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Resolution
number DT/2021/92
MOVED by Member T van Tonder, seconded by Member A
Bennett:
That
the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:
a)
notes that the
Ministry of Transport submissions deadline has not provided sufficient time
for a local board workshop enabling the board to formulate and prepare the
in-depth input.
b)
provides the
following feedback into Auckland Councils submission on the Hīkina te
Kohupara – Kia mauri ora ai te iwi. Transport Emissions: Pathways to
Net Zero by 2050 discussion document:
i.
The
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board (the local board) welcomes the opportunity to
input into this discussion paper that explores the ways in which Aotearoa can
move towards net zero emissions by 2050. The local board was disappointed to
learn Aotearoa has the fifth highest per capita rates of CO2 emissions from
road transport in the 43 OECD countries and therefore support accelerated
action that shifts us to a Net Zero Transport Emissions future.
ii.
The local board supports
the key themes detailed in the discussion document, as they complement, support,
and align to the local board’s strategic climate change initiatives as
detailed in the 2020 local board plan, and feedback on Auckland
Transport’s Regional Land Transport Plan, and additionally these
complement the intentions set in Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri:
Auckland’s Climate Plan.
iii.
Provides the
following feedback on the discussion paper:
A.
Support all key
moves must be made using a Generational Investment Approach (GIA) noting that
it will be our future generations who will be most adversely affected by
Climate Change. Unless Government and Regional Councils show strong
leadership in moving towards net zero, the safety and wellbeing of our future
citizens will be significantly compromised.
B.
Note that transport
planning must be integrated with land-use planning to encourage quality
compact mixed-use urban development that is serviced by low carbon public
transport and active mode infrastructure.
C.
Whilst the local
board agree the pathway towards net zero emissions should focus on a shift
towards a zero carbon transport system rather than offsetting emissions, the
local board believe that in the same way transport planning should be coupled
with land-use planning, it should also be coupled with living infrastructure
planning, noting that increased street tree planting and grassed berms have
positive environmental outcomes including improved air quality, water
filtration and biodiversity. Doing so will support a faster uptake in active modes
when there is greater green amenity.
D.
The local board
consider that quality compact, mixed use urban development can reduce trip
distances and encourage the uptake of sustainable transport modes. The local
board agree that placemaking is critical for supporting higher density urban
developments and in creating places that people want to live and work in. The
local board therefore support any rapid changes that improve street-layouts
to be multi-modal with lower street limits and an enhanced public realm, so
that the dominance of cars is diminished and the uptake in active modes is
enhanced.
E.
The local board
support the potential requirement of GHG emission impact assessments for
proposed urban developments. Developments that would result in high emission
generation should be redesigned to achieve a lower GHG profile.
F.
The public
transport fleet must be rapidly transitioned to cleaner vehicles and the
Local Boards supports ambitious goals to do so within a much shorter
timeframe for buses, ferries, and trains in particular.
G.
The local board
support the implementation of a range of incentives that support the uptake
of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and request research and investment be made in the
end-of-life management of batteries so that the gains made by EV use are not
undermined by the waste profile of the vehicles themselves.
H.
The local board
support moves that increase and improve the supply of biofuels and
electricity, noting that less than 0.1 percent of the transport fuels used in
Aotearoa are renewables. Coupled with Government policies that provide
subsidies and fuel efficiency standards that increase demand for clean
vehicles, the local board hope the take up will accelerate. We need to be
aspirational and set high targets that are tracked and reported upon
annually.
I.
Supports Central
Government commencing work on a National Supply Chain Strategy which will
consider opportunities to reduce supply chain emissions for New Zealand
J.
The local board
support stronger collaboration between Central and Local Government, noting
that a meaningful shift towards net zero transport emissions will be a
multi-pronged strategy with a united vision. As such, the local board support
a working group made up of Central and Regional leaders who can collaborate
and monitor progress. The local board would hope that these leaders were
empowered to cascade the information through Central Government and regional
Councils to inform communities.
K.
The local board
support an investment in an education campaign as has been achieved through
COVID that makes communities aware of the risks of not changing their
behaviours and proactively encourages that responsibility be placed on the
transport user to make low-emissions choices. We need to bring people with us
on the journey and equally we need to celebrate our successes together.
L.
The local board
understand that technology and innovation will play an important role in
supporting transport change. The local board support changes in regulation
that enable the uptake in positive innovations. The local board support the
provision of targeted funding and welcome disruptive thinking, innovation,
and transport trials that can become a pathway to permanence or provide
opportunities for learning and evolution, such as what was achieved through
the Auckland Transport Local electric fleet trial that took place in
Devonport, Auckland.
M.
The local board
support increased investment in high quality cycling infrastructure that
safely separates micro-mobility from pedestrians and vehicles. The local board
consider that connected urban cycling networks, coupled with a network of
bike-buses that support the movement of bikes across cities will support a
greater shift to active modes. Additionally, creating towns and cities that
are easily travelled by bike can create a niche cycle-visitor market when our
borders are once again opened and thus lead to new economic opportunity.
N.
The local board
support the development of the Emissions Reduction Plan by December 2021 and
request that this plan not only identifies the challenges and opportunities
but clearly articulates the actions that must be taken, the impact on our GHG
profile, and a reporting mechanism that keeps all people of Aotearoa informed
of the impact their collective action is having on moving our country to net
zero emissions by 2050. He waka eke noa. We’re all in this together. We
must make the change together.
iv.
recommends that the
local board’s climate change and emissions feedback on Auckland
Transport’s Regional Land Transport be appended to this feedback for
consideration
CARRIED
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