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Resolution
number KT/2021/71
MOVED by Chairperson J Gillon, seconded by Member A
Tyler:
That
the Kaipātiki Local Board:
a)
provide the following formal
feedback from the Kaipātiki Local Board on Auckland Transport’s
draft Regional Land Transport Plan 2021-2031:
i)
Climate change:
A)
support a funding acceleration
of the Low Emissions Bus Roadmap to ensure half of Auckland’s bus fleet
is low emissions by 2031.
B)
support key moves that reduce
carbon emissions including budget allocated to the electrification of buses
and ferries, as it will significantly reduce emissions and help achieve
council’s climate change goals.
C)
support measures to start
decarbonisation of the ferry fleet and reduce diesel emissions.
D)
support further investment and
purchase incentives and programmes for the uptake of e-bikes, including a
“pay through your rates” scheme to assist people to purchase
e-bikes.
E)
support increasing green
infrastructure, water quality and other sustainability initiatives in
transport infrastructure, such as:
·
including water sensitive design
as part of infrastructure development and improved connections to the storm
water network;
·
ensuring maintenance and
operational practices minimise impacts on the environment;
·
improving waste practices across
infrastructure construction and facilities management, including
consideration of using low impact materials during construction (for example,
recycled materials).
F)
request that the use of
Electric Vehicles is incentivised through the provision of new charging
stations.
ii)
Travel Choices:
A)
request a survey of the
Kaipātiki community to better understand the destinations of private car
owners, where they are going and why they can’t use public transport to
help identify potential new bus routes in order to support people to use
public transport.
B)
support greater investment of
public transport infrastructure and ask that local boards are kept abreast of
public transport trends in the Local Board area.
C)
support a funding acceleration
of the Low Emissions Bus Roadmap to ensure half of Auckland’s bus fleet
is low emissions by 2031.
D)
support shuttle bus rideshare
services that could address existing gaps in the Kaipātiki public
transport network where commuter demand may not justify dedicated bus routes,
along with the development of technology like on-demand-shared-mobility apps.
E)
support the current Northern
Corridor Improvements project, as it will reduce journey times and improve
bus reliability, with the new Rosedale Station improving busway accessibility
and reducing pressure on the existing Constellation and Albany Stations.
F)
support the $62 million budget
allocation towards the Northern Busway project to deliver improvements that
enhance the capacity of the Northern Busway to meet current and projected
demand.
G) note with concern that funding for the Northern Busway
enhancements are not budgeted until the 2028 financial year. The local board
consider this to be too far away to adequately respond to the travel demands
of existing and future North Shore residents. These enhancements are needed
to improve capacity and performance and with a forecasted 32,000 trips
expected to cross the Waitematā Harbour by 2038 up from 22,000 in 2016,
it’s imperative that this is funded sooner.
H)
note concern that the Rapid
Transport Network (RTN) indicates that the Auckland Harbour Bridge is part of
the ‘supplementary network’. The local board advocates that any
existing or proposed infrastructure across the Waitematā Harbour be a
RTN route, to ensure all forms of transport move efficiently and effectively.
I)
request that bike racks are
installed on the front of buses to support and enhance travel choice, or that
other means of transporting bikes is investigated. This service is already
provided by bus operators across New Zealand and is very successful.
J)
support the new programme to
deliver accessibility improvements to public transport facilities across the
region, this should include ensuring there is enough space on buses for both
wheelchairs and prams.
K)
request that ferries have
provisions in facilities that encourage cyclists patronage.
L)
support an increase in funding
towards bus and ferry services and asset maintenance, to ensure there is no
funding deficit or impact on existing budgets and service levels.
M) request investigation of wake-free ferries to minimise
impact on the coastal environment from ferry wake.
N)
support a new programme for
minor improvements for cycling and micromobility.
O) support operational funding to continue delivery of the Travelwise
programme, Walking School Bus, Bikes in Schools and Bike Safe
programmes, as well as continued investment in the Community Bike Fund.
P)
recommend that Auckland
Transport provide greater incentives and subsidies to local boards who are
actively trying to improve cycling and walking provision through new and/or
upgraded infrastructure, but do not have the financial capacity to deliver
these projects within a meaningful timeframe.
Q) request that Auckland Transport investigate the ability
to use paywave-enabled cards in addition to HOP card.
R)
request a wider range of
public transport destinations beyond the city centre for Kaipātiki
residents, as per research which demonstrates that the majority of commuting
is between ‘inner’ and ‘outer’ urban areas.
S)
reiterate our support for
bringing rail to the north shore.
T)
request the
investigation of a ‘bike bus’ service that can carry cyclists
across the harbour bridge and further up and down SH1 servicing the north and
south of Auckland city as an interim measure until the Northern Pathway is
operational.
iii) Safety:
A)
support the School Speed
Management Programme to reduce speeds around schools by 2030.
B)
support safer pedestrian
infrastructure, including raised tables on side roads; more and safer options
for crossing roads, particularly around bus stops; and decluttering footpaths
from poles and signage.
C)
request that funding is
allocated to improving safety at the Glenfield Road/Roberts Road
intersection. This is a high-risk intersection for vehicles turning in and
out of Roberts Road pedestrians and crossing Roberts Road, and is only a
matter of time before there is a serious incident. There is also an
opportunity to improve safety for pedestrians crossing Glenfield Road in this
area.
D)
request that after dark bus
services are assessed against personal safety. We are aware that vulnerable
people are choosing not to use public transport after dark if bus shelters
are not well lit or the route involves transferring at a bus station.
iv) Access and Connectivity:
A)
requests an increase in ferry
service frequency for Beach Haven, Birkenhead and Northcote sailings and
improve bus connections to ferries. Ferries are the North Shore’s
equivalent of trains, and require frequent and reliable sailings to increase
both commuter and weekend patronage.
B)
request an investigation of an
Island Bay ferry service to further improve access to local ferry services.
C)
support the delivery of the
Northern Pathway (stages 1 to 3), as it will provide a critical missing link
in Auckland’s walking and cycling network; allow walking/cycling
between the North Shore and the city centre; and connect the Kaipātiki,
Devonport-Takapuna and Upper Harbour local board areas.
D)
request funding, support and
engagement with the local board for the delivery of additional connections
from the Northern Pathway into the Kaipātiki area, so that they can be
delivered at the same time as the Northern Pathway. These connections include
at Stafford Park, Heath Reserve, Tuff Crater Reserve, Wairau Valley, and to
the Te Ara Awataha greenway in Northcote.
E)
request the
investigation and implementation of shared walking and cycling capacity in
the northern footpath on Onewa Road, including appropriate signage and
markings, to enable a route between Highbury at the western end to the
Northern Pathway at the eastern end. This route would provide connection to
the Northcote Safe Cycleway, as well as enhancing safety for school students
and cyclist commuters.
F)
request that
funding is allocated to establishing a clearway on Onewa Road, pending the
results of the public consultation conducted in late 2020.
G) request urgent investigation of “out of
the box” solutions to congestion on Onewa Road, noting that many
commuters will not be able to be enticed or forced onto public transport due
to needing their vehicle to pick-up/drop-off children; carry tools or
equipment; travel to locations outside of the city centre that are not well
serviced by public transport; visit multiple locations in a timely manner
during the course of the day; have multiple young children to manage; require
the use of a pram or double-pram; or have a disability that precludes public
transport.
H)
request that
Auckland Transport continue to work alongside the owners of Highbury Shopping
Centre in any future development in order to achieve a larger bus interchange
and park and ride facility.
I)
support the
proposed investment into the interchange improvements at Glenfield shops, and
request early consultation with the local board.
v)
Managing Transport Assets:
A)
support the proposed budget to
cover the cost of renewing Auckland Transport’s asset base, but request
an enhanced approach for local boards to suggest or nominate local assets
which are in poor condition to be renewed.
B)
support increasing investment
in renewals, including footpath renewals.
C)
request that resolution
KT/2021/49 (attached) regarding road resealing is considered part of the
Kaipātiki Local Board’s feedback on Regional Land Transport Plan
2021-2031.
D)
request that Auckland
Transport and Auckland Council prioritise spending to ensure that all of Auckland’s
suburban roads are sealed to a safe, useable and quality standard, such as
asphaltic concrete (or equivalent), acknowledging that this will require a
considerable increase in budget allocation
and may not qualify for subsidy from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
E)
request that Auckland
Transport apply the “rejuvenation” technique to all applicable
asphalt roads (or portions of road) within the Kaipātiki Local Board
area that are identified in the 2021/22 resealing programme, rather than
resurfacing them with chip seal.
F)
request that Auckland
Transport and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency negotiate an appropriate level
of subsidy for the “rejuvenation” road resealing technique to
ensure that suburban asphalt roads are no longer resurfaced with chip seal.
G) request that the informal carpark property at 450
Glenfield Road is returned to public carparking to support local businesses
and shoppers, until such time that the Kaipātiki Local Board repurposes
the site as per the Glenfield Centre Plan.
H)
advocate to Auckland Transport
to maintain our roads intersections, footpaths, pedestrian crossings and
walkways to a high standard, creating a safe environment for our vulnerable
road users – pedestrians, cyclists and bus users of all ages and
abilities.
vi) Local Board Funding:
A)
support the $10 million
allocation of Community Safety Fund funding for the completion of the
community safety projects that were developed by Local Boards in 2018-21.
B)
support the $200 million
allocation of Local Board Initiatives funding to local boards to provide for
an ongoing programme of smaller scale local transport improvement project
(Local Board Transport Capital Fund).
C)
Request that Auckland
Transport provide operational ‘opex’ funding to Local Boards so
that Local Boards can work with the community to research and trial new bus
routes.
vii)
Other Matters:
A)
note that while the
draft Regional Land Transport Plan
2021-2031 is silent on the
additional Waitematā Harbour crossing, the local board continues to
advocate for more transport options across the Waitematā Harbour. An
additional crossing is essential to:
b)
improve and
alleviate the ongoing pressure on Auckland’s transport network
c)
improve
productivity through improved freight and heavy vehicle movement across
Auckland
d)
greater public
transport options, including any crossing being included as part of the RTN
e)
improve roading
connectivity to address resilience issues and growing all-day congestion on
the state highway system, including the Auckland Harbour Bridge
f)
upgrade and enhance
the Northern Busway over the future years to increase its capacity,
reliability and overall service quality.
CARRIED
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