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Resolution number HM/2015/79
MOVED
by Member WI Flavell, seconded by Member WW Flaunty:
That the Henderson-Massey
Local Board:
a) Provides the following feedback to Auckland Transport on the
proposed variation to Auckland’s Regional Public Transport Plan:
I. Henderson-Massey Local Board is aware that feedback has been
requested only on the variations outlined in the statement of proposal but
would like to note that it is pleased that budget has been found in the Long Term
Plan for the north-western busway. Further to that the board once again
advocates investigation of light rail transit along
SH16 to Westgate.
II. The board supports Waitakere Ranges and Rodney local boards
request to extend passenger train services to Kumeu as a response to growth
expected in the North-West area.
III. Simplified zone fares
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Support
simplified zone fares, but need to ensure that those taking a short journey
across zones are not financially penalised. Two possible options are:
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introduce a short journey
fare.
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boundaries overlap by 1-1.5km on
all boundary lines to help address the issue of short journeys across a
boundary being penalised heavily.
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Considers that
tertiary fare rates should be lowered and discount rates for community
services card holders should be implemented, to encourage beneficiaries and
students onto public transport and contribute to changing driving culture.
IV. Light Rail
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Supports the implementation approach for light rail.
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Advocates investigation of upgrading the north-western busway to light rail
transit.
V. Ferry Development Plan
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Important to integrate ferry services with
park and ride provision and bus services.
VI. New Network service descriptions
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Supports a
congestion free network and acknowledges that an efficient and well
patronised bus service contributes to that.
CARRIED
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