC of $200,000.
· Design is complete. Construction is
expected near the end of the current financial year.
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248
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Hunua pedestrian
facility
· ROC estimate of $50,000
· FEC estimate of $54,000
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· On 23-Sep-14, the Board gave approval for
this project to progress to detailed design and costing, based on the ROC of
$50,000.
· Design has been completed, and is shown
at Attachment A. The FEC for the project is $54,000.
· Board approval is sought for
construction, and a recommendation has therefore been included in this
report.
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6. The
Franklin Local Board’s transport capital fund to date is summarised below.
Franklin Local Board transport capital fund
summary:
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Total funding
available (across 5 FYs – 2012/12 to 2016/17)
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$2,174,830
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Completed
projects reporting actual costs (Second View Ave kerb and channel; Patumahoe/Waiuku/Attewell Roads investigation; Pukekohe
station overbridge; Ardmore School footpath; Harris St bench; Pukeoware School signs; Waiuku pavers upgrade;
Third View kerb and channel projects x1)
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-$543,355
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Projects
approved for construction based on rough or firm estimates (Mill/Harrisville
electronic signage; Third View kerb and
channel projects x1; Pukekohe North streetlighting improvements;
Waiuku South streetlighting improvements; Kaiwaka Rd footpath; Pacific St
footpath; Whitford bus interchange; Awhitu peninsula flag lighting)
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-906,500
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Projects at
detailed design and costing phase (Tobin St carpark lighting)
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35,000
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Projects awaiting construction approval (Hunua pedestrian facility)
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54,000
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Funding still available to allocate
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$635,975
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A2. Consultation on proposed New Network
7. Consultation
on the proposed New Network for Pukekohe and Waiuku began on 22 September
and closed on 17 October.
8. In
response to the consultation, Auckland Transport received 933 submissions,
comprising 707 hardcopy versions and 226 online versions. Any late submissions
received to 17 November were accepted and entered.
9. Data
entry (given the high number of hard copy submissions) including late
submissions was completed on 17 November, before analysis commenced on 24
November. All submissions are being coded and themed and the full analysis
will be completed before any recommendations are made. During this time,
project staff will also drive the various routes and any alternate public
suggestions if required.
10. It
is expected that recommendations will be made to the Auckland Transport Board
in February 2015.
11. The
Franklin Local Board has requested a feedback session on consultation outcomes
and draft conclusions prior to final decisions being made by the Auckland
Transport Board.
12. Discussions
are being held with Local Board staff to arrange a suitable feedback session in
early February. Pre-consultation on the proposed Eastern New Network
(involving Whitford/ Beachlands/Maraetai bus services) will likely be discussed
at the same time.
A3. New train services for Pukekohe
13. Rail
service timetable changes coming into effect on 8 December will see a weekend
diesel shuttle service begin to operate hourly between Pukekohe and Papakura
for the first time on Saturday 13 December.
14. On
Saturdays, the first diesel shuttle service is scheduled to depart Pukekohe at
6.46am and the last service is scheduled to depart Papakura at 10.26pm and
arrive in Pukekohe at 10.41pm, while on Sundays and public holidays the first
service is scheduled to depart Pukekohe at 6.46am and the last service is
scheduled to depart Papakura at 9.26pm and arrive in Pukekohe at 9.41pm.
15. Services
will be timed so that northbound shuttle passengers will be able to move onto a
Southern Line train service scheduled to leave six minutes later. Relevant
southbound services into Papakura will also be timed to connect with shuttle
services to Pukekohe scheduled to leave five minutes later.
16. Timetable
changes from 8 December will also see all southern services accessing Britomart
via Newmarket. This change is necessary to enable a total of 12 trains per hour
at peak times (six Southern Line and six Eastern Line from Manukau) through the
busiest section of the rail network between Puhinui and Westfield stations.
However, this will mean that passengers south of Puhinui will need to transfer
to the Eastern Line if they want to travel to Sylvia Park, Panmure or other
Eastern Line stations.
17. From Mondays to Fridays, an additional evening service to Pukekohe
has also been added, leaving Britomart at 8.58pm and scheduled
to arrive in Pukekohe at 10.07pm.
18. The new train timetables are available at: https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/timetables/
A4. Crown Road level rail crossing,
Paerata
19. In
late October, KiwiRail became aware that heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs) over
16m in length were obstructing, or ‘fouling’, the level rail crossing on Crown
Road, Paerata, when waiting to turn onto State Highway 22 at its intersection
with Crown Road. Given the possibility and potential scale of an incident
between freight or passenger trains and HCVs, the situation could not be
allowed to continue without appropriate interventions being taken to reduce or
eliminate the risk.
20. The
NZTA, KiwiRail and Auckland Transport have therefore been working together with
urgency, in consultation with the business operators located at the Paerata
Business Park (where the majority of the HCVs concerned originate from), to
investigate and implement appropriate interim and permanent measures to reduce
and potentially eliminate the risk of an incident at the level crossing.
21. In
the interim, KiwiRail has placed a 40 km/h speed restriction on all trains
through Paerata, and has been working with Paerata Business Park operators to
divert HCVs over 16m onto alternate routes away from the level crossing.
22. In
the interim, Auckland Transport has identified the most appropriate alternate
routes available for HCVs over 16m to access SH1 both north and southbound, as
shown on the plan at Attachment B, and is investigating necessary measures to
improve those interim alternate routes (for example, warning signage, road
markings, and shoulder widening at tight corners). Affected residents along
these routes have been advised of the situation by letter.
23. Auckland
Transport has also erected warning signage on Crown Road east of the level
crossing and is in the process of implementing a ban on HCVs over 16m in length
using the level crossing under its Traffic Control Bylaw, as shown on the plan
at Attachment C.
24. The
NZTA has identified and is investigating a preferred option, as shown on the
plan at Attachment D, to implement changes for HCVs at the SH22/Crown Road
intersection that, if feasible, would eliminate the risk entirely.
25. A
further meeting between the NZTA, KiwiRail, Auckland Transport and Paerata
Business Park operators to discuss progress is scheduled for 2 December,
following which a verbal update will be given at the Board’s December meeting.
General Information Items
B1. Lower
alcohol limits a milestone for road safety
26. Lower
legal alcohol limits to come into force on 1 December will begin making New
Zealand roads safer from day one, providing safer journeys for all New
Zealanders as the country heads into the festive season.
27. Legislation
passed earlier this year means that from 1 December, the legal alcohol limit
for drivers aged 20 years and over will be lowered from 400 to 250 micrograms
of alcohol per litre of breath (or from 80 to 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100
millilitres of blood), bringing New Zealand’s law into line with the limits
already in place in the majority of OECD countries. The alcohol limit for
drivers under the age of 20 will remain at zero.
28. The
lower alcohol limit is a game-changer for road safety in New Zealand, and with
the holiday season fast approaching, the message is clear – if you’re going to
drink don’t drive, and if you’re going to drive don’t drink.
29. The
NZTA has been undertaking a public information campaign to remind New
Zealanders of the change, with promotions beginning in early November with the
rollout of posters and coasters in pubs and bars. Promotional activity stepped
up from 16 November with television, radio and outdoor advertising all
focussing on the simple message of lower alcohol limits for drivers 20 and
over from 1 December.
30. Reducing
deaths and serious injuries from drink-driving is a key plank of the
Government’s Safer Journeys strategy, which looks across the
entire road system to improve safety through safer roads and roadsides, safer
speeds, safer vehicles and safer road use.
B2. Five year
time limits for new driver licences from 1 December
31. Changes
to New Zealand’s Graduated Driver Licensing System aimed at improving the
safety of novice drivers and motorcyclists are set to come into force at the
beginning of December, including the introduction of a five-year time limit on
new learner and restricted car and motorcycling licences.
32. The
changes to the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule mean that drivers or
riders who obtain or renew their learner or restricted licence after 1 December
2014 and who haven’t moved on to the next licence stage within the following
five years will need to pass another theory test to renew their licence after
it expires.
33. The
changes will encourage novice drivers and motorcyclists to progress to a full
licence within a reasonable timeframe.
34. The
changes are part of the Government’s broader Safer Journeys strategy which aims
to significantly reduce deaths and injuries on New Zealand’s roads. The new time
limits will work together with other recent measures introduced under Safer
Journeys to improve the safety of young drivers, including raising the minimum
licensing age from 15 to 16, the introduction of a zero alcohol limit for teen
drivers and the rollout of more challenging practical driver tests to gain
restricted and full licences.
35. Another
change coming into force on December 1 with the amended Driver Licensing Rule
is the strengthening of the ‘evidence of identity’ requirements for licence
applications, in order to reduce the risk of driver licences being obtained
fraudulently.
36. Further
details on all of the changes can be found on the NZTA website at
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/consultation/driver-licensing-amendment-2014/index.html
B3. Share the
Road Marketing Campaign
37. A
total of 633 cycling crashes occurred in Auckland over the period 2011 to 2013,
while cyclist numbers steadily increased from 731,000 in 2011 over the same
period.
38. The
primary barriers deterring people from cycling are safety concerns about
sharing the road with traffic and insufficient cycle lanes. People are cycling
less than they were 12 months ago and being deterred by safety concerns. Most
agree that more should be done to promote safe cycling behaviours and safe
driving around cyclists.
39. Auckland
Transport’s Share the Road Marketing Campaign, being carried out over the
period 16 November to 14 December 2014, will feature advertising via bus back
media, which has proven to be effective in reaching people on the move in
cars. There will be a total of 58 bus backs and this is expected to reach
approximately 449,443 people on a daily basis.
40. Targeting
all Auckland motorists, the objective is to encourage motorists to be more
aware of cyclists on the road and to help reduce the numbers of cyclists killed
and injured. The key messages are to give cyclists 1.5 metres space when
passing; to look out for cyclists when turning; and to look out for cyclists
before opening car doors.
B4. Footpath
projects
41. Auckland
Transport is unable to progress a programme of new footpaths in 2014/15 due to
budgetary constraints and a high volume of other schemes going to
construction. However, it is hoped to make a start on the programme again in
2015/16, subject to funding becoming available through the Long Term Plan.
42. It
the interim, it is acknowledged that there are a large number of outstanding
requests from members of the public and local boards for new footpaths. A list
of these requests previously received by Auckland Transport has been forwarded
to the Franklin Local Board’s transport portfolio holders. These schemes have
already been prioritised with an emphasis on projects connecting up with the
existing network and linking to key destinations.
43. The
Board may wish to consider funding design and construction of some schemes in
its area, using the Local Board Transport Capital Fund.
Media Releases
C1. Upgrade to
white light for Auckland roads
44. Auckland
Transport will replace 44,000 high pressure sodium (golden yellow light) street
lights with energy efficient light emitting diodes (LED) luminaires in what
will be New Zealand’s most ambitious LED replacement programme to date.
Auckland Transport owns more than 100,000 street lights, approximately one
third of the country’s total lighting stock.
45. The
first phase of the programme will be rolled out over five years and see nearly
half of the region’s street lights change from golden yellow light to white
light. Auckland Transport estimates net savings of $32m over the 20-year
design-life of the LED luminaires.
46. The
Auckland Transport Board approved the plan in October noting that the balance
of the conversion will potentially follow in four to five years. Phase one
will focus mainly on residential roads which comprise approximately 60% of the
region’s street lighting network.
47. Auckland
Transport has had a policy since 2012 that all new lights on
pedestrian-dominated roads will be LED luminaires. Changing the old lights to
LED luminaires will reduce the energy consumption by over 50%. Auckland
Transport already has approximately 2,000 energy efficient LED luminaires in
service.
48. At
the same time the new luminaires are changed a Tele-management System (TMS)
will be installed to manage and monitor the network. Through better management
of light levels a further 15-20% of energy savings can be achieved. The TMS
will provide enhanced customer service as any faults on the network will be
reported daily. LED luminaires around Eden Park are already controlled by a
TMS system. This was established under an earlier project and has worked well
by increasing light levels before and after events.
49. International
experience has shown that white light is also a factor in crime prevention;
delivers greater comfort and security and improves visibility and reaction
times for drivers and pedestrians, resulting in fewer vehicle crashes and
injuries.
50. Auckland
Transport will be going to tender for four new Street Light Maintenance and
Renewals contracts for 4 years which will include the replacement LED
programme. It is planned to begin the replacement programme early in 2015.
C2.
Auckland’s Summer Cycling Programme Wins 2014 Best Cycling Promotion
51. The
national walking and cycling awards were presented at the 2WALKandCYCLE 2014
Conference in Nelson at the end of October, and Auckland Transport’s Cycling’s
the Go Summer Programme received the top award for Best Cycling Promotion.
52. The
Cycling's the Go Summer Programme delivered 73 events during February
and March 2014 including the inaugural Ciclovia on Quay, guided bike rides,
cycle training courses and local events for families.
53. An
integrated media campaign with five ‘real people’ encouraged Aucklanders to
improve their cycling skills by showing that ‘people like them' go to cycle
training courses and events. Advertisements and online videos showed potential
trainees what the experience would be like and helped overcome any hesitancy to
attend.
54. More
than 900 adults learned to cycle safely at Cycling’s the Go cycle
training courses during the 2013/14 spring and summer period, in addition to
more than 9000 children trained at school through the Bike Safe programme.
C3. More train
services from 8 December
55. Auckland’s
train times are getting a makeover with more services from 8 December.
56. Train
timetables are being updated following the introduction of electric trains on
the Eastern and Onehunga Lines and at the same time Auckland Transport is
increasing services at the weekend. There will now be a scheduled service on
all metropolitan lines at least every half-hour day and night, seven days a
week.
57. The
Eastern and Southern Lines will now have consistent frequency meaning six
trains an hour at peak times on each line, three trains hourly during the
daytime inter-peak and half-hourly services at night and on the weekend.
58. The
Onehunga Line will have half-hourly services all day, seven days a week.
59. On
the Western Line, services will remain at 15 minutes during peak and
half-hourly off-peak but there will be extra trains on the weekend. As more
diesel carriages are freed up from other lines, Auckland Transport will be able
to put some bigger trains on the Western Line to help with the increased demand
until electric trains are introduced in the middle of 2015.
60. Auckland
Transport will also be introducing a new weekend train service to Pukekohe,
with hourly trains from Papakura to Pukekohe on Saturday and Sunday.
61. These
extra services will help manage the big jump in the number of people travelling
by train. In the year to October there were 12.1 million rail trips, an
increase of more than 17% on the same time last year.
62. Key
changes are:
a. Eastern Line
· increased capacity including double electric trains (six cars)
at peak times
· a quicker
journey time between Manukau and Britomart
· all services
heading south terminate at Manukau, customers will need to transfer to the
Southern Line if they want to travel to stations south of Puhinui
· more
frequent services for Manukau: six trains an hour during peak, three trains
each hour during the day and a half-hourly service at night and on the weekend
b. Onehunga Line
· half-hourly
service all day/every day including extended Friday night and weekend hours
c. Southern Line
· All services
will go through Newmarket so passengers south of Puhinui will need to transfer
to the Eastern Line if they want to go to Sylvia Park, Panmure, Glen Innes,
Meadowbank or Orakei
· The Southern
Line is next to get electric trains in early 2015
d. Pukekohe
· There will
be an additional evening service leaving Britomart at 8.58pm and arriving in
Pukekohe at 10.07pm
· New hourly
weekend services to Papakura to connect to trains to Britomart
e. Western Line
· Extra
half-hourly services on Friday night between 10pm and 12.30am
· All weekend
services will now run half-hourly but will terminate at Swanson, and a new
hourly scheduled bus service will operate between Swanson station and
Waitakere.
63. New train timetables are available at https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/timetables/
C4. Route identified
for Redoubt – Mill Road Corridor upgrade
64. A
route has been identified for the upgrade of the Redoubt and Mill Road
corridor, which is needed to support large housing growth in the area.
65. Traffic
is predicted to double on the route in 10 to 15 years due to the growth. More
than 22,000 new homes are proposed for the area, with about 10,000 planned in
special housing areas that are likely to be fast-tracked.
66. Auckland
Transport has identified the route for the upgrade and applied to Auckland
Council to designate land (Notices of Requirement) for the project. Council is
expected to publicly notify the NoRs for the designation in early 2015, with a
hearing before independent commissioners to follow.
67. The
project is driven by significant growth planned for the area, with congestion
already affecting Redoubt Road and Mill Road, and the need to improve the
corridor’s poor safety record.
68. Between
2009 and 2013 there were 283 crashes, including four deaths, with a number of
accident hotspots on curves and junctions. The upgrade will improve the
alignment to the safety standard required on an arterial route.
69. The
formal process now begun will give certainty to both existing and future
property owners regarding what land is needed for the upgrade.
70. A
number of route options were investigated, consulted upon and evaluated before
the final route was confirmed, with an independent environmental assessment a
key factor. The assessment recommended a number of mitigation measures to
minimise impacts.
71. The
route includes 23m high viaducts at Puhinui Creek gully and a 17m high viaduct
at South Mill Road gully above native bush to minimise impacts. The project
also includes about 30,000m2 of native planting, stream restoration, wetlands
created, pest eradication and environmental monitoring during and after
construction.
72. Auckland
Transport has contacted affected property owners directly about the project and
is meeting with them to discuss their land owner rights and the planning
process. The upgrade will need future purchase of 54 full properties and 257
partial properties (for example, part of a driveway or frontage).
73. Features
of the project include:
a. Redoubt Road widened to two lanes in each
direction between State Highway One and Murphys Road
b. Westbound bus lane along Hollyford Drive
and Redoubt Road towards Manukau
c. On road cycle lanes on both sides and an
off road cycle and foot path for the length of the upgrade
d. Replacement of the existing Mill Road with
a new arterial with two lanes in each direction between Murphys Road and Popes
Road
e. Murphys Road widened to two lanes in each
direction between Flat Bush School Road and Redoubt Road
f. Murphys/Redoubt Road intersection
realigned and traffic lights added to improve safety
g. 17m and 23m high viaducts at Puhinui Creek
gully and South Mill Road gully above native bush
h. Widened footpaths on both sides of Redoubt,
Mill and Murphys roads with pedestrian crossings at key intersections
i. Replacement planting and stream
restoration
j. Improved stormwater facilities, including
wetlands areas
k. Landscaping of the new road corridor.
74. For more information, visit https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/the-mill-road-corridor/
C5. Building better
connections for Otahuhu
75. Construction
has begun on the new Otahuhu Bus/Train Interchange, with expected completion in
late 2015.
76. With
Auckland moving towards a more integrated public transport network, the new
interchange will provide better connections for passengers with more frequent
services and the ability to transfer easily between buses and trains.
77. In
upgrading the existing station to a bus and rail interchange, the rail platform
will be linked with two new bus platforms and a terminal building via an
elevated concourse. Once it’s complete, it will also become a far more
pedestrian friendly area. The project is designed to support the rollout of
the new network in south Auckland in late 2015.
78. Other
benefits include:
a. Bus platforms at the interchange for
passengers moving between bus services and the train platforms
b. Vehicle drop off area and taxi stand
c. Interchange building providing waiting
space and customer facilities and a ticket office
d. Clear, safe separation of buses, trains,
pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicles.
79. For
more details, visit: at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/otahuhu-bus-train-interchange/
Issues Register
80. The regular monthly issues register is Attachment E to this report.
Consideration
Local Board Views
81. The Board’s views will be incorporated during consultation on any
proposed schemes.
Implementation Issues
82. All proposed schemes are subject to prioritisation, funding and
consultation.
Attachments
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Hunua Pedestrian Facility Project
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bView
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Alternate routes for HCVs to access
the Southern Motorway from Paerata
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cView
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Area of vehicle restriction - Crown
Road Railway Crossing, Paerata
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dView
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Preferred option for changes to Crown
Road/SH22 intersection
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eView
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Issues Register - Franklin Local
Board - December 2014
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Signatories
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Authors
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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
Teresa Turner - Relationship Manager
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Franklin Local
Board
09 December
2014
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Long-term Plan 2015-2025: Local consultation material
File No.: CP2014/28116
Purpose
1. This report
seeks adoption of local consultation material for the Long-term Plan 2015-2025
(LTP) by the Franklin Local Board.
Executive
Summary
2. Over the last
twelve months local boards have been involved in many Long-term Plan 2015 -
2025 workshops and meetings as part of their shared governance role.
3. In October
2014, local boards adopted local board plans which help inform draft LTP budget
decisions. In addition to this, advocacy discussions were held between local
boards and the governing body at the end of October after which budget
decisions for LTP consultation were agreed by the governing body on 6
November.
4. On 18 December
2014, the governing body will meet to adopt the LTP consultation document and
supporting information, which includes local consultation material for each
local board.
5. Indicative
local budgets reflect 6 November governing body decisions and any minor
amendments approved within the same funding envelope.
6. This report
seeks adoption of local consultation material for the LTP.
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Recommendation/s
a) That
the Franklin Local Board adopts local consultation material including:
i) a
one page (2 side) local board insert; and
ii) supporting
information, including local funding priorities for 2015/2016, key advocacy
areas, indicative local performance targets for 2015/2016 and indicative
local budgets for the next 10 years.
b) That the Franklin
Local Board notes:
i) the allocation of
projects within Locally Driven Initiative (LDI) budgets are required to
balance in every year.
ii) proposed
operational savings for asset based services within the parks, community and
lifestyle theme are not reflected in draft local budgets, but are instead
captured at a regional level. Savings will be applied locally to final LTP
budgets following consultation.
iii) high
level budgets for programmes of work such as
renewals, non-growth projects, parks developments, sportsfield developments
and land acquisition will be developed prior to adoption of the final LTP.
c) That
the Chair of the Franklin Local Board be delegated the authority to make any
final minor changes to local consultation material for the Long-term Plan
2015 - 2025 prior to publication including online consultation content.
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Discussion
Process
7. Over the last
twelve months local boards have been involved in many Long-term Plan 2015 -
2025 workshops and meetings as part of their shared governance role.
8. In October
2014, Franklin Local Board adopted a local board plan which helps inform draft
LTP budget decisions. In addition to this, advocacy discussions were held
between local boards and the governing body at the end of October after which
budget decisions for LTP consultation were agreed by the governing body on 6
November.
9. On 18 December
2014, the governing body will meet to adopt the LTP consultation document and
supporting information, which includes the following local consultation
material for each local board:
a) a one page (2
side) local board insert in the LTP consultation document; and
b) supporting information, including local funding priorities for
2015/2016, key advocacy areas, indicative local performance targets for
2015/2016, and indicative local budgets for the next 10 years
Draft budgets
10. Indicative local
budgets reflect 6 November governing body decisions and any minor amendments
approved within the same funding envelope.
11. The allocation
of projects within Locally Driven Initiative (LDI) budgets are required to
balance in every year.
12. Proposed
operational savings for asset based services within the parks, community and
lifestyle theme are not reflected in draft local budgets, but are instead
captured at a regional level. Savings will be applied locally to final LTP budgets
following consultation.
13. High level
budgets for programmes of work such as renewals, non-growth projects, parks
developments, sportsfield developments and land acquisition will be developed
prior to adoption of the final LTP.
14. This report seeks
adoption of local consultation material for the LTP and agrees local targeted
rate proposals, if any, for consultation.
Next steps
15. Following the
governing body meeting on 18 December, information will be provided to local
board members on the consultation process and finalising local board
agreements.
16. LTP consultation
will commence on 23 January 2014 through to mid-March. Through this engagement
local boards will seek views on proposals important to the local area to help
develop the Local Board Agreement 2015/2016 due for adoption in May 2015.
Local boards will also seek views on the local impact of LTP proposals to
inform advocacy discussions with the governing body.
17. The governing
body will make final LTP budget decisions in May 2015 and meet to adopt the
final LTP in June 2015, including 21 local board agreements.
Consideration
Local
Board Views and Implications
18. This report sets out the decisions local boards need to make in order to
finalise local consultation material for the Long-term Plan 2015 - 2025.
19. In October 2014,
local boards adopted their local board plans which helps inform draft LTP
budget decisions. In addition to this, advocacy discussions were held between
local boards and the governing body at the end of October after which budget
decisions for LTP consultation were agreed by the governing body on 6
November.
Maori Impact Statement
20. Many local board
decisions are of importance to, and impact on, Maori. Local board agreements
and long-term plans are important tools that enable and can demonstrate
council’s responsiveness to Maori. Local board plans, which were developed
through engagement with the community including Maori, form the basis of the
consultation material of the Long-term Plan 2015-2025.
21. There is a need to continue to build relationships between local boards
and iwi, and where relevant the wider Māori community. Ongoing
conversations will assist local boards and Māori to understand each
other’s priorities and issues. This in turn can influence and encourage
Māori participation in council’s decision-making processes. In particular,
local board plans and LTP consultation material will influence relevant annual
plans and local board agreements for 2015/2016 and beyond.
Implementation
Issues
22. Local board financial statements reflect the cost of undertaking local
activities within each local board area. Budgets are indicative for
consultation purposes and subject to change.
23. Following
consultation, proposed initiatives and budgets will be considered and updated
to reflect feedback and new information available, prior to adoption of the
final LTP.
Attachments
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No.
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Draft Franklin Local Board Insert (Under Separate
Cover)
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bView
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Draft Franklin Local Board Supporting Information
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Signatories
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Authors
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Gaylene Harvey - Democracy Advisor
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Authorisers
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Karen Lyons - Manager Local Board Services
Matthew Walker - Manager Financial Planning, Policy
and Budgeting
Teresa Turner - Relationship Manager
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