ARATAKI COMMUNITY LIAISON GROUP Item 2. Programme of Works

Purpose

The purpose of this report is to provide a snapshot of the projects undertaken and planned in Arataki in order to help you, the Arataki Community Liaison Group (ACLG), prioritise what you want to work on.

Background

BOPRC, NZTA and TCC undertake a variety of projects in the city, some of the major citywide planning projects we do together but much of the delivery we do independently.

Recently we have worked together on the Urban Form and Transport Initiative (https://ufti.org.nz) and the Western Bay of Plenty Transport System Plan (https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/council/council- documents/strategies-plans-and-reports/strategies/transport-plan) to find answers for how we provide capacity for urban growth, and the future transport system.

Councils have started work on their Long-Term Plans which set the budget and priorities for the next 10 years. This year will be critical because it will determine how we recover from the COVID-19 recession and how we cope with population growth.

Current

Attached in the tables are the completed and upcoming projects in Arataki with a brief description and estimated timeline.

Projects are categorised e.g. strategic projects vs delivery projects. The strategic and planning projects flow into the delivery projects.

Maintenance and renewals projects to keep existing infrastructure/parks/property are not included e.g. resealing a road.

Recommendations

• That you note some projects have a greater ability for community influence. • That you prioritise current issues such as the traffic network in and around Links Ave and the speed limit review. o Both would give you the opportunity to work together and help us get the feedback of the community on live issues.

Attachments

1. Bay of Plenty Regional Council Transport Planning Projects – list for Arataki Community Liaison Group 2. Tauranga City Council Projects – list for Arataki Community Liaison Group

Attachment 1: Bay of Plenty Regional Council Transport Planning Projects – list for Arataki Community Liaison Group

The list below excludes projects specific to Rotorua and the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

Western Bay of Plenty public transport planning projects

Project Timing Scope Response to Links Avenue bus Current Identify possible short and long petition term solutions to the issues raised in the petition, and implement appropriate actions in partnership with Tauranga City Council. Response to Wairakei Avenue Current Early action to remove not-in- bus petition service buses from Emerald Shores Drive, with medium to longer term issues addressed through the Mount-Pāpāmoa Public Transport Review. Mount-Pāpāmoa Public Start early 2021 Work with the community to Transport Review determine bus network improvements including direct services to meet customer / community need and increase patronage. WBOP Public Transport Currently being established, 1st The Panel considers the Community Panel meeting early 2021 development and delivery of public transport (buses) in the Western Bay of Plenty.

The Panel is to provide a diversity of views to the Public Transport Committee so that these can be used to inform their decision-making process alongside technical advice from staff.

Note that relationship to Arataki Community Liaison Group needs to be clarified. Western Bay Public Transport Development - now Plan to implement regional Activity Plan Implementation from early strategic framework in WBOP. 2021 Sets out strategic view of public transport network over time

To be updated over time (e.g. in (e.g. 5, 10, 15 years out) and/or relation to Mount-Pāpāmoa triggers for when increased Public Transport Review) levels of service or service changes are needed.

Links to Mount-Pāpāmoa Public Transport Review. Public transport trials: Current Trials to increase bus • Tauranga schools fare patronage. Part of regional free School and regional tertiary fares discussion. • Regional tertiary fare trials extended to December free 2021 • Super Gold Card

Region-wide projects public transport planning projects

Project Timing Scope Regional Land Transport Plan Submission by end of June 2021 Sets out the 10-year transport strategy and 3/6 year investment programme for input into the National Land Transport Programme. Review of the Regional Public Start early 2021, with an 18 Sets policy for public transport Transport Plan month timescale in the Bay of Plenty region. Will include regional fares review and strategies around urban transit, rail and ferries.

Travel Demand Management / Start early 2021 Understanding what are the Behaviour change project incentives and disincentives for people to change from private cars to other modes (including bus, cycling, walking or micro- mobility). Output will be a set of actions around mode-shift.

Attachment 2: Tauranga City Council Projects – list for Arataki Community Liaison Group

This list excludes maintenance and renewals projects to keep existing infrastructure/parks/property are not included e.g. resealing a road.

Transport Project Name Proposed Timing Description Response to Links Current Work with the community to bring a short list of Avenue resolution options to Council for consideration. Accessible streets cycle and Design from 2023 Primary cycle network between Mount walking package Maunganui and Arataki Construction - to potentially supersede: from 2024 • Golf road cycle facilities • Grenada Street cycle facilities • Shared path Arataki Park Safe Network programme 2021-24 • Speed management programme projects • Gloucester / Eversham / Monowai pedestrian improvements • Oceanbeach / Girven intersection improvements • Maranui St / Omanu Way intersection improvements Bus shelter and real-time 2021-24 Installation of bus shelters. Roll out of real-time rollout information boards at high use stops Arataki bus facility 2021 - 202we4 New bus facility in the Arataki area to replace temporary facility at Farm Street Girven and Marlin Aligned with bus New traffic signals and turning lanes intersection upgrade facility timing Arataki Area placemaking Aligned with bus Streetscape and amenity improvements for local improvements facility timing streets linked to speed management, bus facility Gloucester Street Extension Unknown Link Gloucester Road between Franks Ave and (developer led) Hibiscus Drive Maranui Street Post BayLink Road pavement rehabilitation and minor reconstruction and upgrade improvements Truman Lane reconstruction Post BayLink Road pavement rehabilitation and minor and upgrade improvements

Transport Planning projects Project Name Proposed Timing Description Bus service and 2021 - 2022 Business case focussed on further developing an infrastructure improvements integrated public transport services and business case infrastructure programme to support the UFTI and TSP direction. Hewlett’s Sub-area business 2021 - 2024 Business case focussed on resolving the conflict case between freight, general traffic, public transport and active modes in this study area. Arataki to Papamoa multi- 2023 - 2024 Business case focussed on improving mode modal project choice including public transport connections between Te Tumu and Arataki.

City Strategies / Planning Project Name Proposed Timing Description Long Term Plan 2021-31 Now – June 2021 Each three years we create a long-term plan which sets the direction for the next ten years. Next year’s plan is an immense challenge with a required capital programme far greater than what we can fund. Annual Plan Jan- June 2022 An annual plan happens in each of the 2 years and 2023 between the Long-Term Plan. The purpose is to identify any changes to the long-term plan City Plan Review 2021-2024 The Tauranga City Plan provides the rules for how people can build or develop the land they own in our city. The next review will be notified in 2024. The process takes a long time. We will be starting to reach out to stakeholders and communities next year. Spatial Plan Late 2021 30-year blueprint to support growth, forming the basis for the co-ordination of decision making across multi agencies (usually a visual representation) City Vision TBC The purpose of this project is to work with partners (i.e. Likely to build on vital updates) to engage the community in and around Tauranga to create a city vision.