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For clarity
full resolutions for this item are:
That the Waitematā Local
Board:
a)
provide the following local views on the draft Government Policy Statement
on Land Transport 2024-34 discussion document as per the feedback template
provided to inform the council’s submission.
b)
note the relevance to the Waitematā Local Board:
vii)
like other Local Boards, Waitemata’s strategic priorities are
inclusive and connected with wellbeing generally, they don’t operate in
isolation
viii)
our local board plan outcomes include: Our Places. Waitemata is a
great place to live, work, learn and play. Our neighbourhoods are well
designed to sustainable, well connected and celebrate our heritage and unique
identities
ix)
a local board key initiative is to continue to work with Auckland
Transport and Waka Kotahi (now NZTA) to improve travel choices and prioritise
active transport modes that keep pedestrians and cyclists safe
x)
work with CCOs and City Rail Link Limited to transform the
connectedness of our City Centre and City Fringe business districts
xi)
reduce emissions
xii)
continue to work with AT and NZTA to improve travel choices
xiii)
continue to advocate for speed reduction innovations and focus on
lowering speeds near schools and in our town centres where safe movement of
pedestrians including our Tamariki, seniors and the disabled are prioritised
xiv)
continue to work with CCOs, City Rail Link and other agencies to
mitigate construction disruption from major infrastructure projects.
c)
strategic priorities
vii)
urge the restoration also of the current priorities: Better Travel
Options, and Climate.
d)
activity class description and funding ranges
vii)
urge not to increase farebox recovery on public transport as it will
unfairly and harmfully discourage public transport use
viii)
urge that the priority in terms of safety not simply be on compliance
and enforcement for drivers but on safer speeds and appropriate road
infrastructure to make streets safer
ix)
time of use charging for vehicles needs to be introduced urgently.
e)
economic growth and productivity:
vii)
urge the addition of: reduced deaths and serious injuries; reduced
global warming emissions; and increased availability of travel options
viii)
increased maintenance and resilience.
f)
urge the addition of: more practical alternatives including rail,
shipping, public transport and active transport.
g)
safety:
vii)
urge the addition of: People feel safe when using the road or the road
corridor to walk or cycle as well as drive.
h)
value for money:
vii)
urge the addition of: Increase the use of cheaper ways for people to
get around and of not needing to travel so far
viii)
system reforms
ix)
urge that road user charges for electric vehicles be lower than
proposed so as to be comparable with other vehicles.
i)
major public transport projects:
vii)
urge a higher priority for urban rail, including the
Avondale-Southdown link.
viii)
urge that walking and cycling continue to be prioritised both in
themselves as well as an integral part of urban road design for health
reasons, ensuring an affordable transport choice and for good urban design, literal
application of the policy would create urban roads without footpaths.
j)
disagree that investment in walking and cycling infrastructure should
only take place where there are demonstrated volumes of pedestrians and
cyclists already in existence.
k)
omissions from the draft GPS:
vii)
urge an appropriate reference to conforming to an Auckland Transport
Alignment Plan or a potential integrated Transport Plan for Auckland
viii)
urge that funding for walking, micromobility and cycling be restored
to include the benefits from public health and increased cheaper travel
choice. Take up of cycling will always be limited until there is a safe
connected network
ix)
urge integrated funding for multimodal transport projects for
integrated and cost-effective design and delivery so freight, public
transport, cars, cyclists and pedestrians are all appropriately provided for
x)
urge that appropriate reference to the importance of coastal shipping
and of suburban rail
xi)
urge that an additional Waitemata Harbour connection include provision
for active transport modes
xii)
urge the restoration of prioritising criteria for greater equity,
accessibility, reduced emissions and increased road safety
xiii)
urge greater consideration of the role of place-making, tree planting,
and walkability to make higher density urban and suburban living healthy,
pleasant and desirable. Greater densities significantly boost the economy, reduce
cost per capita of Public Transport and infrastructure provision and reduce
time and carbon wasted through congestion and long commutes.
l)
additional Feedback:
vii)
urge not to proceed with:
A)
any projects that do not have a strong business case (taking into account
contingency and likely cost increases based on past experience)
B)
reintroducing the Roads of national Significance including Mill Road
and the East West link
C)
removing current speed limit reductions particularly around schools
and town centres
D)
requiring increased public transport fare box recovery, i.e. asking
passengers to pay a higher proportion of costs.
m)
delegate to Member Northey and the Transport lead Deputy Chair Moyle
to develop any further feedback with local board member input by 29 March
2024.
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