|
Resolution number KT/2015/181
MOVED
by Member R Hills, seconded by Member L Waugh:
That the Kaipātiki
Local Board:
a)
receives the Members Report from Member
Richard Hills and attached reports from the Community Led Working Group reviewing cycling access and parking at Birkenhead Wharf.
b)
thanks all members of the Community Led
Working Group reviewing cycling access and parking at
Birkenhead Wharf for their time and work on
this issue and their reports, with particular mention to Mere Roberts, Steve
Southall and Keith Salmon for the countless number of volunteer hours they
have put into this project.
c)
supports the recommendations from the Community
Led Working Group reviewing cycling access and
parking at Birkenhead Wharf and request these
recommendations are forwarded to Auckland Transport, namely:
i)
that the Kaipātiki Local Board
area should receive a greater share of cycle funding due to the lack of
cycling infrastructure compared to its neighbouring local boards.
ii)
that none of the first tranche of
funding from the Urban Cycling Fund was committed to the North Shore, so the
second tranche should see a significant distribution to the North Shore, with
Kaipātiki seen as particularly deserving due to the poor state of its
current cycling infrastructure and proximity to the central city.
iii) the request to accelerate the delivery of cycling infrastructure
as suggested in the Glenfield and Onewa corridor management plans and the
proposed Auckland cycle network.
iv) the request to develop corridor management plans for other
corridors where there is strong cycling demand, including Wairau Road,
Pupuke/Oceanview roads, Kaipātiki Road and Birkdale Roads and accelerate
the delivery of cycling infrastructure.
v)
the request to extend the scope of the
Glenfield corridor management plan to include the stretch of road from
Highbury Town Centre to the Birkenhead Ferry Terminal.
vi) the request to review the proposed Auckland cycle network
implementation for Kaipātiki and update the Kaipātiki Local Board
with a timetable for implementation.
vii) thank Auckland Transport for the progress on current projects such
as the shared path on Onewa Road and the Northcote Safe Cycle Route.
viii) the request to review cycle crash data to work to eliminate black
spots.
ix) the request to work with the Parks, Sports and Recreation
department and the Kaipātiki Local Board to review the Kaipātiki
Connections Network Plan to determine how it can better meet and expedite its
objectives, including trip generators.
x)
the request to explore new
opportunities for integrated walking and cycling and public transport use,
and to capitalise on rise in the use of electric bikes.
xi) the request to review the cycling aspect of the Kaipātiki
Connections Network Plan to ensure there are good facilities for cyclists.
xii) the request to review connectivity between the Auckland Cycle
Network and the Kaipātiki Connections Network Plan.
xiii) the request to identify strategic opportunities for accommodating
safe cycling for less confident cyclists and cyclists of all ages; such as:
protected cycle paths, improving footpaths widths and moving street clutter
and furniture where possible, which should be done whenever upgrades or
renewals are undertaken.
xiv) the request to investigate lower speeds zones in some
neighbourhoods.
xv) the request to implement more cycle parking in town centres, local
centres and near sports and community facilities.
xvi) the request to implement a bikes on buses programme, including a
pilot for the Birkenhead Ferry feeder bus.
xvii) the request to continue to work with schools to develop school
travel plans and promote Travelwise programme.
xviii) the request to acknowledge Hinemoa Street as a strategic Auckland
cycle network connector.
xix) the request to implement traffic calming measures, particularly
for lower Hinemoa Street.
xx) the request to investigate improvements to Birkenhead Point to
encourage a safe and attractive mix of cycling and public transport for all
ages, including consultation with the local community
xxi) the request to investigate protected cycle lanes on Hinemoa Street
to the Birkenhead Ferry Terminal.
xxii) the request to increase the frequency of the Birkenhead ferry,
particularly in evenings and on weekends.
d)
conduct a workshop to consider and review
the recommendations outlined in c) above to develop a prioritised list for
cycling infrastructure projects in the Kaipātiki Local Board area, which
will then be provided to Auckland Transport.
e)
supports the Community Led Working
Group reviewing cycling access and parking at Birkenhead
Wharf finding that the bike shed should be
removed from Birkenhead Wharf, and requests Auckland Transport:
i)
remove the bike shed from Birkenhead Wharf
and investigate other locations for the facility, including interest from the
Auckland University of Technology, other local boards and ferry terminals, as
this may reduce cost to the local board.
ii)
report back to the board on the costs
associated with moving the facility, including options to reduce costs as
much as possible.
iii) investigate scooter parking, potentially allocating two park and
ride car parks for scooters.
iv) install a simple cycle rack at the Birkenhead Ferry Terminal.
f)
requests that both reports produced by
the Community Led Working Group reviewing cycling
access and parking at Birkenhead Wharf are
sent to Auckland Transport to analyse, acknowledging that the Senior Regional
Walking and Cycling Advisor from the Auckland Transport Walking and Cycling department has already been involved in the process of their
creation.
g)
thanks all the residents who have
participated in the surveys and feedback that became part of the substantive
reports.
h)
thanks Auckland Transport and the
Senior Regional Walking and Cycling Advisor for attending meetings and
participating with the community in the review of cycling access and parking
at Birkenhead Wharf .
i)
receives the
verbal report from Member Danielle Grant regarding the Kaipātiki
Restoration Network.
j)
requests officers report back on the
Memorandum of Understanding with the Kaipātiki Restoration Network.
CARRIED
|
