I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee will be held on:

 

Date:

Time:

Meeting Room:

Venue:

 

Thursday, 15 February 2018

03:30pm

Council Chamber
Orewa Service Centre
50 Centreway Road
Orewa

 

Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee

 

OPEN AGENDA

 

 

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

Chairperson

Cameron Brewer

 

Deputy Chairperson

Louise Johnston

 

Members

Brent Bailey

 

 

Tessa Berger

 

 

Beth Houlbrooke

 

 

Phelan Pirrie

 

 

Allison Roe, MBE

 

 

Colin Smith

 

 

Brenda Steele

 

 

(Quorum 5 members)

 

 

 

Raewyn Morrison

Local Board Democracy Advisor

 

9 February 2018

 

Contact Telephone: 021 534 083

Email: raewyn.morrison@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

 

 


 

 

Board Member

Organisation

Position

Brent Bailey

Royal NZ Yacht Squadron

Kaipara College Board of Trustees

Gumboots Early Learning Centre

Member

Parent Representative

Director

Tessa Berger

 

 

Mahurangi Action Incorporated
Mahurangi Coastal Trail Trust

The Merchandise Collective

Friends of Regional Parks

Matakana Coast Trail Trust

 

President

Chairperson

Founder/Director

Committee Member

Member Forum representative

Cameron Brewer

Riverhead Residents & Ratepayers Association

Passchendaele Society Inc.

New Zealand National Party

Cameron Brewer Communications Limited

Spire Investments Limited

Member

 

Member

Member

Director

Shareholder

Beth Houlbrooke

 

Sweet Adelines New Zealand (Charitable Trust)
Baddeleys Beach and Campbells Beach Residents and Ratepayers Assn.

Kawau Island Boat Club

Member

 

Member

 

Member

Louise Johnston

 

 

Blackbridge Environmental Protection Society

Treasurer

Phelan Pirrie

Muriwai Volunteer Fire Brigade

Best Berries (NZ) Ltd 

Officer in Charge

Director/Shareholder

Allison Roe

Waitemata District Health Board

Matakana Coast Trail Trust

New Zealander of the Year Awards

Elected Member

Chairperson

Chief Category Judge/Community

Colin Smith

 

 

-

 

Brenda Steele

 

Te Uri o Hau Incorporation

Beacon Pathway

Secretary/Beneficiary

Board member

 


Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee

15 February 2018

 

 

ITEM   TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                        PAGE

1          Welcome                                                                                                                         5

2          Apologies                                                                                                                        5

3          Declaration of Interest                                                                                                   5

4          Confirmation of Minutes                                                                                               5

5          Leave of Absence                                                                                                          5

6          Acknowledgements                                                                                                       5

7          Petitions                                                                                                                          5

8          Deputations                                                                                                                    5

8.1     North West Country Inc. Update                                                                        5

9          Public Forum                                                                                                                  6

10        Extraordinary Business                                                                                                6

11        Notices of Motion                                                                                                          6

12        Approval for two new road names in the Arborfield Group Holdings Limited subdivision at 105 Oraha Road, Huapai.                                                                                          7

13        Auckland Transport Update to the Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee for February 2018                                                             13

14        Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee Workshop Records                                                                                                                         35  

15        Consideration of Extraordinary Items 

 

 


1          Welcome

 

2          Apologies

 

An apology from Member A Roe has been received.

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

a)         confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 16 November 2017, as a true and correct record.

 

 

5          Leave of Absence

 

At the close of the agenda no requests for leave of absence had been received.

 

6          Acknowledgements

 

At the close of the agenda no requests for acknowledgements had been received.

 

7          Petitions

 

At the close of the agenda no requests to present petitions had been received.

 

8          Deputations

 

Standing Order 3.20 provides for deputations. Those applying for deputations are required to give seven working days notice of subject matter and applications are approved by the Chairperson of the Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee. This means that details relating to deputations can be included in the published agenda. Total speaking time per deputation is ten minutes or as resolved by the meeting.

 

8.1       North West Country Inc. Update

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1.       Representatives from North West Country Inc. will be in attendance to give an update on plans for improvements/enhancements to the Helensville Town Centre.

 

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

a)      thank the representatives from the North West Country Inc. for their presentation on proposed plans for improvements/enhancements to the Helensville Town centre.

 

 

 

9          Public Forum

 

A period of time (approximately 30 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of 3 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from members.

 

At the close of the agenda no requests for public forum had been received.

 

10        Extraordinary Business

 

Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

 

“An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-

 

(a)        The local authority by resolution so decides; and

 

(b)        The presiding member explains at the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public,-

 

(i)         The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and

 

(ii)        The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.”

 

Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

 

“Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-

 

(a)        That item may be discussed at that meeting if-

 

(i)         That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and

 

(ii)        the presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but

 

(b)        no resolution, decision or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion.”

 

11        Notices of Motion

 

There were no notices of motion.

 


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Approval for two new road names in the Arborfield Group Holdings Limited subdivision at 105 Oraha Road, Huapai.

 

File No.: CP2018/00118

 

  

 

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1.       To seek approval from Rodney Local Board to change two previously approved road names for new public roads in the Arborfield Group Holdings Limited subdivision at 105 Oraha Road, Huapai.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2.       The Rodney Local Board has previously approved the road names of Meritage Close and Croatia Avenue for roads 7 and 10 (respectively) in Arborfield Group Holdings Limited’s development at 105 Oraha Road, Huapai.

3.       Land Information New Zealand has since advised that both names are in conflict with similarly named roads and are not suitable.

4.       The Applicant, Arborfield Group Holdings Limited, has submitted the following road names:

Road

Type

Preferred

Alternate 1

Alternate 2

7

Close

Verdot

Vinum

Cuvee

10

Crescent

Reserva

Pomace

Fiano

 

5.       Auckland Council has road naming guidelines that set out the requirements and criteria of the Council for proposed road names.  These requirements and criteria have been applied in this situation to ensure consistency of road naming.

 

 

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

a)      approve a change of road name for the previously approved Meritage Close (RD/2016/143)  to Verdot Close for the new public road Road 7, shown in Attachment A to the agenda report, within the residential subdivision at 105 Oraha Road, Huapai

b)      approve a change of road name for the previously approved Croatia Place (RD/2106/167) to Reserva Crescent for the new public road Road 10, shown in Attachment A to the agenda report, within the residential subdivision at 105 Oraha Road, Huapai

 

 

Horopaki / Context

6.       Rodney Local Board approved the previous names for each of these roads as follows:

 

 

Road 7

·    17 November 2016 - Meritage Close approved with 12 other road names in resolution RD/2016/143.

·    22 December 2017 all 13 names notified to LINZ.

·    10 January 2018 LINZ advise conflict with Meritage Lane in Te Atatu South.

Road 10

·    17 November 2016 – Sauvignon Place approved with 12 other road names in resolution RD/2016/143.

·    15 December 2016 – Croatia Place approved as changed name in resolution RD/2016/167 due to conflict with Sauvignon Avenue in Ranui.

·    17 August 2017 Croatia Avenue approved with four other new road names for subdivision at 45 Station Road Huapai in resolution RD/2017/134.  These approved names were notified to LINZ shortly afterwards.

·    This duplication was discovered in December 2017.  Additionally the “Place” road type was found to be not suitable for open ended roads. The duplications were found by the report author who is familiar with other subdivisions in the Huapai area.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

7.       All of the proposed road names are deemed to meet the road naming criteria and are acceptable to both NZ Post and Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).  LINZ mentioned Fiano Crescent as similar to Kiano Place in Wai O Taiki Bay but consider it to be acceptable.

8.       According to the Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines, where a new public or private road needs to be named as a result of a subdivision or development, the subdivider / developer shall be given the opportunity of suggesting their preferred new road name for local board approval.

9.       Auckland Council’s road naming criteria typically requires that road names reflect:

·    a historical or ancestral linkage to an area;

·    a particular landscape, environmental or biodiversity feature; or

·    an existing (or introduced) thematic identity in the area

10.     Names need to be easily identifiable and intuitively clear, thus minimising confusion.

11.     The two new public roads to be renamed service properties within the subdivision and are shown on Attachment A.

12.     The Applicant has proposed the road names listed in the table below.  All names meet the criteria through having a historic linkage to the winemaking in the area.

 

Proposed New Road Names

Meaning

Road 7

(existing name Meritage Close)

Verdot Close

(preferred)

Particular wine grape variety

Vinum Close

Latin for wine

Cuvee Close

Specific blend or batch of wine

Road 10

(existing name Croatia Place)

Reserva Crescent

(preferred)

Spanish for red wine aged for 3 years

Pomace Crescent

Solids of grapes after juicing

Fiano Crescent

Type of white wine

 

 

13.     The road naming criteria suggests that the road types could be referred to as:

Owner

Type

Guideline Description

Applicant Preferred

Public

Close

Short, enclosed roadway

Close

Public

Crescent

Crescent shaped roadway, especially where both ends join the same thoroughfare

Crescent

 

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe / Local impacts and local board views

14.     The Auckland Council, by way of the Auckland Council Long-term Plan 2012-2022, allocated the responsibility for the naming of new roads, pursuant to Section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, to local boards. A decision is sought from the Rodney Local Board in this report.

15.     The decision sought for this report does not trigger any significant policy and is not considered to have any immediate impact on the community.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

16.     Local iwi were consulted previously during original approvals as all names were originally submitted as alternates in November 2016 but declined comment as none of the names are Māori in nature.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

17.     The cost of processing the approval of the proposed new road names is recoverable for the applicant in accordance with Auckland Council’s administrative charges.

18.     The applicant has responsibility for ensuring that appropriate signage will be installed accordingly once approval is obtained for the new road names.

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

19.     There are no significant risks to council as road naming is a routine part of the subdivision development process with consultation being a key part of the application.

Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps

20.     Approved road names are notified to LINZ who record them on their New Zealand wide land information database which includes street addresses issued by councils.  On completion of the subdivision through meeting all the resource consent conditions, the roads can be legalised and new property titles issued.

 

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Location of Changed Road Names

11

      

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Philip Steven - Senior Subdivision Advisor

Authorisers

Ian Smallburn - General Manager Resource Consents

Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager

 


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Auckland Transport Update to the Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee for February 2018

 

File No.: CP2018/00548

 

  

 

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1.       The purpose of this report is to respond to resolutions and requests on transport-related matters, provide an update on the current status of the Local Board’s Transport Capital Fund projects, a summary of consultation material sent to the local board and information on transport-related matters of specific application and interest to the Rodney Local Board and its community.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2.       This report provides updates and information on:

·    Update on Rodney Local Board’s Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF) projects;

·    Update on the local board’s Locally Driven Initiatives Footpaths;

·    Consultations on regulatory processes;

·    Traffic Control Committee results; 

·    Issues Update;

·    Tamahunga Bridge construction;

·    Matakana Link Road;

·    Ferry Futures Strategy;

·    Road and Streets Framework and Transport Design Manual;

·    Changes to public transport fares;

·    New Rosedale Busway Station;

·    Parking changes planned for Albany;

·    Travelwise Schools Award Results;

·    AT’s Community Bike Fund;

·    Auckland Bike Challenge 2018.

 

 

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

a)      note the Auckland Transport Update for February 2018.

 

 

Horopaki / Context

Update on Rodney Local Board’s Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF) Projects

3.       A total of $10 million plus inflation adjustments is ring fenced each year within Auckland Transport’s capital programme for local board transport infrastructure priorities that are local in nature. This funding is currently split between local boards on the basis of population, except for Waiheke and Great Barrier Islands which are allocated standard amounts of approximately $200,000 each year.

4.       This fund is intended to allow local boards to build transport focused local improvements in their areas which are not otherwise part of Auckland Transport’s work programme. However, Auckland Transport (AT) retains responsibility for the budget and must also approve any projects proposed.

5.       One of the requirements of the LBTCF is that the budgets must be spent within the same electoral term, subject to AT having the ability to manage the cash flow, but ‘carry forwards’ to subsequent political terms are not allowed.

6.       Ideally then, projects should be completed during the term of the local board that initiated them, but for those boards yet to commit funding to projects during this term, this is becoming increasingly unlikely.

7.       Additional project proposals therefore need to be identified in order for the programme to be delivered in time.

8.       A summary of the Rodney Local Board’s current allocation is shown in the table below:

 

Rodney Local Board Transport Capital Fund Financial Summary

Total Funds Available in current political term

$1,347,808

Amount committed to date on projects approved for design and/or construction

$601,560

Remaining Budget left

$746,248

 

9.       The available funding shown above comprises $322,215 which must be spent before 30 June 2019 and $423,933 which may be spent before 30 June 2020.

10.     The $601,560 committed to date on projects approved for design and/or construction comprises funding allocated to Projects 399, Great North Road, Riverhead Footpath; 497, Pohutakawa to The Landing Footpath; and 538, Riverhead Area Kerbing Works.

11.     At its meeting on 16 November 2017 the Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee resolved to (RODTP/2017/55):

a)      note the current status of Local Board Transport Capital Fund Project 538 (Riverhead Area Kerbing Works) and request that Auckland Transport report back to the local board as soon as possible with alternative options for constructing the footpaths in Riverhead using the existing $535,000 already allocated from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund for this purpose.

12.     AT’s LBTCF team is now investigating options for the construction of footpaths in Alexandra, Arthur and George Streets and Sussex Terrace, Riverhead, and options and rough order costings will be discussed with members as soon as these become available.

 

Update on the Local Board’s Locally Driven Initiatives Footpaths

13.     Whilst five of the footpaths the local board chose to construct using its Locally Driven Initiatives funding have been completed, the footpath on Princes Street, Riverhead, is due for construction over a 5 – 6-week timeframe from March/April 2018.

14.     The following footpaths approved for construction by the local board have been completed:

·    Tapu Road, Huapai (East side), from Maple Lane to Matua Road;

·    1-31 Elliot Street, Riverhead (South side);

·    Princes Street, Riverhead (North side), from Coatesville Riverhead Highway to Great North Road;

·    Hill Street, Warkworth (North side), from 20a to 4 Hill Street;

·    Hill Street, Warkworth (South side), from Albert Street to Hudson Road; and

·    Kaspar Street, Warkworth (full length, East side).

 

Consultations on Regulatory Processes

15.     Members were asked on 8 December 2017 for comment on the implementation of No Stopping At All Times (NSAAT) restrictions associated with a resource consent granted for a subdivision in Matakana. Works to extend the existing road and complete a cul-de-sac within the site at 22 Torea Road, Matakana, had been completed and a parking resolution was required for new NSAATs along the western side of Torea Road, complementing those restrictions on the existing length of Torea Road. No objections to the proposal were received.

 

Traffic Control Committee Results 

16.     Decisions made by AT’s Traffic Control Committee in relation to regulatory processes relevant to the Rodney Local Board during November and December are listed below:

Street Name, Suburb

Report Type

Nature of Restriction

Decision

Access Road, Wookey Lane, Kumeu

Permanent Traffic and Parking changes Combined

Lane Arrow Markings, No Passing, Flush Median, Edge Line, Traffic Island, Give-Way

Carried

 

Issues Update

17.     Attachment A lists those issues raised by elected members and local board services staff to 30 January 2018.

 

Upcoming projects and activities of interest to the local board

 

Tamahunga Bridge Construction

18.     Following a blessing ceremony held on 22 January 2018, AT’s contractor, Wharehine, has begun enabling works for the construction of a 2.5m wide timber footbridge across the Tamahunga Stream to link Tamahunga Drive to Matakana Road, Matakana.

19.     Connecting footpaths, to be constructed on both sides of the footbridge to further improve pedestrian safety, are currently in the design process. These will be delivered as a separate project as soon as possible after completion of the bridge.

20.     Wharehine is working with Auckland Council’s arborists to facilitate earthworks for the bridge foundations which will be carried out within the dripline of a number of trees in the riparian yard.

21.     It is anticipated that construction of the footbridge and associated footpaths will be completed before the end of the current financial year.

22.     A site plan of the area and a plan of the proposed work are shown below:

 

 

 

Matakana Link Road

23.     A tender for the detailed design of Matakana Link Road, a proposed 4-lane road connecting Matakana Road and SH1 which will bypass the busy Hill Street intersection, provide future east-west and north-south connections, relieve congestion in central Warkworth and improve access to new growth areas and eastern beach destinations, was advertised late in 2017. It is hoped to award the contract for the design during February/March.

24.     AT plans to lodge the Notice of Requirement for the preferred option with Auckland Council in February; however, this is subject to the outcome of on-going discussions with affected landowners and design refinements.

25.     It is anticipated that hearings for the Notice of Requirement will take place in mid-2018 and that the decisions from these hearings will be available late in 2018.

26.     Construction will follow over late 2018 - 2021.

27.     A further update will be provided to the local board at a workshop scheduled for 22 March.

 

Ferry Futures Strategy

28.     In alignment with its Sustainability Framework, AT is developing a 30-year strategy for ferry services and infrastructure.

29.     The Ferry Futures Strategy will work with partners to explore a new vision for ferries and to make more use of the harbour. In addition, the use of low emission fuels, innovation and technologies will be considered, and opportunities for using emerging technology to improve service delivery, including first-and-final leg access and customer accessibility, will be sought.

30.     Preparation of the strategy includes benchmarking and learning lessons from other cities around the world as well as discussion with local ferry operators and other stakeholders.

31.     The proposed Auckland Ferry Strategy 2017-2047 will be included in the 2018 review and in the update of the Auckland Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP 2018).

32.     Discussion about the strategy and its implications for the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area will be scheduled with the local board at a future workshop.

 

Road and Streets Framework and Transport Design Manual

33.     At its 24 October 2017 meeting, the Auckland Transport Board approved two very significant planning and design resources for responding to Auckland’s growth and integrating movement and place. 

34.     The Roads and Streets Framework and the Transport Design Manual, developed in partnership with Auckland Council and by working closely with people from across AT and the NZ Transport Agency, will provide strategic guidance on modal priorities, resolve modal conflicts and set direction for the transport network and the development of place sensitive design solutions.

35.     The Framework describes and balances the intended strategic, local place and movement functions of roads and streets and the levels of service for rural and urban users.

36.     The strategic direction from the application of the Framework underpins AT's integrated transport project mandate required for individual projects and programmes being undertaken now and into the future.

37.     The project mandate then informs the various AT project teams charged with progressing individual projects and programmes through the Project Management Framework, which includes providing the design and technical specifications (from the Transport Design Manual) for them to ensure they meet the agreed strategic direction, break down modal silos and provide integrated transport outcomes.

38.     Both the Framework and the Manual are intended to provide guidance to internal staff and external parties about AT’s requirements for the planning, design, construction and vesting of assets that will be managed by AT. 

39.     Both documents are currently being prepared for publication and will be made available on the AT website once finalised. User guidelines will be developed early in 2018 and training will then be rolled out for practitioners, focusing initially on AT staff, the Council family and NZPI/IPENZ consultants who work for developers.

 

Changes to public transport fares

40.     In the year to the end of December, 91.1 million trips were taken on public transport in Auckland, an increase of 7.4 percent on the year before. 

41.     AT reviews its public transport fares annually, to ensure they keep pace with operating costs and the portion of costs recovered from fares, and recently announced changes to its bus, train and ferry fares which took effect from 11 February 2018.

42.     AT has a target to recover 50 percent of the cost of public transport from fares, but this had dropped preceding the increases to 46.2 percent, so the balance was being subsidised by ratepayers and taxpayers. 

43.     The changes for bus and train fares include increases to 1-zone, 2-zone, 4-zone and 5-zone fares of between 5c and 15c, and there will be decreases to 3-zone fares of 5c for adults and 8c for children. There will also be increases of 7c to 10c for tertiary fares to ensure concession consistency across zones.

44.     A number of new services and more capacity have been added over the past year, including the roll out of new bus networks in West and East Auckland, the addition of more bus lanes to improve travel times, and the introduction of additional double decker buses to bring its total fleet of double-deckers to 89.

45.     The staged roll-out of the New Network will continue with the implementation of new services for the North late in 2018 and will include a service from Warkworth to the Hibiscus Coast Busway Station in Silverdale.

46.     A workshop to discuss the roll out of the Warkworth-Silverdale service and connections to this service has been scheduled for March 2018.

 

New Rosedale Busway Station

47.     Plans have been released for a new busway station at Rosedale to complement the NZ Transport Agency’s plans to extend the Northern Busway from Constellation Busway Station to Albany Station. The planned station, on the Turner’s car site, is subject to property acquisition.

48.     The Northern Busway is a highly successful and vital public transport link, with over five million trips along it during 2017. Patronage on the Northern Busway has grown from 4.5 million trips in October 2016 to 5.1 million in October 2017, an increase of 14.1%.

49.     The NZ Transport Agency’s Northern Corridor Improvements (NCI) project will provide better links on the Northern Motorway (SH1) and Upper Harbour Highway (SH18), improving transport options on the North Shore for freight, cars, pedestrians and cyclists. It includes a new motorway connection between SH1 and SH18, opening up access to the Western Ring Route and airport, along with an extension of the Northern Busway up to Albany and new shared walking and cycling paths and connections.

50.     An upgrade of the Hibiscus Coast Busway Station in Silverdale is under construction and AT is also continuing to pursue funding for a 500-bay multi-storey carpark in Albany to add to the existing park and ride.

51.     The NCI project has recently completed a Board of Inquiry hearing process for its consent. Pending approval, construction is expected to begin in 2018 with an expected completion date of 2021.

52.     The Rosedale Busway Station will include local service bus stops on Rosedale Road, drop off and pick up areas and mobility parks and is expected to cater for approximately 4,000 passengers a day. It will provide greater accessibility to and from residential and employment catchments in the North Shore and improve public transport service reliability.

53.     Construction of the Rosedale Busway Station is due to begin in the middle of 2019, with completion in 2021.

54.     For more information visit www.AT.govt.nz and search for Rosedale Busway Station. Feedback on the proposed construction will be accepted until 2 March 2018.

    

Parking changes planned for Albany

55.     Parking changes planned for Albany will be timed to coincide with public transport upgrades.

56.     AT will introduce a paid parking zone for Albany in late 2018 after the New Network for bus services takes effect. It undertook extensive public consultation in April 2017, the feedback highlighting concerns around public transport in the area and the availability of parking.

57.     The paid parking zone will manage demand for parking in Albany, including near the busway station. On-street parking will be charged at $1.00 per hour from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, with no limit on how long vehicles can park. A 10-minute grace period will allow for pick-ups and drop offs. Existing loading zones and mobility parking will not be affected.

58.     AT is also investigating the possibility of a local shuttle service to improve connections within Albany and has several other projects underway to improve park and ride capacity and ease pressure on parking in the area.

59.     Parking at the Westfield and Megamall facilities, North Harbour Stadium, Hooton Reserve, or at the Albany Park and Ride, is not included in the paid parking zone.

60.     Information on the project, including the public feedback report, is available on the AT website: http://at.govt.nz/haveyoursay.

61.     The new app for iPhone and Android, AT Park, is now available on the AT website: http://at.govt.nz/atpark, and provides a way to pay for parking without coins.

 

Travelwise Schools Award Results

62.     A total of 95 Auckland schools accepted Travelwise awards on 8 November at AT’s annual Travelwise celebration, with 179 schools qualifying for a Travelwise award. The celebration included 648 students from participating schools.

63.     The annual celebration event rewards student leaders, lead teachers and school management for all the work they do in their schools during the year to promote road safety and sustainable transport. Councillor Cathy Casey, Chair of the Community Development and Safety Committee, presented the awards at the celebration.

64.     Of those schools that attended the celebration, 50 were awarded gold for their work to encourage active transport to school and for working with their local communities to reduce congestion.

65.     The Travelwise programme works with primary, intermediate and secondary schools to:

·    encourage and increase use of active travel modes and public transport;

·    provide safer facilities for all road users; and

·    reduce congestion around schools.

66.     With Travelwise, schools create individualised Safe School Travel Plans with visions and practical actions to create a safer and less congested environment outside the school. As an example, Edendale Primary School earned a gold award for its Slow Down Around Schools campaign and working with students to promote a new zebra crossing to safely get to class.

67.     Schools in the Rodney Local Board area which received awards are shown in the table below:

School

Award Type

Huapai District School

Gold

Kaipara Flats School

Gold

Mahurangi College

Bronze

Matakana School

Gold

Parakai School

Silver

Riverhead School

Gold

Taupaki School

Bronze

Wainui School

Silver

Warkworth School

Bronze

Wellsford School

Gold

 

68.     Further information about AT’s Travelwise programme is available at: https://at.govt.nz/cycling-walking/travelwise-school-programme/about-the-travelwise-programme/

 

AT’s Community Bike Fund

69.     AT is keen to work with community organisations to deliver creative projects that encourage more people to ride bikes more often so has launched its first Community Bike Fund, with $35,000 in funding available to support cycling initiatives and projects.

70.     The fund has been established to recognise and support the work of community groups that champion bike riding across the region. By enabling these groups, AT hopes even more people will consider riding a bike as an option.

71.     Funding is available during 2017/2018 for community-focused projects that encourage riding a bike as a regular transport option, improve cycle safety, and contribute to the normalisation of cycling in Auckland. It can be used for community events, activities, training programmes and the development of resources and information for specific communities.

72.     The maximum grant amount per application is $5,000 and the fund has three application rounds:

Round One

·    Opened for applications 30 October 2017

·    Last day for applications 13 December 2017

·    Applicants notified  20 December 2017               

Round Two   

·    Opened for applications 15 January 2018

·    Last day for applications 4 February 2018

·    Applicants notified   14 February 2018      

Round Three

·    Open for applications 26 February 2018

·    Last day for applications 25 March 2018

·    Applicants notified 4 April 2018             

            

73.     Applicants can apply online and read the grant policy at:

https://at.govt.nz/cycling-walking/at-community-bike-fund/.

 

Auckland Bike Challenge 2018

74.     Last year, more than 3,500 people rode their bikes during February, logging their rides as part of the month-long Auckland Bike Challenge, which encourages individuals, employees and employers to support cycling.

75.     Participants can now register on-line to cycle for at least 10 minutes anywhere, anytime during the month of February and will automatically be entered into the draw to win great prizes.

76.     Local boards have each been set up as separate ‘departments’ under the Auckland Council team for the bike challenge. A local board member can sign up to the challenge with their council email address, pick Auckland Council as their organisation and then select their local board for their team.

77.     To sign up to the challenge go to: www.lovetoride.net/Auckland

78.     There is also a story on OurAuckland that you can share, and posts on the Auckland Transport Cycling Facebook Page.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views

79.     This report is for the local board’s information only; no responses are being sought from the local board.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

80.     No specific issues with regard to impacts on Maori are triggered by this report and any engagement with Maori will be carried out on an individual project basis.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

81.     All proposed schemes are subject to prioritisation, funding and consultation.

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

82.     All proposed schemes are subject to risk analysis and no specific issues are triggered by this report.

 

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Rodney issues

23

     

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Ellen Barrett – Elected member Relationship Manager, Auckland Transport

Authorisers

Jonathan Anyon – Elected Member Relationship Team Manager, Auckland Transport

Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager

 


Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee

15 February 2018

 

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee

15 February 2018

 

 

Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee Workshop Records

 

File No.: CP2018/00319

 

  

 

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1.       Attached are the Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee workshop records for 9 November and 7 December 2017.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2.       The Rodney Local Board and its committees hold regular workshops.

3.       Attached for information are the records of the most recent workshop meetings of the Rodney Local Board’s Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee. The workshops records for the Rodney Local Board and the Parks and Recreation Committee and will appear on the relevant agendas of the local board and the committee.

 

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

a)      note the workshop records for 9 November and 7 December 2017.

 

 

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.

Title

Page

a

Workshop Record 9 November 2017

37

b

Workshop Record 7 December 2017

39

     

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Raewyn Morrison - Local Board Democracy Advisor

Authorisers

Lesley Jenkins - Relationship Manager

 


Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee

15 February 2018

 

 


 


Rodney Local Board Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee

15 February 2018