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Resolution
number AE/2024/87
MOVED by
Chairperson K Smith, seconded by Member J Fowler:
That the Albert-Eden Local Board:
a)
generally support
the overall direction of the draft Regional Land Transport Plan 2024-2034
(RLTP), subject to the changes and additions requested in the following
points.
b)
generally support
the regional objectives and investment policies.
c)
request an
objective is added: responding to growth.
Strategic planning
d)
request a more
integrated approach is developed to respond to growth and development; to
have certainty and commitment to a shared vision over the next 10+ years,
specific to the Auckland central isthmus area:
i)
integrated
transport planning in the Point Chevalier, Carrington Road, Mount Albert
area, responding to the Carrington development and integrating with Northwest
Rapid Transit.
ii)
agreed approach to
address Sandringham, Dominion, New North Road and Mount Eden roads bus
capacity issues.
iii)
planning and
upgrades for Dominion Road, given changes in approaches for light rail.
iv)
upgrades and
improvements to the road network following the cancellation of the Connected
Communities project, including Mount Albert, Kingsland, Sandringham,
Greenwoods Corner/Manukau Road and Mount Eden.
e)
consider that a
rethink is necessary, given this area is on the central city fringe and has
major impact on community, congestion and safety.
f)
note that
Albert-Eden's position on the central city fringe attracts many visitors to
the local board area as well as being on the way for many people travelling
to the central city, and that there is need for a balanced approach to modes
and transport choice to ensure space is used efficiently and people can get
to their destinations efficiently.
g)
request that when
implementing significant projects or changes, that supporting infrastructure/elements
and interdependencies are fully planned for and funded.
Engagement
h)
request:
i)
improved and
efficient engagement with local boards, which reflects its governance role
within the move to increased decision making and supports its role in
representing the views of local communities e.g. early advice of planned
works
ii)
that engagement
with local boards is fully aligned with their Local Board Transport
Kōkiri Agreement, which reflects the highest appropriate level of
engagement on the International Association for Public Participation 2 (IAP2)
engagement spectrum.
iii)
timely engagement
with communities and a response from Auckland Transport that makes clear that
community feedback has been considered and, where necessary, plans have been
adjusted to respond to feedback accordingly.
iv)
for major projects,
early consultation and planning for the mitigation of disruptive
impacts. Noting that funding for mitigation needs be integrated within
project costs.
Maintenance
i)
support the
maintenance of existing assets, to ensure they are usable and safe.
Public transport
j)
support funding
towards the City Rail Link and renewing and maintain the rail network.
k)
request level
crossings in our area are urgently prioritised with a clear timeline for
implementation, given the impact of the increase train frequencies which will
occur following the completion of City Rail Link.
l)
support continuous
fencing for the rail corridor, and request an audit of the western line and
develop a plan for increased safety particularly in areas where children
travel.
m)
support bus and
transit lane and optimisation, and rail reliability.
n)
support all
measures to ensure safety of passenger transport drivers and support staff.
o)
request the follow
projects are moved higher up the priority list or added to the priority list,
and are funded:
i)
Northwest Rapid
Transit
ii)
resolving bus
constraints issues and improving operation within the city centre downtown
and mid-town areas
iii)
providing
small-scale enhancements to the reliability and capacity of the rail
network
iv)
Auckland area train
control software upgrade (TMS R9K), in particular signalling and software to
increase reliability and reduce disruption to the wider network when issues
arise
v)
National Ticketing
System (Auckland Transport assets)
vi)
level crossings
upgrades, grade separation and removal programme (Auckland), noting:
A)
it is totally
unacceptable to defer for next 10 years, delivery should be funded not just
the planning.
B)
there should be a
clear grade separation programme to address all level crossings based on
evidence and travel demand, noting this aligns to the principles of finishing
things, it is related to City Rail Link (CRL) delivery, it must be done to
support investment already put in, and is related to safety.
C)
Mount Albert will
be significantly impacted by the intensification of the Wairaka Precinct
development in the next 10-15 years, and noting that in the local
board’s area Woodward Road and Morningside Drive are busy level
crossings.
vii) graffiti removal and prevention, including for
the use of green walls, street art and other design elements in new rail
corridors to avoid graffiti.
p)
request that
changes to services should have changes in infrastructure to support it.
q)
request to
prioritise the upgrades to Sandringham and Greenwoods Corner town centres.
r)
request to
prioritise Dominion Road town centre project, noting that potential Dominion
Road upgrades have been affected by uncertainty over light rail.
State highway improvements
s)
request:
i)
review of
pedestrian safety Bond Street bridge over State Highway 16.
ii)
review of
pedestrian access and safety across Newton Road on-ramp.
Local road improvements
t)
support Transport
Capital Fund being re-instated to pre-COVID funding levels and construction
consumer price index (CPI) adjusted, and request this priority is moved
further up the list and adequate resourcing is provided to ensure timely
delivery. And request a mechanism is developed to ring-fence the budget
for local board projects that request more than ‘one term
funding’.
u)
support the
Auckland Housing Programme improvements.
v)
support the
Community network improvements.
w)
support the
Carrington Road improvements, and:
i)
request funding is
available to deliver the project before the full uptake of the housing and
other development on adjacent land occurs, given development is consented and
beginning already.
ii)
request that the
project include widening the railway overbridge to allow for separation
between walking and cycling, given the expected increase in travel demand
along the corridor and the closure of the Lloyd Avenue pedestrian level
crossing.
iii)
the connection to
the northwest cycleway on Sutherland Road is added to this project scope and
completed alongside the Carrington Road improvements.
x)
request street
lighting is a higher priority as it addresses pedestrian needs as well as
vehicles in road corridor.
y)
request that an agreed
approach to safety and speed management is reached based on evidence and
community consultation, to ensure there is a way forward which can be
committed to and delivered.
z)
support the network
discharge improvements and request Auckland Transport work with local boards
and mana whenua to ensure best practice and local knowledge when
implementing.
aa) request improvements to Landscape Road and
Mount Eden Road intersection is added to the programme.
Walking and cycling
bb) request new projects added to develop connections
in walking and cycling across the central isthmus, in conjunction with
Auckland Council and other major landowners (e.g. Cornwall Park Trust,
Kāinga Ora).
cc) request the development of an east/west
walking and cycling connection from Western Springs to Greenlane, connecting
across the local board area.
dd) request the development of the Motu Manawa
coastal walking and cycling connection, Howlett Reserve to Fairlands Reserve
and Heron Park, via road reserve and board walks.
Major projects
ee) request the following projects are higher up
the priority list:
i)
Northwest Rapid
Transit.
ii)
Waitematā
additional harbour crossing, noting that public and active transport
components of this project are a priority.
Funding
ff)
request the final Regional
Land Transport Plan 2024-2034 (RLTP) contain a section on funding sources
which:
i)
provides an
assessment of options and evidence to support the agreed approach towards
revenue streams, and charging.
ii)
shows potential
impacts on the community, for example populations of higher socio-economic
deprivation, children and older people.
iii)
provides greater
transparency over funding and income, and how that will impact charging and
revenue raising.
Measures
gg) request KiwiRail is added to the agency and
text columns for the ‘Unplanned disruptions’ measure.
hh) thank Bruce Thomas – Auckland Transport
Elected Member Relationship Manager, for his advice and attendance.
CARRIED
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