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Resolution
number AE/2022/53
MOVED by Member WM McKenzie, seconded by Member C
Robertson:
That
the Albert-Eden Local Board:
a) support
action on climate change in order to meet the emissions reduction targets set
out in the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Act 2019 and Te
Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan.
b) support
the 'avoid, shift and improve’ framework for transport emissions
reductions noting that the local board:
i) advocate for a multi-modal
approach to the transport system for meeting the targets, including public
transport, existing vehicles, electric vehicles, cycling, micro mobility,
walking including appropriate parking provision for vehicles and cycles;
ii) acknowledge the importance
of maintaining and enhancing the sustainability of the numerous vibrant small
shopping precincts and other local shops in Auckland; the presence of these
centres encourages people to walk, cycle, scoot or drive a short distance to
shop and socialise rather than drive to a car-centric shopping mall; the
provision of adequate short term car parking and provision of safe and
encouraging streets for walking, cycling and scooting is critical to the
survival of these distributed precincts;
iii) consider that a mix of
“carrot” and “stick” measures is necessary at every
level of the Transport Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) in order for Auckland
to meet its target of 63 per cent transport emissions reduction by 2030;
iv) support quality compact
mixed-development urban form;
v) support shaping our cities
and towns in a sustainable way, ensuring the community are on board with the
developments, for the future as the shape of our cities and towns is key to
improving the overall efficiency of the transport system, and that land-use,
urban development and transport planning need to be integrated to reduce
emissions, especially over the medium to long term;
vi) note the need for both central
and local government to integrate land use and transport planning and
investments consistent more strongly with international examples such as
Vancouver, with a mix of medium-density and high-density development as much
as 20 storeys and more, within walking distance of rapid transit stations;
vii) support the delivery of mode shift
for emissions reductions noting that comprehensive cycling/scootering
networks are needed in urban areas, along with more dedicated/priority bus
lanes and better urban environments for walking;
viii) support delivering mode shift through
efficient use of existing street networks;
ix) acknowledge many people
currently rely on driving for work and personal use and an overall reduction
in car usage will improve carbon emissions and improve the travel experience
for those who do need to drive;
x) seek further and/or
extended Public Transport (PT) fare discounts to encourage Public Transport (PT)
ridership.
c) support
partnership with Māori in the development and implementation of
emissions reduction pathways.
d) support
the focus on equity and a just transition and request ongoing collaboration
with affected communities and groups, particularly young people, people on
low incomes, disabled people and workers in affected industries to understand
their transport needs and collaborate in designing solutions.
e) note
that local government and central government will need to collaborate on
funding and implementation of emissions reduction measures, including the
infrastructural and service improvements required to achieve the necessary
land use changes and mode shift.
f) request
that council consider how it might assist uptake of e-vehicles, e-bikes and
other small electric transport devices (such as scooters), such as through supported
financing or leasing schemes to spread the upfront cost.
g) request
that council consider it might assist uptake of car share and shared car
ownership schemes.
h) note
council is not on track to meeting its 50 per cent emissions reduction target
by 2030.
i) support
investigation of the implementation of high passenger capacity enhanced bus
services on arterial routes and high passenger capacity Bus Rapid Transit on
motorway routes running through the central city via Grafton Gully.
j) support
investigation of extending Auckland’s existing rail public transport
network as rail is identified in the Transport Emissions Reduction Plan as
being the most efficient public transport mode, including on the routes
identified in the Strategic Transport Network, Auckland (Spatial) Plan
2012–2042.
k) support
enabling alternative and remote ways of working for Aucklanders in accordance
with action E3 Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate
Plan, which has the stated intent: to accelerate the decarbonisation of
Auckland’s business sector, led by business, with council acting as a
lever, and Auckland Council and Central government acting as partners.
l) support
investment in undeveloped rapid transit stations, station precincts and effective
routing of bus services to enable greater use of bus transfers and kiss
‘n’ ride use of stations.
m) support
investment in to park ‘n’ ride facilities in appropriate
locations.
CARRIED
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