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Resolution
number MR/2023/182
MOVED by Chairperson G Murphy, seconded by Member R
McLean:
That
the Manurewa Local Board:
a) provide
the following feedback to Auckland Transport on the draft Auckland Regional
Public Transport Plan 2023-2031:
Vision
and Goals
i)
the board support the RPTP
vision ‘to massively increase public transport use to reduce
congestion, improve access for Aucklanders, support the economy and enhance
the environment.’
ii)
the board supports the five goals
of the RPTP:
·
Services providing an excellent
customer experience.
·
Enhancing the environment and
tackling the climate emergency.
·
Safe and accessible transport for
everyone.
·
Integrating public transport into
a growing Auckland.
·
Funding and delivering public
transport transparently.
Service changes
iii)
the board supports the
proposed changes to bus services in the Manurewa local board area, namely:
·
introducing two new routes (37 and
39) in late 2025 to provide frequent service to the Manurewa and Clendon
area, providing better connections to Manukau, Puhinui, Ōtara and
Highbrook.
·
changes to the 362 bus route to
improve overall coverage in Manurewa.
·
changes to train services related
to the opening of the City Rail Link.
·
general improvements to service
levels on other routes.
iv)
the board requests that the
planned 367 bus route, including Eugenia Rise and Goodwood Drive, also be
prioritised for introduction as soon as possible.
v)
the board requests that AT
continue to work in partnership with the board on ways to increase the
frequency, reliability, and extent of public transport services in Manurewa.
Actions
vi)
the board supports Introducing
a weekly fare cap, to reduce the cost of regular use of public transport.
vii)
the board supports extending
the transfer window (the time between tagging off of one service and onto the
next, in which the same fare is applied to the journey), from 30 minutes.
viii) the board supports improving the reliability of bus
services, including with new bus or transit lanes, and giving late-running
buses priority at intersections to get back on schedule.
Alignment with Local Board Plan
ix)
the board requests that the
RPTP reference the following elements of the Manurewa Local Board Plan 2023
that relate to public transport:
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Work with Auckland Transport and
other partners to finish redeveloping the areas surrounding Te Mahia station
to create a stronger presence and connection to Great South Road and the
surrounding neighbourhood
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Continue to work with Auckland
Transport to improve the maintenance levels of our roads, footpaths, bus
stops and bus shelters
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Continue to work with Auckland
Transport to ensure our train stations are safe, accessible and connect to
public transport and active transport modes
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Continue to support the free
Manurewa Link Te Manurewatanga bus service
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Increase the frequency and
capacity of trains and buses to and from Manurewa and Clendon town centres
and investigate piloting provision of on-demand ride share services, linking
more of our communities to public transport hubs and increasing the range of transport
options available to residents.
Other comments
x)
the board requests that
further work be done to reduce to cost of public transport fares for users in
low-income communities such as Manurewa where uptake of public transport is
poor.
xi)
the board requests that AT
look at ways to improve public safety and security at Manurewa, Homai and Te
Mahia train stations, particularly in the evening.
xii)
the board requests that AT
investigates trailing a version of AT Local, the on-demand ride share service
operating in Conifer Grove, Takaanini and Papakura, for public transport
users in Manurewa.
xiii) the board requests that AT prioritise installing new bus
shelters at bus stops that do not currently have shelters in areas with low
public transport usage such as Manurewa
to encourage increased usage. Bus stops that are more frequently utilised by
residents travelling to work and school in the morning should be given
highest priority for installation of shelters.
xiv) the board requests that AT places a greater weight on
addressing inequities of service provision, and providing communities of
greatest need with increased public transport options and more affordable
fares, when undertaking planning of public transport services.
CARRIED
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