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Date:
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Tuesday 15
May 2018
5.00pm
Manukau
Chambers
Level 1, Manukau Civic Building
31-33 Manukau Station Road
Manukau
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Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board
OPEN MINUTE ITEM ATTACHMENTS
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ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
8.1 Deputation
- Haumaru Housing Limited Partnership Presentation
A. Haumaru Housing
Limited Presentation 3
8.3
A. Feed the Need
Trust Presentation 21
9.1 Public
Forum - Presentation from Sharleen Tongalea
A. Pursuit of
Excellence Award recipient presentation 25
13 Board
Members' Report
A. Deputy Chair R
Robertson's report 37
B. Member D
Trenberth's report 39
C. Member M Gush's
report 41
16 Proposed
rezoning of part of the northern section of Puhinui Reserve, from Informal
Recreation to Sport and Active Recreation.
A. Attachment E -
Puhinui Reserve 43
21 Draft
2018-2028 Regional Land Transport Plan, draft Regional Fuel Tax proposal and
draft Contributions Policy
A. Auckland
Transport on the draft 2018-2028 Regional Land Transport Plan and the draft
Regional Fuel Tax Proposal feedback 45
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Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board
15 May 2018
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Regional
Land Transport Plan 2018-2028 & Regional Fuel Tax Submission
Ōtara-Papatoetoe
Local Board
SUBMISSION
To the Auckland Transport Board of Directors regarding the
Regional Land Transport Plan 2018-2028 and Regional Fuel Tax
Summary
1. The
Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board understands that transport is a complex
issue. Congestion is getting worse and safety is becoming more of an issue,
especially in our local board area. It is essential that the Regional Land
Transport Plan (RLTP) addresses these issues at a practical level.
2. We support the
‘Vision Zero’ concept and have identified the Ormiston Rd to East
Tamaki road connection (Ormiston/Preston/East Tamaki Road Reconfiguration) and
the Portage Road and
Station Road Intersection upgrade and roundabout installation as practical steps forward in
making this vision a reality.
3. We also support
the investigation, design and route protection for a new rapid transit route
from Auckland International Airport to Botany via Manukau City Centre,
including Puhinui. However we strongly advocate for a light rail option over
any bus options. We note Auckland Airport has also advocated for light rail.
4. The
Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board recognise that the Regional Fuel tax (RFT)
can disproportionately impact low income people in Ōtara-Papatoetoe, but
recognise the need to fund significant transport infrastructure in Auckland,
and accordingly support the RFT.
Submission
Regional
Land and Transport Plan
5. The
Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board supports the inclusion of the these project
in the Auckland Transport Capital Project:
• Protection
and CAPEX, but advocate for light rail from the start, in preference to bus
rapid transit (Table 1B)
• Middlemore
rail station upgrade (Table 1B)
• Infrastructure
supporting development in Manukau Centre (Clist Cres and Barrowcliffe Pl)
(Table 1B)
• Infrastructure
supporting development in Puhinui corridor - McLaughlans Rd - Prices Rd
link and bus priority improvements on Puhinui Rd (Table 1B)
• Ormiston
Rd to East Tamaki Rd connection, (Table 1B)
6. Request
that these projects be added to the Auckland Transport Capital Programme:
• Portage
Road and Station Road intersection – install roundabout
• Development
of the Southern Spur rail line
• Intersection
upgrade and realignment at St. George/Kolmar Rd/Wallace Rd.
7. The
Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board have advocated for several years and would
request that the Portage Road and Station Road Intersection upgrade- roundabout
installation be included in the Auckland Transport Capital programme.
8. There have been fatalities in the
recent past and as congestion worsens this intersection is becoming more and
more unsafe for local community, especially our primary, intermediate and
college students.
Ormiston Rd
to East Tamaki road connection- Ormiston/Preston/East Tamaki Road
Reconfiguration
9. For years the Otara Papatoetoe Local Board
has been advocating for the reconfiguration of the Ormiston Road/Preston Road/
East Tamaki Road intersection. From 2012-16 there have been two
fatalities, three serious accidents and over 60 minor incidents with the
potential for more if nothing is done. This does not include the two fatalities
between 2010-11
10. The project itself is at an advanced stage where
delivery can happen sooner rather than later. Business cases, concept plans and
the land for realignment have already been purchased and are owned by the
council.
11. We support the ‘Zero Vision’ concept, the
Government Strategic Plan on Land Transport and the Auckland Transport
Alignment Project both put heavy emphasis on safety. This project would be a
practical step forward in achieving what has been set out in these plans.
Light Rail
from Airport to Botany via Manukau
12. For years this board has been advocating for rail from
Auckland Airport through SH20B to Puhinui Station to Manukau and through to
Botany. We note the former Auckland Regional Council concluded Heavy Rail would
be the best option for both SH20A and SH20B. We understand Heavy Rail is no
longer an option and therefore advocate for Light Rail along SH20B.
13. The Auckland Transport Alignment Project (ATAP) shows
significantly higher growth figures in the South over the next ten to thirty
years over any other sub-region. To accommodate the growth immediate
prioritisation of this corridor improvement and mass rapid transit- light rail
is the way forward.
14. With the expansion of the Airport and majority of workers
in the area coming from the South, congestion is going to get worse. Light rail
will allow more people to access Auckland and alleviate congestion while still
allowing tourist to experience the rich cultural vibrancy of the south, rather
than going straight past it.
15. We note Auckland Airport has also publicly advocated for
Light Rail. We understand a study was undertaken by Auckland Transport to
assess whether Light Rail or Rapid Bus option would be suitable.
16. We are therefore dismayed
that the RLTP currently only proposes additional lanes along SH20B for
high occupancy lanes, supporting bus, freight and carpooling.
17. If Light Rail will not be implemented in the near
future, then proper dedicated bus lanes should be installed along SH20B for the
short term. Sharing lanes with other vehicles will diminish the effectiveness
of any rapid mass transport option along SH20B.
Regional
Fuel Tax
18. This board would want to see congestion charges be
investigated in our most congested areas (Auckland CBD) as another source of
funds. International examples like London and Singapore would be good examples
as a starting point.
19. This board would like to see more T2, T3 and T4 lanes to
encourage carpooling as a result lessens congestion on roads at peak times.
20. This board would expect that the RFT would avoid disproportionate
effects on people in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe area.
Signed
Lotu Fuli -
Chair of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board
Date 11 May
2018
