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Typical section footpath and cycle path (Pakuranga Road) AMETI Update April 2016 2m 3m varies 1m 3.5m 3.5m 1m Separation 3m 3m 3m 3m A step closer – Panmure to Pakuranga Footpath Cyclepath Planted berm transport improvements Improvements to pedestrian and Plans for quicker, frequent and more reliable bus services for east Auckland residents have reached cycling facilities an important milestone. An important aim of AMETI is to improve walking and cycling facilities to make them safer and more Auckland Transport has lodged a Notice of Requirement attractive to use. (NoR) application to designate the route for the proposed Panmure to Pakuranga busway and other • Separated cycle paths or shared paths will allow transport improvements. people to walk or cycle off road between Panmure, Pakuranga and onto Pigeon Mountain Road The Panmure to Pakuranga projects are part of the by connecting to the Pakuranga Rotary Walkway Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI), • Panmure to Pakuranga Road – a 4.3m wide shared which is aimed at improving transport choices and pedestrian and cycle path along Lagoon Drive better connecting people within the area and to the rest of Auckland. • Separated cycle and footpaths on Panmure busway bridge The project proposes the creation of the first stage • Pakuranga Road – a 3m wide cycle path separated of New Zealand’s first urban busway, allowing bus from busway and traffic by planted berm and a travel on congestion free lanes between Panmure and Artists’ impression – Lagoon Drive 2m wide footpath separated from the cycle path. Pakuranga. Based on current funding, construction of the busway is planned to begin in 2021 if approved. Why a busway? Auckland Transport is protecting the route to be ready Notice of Requirement process • Allows significant improvements to the quality for earlier construction if funding becomes available. and ways to get involved of public transport and what could be The Notice of Requirement is aimed at safeguarding delivered through normal bus lanes AMETI Stage 2a Panmure to Proposed busway – Pakuranga Road land required for the project and providing a • Provides a fast and reliable corridor for Pakuranga projects higher degree of certainty regarding the future to • Replacing Panmure roundabout with an public transport, where additional frequency • Improvements to water quality through increased landowners, developers and those looking to move intersection with traffic lights, bus priority and can be added in the future, without stormwater treatment. to the area. It also provides an opportunity for the compromising reliability more direct pedestrian crossings public to provide comment (make a submission as The new public transport network and the busway will • Minimises delays generally experienced in • Panmure to Pakuranga busway on dedicated part of the statutory process) and be heard at an provide significant improvements to the quality of public standard bus lanes where buses need to lanes separate to general traffic congestion official hearing. transport in the area and to the rest of Auckland. merge with other traffic at intersections, from • Panmure to Pakuranga cycle and footpaths vehicles pulling in and out of driveways and separate to traffic • Making public transport, walking and cycling realistic Next steps at left turns • Second Panmure Bridge for the busway, cycle lane and safe choices • Continue stakeholder consultation • Bus journey times are reliable at any time and footpath. • More frequent bus services – every 5 to 10 minutes • Auckland Council publicly notifies the project, of the day between Panmure and Pakuranga allowing anyone to make a submission • By separating buses from general traffic lanes, Benefits • Providing a frequent and reliable connection between • A public hearing is held in front of independent a better environment can be provided for • Shorter and safer walking routes around Panmure town East Auckland and the train network commissioners, where Auckland Transport and passengers at bus stops. centre and station • Making bus journey times reliable at any time of the all submitters are able to be heard. • Safer new walking and cycling connections between day – about 7 minutes in peak hours and 4 to 5 minutes Panmure and Pakuranga in off peak hours between Panmure and Pakuranga • The Panmure intersection will prioritise movement • The busway will carry 35% of all journeys across of vehicles along Lagoon Drive and Ellerslie Panmure Bridge in 2026 – about 22,000 bus Panmure Highway passengers a day. J000933_23.03.16_NB 4 at.govt.nz/ameti at.govt.nz/ameti 1 J000933_AMETI Update Newsletter_23.03.16_NB.indd 4-1 23/03/16 1:58 pm Merton Rd The University of Auckland M orr i n R d Pillkington Rd Hobs on St s D re unn C Rd es Mo Coat un ta in Gre E R en Rd llersl d ie Pan mu re H JellicoeP Rd wy leasa nt VNew Panmure Key iew intersection Stage 2a Panmure to Pakuranga l New Panmure Intersection l New Panmure Bridge Panmure to Pakuranga l Busway Lagoon Dr & Pakuranga Rd y d Shared cycle lanes w R north side busway and footpath H nd Panmure a Dedicated cycle path n el L o r a t I g Dedicated foot path o Panmure o lling Mt Wellington n e Shared cycle lanes W D t r and footpath M Panmure Tamaki River Basin Additional Panmure bridge Proposed signalised Panmure intersection Panmure Bridge Panmure roundabout upgraded Artists’ impression – Pakuranga Road to a signalised intersection Dedicated cycle lane • Improves cycle and pedestrian safety Pakuranga Road Waipuna • Gives priority to major traffic demands Rd 10A • Constructed on the north side of Pakurangad Road R d • Allows for bus priority lanes to be created. • Bus stops nearga WilliamsR Avenue ands kuran y Pakurangaa Road/Ti Rakau Drive intersectionsd P P W U ai a ku • Signalised intersections with bus priority at all pun ran a ga R intersections (Kerswill Place, Millen Avenue Brid d ge T and Williams Avenue) i R • Proposed new park area on 24 Pakuranga Road a R k eeve a • sA Rtwod way cycle path separate from the busway Sylvia Park u Shopping D and traffic Centre 10 r • Wide footpath separate from cycle path. Pakuranga r D r Why is AMETI needed? e m a The eastern suburbs are some of Auckland’s most populated areas. s s The current transport network does not cater well for peak period travel o demands. Residents have limited travel choices resulting in an over-reliance G on private vehicles. Public transport is not currently the preferred option because buses get caught in the same congestion as cars, resulting in long travel times. The area is not pedestrian or cycle friendly. 1 Ti Artists’ impression – Panmure busway bridge Ra Proposed busway for Lagoon Drive kau Dr To Botany Busway – Lagoon Drive New Panmure busway bridge • Built on the north side of Lagoon Drive • Constructed on the north of the current Panmure Bridge Bo • New bus stops at signalised intersections at Basin View Lane • Two 3.3m busway lanes T tany ru and Church Crescent on Lagoon Drive • Dedicated cycle lane and footpath. g o d • Shared cycle and footpath. o R d s i D r r r a H 2 at.govt.nz/ameti at.govt.nz/ameti 3 J000933_AMETI Update Newsletter_23.03.16_NB.indd 2-3 23/03/16 1:58 pm.

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