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Resolution
number MR/2023/150
MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Deputy
Chairperson M Winiata:
That
the Manurewa Local Board:
a)
whakarite / provide the following
feedback on the proposed direction of the draft Government Policy Statement
on Land Transport 2024:
Maintaining and operating the system
i)
the board supports having a strong
focus on efficient and effective maintenance and operation of transport
networks. Greater investment in maintenance and renewals programmes for the
roading network is needed, and the percentage of the roading network renewed
each year needs to be increased.
ii)
the board believes that road
maintenance and renewal programmes should be developed based on a realistic
assessment of the amount of wear and tear each road undergoes. Roads with
significant levels of usage by heavy vehicles will require more frequent
renewal.
Increasing resilience
iii)
the board supports maintenance and
renewal programmes that recognise the impacts of climate change, with
appropriate drainage upgrades and mitigation measures put in place to manage
risks.
iv)
the board agrees that provision of
alternate routes in the event of road closures is an important part of
increasing resilience in the transport network. For this reason, we believe
that it is vital that delivery of the full four lane 21.5km Mill Road corridor
between Manukau and Drury South is funded as a priority roading project by
the Government. This corridor would reduce congestion, provide an alternative
route to State Highway 1, and strengthen connections between future housing
areas and existing town centres.
Reducing emissions
v)
the board supports giving priority to
activities that improve the reach, frequency, and quality of public
transport.
vi)
the board believes that reducing the
cost of public transport fares is vital to increasing uptake of these services
in low-income areas such as Manurewa.
Safety
vii)
the board believes that better
maintained roads, improvements to road intersections, effective enforcement
and driver education is key to increasing safety on our roads.
viii)
the board suggests that increased
safety for public transport users, whether at train stations and bus stops,
or on trains and buses during journeys, should be a key focus area.
and
Sustainable urban and regional development
x)
the board believes that it is
important for transport planning and urban planning to be closely matched in
order to ensure that the appropriate transport infrastructure is being
provided to suit the needs of residents. For example, ensuring there is
sufficient provision of public transport in areas that are planned for high
density developments with a low provision of off-street parking.
Integrated freight system
xi)
the board supports the concept of an
integrated freight system, and hopes that this will include provision of
alternative routes to remove heavy vehicles from suburban streets that were
not designed for frequent use by such vehicles. A key part of this would be
to fund delivery of the full four lane 21.5km Mill Road corridor between
Manukau and Drury South.
CARRIED
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