Transport Committee – OPEN
Time and date: 9.30am, Tuesday, 28 July 2009
Venue: Committee Room 1, 1st Floor, Council Building, Garden Place, Hamilton.
Committee Members: Councillors D G Macpherson (Chairperson) D L Bell G D Chesterman J R Gower K L H Gregory R E Hennebry A R O’Leary
Committee Advisor: Mrs S D Collins
Apologies: Cr Di Maio
The above committee will meet as stated to consider the following items. M G Redman Chief Executive SECTION A: MATTERS FOR DECISION BY THE COMMITTEE UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY
1. Confirming the Agenda The Committee to confirm the agenda.
2. 13/16/24. Chairperson’s Report The Committee to receive the above report. (Copy attached pages 1 - 2)
Transport Committee Agenda 28 July 2009 Page 1 of 3
3. 13/16/24. Resolution Monitoring Report The Committee to receive the above report. (Copy attached pages 3 - 5)
4. 13/16/24-2. Passenger Transport Subcommittee Meeting The Committee to receive the minutes of the Passenger Transport Subcommittee meeting held on 2 July 2009. (Copy attached pages 6 - 34)
5. 13/16/24-5. Regional Transport Committee Meeting The Committee to receive a report from the General Manager Works & Services and the minutes of the Regional Passenger Transport Subcommittee meeting held on 15 June 2009. (Copy attached pages 35 - 95)
6. 44/61. ACCESS Hamilton Update The Committee to consider a report and recommendations from the General Manager Works & Services concerning the above. (Copy attached pages 96 - 112)
7. 44/13. Active Transport Subcommittee Minutes The Committee to receive the minutes for the Active Transport Subcommittee meeting held on 2 July 2009. (Copy attached pages 113 - 134)
Transport Committee Agenda 28 July 2009 Page 2 of 3
8. 13/16/24-4. Parking Management Subcommittee Minutes The Committee to receive the minutes of the Parking Management Subcommittee meeting held on 24 June 2009. (Copy attached pages 135 - 137)
9. 13/16/24-3. Transport Safety Subcommittee Minutes The Committee to receive the minutes for the Transport Safety Subcommittee meeting held on 25 June 2009 (Copy attached pages 138 - 145)
10. 13/16/24. Pukete Closure The Committee to consider a report and recommendations from the General Manager Works & Services concerning the above. (Copy attached pages 146 - 154)
Transport Committee Agenda 28 July 2009 Page 3 of 3
Chair’s Report – Transport Committee, 28th July 2009
Longer heavier trucks on our roads? The Ministry of Transport’s moves to allow 20% heavier (and in some cases, longer) trucks to use certain roads in New Zealand has become very controversial very quickly.
Consultation about this move has been abysmal, and the proposed changes seem to have been arranged as a fait accompli, following discussions between the Ministry and the Truck owners ‘union’ – otherwise known as the Road Transport Forum. Safety standards, local council road maintenance costs, environmental concerns, lack of use of rail – you name it, they’ve all been glossed over by those promoting the change.
Evidence to back up glowing assertions in the MoT’s proposal have been singularly lacking – clearly the humphreys who have put this together haven’t recently had to travel along truck heaven (SH1 between Hamilton and Tokoroa – or any other major highway through the Waikato).
HCC staff have prepared a very good submission (already circulated to Councillors) highlighting a series of major concerns about the processes and potential pitfalls of such a ‘rule’ change, and this has been forwarded to Trafinz, LGNZ and EW, who all appear to be incorporating aspects of our submission in their documents.
Ngaruawahia-Hamilton Cycle/Walkway I have invited Simon Perry, Mike McCleery (from Perry’s) & Kiri Goulter (the Regional Tourism development officer) to participate in the discussion around the proposal for fast-tracking of the Ngaruawahia-Hamilton leg of the Waikato River route. Perry’s have been very strong proponents of this fantastic idea (see Active Transport Sub-Committee Minutes), and this project is a prime candidate for really good partnership arrangements, not to mention for John Key’s national cycleway concept – I think we should get strongly in behind it.
Residents’ Survey – Rail The General Manager will present more detailed information at the Committee meeting, but questions asked in the just-completed survey of Hamilton residents’ views on a host of issues have shown a very strong and encouraging 85% support for a scheduled passenger rail service between Hamilton and Auckland.
HCC representatives have a meeting with senior KiwiRail executives arranged for 30th July to further explore possibilities for such a service, and any worthwhile outcomes from this meeting will be reported back to Council as soon as possible.
David Engwicht – Garden Place traffic light removal During his recent visit to Hamilton, David Engwicht made some really good points about how the engineering changes in Victoria St didn’t quite hit the mark in terms of encouraging greater community presence in the area. One of the issues discussed – which resonated with Councillors who had raised concerns about the Garden Place pedestrian crossing area - was the fact that the bollards, garden barriers and traffic signals in the raised ‘speed table’ area had all worked against it becoming a properly- functioning pedestrian-friendly area.
To test the waters, I would like to propose that Council remove the traffic signals controlling pedestrian movements across Victoria St in front of Garden Place, and replace them with appropriate signage for both vehicles and pedestrians promoting and encouraging shared use of this space – effectively allowing pedestrians to use the area at any point with care (and likewise with cars) and giving better effect to Councillors’ previously expressed desires to improve connectivity for pedestrians.
Although there have been good improvements as a result of the Victoria St upgrade, I don’t believe we have yet bitten the bullet needed to really improve facilities for pedestrians to the point where we can truly say ‘this is a shared space’. We need some vision and bolder thinking, and David certainly provided a sprk in this direction.
Delay in Bus Lane enforcement It is very unfortunate that Government changes to proposed new laws no longer make it simpler and cheaper to enforce moving vehicle offences in our bus lanes – as previously promised, and as discussed in at least two earlier Committee meetings. Given that Government no longer thinks it necessary to support Councils who have brought in these engineering changes to assist the solution of their transport issues, I suggest we put some heat on Police to actively enforce in this area – after all, it should be easy enough as one of the bus lanes is right outside their door!
Moved “That the Chair’s report be received”.
Cr Dave Macpherson Chair, Transport Committee 23/7/09 Resolution Monitoring – Transport Committee – July 2009
No. Subject Resolution Current Status 1. Cycle Lane Projects – Provision of That staff monitor the implementation of Option Two – Report back to the Transport Additional Recessed Parking Consider each case on its merits using an agreed points system. Committee in 12 months time, once the Citywide Parking Plan has (Council, 5 November 2008) been developed. 2. ACCESS Hamilton Strategy Review That the draft ACCESS Hamilton Strategy Vision Document be Workshop to be held 28 July 2009 Update. approved in order to guide the development of a full review of ACCESS Hamilton noting that it will only be finalized once the review is complete, and the communication plan be approved.
(Council, 8 April 2009) 3. Strategic network Action Plan a) Staff report back on options to accelerate the Wairere Drive Update extension project from Crosby Road to Cambridge Road to its earliest possible construction start date and to balance this On going out financially with the delivery programme of the Wairere Drive 4-laning project from Pukete Road to Resolution Drive in order to ensure that the combined project costings present a relatively neutral impact on the provisions made in the 2009/19 LTCCP, and b) Staff report back on options to accelerate the Wairere Drive extension project from Cambridge Road to Cobham Drive taking account of the government commitment to construct the Hamilton Bypass within 10 years.
(Council, 8 April 2009) 4. Transport Safety Subcommittee Staff continue to investigate the issues raised in Forsyth and Mahana Roads and widen the focus to include more of the St On going Andrews suburb
Page 1 of 3 Resolution Monitoring Report July 2009
(Council, 20 May 2009) 5. CityHeart - Victoria Street Trial Post a) following the completion of the physical works along Victoria Construction Street that a final survey of the five indicators in the report before the Committee be undertaken in October 2009 and reported to Council, October 2009
b) to address the issue of public parking in the centre median along Victoria Street (Hood-Collingwood) that Option Three - ‘Provide for Angle Parking’ be developed and implemented, subject to the scope of the works and costings being finalised, and
c) to address the issue of free on-street parking that Option One - Free Saturday parking until the end of the Victoria Street contract works be adopted, complete with a communication plan but that details of a further parking promotion be brought back to the next Transport Committee Meeting.
(Council 1 July 2009) 6. Mill Street - Trial Results a) approval be given to the physical closure of the right turn into the Pak’N’Save car park from Mill Street between Willoughby Street and Ulster Street,
b) approval be given to the banning of the right turn from Mill Street into Victoria Street and that the removal be added to schedule C ‘turning restrictions’ in the Hamilton City Traffic bylaw 2007, and
Page 2 of 3 Resolution Monitoring Report July 2009 a) further trial options be conducted to reduce through traffic on Victoria Street and consideration be given to further widening on Willoughby Street for southbound Traffic from Mill Street.
(Council 1 July 2009)
Page 3 of 3 Resolution Monitoring Report July 2009
MINUTES FROM A MEETING OF THE PASSENGER TRANSPORT SUBCOMMITTEE
Time and Date: 10:30am Thursday 2nd July
Location: 5th Floor, Miro Room, Municipal Building
Committee members: Councillor D Bell (Chairperson) Councillor J Gower Councillor D Macpherson Councillor M Westphal
In Attendance: Philip King - Transportation Unit David Read - Property Management Unit Nicolas Wells - Property Management Unit Bevan Dale - Environment Waikato
Apologies: Dharmen Singh - Transportation Unit
1.0 PTPG meeting Items on interest Following the last Passenger Transport Partnership Group meeting held on 18th June, a number of updates were given.
1.1 Changes in Anglesea Street to provide new bus stops by the Law Courts and Repco following changes to bus routing are now complete. 1.2 Cityheart works are now complete and Victoria Street is open to two-way traffic. The works had impacted the timing of CBD Shuttle services. With the works over, services should return to normal and this will be monitored over coming months. 1.3 Environment Waikato has recently received a petition from residents of Weka Street who have raised concerns about the speed of buses and the vibration caused as they travel over traffic calming features. Staff advised that the works undertaken in 2004/05 had reduced speeds by 18% and the volume of through traffic by 11%. The Subcommittee asked Environment Waikato to write a letter to Go Bus instructing them to continue to educate bus drivers on the need to slow down when travelling along the road to reduce vibration. Environment Waikato was also asked to investigate whether vibration along the road could be measured to scientifically assess the claims made by residents.
1.4 Staff were asked to ensure PTPG minutes were circulated at every Subcommittee meeting. A request was also made to Environment Waikato staff to ensure that every operational request is recorded within the PTPG minutes from now on to maintain an effective audit and decision-making trail for both organisations.
2.0 Nightrider Services Ideas to increase the profile of this service were discussed at the Political Reference Group meeting held on 16th June. Staff were asked to consider new promotions, increasing the information available at the University of Waikato, and considering other locations for the service to wait or stop in the Cityheart to reduce problems caused by illegal parking and conflict with taxi services.
3.0 Bus Patronage Report Presented at the meeting. Latest information attached as Appendix One.
4.0 Transport Centre – Update Report Presented at the meeting. Attached as Appendix Two.
5.0 Lynden Court update Works are now well underway and there has been no slippage in the expected completion date for the works. Some trials have been held to determine if bus stops on both sides of Lynden Court might be possible. Using new 3-axle buses it has been found that additional work would be needed to provide these. Due to the need to quickly complete the current work, this has been held back for now but will be reconsidered within a wider ‘passenger transport masterplanning’ exercise for the area to undertaken as part of the Access Hamilton review and new PT Plan.
6.0 Commuter Rail Options for re-starting services between Hamilton and Auckland are still being considered. Options for the use of Silver Fern coaches are being discussed with Kiwirail. Consideration of whether services should terminate at Newmarket, which from October will provide a high quality transport hub for services to West Auckland as well as high speed buses into the city centre, is underway. An understanding of whether Super Gold discount cards could be used on off peak services is also being sought.
7.0 Access Hamilton review – Passenger Transport Action Plan Work continues on the review of the city council transport strategy, with Action Plans in draft form to be presented to councillors at a workshop being held after Transport Committee on 28th July.
8.0 Environment Waikato items
8.1 The new Orbiter and CBD Shuttle contract is due to begin on 18th July. A number of new 3-axles buses is due to begin service in August. In the meantime four Bay Hopper buses will be used to provide additional Orbiter peak services. 8.2 As requested at the last meeting, a paper providing a rationalization for bigger buses was presented to the meeting and is attached as Appendix Three. 8.3 Environment Waikato has continued to consider ideas to help celebrate the significant increase in bus patronage in 2008/09, with over 4 million passengers carried. Three current ideas are being considered and EW staff asked for the assistance of the HCC Communications & Marketing unit as these are confirmed. 8.4 Environment Waikato was asked to ensure that approaching key dates and deadlines are raised to HCC at this Subcommittee, the Political Reference Group and the PT Partnership Group.
9 Hilda Ross Bus Stop
9.1 The chairperson advised that she had been approached regarding opportunities for a new bus stop outside Hilda Ross and asked for an update.
Staff advised that this matter was investigated in 2006, and due to the 80km/h environment on Ruakura Road as well as significant peak hour traffic, the decision was made at that time not to proceed.
Environment Waikato staff stated that at present there is some capacity on the Ruakura service (Route 15) and that if desired options to take the service into Hilda Ross might be considered. The Subcommittee asked Environment Waikato to write to Hilda Ross to offer this alteration.
HCC staff were also asked to ensure this matter is considered within the works planned on Ruakura Road during construction of the Wairere Drive Eastern Arterial.
Councillor Daphne Bell Chairperson, Passenger Transport Sub-Committee
Environment Waikato Bus Patronage Report for June 2009
Commentary
The highlight of the report for June is in the YTD figures. For the first time in Hamilton City the bus service has carried over 4 million passengers in a 12 month period. This is a reflection on both the improved services in Hamilton City, but also on the reliability and consistency of the operation.
The success hasn’t been the result of one organisation, but a combination of Environment Waikato Staff, Hamilton City Staff supporting infrastructure, Go Bus, and our key funding partner, the NZ Transport Agency.
Based on a population of 131,000 Hamilton city had 2.75 trips per person for April and is tracking at 32.38 trips per person actual for 12 months. This compares to 26.56 trips per person last year. (Wellington 73 trips by resident, 38 in Auckland, 42 in Christchurch)
Weather is a big driver of the success of bus services, and having been through the coldest June for a number of years it does impact on bus services. People do not like the periods standing out in the cold and wet waiting for a bus. This is why infrastructure plays such an important part in bus patronage growth.
City Express carried 3535 passengers in June. Of this volume 44.5% of passengers were on the inward journey.
In our rural services Taupo still stands out as the best performer showing the impact of new equipment improving the experience of passenger transport in Taupo
Total Region Total YTD June 2009 387,337 4,522,651 June 2008 336,223 3,709,348 +15.2% +21.9%
City Total YTD June 2009 360,317 4,242,416 June 2008 314,147 3,479,459 +14.6% +21.9%
Doc # 1514305
Total Hamilton Bus Patronage
500,000
450,000
400,000
350,000 2002/03 300,000 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 250,000 2006/07 2007/08 200,000 2008/09
150,000
100,000
50,000
- Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
City Total YTD
City Patronage - Cumulative YTD
4,500,000
4,000,000
3,500,000
3,000,000
2002/03 2,500,000 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2,000,000 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
- Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Doc # 1514305 Page 2
City Peak Patronage
250,000
200,000
150,000 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07
Patronage 2007/08 100,000 2008/09
50,000
- Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Month
City Off-Peak Patronage
260,000
240,000
220,000
200,000
180,000
160,000 2003/04 2004/05 140,000 2005/06 120,000 2006/07
Patronage 2007/08 100,000 2008/09
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
- Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Month
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Passenger numbers for 60+ concession card trips since commencement
12000
10000
8000
2004-2005 2005-2006 6000 2006-2007 2007-2008 Patronage 2008-2009 4000
2000
0 Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Month
SuperGold
Hamilton Raglan Huntly Taupo Mangakino/ Cambridge Paeroa City Tokoroa
Oct 08 17,093 286 54 39 44 33 Nov 08 20,073 310 242 164 55 25 Dec 08 20,908 219 297 69 75 22 Jan 09 19,680 224 425 212 85 25 Feb 09 20,756 54 551 241 132 66 24 Mar 09 25,942 61 724 292 119 68 15 Apr 09 21,399 14 662 229 132 79 25 May 09 23,991 60 782 242 98 60 32 June 09 21,596 42 854 208 57 56 31 Total 191,438 231 4,612 2,230 1,022 588 232
Doc # 1514305 Page 4
Saturday Bus Services Hamilton City
60,000
50,000
40,000 2004/05 2005/06 30,000 2006/07
Patronage 2007/08 2008/09 20,000
10,000
- Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Month
Sunday Bus Services Hamilton City Implemented 28 September 2008
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000 2008/09 Patronage
10,000
5,000
- Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Month
NB: September was for one day only and this day was free
Doc # 1514305 Page 5 Night Rider by Route
Pukete/ Western University/ Northern Te Rapa Hillcrest July 08 154 118 198 214 August 08 120 193 316 203 September 08 155 148 363 195 October 08 112 158 197 178 November 08 204 137 224 213 December 08 110 108 87 171 January 09 87 77 149 145 February 09 50 67 111 90 March 09 156 149 308 199 April 09 235 214 321 149 May 09 215 148 285 234 June 09 124 112 156 169 Total 1,722 1,629 2,715 2,160 Route changes effective 30 May 2008
Night Rider Passenger Numbers
Total YTD
June 2009 561 8,226 June 2008 640 8,432 ‐12.3% ‐2.4%
Night Rider
2,500
2,000
1,500 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 Patronage 1,000 2008/09
500
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l t u g p c v c n b r r y n J u e o e a e a p a u A S O N D J F M A M J
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CBD Shuttle Bridge Street extension effective 21 August 2008
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000 2005/06 2006/07 20,000 2007/08
Patronage 2008/09
15,000
10,000
5,000
- J Aug S Oct N D Jan Feb Mar A May Jun u e o e p l p v c r
Rototuna Direct (formally Chartwell Direct)
8,000
7,000
6,000
5,000 2005/06 2006/07 4,000 2007/08 2008/09 Patronage
3,000
2,000
1,000
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l t v r r y Ju ep c o Aug S O N Dec Month Jan Feb Ma Ap Ma Jun
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Dinsdale Direct Implemented July 2008
3,500
3,000
2,500
2,000
2008/09
Patronage 1,500
1,000
500
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ul g p ct v c n b ar pr ay n J Au Se O No De Ja Fe M A M Ju Month
Pukete Direct Implemented July 2008
4,000
3,500
3,000
2,500
2,000 2008/09 Patronage 1,500
1,000
500
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ul g p ct v c n b ar pr ay n J Au Se O No De Ja Fe M A M Ju Month
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Silverdale Direct Commenced 02 February 2009
5,000
4,500
4,000
3,500
3,000
2008/09 2,500 Patronage 2,000
1,500
1,000
500
- Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Month
City Express Commenced 02 February 2009
5,000
4,500
4,000
3,500
3,000
2,500 2008/09 Patronage 2,000
1,500
1,000
500
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ul g p ct v c n b ar pr y n J Au Se O No De Ja Fe M A Ma Ju Month
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Orbiter Extended hours of Operation effective 28 September 2008
90,000
80,000
70,000
60,000
50,000 2006/07 2007/08 40,000 2008/09
30,000
20,000
10,000
- J Aug Sep Oct Dec J Feb Mar Apr May Jun u N a l ov n
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To: Chief Executive From: Property Portfolio Manager Subject: Transport Centre – Update Report Committee PT-Sub Committee Meeting Date: 2 July 2009 File Reference:
1.0 Executive Summary
1.1 Purpose of the Report 1.1.1 The purpose of this report is to provide an update on activity at the Transport Centre.
1.2 Summary of Key Points 1.2.1 Cleaning New cleaners were appointed as of 12 January 2009, following early termination of the previous cleaning company’s contract due to poor performance. Positive comments continue to be received from tenants and members of the public, and regular audits are being carried out to ensure the standard is maintained. 1.2.2 Maintenance An upgrade of the public toilets, including the disabled toilets/showers is due to commence in the next few months. This will include replacement of the vinyl in the toilet corridor and interior repaint. Replacement of the east and west door frames will also be carried out. A disability audit will also be undertaken in July/August 2009 and a certain amount of funding is available to carry out improvements recommended in the audit. 1.2.3 Security Security was discussed.
1.3 Recommendation It is recommended that: 1.3.1 the report be received.
1.4 Attachments 1.4.1 Nil.
Page 1 of 3 Last modified: 15/07/09 12:48:00 p.m. 2.0 Background
2.1 Refer to Summary.
3.0 Discussions
3.1 Refer to Summary.
4.0 Financial Implications
4.1 There are no direct financial implications of this report, as it is for information only.
5.0 Conclusion & Reasons
5.1 This report is provided to keep Councillors informed of Transport Centre issues.
Nicolas Wells David Read Property Portfolio Manager Property Officer
Page 2 of 3 Last modified: 15/07/09 12:48:00 p.m. SUPPORTING INFORMATION
1. Consistency with existing policy Consistent.
2. Consultation
a) General Consultation – none required.
b) Consultation with Maori – none required.
3. Decision-Making No decision required.
4. Legal implications None.
5. LTCCP/Annual Plan reference and long term financial impact None.
6. Reporting Officer/Contact
7. Strategic Fit –
A. City Strategic Framework (select Strategy that the report primarily relates to from the drop down menu and to discuss how this project contributes if necessary)
Access Hamilton
The submission supports Council’s Social Well-being strategy priorities to create and maintain a safe city.
B. Community Outcomes (select Community Outcome that the report primarily relates to from the drop down menu)
Sustainable and Well-planned
8. Treaty of Waitangi considerations
Page 3 of 3 Last modified: 15/07/09 12:48:00 p.m. Report to Hamilton City Council Passenger Transport Sub Committee
File No: 21 20 31
Date: 1 July 2009
To: Hamilton City Council Passenger Transport Sub Committee
From: Bevan Dale, Programme Manager Land Transport Operations
Subject: Decision making process for bus size
As per the request from the last Passenger Transport Sub Committee this paper seeks to outline the decision process when deciding on the bus size for particular contracts.
Our monthly patronage reports show that at peak times patronage growth on buses operating within Hamilton City has almost stopped. The main reason behind this is that on many services we are operating at or near capacity preventing further growth.
Our decision making process then has 3 options: 1. Accept no more growth at peak and leave as is 2. Insert more buses into the service and increase the frequency 3. Increase the capacity of the existing buses and maintain the existing frequency
If the decision is made not to accept option 1 then we move to considering 2 and 3
Option 2
This is the most expensive option. The cost of an additional bus is double that of running 1 bus. This is the same issue when smaller buses are considered to operate in the middle part of the day when load on the bus is lighter. A major part of operating a bus is the capital cost, the second part is the labour cost and then fuel, tyres etc.
Option 3
This is the most attractive option, especially when a new contract is being let. The additional cost of a 3 axle vehicle adds approximately 5% more to a contract price than a 2 axle vehicle but increases capacity by 30%.
In the case of the Orbiter, at least initially, the 3 axle vehicles will only be operating during peak times.
While the analysis behind the decisions is more complex than this, this is the browd overview we use when making decisions about bus size
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REGIONAL PASSENGER TRANSPORT COMMITTEE
Report of the Regional Passenger Transport Committee of the Waikato Regional Council held in the Council Chambers, Environment Waikato (Waikato Regional Council) office, 401 Grey Street, Hamilton East at 1.05pm on Monday 15 June 2009
PRESENT: Waikato Regional Council NW Barker (Chair), PA Southgate, Hamilton City sub region DL Bell, East Waikato sub region J Tregidga North Waikato sub region A.Sanson South Waikato/Taupo/Rotorua sub region AN Welch Waipa/Waitomo/Otorohanga sub region G Jull New Zealand Transport Agency representative A McKillop Regional Land Transport User representative (No appointment to date) Transport disadvantaged representative G Pomeroy Other Members (To be co-opted as required)
IN ATTENDANCE Councillors J Hennebry, and PSJ Gregory (Environment Waikato), C Allen (Hamilton City Council) STAFF: Deputy Chief Executive (C Crickett), Manager Transport Portfolio (C Langstaff), Committee Administrator (D Atkinson)
APOLOGIES: DG Macpherson (Hamilton City Council)
Accepted
RPTC09/11 Confirmation of Agenda (Agenda Item 1)
RESOLVED THAT the agenda of the Regional Passenger Transport Committee of Monday 15 June 2009 be confirmed as the business for the meeting. Chair/A Sanson Carried
Report of Regional Passenger Transport Subcommittee Meeting – Monday 15 June 2009 2 ______
Disclosures of Interest
There were no disclosures of interest
SECTION A: (UNDER DELEGATION FOR THE INFORMATION OF COUNCIL)
RPTC09/12 Manager Transport Portfolio File: 03 04 21, 21 20 31 (Agenda Item 3)
This item was presented by Manger Transport Portfolio (C Langstaff). During the presentation and subsequent questions, answers and discussion the Committee noted:
Raglan Service The new bus started operating in May 2009 and at 13.5 metres is the longest bus operating on Hamilton services. At the request of Raglan residents the route was modified on 25 May 2009 to include Hamilton East schools.
Four Million Passengers Four million passengers will be carried on the Hamilton network for the first time this financial year. Options for celebrating this milestone are currently being considered and will be reported to the next Committee meeting.
Waipa Services It appears likely that enhanced services between Cambridge and Hamilton and Te Awamutu and Hamilton will be the outcome of the Waipa District Council LTCCP process.
Bike Racks on Buses D Bell advised the desire of the Hamilton City Council to see the national trial of bike racks on buses (currently been undertaken in Christchurch) being widened to include Hamilton City. This was particularly desirable in the context of the length of the trial having been extended until the first half of 2010. Significant support was expressed for the concept and A Mckillop (NZTA) undertook to ascertain if the matter could be progressed through the Agency. Staff undertook to report back to the next Committee meeting.
Fare Increase for Hamilton Services D Bell requested a written copy of the EW LTCCP approval of the proposed fare increase for Hamilton City services.
RESOLVED THAT the report “Manager Transport Portfolio” (Docs #1454927 dated 4 June 2009) be received for information A Jull/A McKillop Carried
Report of Regional Passenger Transport Subcommittee Meeting – Monday 15 June 2009 3 ______
RPTC09/13 Regional Passenger Transport Plan – Dial a ride Implementation File: 03 04 21, 21 20 31 (Agenda Item 4)
This item was presented by Manager Transport Portfolio (C Langstaff).
The Committee noted the intention to proceed with deferring (for future review) implementation of the proposed Rototuna dial a ride service scheduled for implementation in February 2010, would reduce the Hamilton Targeted Passenger Transport rate by $18292.
RESOLVED THAT the report “Implementation of Dial a Ride Services” (Docs #1445300 dated 14 June 2009) be received for information. AN Welch/A Sanson Carried
RPTC09/14 Patronage Update Report File: 03 04 21, 21 30 31 (Agenda Item 5)
The Patronage figures for May 2009 (Docs #1493465) were tabled. Members expressed delight with the figures which represented an increase over May 2008 of 35.6% by region and 37.4% by Hamilton City Services. The Orbiter (70,000) and the City Shuttle (31,000) had both recorded their second highest ever monthly figures. It was noted that the year to year increase for city services had occurred through increased off-peak patronage. The increase of 18.5% over May 2008 in patronage for the Huntly Service was also noted. Staff undertook to ascertain how many extra bus kilometres had been travelled (May 2008 versus May 2009) in achieving the increased patronage. It was noted that while year to year May figures showed an increase of 23.1% for the Night Rider service the year to date figure was down 1.6% against the 2008 year. Staff undertook to monitor that the Huntly service maintained advertised arrival times in Ngaruawahia and Hamilton
RESOLVED THAT the report “Patronage Update Report” (Docs #1490118 dated 15 June 2009) be received for information. D Bell/P Southgate Carried
RPTC09/15 ARTA Bus Stop Infrastructure Guidelines File: 03 04 21, 21 20 31 (Agenda Item 6)
G Pomeroy noted a ramp gradient of 1 in 8 contained in the guidelines appeared rather severe and that 1 in 12 may be more practical.
Report of Regional Passenger Transport Subcommittee Meeting – Monday 15 June 2009 4 ______
RESOLVED THAT the report “ARTA Bus Stop Infrastructure Guidelines” (Docs #1490117 dated 3 June 2009) be received for information. D Bell/P Southgate Carried
RPTC09/16 Orbiter Update File: 03 04 21, 21 20 31 (Agenda Item 7)
The purpose of the report presented by Manager Transport Portfolio (C Langstaff) was to update the Committee on progress implementing the new Orbiter bus contract which also includes the City Shuttle. The Committee noted the new service will commence operation on 18 July 2009. Due to increased patronage the contract has been amended to increase the size of four of the buses to larger three axle models which will increase peak capacity by about 20%.
RESOLVED THAT the report “Orbiter Update” (Docs #1490116) dated 15 June 2009) be received for information. D Bell/PSouthgate
Meeting Closed at 1.58pm
Docs #1496164 Report to Regional Passenger Transport Committee
File No: 03 04 21, 21 20 31
Date: 04 June 2009
To: Chief Executive Officer
From: Manager – Transport Portfolio
Subject: Manager Transport Portfolio - Project Update Report
Purpose
The purpose of this report is to update the Regional Passenger Transport Committee on various projects and issues concerning passenger transport in the Waikato region.
Discussion
Raglan Update
In 2008 the bus service from Raglan to Hamilton went out for tender. As well as an upgraded bus that was wheel-chair accessible, the service plan included an updated timetable and route change.
The new timetable started on 2 February 2009. However, the new bus was delayed due to a decision being made to upgrade the seats to a slightly higher standard than a normal urban seat given long journey time and trip length compared with other city based services.
The new bus started operating in May 2009 and with a total length of 13.5m is the longest bus in operation in Hamilton. It includes a ‘steering’ rear axle to improve manoeuvrability.
Since implementing the new timetable, residents of Raglan requested that Waikato District Council modify the route to include Hamilton East schools. The resumption of services via Hamilton East schools started on May 25.
Four Million Passengers
This financial year, Environment Waikato is on target to exceed 4 million passengers carried in one year on Hamilton buses.
Environment Waikato is currently considering options for celebrating this milestone and will update Committee members at the next meeting.
Waipa Bus Services Doc # 1454927
Waipa District Council is currently considering three alternative options for the provision of contracted bus services and is consulting on these through their draft LTCCP. The options include:
1. A contracted Te Awamutu to Hamilton Service 2. A contracted Cambridge to Hamilton service; and 3. An Orbiter type service operating between Cambridge, Te Awamutu, and Hamilton.
Currently, commercial services operate between Te Awamutu and Hamilton and Cambridge and Hamilton but only on a limited timetable given the need for the operator to make a commercial return. The operator of the Te Awamutu to Hamilton Service has expressed a desire to stop offering that service.
A number of submissions were received on the three service options and it hoped to update the committee at the meeting on the expected outcome of that process.
Recommendation It is recommended that the Regional Passenger Transport Committee receive the report “Manager, Transport Portfolio – Project Update Report” (Doc. No.1454927, dated 4 June 2009) for information.
Chris Langstaff Manager, Transport Portfolio
Doc # 1454927 2 Report to Regional Passenger Transport Committee
File No: 03 04 21, 21 20 31
Date: 15 June 2009
To: Chief Executive Officer
From: Group Manager - Transport
Subject: Implementation of Dial a Ride Services
Purpose
To advise the committee of plans to defer implementation of a Demand Responsive Transport Service (Dial a Ride) in Rototuna, scheduled for implementation in February 2010 and to seek approval to amend the operative Regional Passenger Transport Plan.
Background
Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) is a public transport service that only operates when a booking has been made. This type of service typically operates over short distances and is more often express on the outward journey with pick ups/drop off’s on the other leg of the journey. The service operates as a ‘feeder’ to regular route services.
The operative Regional Passenger Transport Plan (RPTP) includes a proposed Dial a Ride service for the Rototuna area commencing February 2010. It forms one of number of new services that were included the RPTP and subsequently consulted on as part of a package of improvements agreed with the community, known as Option 2.
Discussion
DRT is ideal for new suburbs where housing density does not warrant a fixed schedule bus service. It allows people to still access public transport while suburbs develop density and roading networks that will allow a fixed schedule bus service to operate
For DRT to be effective the RPTP states that one or more of the following criteria must be met by potential passengers to qualify for this service:
- disabled, mobility or sensory impairment - lives more than 400m from an available bus stop - does not have access to a car - does not have a bus service running when needed.
The area targeted by the RPTP for the introduction of DRT was Rototuna.
Based on census data 99.5% of people living in Rototuna have access to a motor vehicle, compared to Hamilton City at 89.5%. The profile of population is also very different to the rest of Hamilton with greater household income, greater number of middle aged and fewer elderly, and a population that spends more on food, housing and transport than the rest of Hamilton. Doc # 1445300
DRT works best during the off-peak period in urban fringe and low density areas. It is also struggles to operate effectively in areas characterised by complicated, dense road networks such as where there are a large number of cul-de-sacs.
Having considered the above evidence, staff have concluded that implementation of Dial a Ride services in Rototuna should be deferred with future implementation subject to review.
Financial Implications
The draft 2009 – 2018 LTCCP includes a total of $44,584 in 2009/10 financial year for the planned start-up in February 2010, with the full annual cost being $107,001.
After subtracting the fare revenue, 50% of the net cost would be met by the Hamilton targeted Passenger Transport rate and 50% by the NZ Transport Agency.
The draft LTCCP 2009/10 budget estimated fare revenue of $8000. If that were to apply, the balance of $36,584, divided equally between NZTA and targeted rate would give a saving of $18,292 for each party.
A staff submission on this matter was raised in response to the Draft 2009 -2019 LTCCP and at the time of writing, was pending confirmation by the Hearing Committee deliberations. A verbal update on the outcome from deliberations will be given at the meeting.
Recommendation
That the Regional Passenger Transport Committee:
1. Receive the report Implementation of Dial a Ride Services (Doc. No. 1445300 dated 15th July 2009), and 2. Approve amending the operative Regional Passenger Transport Plan 2006-2010 with the deferral of Demand Responsive services in Rototuna, subject to the outcome of consultation on the Environment Waikato 2009-2019 draft LTCCP
Chris Langstaff Manager, Transport Portfolio
Doc # 1445300 2 Report to Regional Passenger Transport Committee
File No: 03 04 21, 21 20 31
Date: 15 June 2009
To: Chief Executive Officer
From: Group Manager - Transport
Subject: Patronage Update Report – May 2009
Purpose
To update the committee on the latest patronage for Environment Waikato contracted passenger transport services
Background
Each month Environment Waikato produces a patronage report for its contracted passenger transport services. The patronage data for the month of May will be provided to members at the meeting.
Recommendation It is recommended that the Regional Passenger Transport Committee receive the report “Patronage Update Report – May 2009” (Doc. No.1490118, dated 14 June 2009) for information.
Chris Langstaff Manager, Transport Portfolio
Doc # 1490118
Report to Regional Transport Committee
File No: 03 04 21, 21 20 31
Date: 15 June 2009
To: Chief Executive Officer
From: Manager – Transport Portfolio
Subject: ARTA Bus Stop Infrastructure Guidelines
Purpose
The purpose of this report is to advise the committee on the manual produced by ARTA (Auckland Regional Transport Authority) on bus stop infrastructure.
Background
In May 2009 ARTA produced a bus stop infrastructure handbook to encourage consistent infrastructure design by the various Territorial Authorities across the Auckland region.
Discussion
The manual has been developed by ARTA in response to concern about the lack of consistent design for passenger transport infrastructure across the Auckland region by the six territorial authorities.
ARTA developed the manual in collaboration with representatives from each of the territorial authorities.
A copy of the guide can be found at www.arta.co.nz (or provided to members on request).
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Regional Passenger Transport Committee receive the report “ARTA bus stop infrastructure guidelines (Doc. No.1490117, dated 3 June 2009) for information.
Chris Langstaff Manager, Transport Portfolio
Doc # 1490117
Report to Regional Transport Committee
File No: 03 04 21, 21 20 31
Date: 15 June 2009
To: Chief Executive Officer
From: Manager – Transport Portfolio
Subject: Orbiter Update
Purpose
The purpose of this report is to update the committee on progress implementing the new Orbiter bus contract
Background
In February 2009 the new contract for the Orbiter bus service was awarded to Pavlovich Coachlines. The incumbent is Go Bus. The contract provides for a total of 17 buses, with 14 operating the Orbiter route, two operating the free CBD Shuttle service and one bus as a spare.
Discussion
Soon after letting the contract it became apparent that capacity was all but fully utilised at peak times and demand for the service is still growing. In 2009 patronage exceed 77,000 passengers per month on the Orbiter service and 30,000 passengers were recorded using the CBD Shuttle in one month. The decision was therefore taken to amend the contract specification to increase the size of four of the buses to larger three axle buses (the original contract only provided for two axle vehicles).
The two axle buses (13 in total) are due to arrive in New Zealand in mid June and will undergo certification to operate in New Zealand. The four, three axle buses are due to arrive soon after.
The three axle buses will significantly increase the capacity at peak times, (by around 20%) and in the medium-term generate savings by avoiding or delaying the need to procure additional buses at greater cost. The three axle buses will only be used during peak times.
The existing Real Time equipment will be transferred from the Go Bus fleet across to the new fleet of buses.
Pavlovich are currently recruiting drivers for the Orbiter service and will commence operation on 18th July 2009.
Doc # 1490116
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Regional Passenger Transport Committee receive the report “Orbiter Update” (Doc. No.1490116, dated 3 June 2009) for information.
Chris Langstaff Manager, Transport Portfolio
Doc # 1490116 2
To: Chief Executive From: General Manager Works and Services Subject: Regional Transport Committee Meeting Committee Transport Committee Meeting Date: 28 July 2009 File Reference: 245 /6 1
1.0 Executive Summary
1.1 Purpose of the Report 1.1.1 The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the discussions held at the 15 June 2009 Regional Transport Committee (RTC) meeting. (Agenda Items -Attachment 1).
1.2 Summary of Key Points 1.2.1 The main item on the agenda was a report to recommend the Regional Land Transport Programme for the Waikato region 2009/10-2011/12 (RLTP) following receipt of a report from the Hearings committee. 1.2.2 The RTC resolved to recommend the RLTP to Environment Waikato who have subsequently approved it. 1.2.3 We now expect the national Land Transport programme to be announced on 1 August 2009.
1.3 Recommendation It is recommended that: 1.3.1 the report be received.
1.4 Attachments 1.4.1 Attachment 1: Agenda for the Regional Transport Committee (RTC) meeting - 15 June 2009. 1.4.2 Attachment 2: Unconfirmed minutes of Regional Transport Committee (RTC) meeting 15 June 2009.
2.0 Background 2.1 Refer to Summary.
Page 1 of 3 Last modified: 15/07/09 10:36:00 a.m. 3.0 Discussions 3.1 Refer to Summary.
4.0 Financial Implications 4.1 There are no direct financial implications of this report, as it is for information only.
5.0 Conclusion & Reasons 5.1 The report is provided to keep Councillors informed of regional transport issues.
C Allen General Manager Works and Services
Page 2 of 3 Last modified: 15/07/09 10:36:00 a.m. SUPPORTING INFORMATION
1. Consistency with existing policy Consistent.
2. Consultation
a) General Consultation – none required.
b) Consultation with Maori – none required.
3. Decision-Making No decision required.
4. Legal implications None.
5. LTCCP/Annual Plan reference and long term financial impact None.
6. Reporting Officer/Contact Chris Allen, General Manager Works and Services.
7. Strategic Fit –
A. City Strategic Framework (select Strategy that the report primarily relates to from the drop down menu and to discuss how this project contributes if necessary)
Access Hamilton
The submission supports Council’s Access Hamilton strategy.
B. Community Outcomes (select Community Outcome that the report primarily relates to from the drop down menu)
Sustainable and Well-planned
8. Treaty of Waitangi considerations None.
Page 3 of 3 Last modified: 15/07/09 10:36:00 a.m. REGIONAL TRANSPORT COMMITTEE
Report of the Regional Transport Committee of the Waikato Regional Council held in the Council Chambers, Environment Waikato (Waikato Regional Council) office, 401 Grey Street, Hamilton East at 10:00am on Monday 15 June 2009
PRESENT: Waikato Regional Council NW Barker (Chair), PA Southgate Hamilton City Council DG Macpherson Hauraki District Council J Tregidga Matamata-Piako District Council H Vercoe Otorohanga District Council H Earwaker South Waikato District Council N Sinclair Taupo District Council AN Welch Waikato District Council A Sanson Waipa District Council A Livingston New Zealand Transport Agency HW Wilson Environmental Sustainability To be Appointed Safety & Personal Security L Tooman Access and Mobility G Pomeroy Cultural representative W Puke Health representative G Morton Economic Development S Tritt
STAFF: Chief Executive Officer (RF Laing), Deputy Chief Executive (C Crickett), Manager Transport Portfolio (C Langstaff), Programme Manager Land Transport Policy (B McMaster), Committee Administrator (D Atkinson)
APOLOGIES: P Barriball (Thames Coromandel District Council), M Ammon (Waitomo District Council), B Garbutt (Waikato District Health Board) Accepted
Report of Regional Transport Committee Meeting – Monday 15 June 2009 2 ______
RTC09/27 ConfirmationU of AgendaU (Agenda Item 1)
RESOLVED THAT the agenda of the Regional Transport Committee of Monday, 15 June 2009 be confirmed as the business for the meeting. H Earwaker/AN Welch Carried
DisclosuresU of Interest
There were no disclosures of interest
SECTION A: (UNDER DELEGATION FOR THE INFORMATION OF COUNCIL)
RTC09/28 Manager of Transport (MOT), Heavy Vehicle Productivity Project File: 03 04 11, 21 21 11 (Agenda Item 3)
This item was presented by MOT Project Manager (Ian Clark). The purpose of the item was to provide the committee with information on the MOT Heavy vehicle Productivity Project. During the presentation the Committee noted: - The Heavy Vehicle Productivity Project is about the development of a system to allow vehicles to operate outside the current mass and dimension limits on selected routes. - There are four phases to the work (1) Government approval to proceed (2) Stakeholder and industry consultation and heavy vehicle trials (3) A change to the Vehicle Dimension and Mass Rule (with appropriate consultation) (4) Design and implementation of a permit system - The project timeframe is: • Phase 1 completed • Phase 2 Trials completed early 2009, ongoing consultation • Phases 3 & 4 Will run through 2009, with a rule change amendment complete by the end of 2009 and the implementation of a permit system in early 2010. - Reasons for the project are: • The freight task in New Zealand is projected to double over the next 20 years and freight needs to be moved as efficiently as possible. • An increase in the mass and dimension limits for heavy vehicles is expected to improve vehicle productivity by consolidating loads and reducing the number of vehicle movements required to distribute that freight • Reduced fuel consumption • Reduced emissions • Improved safety Report of Regional Transport Committee Meeting – Monday 15 June 2009 3 ______
• Positive contribution to the Government’s economic objectives - Information from the trials and other studies has shown that significant productivity benefits will be realised from an increase in the heavy vehicle limit from 44 tonnes to around 50 tonnes and some length adjustments. Consequently as of early 2009 no further trials are being initiated. - The emphasis is on productivity benefits. - Evaluation of trial information is progressing. - The Ministry is aware of infrastructure issues that may arise as a result of the project and these concerns are being worked through. - Consultation with stakeholders and the industry is continuing and the Ministry will continue to consult with Local Government New Zealand and road controlling authorities.
During questions, answers and discussion following the presentation the Committee further noted: - A large part of doubling the freight task will be undertaken by road transport although coastal shipping and rail movements will also increase. - Road trains will not occur in New Zealand. The short distances travelled by freight make them inappropriate. They are more suitable for tasks such as long distance heavy mineral ore haulage in Australia. - It is anticipated expenditure for pavement maintenance over approved routes will increase between 2 to 15% and about 7% of bridges on these routes will need upgrading. The Ministry is looking for submissions from Local Government and RCA’s on these issues. Some local authorities would like individual meetings with MOT - The final approval of the proposal will be up to the Minister of Transport after public consultation and it is no “done deal” at this stage. - It is envisaged that GPS systems combined with history’s of travel for individual vehicles will ensure only approved routes are utilized. - The MOT is aware that there are some issues with passing (lack of passing lanes) but does not consider a further two metres of vehicle length is a major issue in itself. - The Committee safety representative noted the trials undertaken had been conducted in the Canterbury area which had a very different road environment to the peat areas of the Waikato. - There was agreement with a suggestion that the RTC should participate in the submission process relating to the Heavy Vehicle Productivity Project and the submission should comment on the issue of funding repairs relating to infrastructure damage caused by permitting heavier vehicles. It was further agreed that the RAG should provide the basis of the submission.
Report of Regional Transport Committee Meeting – Monday 15 June 2009 4 ______
RESOLVED THAT the report “Ministry of Transport Heavy Vehicle Productivity Project”(Docs #1488902 dated 5 June 2009) be received for information A Livingston/H Earwaker Carried
RTC09/29 RegionalU Land Transport Programme – Hearing CommitteeU File: 21 20 00h, 03 04 11 (Agenda Item 4)
The purpose of this item (presented by J Bevan of Lattitude Consultants with assistance from K Marriott) was for the Committee to receive the report of the Regional Land Transport Programme Hearing Committee and recommend the Regional Land Transport Programme as amended by the Hearing Committee to the Waikato Regional Council for adoption. During the presentation, subsequent questions, answers and discussion the Committee noted or determined - The process had been complicated by changes to the GPS (and subsequent flow on effects) that had occurred as result of the change of Government late in 2008. - The role of the NZTA as submitter, advisor and funding partner had created a number of issues that needed to be worked through. It is interesting that in some regions the decision had been taken to appoint a NZTA representative to the hearing committee. - A number of matters submitted on had been outside the scope of the RLTP process and could not be dealt with by the Hearing Committee. The Hearing Committee had handled this by scheduling these matters in a supplementary report for the RTC. This report is an agenda item later in the current meeting. - The 93 submissions received to the Draft RLTP concentrated on the following themes • Priority of existing State Highway projects • New roading projects • The Waikato Expressway package • Waikato to Auckland Passenger rail • Coromandel ferry service - Key changes resulting from submissions were • Changes in presentation of priority SH projects • Changes to SH projects (advancement of construction priorities or amended minimum safety and efficiency priorities) • Support for the Waikato Expressway • New sections on rail freight and passenger transport - The statutory process timeline from now is: • 15 June – RTC considers amended RLTP • 25 June Waikato Regional Council adopts RLTP • 1 July EW submits to NZTA Report of Regional Transport Committee Meeting – Monday 15 June 2009 5 ______
- The NZTA will develop the NLTP and an implementation programme will be considered at the August RTC meeting. From this point on it is a NZTA process. - At the invitation of the Chair the NZTA representative made the following comments Congratulations to the Committee, RAG and Hearing Committee on the development of the RLTP. The factors of: • The draft RLTP putting the Waikato Region in a good position (and) • The Expressway having been declared a road of national significance. indicate any changes resulting from finalisation of the NLTP can be expected to be subtle rather than huge. The new GPS only shows funding at a National level and gives no indication of what this means for individual regions. The Government is quite unequivocal that the intent of the GPS is to promote economic growth. The NLTP will reflect this and in effect pursuing the Government’s seven roading priorities is a return to central planning. Currently 48% of the nation’s population lives north of Taupo and this will increase to 56% in the medium term. With no redistributive element included in the GPS it is apparent that some regions are going to lose funding. The RLTS review is very important as this document will outline the reasons for transport investment in the region. Regional studies important to inform the RLTS. Some smaller RONS may come forward from other regions. - The NZTA has not submitted a commencement date for Bader Street intersection construction to LTP-Online. However this can be addressed through the monthly review process. As Bader Street is mentioned in the RLTP this will not trigger the significance process. - Hamilton City Council is happy with the text on rail and the associated table. There is a preference for it to be referred to an enabler rather than a placeholder. While disappointed the proposed trial for commuter rail between Hamilton and Auckland has not been taken up by the Region the City is looking at proceeding with progressing the matter. The Chair underlined that any project to advance commuter rail between Hamilton and Auckland will be led by Hamilton City.
RESOLVED THAT 1. The report “Hearing Committee Decisions Report and Recommended Final Regional Land transport Programme” (Docs #1488641 dated 8 June 2009) be received for information.
2. The documents scheduled a to e hereunder a. Report of Hearings of the RLTP Hearings Committee (Docs #1483010) b. Report of Deliberations of the RLTP Hearings Committee (Docs #1491031) Report of Regional Transport Committee Meeting – Monday 15 June 2009 6 ______
c. RLTP Hearings Committee Decisions Report (Docs #1491822) d. Strike-Out version of RLTP incorporating Hearing Committee Decisions (Docs #1481844) e. Clean Version of RLTP incorporating Hearings Committee Decisions (Docs #1491409) be received for information.
3. The following documents a. RLTP Hearing Committee Decisions Report (Docs #1491822) b. Clean version of the Regional Land Transport Programme (Docs #1491409) be approved.
4 The Regional Land Transport Programme as amended by the Hearing Committee (Docs 1491409) be recommended to the Waikato Regional Council for adoption AN Welch/A Sanson Carried
RTC09/30 RegionalU Land Transport Programme Hearing Committee – U
SupplementaryU ReportU File: 21 20 00e (Agenda Item 5)
The purpose of this item presented by J Bevan (Lattitude Consultants) was for the RTC to receive a supplementary report on matters raised during; submissions, hearings and deliberations processes related the Regional Land Transport Programme that were unable to be considered as part of the RLTP process. In particular matters captured in the report included • Cambridge Bypass – Victoria Road interchange • Setting of speed limits • Advancing of the Southern Links project • Project plan for the Waikato Expressway • Progress on specific State Highway improvements During questions, answers and discussion both during and subsequent to the presentation the following matters were raised or drew comment: - A Livingston suggested the recommendation relating to the Victoria Road interchange may need to have a more defined emphasis on financial implications in view of the financial contribution being sought by the NZTA. The NZTA representative (HW Wilson) advised the Agency had in the last few days written to Waipa District Council regarding this matter indicating a change of stance in respect of financial issues and related matters relating to the interchange. A Livingston stated he was comfortable with the indication from Mr Wilson. - In respect of speed limits the Committee noted: Report of Regional Transport Committee Meeting – Monday 15 June 2009 7 ______
• The setting of speed limits adjacent to schools, rural residential zones, maraes and like areas are all of concern. • Information provide by the Agency should include clear definition of national and regional policy and identify/separate legislation requirements and internal processes • HW Wilson undertook to respond to W Puke regarding hearing consent conditions relating to Waikato Expressway projects and the compliance with those conditions into committed plans. - RLTP Hearing Committee Members advised there was no intention to advance construction of the Southern Links project. The intent was to urgently secure designation before development made achievement of this an issue of significant complexity.
RESOLVED THAT the report “Supplementary Report to the Regional Transport Committee on matters raised during the Regional Land Transport Programme Submissions, Hearings and Deliberations” (Docs #1488739 dated 29 May 2009) be received and this Committee requests: 1. Waipa District Council lead a discussion involving NZTA, KiwiRail, Fonterra and Environment Waikato on the issues around the Hautapu land use proposals, the Victoria Road/Waikato Expressway interchange and the future use of the rail corridor between Hautapu and Cambridge. Waipa District Council to report back to the RTC on the outcomes of the discussion and resulting actions.
2. NZTA report back to the RTC on current NZTA practice for setting speed limits for state highways through urban settlements and any opportunity for local council or community input that may be provided as part of this process, with a view to allowing meaningful community input that gives effect to local concerns.
3. NZTA report back to the RTC on the proposed programme of work to complete the Southern Links investigation and designation processes, and NZTA’s commitment to complete the designation within two years.
4. NZTA to develop a high-level project plan for the Waikato Expressway and provide regular reports to the RTC on implementation of this package.
5. NZTA to work with Hamilton City Council to identify an appropriate intersection configuration for the existing Base Roundabout to ensure future capacity at that intersection is provided for. Hamilton City Council and NZTA report back to the RTC on the outcomes.
Report of Regional Transport Committee Meeting – Monday 15 June 2009 8 ______
6. NZTA to consider the long term function of Limmer Road as part of the design phase of Te Rapa and Ngaruawahia Bypass projects, and report back to the RTC on its findings.
7. NZTA continue to work with the SH3 Working Party and report back to the Waikato and Taranaki RTCs on the outcomes of the SH3 Awakino Strategy study. NZTA to report back to the RTC on how the NZTA proposes to improve route security and safety along this corridor in light of the outcomes of the SH3 Awakino Strategy Study.
8. NZTA report back to the RTC on the investigations undertaken into the SH5 (Lake Terrace) and SH30 (Kaahu to Whakamaru) projects and opportunities for the inclusion of walking and cycling facilities.
9. NZTA report back to the RTC on the investigations undertaken on the Tongariro River Bridge walkway project, with an explanation why an activity previously identified was not carried over into the 2009-12 state highway programme.
10. NZTA to monitor the SH 1 Turangi Stock Truck Effluent project, and advance it should the Regional Stock Truck Effluent Strategy identify it as a regional priority. A Livingston/DG Macpherson Carried
RTC09/31 DraftU Walking and Cycling StrategyU File: 03 04 11, 21 20 11C (Agenda Item 6)
The intent of the report presented by Senior Transport Planner (I Kennedy) was for the Committee to receive the draft Regional Walking and Cycling Strategy and approve its release for targeted consultation. During the presentation the Committee noted: - After a series of sub-regional focus group meetings to identify issues a Steering Group was established in 2008 to shape the Strategy. - Issues identified in the region were: • Lack of designated, well designed and integrated walking and cycling facilities. • Lack of safe pedestrian crossings in towns, on State Highways, and railway line severance. • Poor planning, design and engineering impacts on accessibility and safety. • Lack of promotion of walking and cycling routes. • The need for a cycle skills programme. - The strategy consists of a vision, 12 policies and 29 actions. Twenty five outcomes are sought - Upon approval of release for targeted consultation the following timeline occurs: Report of Regional Transport Committee Meeting – Monday 15 June 2009 9 ______
• Workshop with Steering Group – 30 June 2009 • Submission period 22 June to 7 August 2009 • Assessment of submissions – August and September • RTC approval of final strategy – October 2009
HW Wilson out of meeting at 11.40am
During questions answers and discussion following the presentation the Committee noted: - Quality maps identifying walking and cycling facilities are intended to be a focal point of the strategy. - Footpaths in rural communities are a major factor in achieving walking and cycling in rural areas. Parents will not let children walk or cycle alongside State Highways that do not have clearly defined footpaths. - A Sanson drew attention to a road/trail mapped in the North Waikato that may not be suitable for walking/cycling. - It is difficult to get subsidy for facilities that are for off-road walking/cycling only. These facilities need to have connection to a school and community. - N Sinclair noted the concept was bigger than just regional with efforts underway to provide a walkway/cycleway between Putaruru and Rotorua utilising a no longer used rail corridor. - A Livingston noted that Te Awamutu and related walking/cycling facilities needed to be incorporated into the illustrative map. - G Pomeroy expressed appreciation for the provision of disabled perspectives and noted good signage was very important in these instances. - It was noted that National Cycleways and the Department of Tourism will be increasingly significant players in walking and cycling activities and the strategy should acknowledge this by content/layout if not directly in text. - The role of EW in mapping walking and cycling routes was supported.
RESOLVED THAT 1. The report “Draft Regional Walking and Cycling Strategy” (Docs. th #1490369 dated 15P P July 2009) be received and the Draft Strategy approved for release for targeted consultation. 2. The Chair to be authorised to approve minor typographical, formatting and editorial changes, if required prior to distributing the draft strategy for targeted consultation. J Tregidga/DG Macpherson Carried
Report of Regional Transport Committee Meeting – Monday 15 June 2009 10 ______
RTC09/32 UpdateU on Waikato Regional Road Safety StrategyU File: 21 20 40, 03 04 11 (Agenda Item 7)
The purpose of this report presented by Travel Behaviour Change Co- ordinator (J Carling) was to update the Committee on development of the Waikato Regional Road Safety Strategy and advise that the draft Strategy for consultation will be presented to the Committee at the August 2009 meeting. During the presentation and related questions, answers and discussion the Committee noted: - Policies and actions in the strategy have been designed to meet the five outcome areas of: • Safer roads and roadsides • Safer speeds • Safer vehicles • Safer road use • System organisation and co-ordination - Information collected as part of the operative strategy (including maps) will be “individualised” to meet the specific need of individual TLA’s. - The issue of provision of appropriate rest areas for travellers in terms of the strategy was noted.
RESOLVED THAT the report “Update on Waikato Regional Road Safety Strategy” (Docs #1491518 dated 15 June 2009) be received for information. W Puke/AN Welch Carried
Meeting closed at 12 33pm
Docs #1496033 Report to Regional Transport Committee
File Ref: 03 04 11, 21 21 00
Date: 15 June 2009
To: Chief Executive Officer
From: Portfolio Manager, Transport
Subject: Ministry of Transport Heavy Vehicle Productivity Project
Purpose
To update the Regional Transport Committee about the Ministry of Transport, Heavy Vehicle Productivity Project.
Discussion
Ministry of Transport (MOT) Project Manager, Ian Clark, will inform the Regional Transport Committee on the Ministry of Transport’s Heavy Vehicle Productivity Project which is aimed at developing a permit system to allow heavy vehicles to operate outside the statutory mass and dimension limits. Mr Clark will report on the results of the Ministry’s trials and the next steps in the process to amend the Vehicle Dimension and Mass Rule. The rule change process will involve extensive stakeholder, industry, and public consultation.
Mr Clark will also outline the results of research commissioned by the Ministry on environmental and safety impacts of heavy vehicles and driver perceptions. The findings of the research have revealed that that no significant changes occurred as a result of vehicles carrying heavier loads.
Information from the trials and the other studies has illustrated that significant benefits could be realised from an increase in the heavy vehicle limit from 44 tonnes to around 50 tonnes.
Key findings suggest that with an increase from 44 tonnes to 50 tonnes, companies could increase productivity by about 16%, reduce the number of trips by 16%, reduce fuel use by 21% and increase the amount of tonne per kilometre carried.
There are a number of infrastructure issues related to allowing heavier vehicles on the country’s roads, and the Ministry of Transport is conscious of concerns that have been raised by local road controlling authorities.
Mr Clark will outline to Committee members ongoing work that is being undertaken with Local Government New Zealand and local authorities to resolve any concerns relating to the project. He will also be able to answer any queries raised by members of the Committee.
Doc # 1488902
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Regional Transport Committee receive the report “Ministry of Transport Heavy Vehicle Productivity Project ” (Doc. No. 1488902, dated 5 June 2009) for information.
Chris Langstaff Bill McMaster Portfolio Manager, Transport Programme Manager Land Transport policy
Doc # 1488902 Page 2 Report to Regional Transport Committee
File Ref: 21 20 00h, 03 04 11
Date: 8 June 2009
To: Regional Transport Committee
From: Regional Land Transport Programme Hearing Committee
Subject: Hearing Committee Decisions Report and Recommended Final Regional Land Transport Programme
Purpose
For the Regional Land Transport Programme Hearing Committee to report to the Regional Transport Committee on the Regional Land Transport Programme hearing and deliberations and to recommend the Regional Land Transport Programme to the Regional Transport Committee for approval.
Background
The Regional Land Transport Programme (RLTP) is prepared by the Regional Transport Committee (RTC) under Sections 14 to 18 of the Land Transport Management Act 20031 (LTMA). The purpose of the RLTP is to prioritise land transport activities in the Waikato region for submission to the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) and to seek national land transport funding through the National Land Transport Programme (NLTP).
Under the provisions of the LMTA, the RTC must be satisfied that the RLTP: 1) Contributes to the aim of achieving an affordable, integrated, safe responsive and sustainable land transport system; 2) Contributes to the LTMA objectives; 3) Is consistent with the Government Policy Statement 4) Is consistent with the Regional Land Transport Strategy (sec. 13 LTMA).
The RTC must also be satisfied that the RLTP takes into account any: 1) National land transport strategy; 2) National energy efficiency and conservation strategy; 3) Relevant national or regional policy statements or plans in force under the Resource Management Act, 1991; and 4) Likely funding from any source.
1 As amended by the Land Transport Management Amendment Act 2008 Doc # 1488641
RLTP Hearing Committee
The Regional Transport Committee (RTC) established a Hearing Committee to hear submissions and deliberate on the Draft Regional Land Transport Programme (RLTP). The RLTP Hearing Committee membership comprises: Cr N Barker (Chairman), Mayor P Barriball (representing the Thames Coromandel, Hauraki and Matamata Piako sub-region), Mayor M Ammon (representing the Waitomo and Otorohanga sub-region), Cr D Macpherson (representing Hamilton City), Cr Alan Sanson (representing Waikato and Waipa sub-region), and Cr A Welch (representing the Taupo and South Waikato sub-region).
Public Consultation
The draft RLTP was adopted by the RTC on March 2nd 2009 and released for public consultation on 20 March 2009. Submissions to the RLTP were received over a four week period and submissions closed on 20 April 2009.
There were 93 submissions received to the RLTP, including 9 late submissions which were received by the Hearings Committee.
Hearings
Twenty eight submitters were heard in support of their submissions at RLTP hearings that were held on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th of May 2009.
The Hearing Committee was advised of three types of submission received: 1. Regional issues and priorities for addressing them. The Hearing Committee could directly address these matters as part of the RLTP.
2. Requests for new projects or services. The Hearing Committee could address these matters with advice received from each approved organisation or NZTA. Where the new project potentially involved new local funding requirements, these submissions were also sent onto respective Council’s LTCCP decision making processes.
3. Cost of services and local rates. These submissions involved local rates and local project details that the Hearings Committee were unable to consider as part of the RLTP, and these submissions were forwarded directly to the respective Councils LTCCP.
Deliberations
The Hearing Committee deliberated on Monday 25 May and Tuesday 26 May. The deliberations were adjourned on Tuesday 26 May and reconvened on Tuesday 2 June. Hearing Committee deliberations were concluded on 2 June.
Key Themes
There were four major themes that emerged from submissions:
1) Passenger rail policy and services. Approximately 40 submissions were received that sought to advance the Waikato to Auckland passenger rail service, and one submission in opposition to a subsidy for such services.
Doc # 1488641 Page 2 2) Priority of particular state highway projects, or the addition of new state highway projects.
3) Submissions that either supported or sought changes to the Waikato Expressway projects.
4) Public transport availability including: • Subsidising the existing commercial Coromandel ferry • Enhanced bus services
Reports
Following hearing of submissions and consideration of amendments through deliberations, the Hearings Committee has prepared three reports for the RTC:
1) The Hearings Committee Decisions Report
2) Final RLTP (Strike-out version and clean version).
3) A Supplementary Report. The Hearings Committee found that some matters raised in submissions could not be dealt with effectively through the RLTP process. The Committee were of the opinion that the matters raised should be captured and brought to the RTC’s attention. The supplementary report identifies those particular matters and sets out a series of recommendations from the Hearings Committee to the RTC for their consideration.
Process for Approving the RLTP
Section 18b of the LTMA (refer Attachment 1) sets out the process for approving a Regional Land Transport Programme.
Following preparation by the RTC, the RLTP is then recommended to Environment Waikato. When considering the recommended RLTP, Environment Waikato may either:
1. Adopt the RLTP and forward it to the NZ Transport Agency for consideration as part of the NLTP; or
2. Refer the RLTP back to the RTC to reconsider one or more aspects of the proposed Programme.
Should the RLTP be referred back to the RTC, the Committee can provide further information or make amendments as it considers appropriate. Following any further consultation required, the amended RLTP is then forwarded to Environment Waikato for further consideration. At that point Environment Waikato may either:
1. Adopt the RLTP and forward it to the NZ Transport Agency for consideration as part of the NLTP; or
2. Forward the amended programme to the Agency stating that it is not approved along with a statement of its reasons.
This process relates to the RLTP, not the Supplementary Report prepared by the Hearings Committee.
Doc # 1488641 Page 3 The Final RLTP
The final RLTP is presented to the RTC noting the following key changes since submissions were received on the Draft:
1. A new section has been added outlining the progress that has been made by the RTC in rail freight through the JOG funds;
2. A new section has been added on new Passenger Transport services including passenger rail and subsidy for the existing Coromandel Ferry.
3. Amendments have been made following the Government releasing the new Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding (May 2009).
4. Changes to state highway programme including the following new phases and priorities: a. Noting the Kopu Bridge construction is now a committed project b. Adding construction phases to Atiamuri Bridge, Kirikiri Bridge and SH1/5 intersection at Tirau. c. Changing the presentation of Table 12 to show the priority of each group rather than individual projects within the groups. Priorities for each group are expressed in tables relevant to each group. d. Advancing a sum of investment for ‘Safety retrofit’ as a high priority in the safety group. e. Identifying SH1 passing lanes as high priority projects within the route efficiency group. f. Advancing Bader Street and Gallagher St intersection investigation as high priority projects within the route efficiency group.
Process from Here
Following the approval of the RLTP by the RTC the following will occur:
1 The recommendation of the RTC to approve and recommend the RLTP Hearing Committee Decisions Report and the Clean Version of the RLTP to Waikato Regional Council will be considered at an Extraordinary meeting of Council to be held on 25 June 2009.
2 Final proof reading and minor editing of the document (if necessary) will occur prior to printing, between the RTC meeting and the Extraordinary Council meeting on 25 June.
3 The RLTP will become operative following the Extraordinary meeting of Council on 25 June 2009 and forwarded to the NZTA by 30 June 2009.
4 The RLTP will be printed and circulated to Committee members (and their organisations), key stakeholders, other parties and the public as well as being posted on the EW website.
Doc # 1488641 Page 4 Recommendation
It is recommended that the Regional Transport Committee:
1 Receive the report “Hearing Committee Decisions Report and Recommended Final Regional Land Transport Programme (Doc. No. 1488641, dated 8 June 2009); and
2 Receive the: a. Report of Hearings of the RLTP Hearings Committee (Doc 1483010) b. Report of Deliberations of the RLTP Hearings Committee (Doc 1491031). c. RLTP Hearings Committee Decisions Report (Doc 1491822). d. Strike-Out version of RLTP Incorporating Hearing Committee Decision (Doc 1481844) e. Clean Version of RLTP Incorporating Hearings Committee Decisions (Doc 1491409); and
3 Approve: a. the RLTP Hearing Committee Decisions Report (Doc 1491822);and b. the Clean version of the Regional Land Transport Programme (Doc1491409); and
4 Recommend the Regional Land Transport Programme to Waikato Regional Council for adoption.
Norm Barker Chris Langstaff Chairman RLTP Hearing Committee Manager Transport Portfolio
Attached:
Attachment One: Section 18B of Land Transport Management Act. Process for approving regional land transport programmes prepared by regional transport committees
Separate attachments
Report of Hearings of the Hearings Committee, (Doc 1483010).
Report of Deliberations of the Hearings Committee (Doc1491031).
RLTP Hearings Committee Decisions Report (Doc 1491822).
Strike Out version of RLTP Incorporating Hearing Committee Decisions (Doc 1481844)
Clean Version of RLTP Incorporating Hearings Committee Decisions (Doc 1491409).
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Attachment 1:
Section 18B of Land Transport Management Act. Process for approving regional land transport programmes prepared by regional transport committees
1 A regional transport committee that has prepared a regional land transport programme on behalf of a regional council must, after it has consulted under sections 18 and 18A, lodge the regional land transport programme with the regional council.
2 If a regional transport committee decides not to include in its regional land transport programme an activity or combination of activities proposed by an approved organisation or the Agency, the regional transport committee must, at the same time as it lodges the programme with the regional council under subsection (1) give the approved organisation or the Agency (as the case may require) written advice of the decision and the reasons for the decision.
3 The relevant regional council may, after considering a regional land transport programme that has been lodged with it under subsection (1), decide: a) to approve the regional land transport programme, without modification; or b) to refer the regional land transport programme back to the regional transport committee with a request that the regional transport committee reconsider one or more aspects of the regional land transport programme.
4 If a regional council refers a regional land transport programme back to its regional transport committee, the regional transport committee may, after reconsidering the aspects referred back to it by the regional council in its request, forward to the regional council either or both of the following: a) an amended regional land transport programme that has been consulted on in accordance with sections 18 and 18A: b) any additional information that has been requested by the regional council or that the regional transport committee considers will help the regional council with its decision.
5 Despite subsection (4)(a), a regional transport committee may forward an amended regional land transport programme to the regional council without consulting in accordance with sections 18 and 18A if the amendment or amendments to the regional land transport programme are not significant.
6 If a regional council receives an amended regional land transport programme, or a regional land transport programme with additional information, under subsection (4), it must: a) approve the programme or amended programme and forward it to the Agency; or b) forward the programme or amended programme to the Agency stating that it is not approved along with a statement of its reasons.
7 If the Agency receives an amended regional land transport programme, or a regional land transport programme with additional information, under subsection (6)(b), the Agency must, when developing the national land transport programme: a) treat the regional land transport programme or amended regional land transport programme as approved; and b) consider the regional council's statement of reasons.
Doc # 1488641 Page 6 Regional Land Transport Programme HEARING COMMITTEE
Report of the Hearing of Submissions to the Proposed Regional Land Transport Programme held in the Council Chambers, Environment Waikato (Waikato Regional Council) office, 401 Grey Street, Hamilton East at 10.00am on Tuesday 5 May 2009 and continuing on Wednesday 6 May 2009.
MEMBERS: Councillors NW Barker (Environment Waikato) (Chair), DG Macpherson (Hamilton City Council), A Sanson (Waikato District Council), AN Welch (Taupo District Council), Mayor M Ammon (Waitomo District Council) and Mayor P Barriball (Thames Coromandel District Council)
STAFF: J. Bevan (Lattitude Consultants), Committee Administrator (DG Atkinson)
The Chair opened the Hearing and drew the Hearing Committee’s attention to the matter of late submissions. A report “Late Submissions to the draft Regional Land Transport Programme” was tabled. In particular the report recommended the nine late submissions scheduled below should be accepted: • Waipa District Council • Auckland Regional Transport Authority • A Smaill • B Brichan • NZ Transport Agency • Ports of Auckland • Intercity Group (NZ) Limited • M & V Earl (forwarded from the Matamata-Piako District Council LTCCP process) • K Meinderts (forwarded from the Matamata-Piako District LTCCP process)
RESOLVED THAT 1. The report entitled “Late Submissions to the draft Regional Land Transport Programme” (Docs #1472346 dated 4 May 2009) be received and 2. The nine late submissions identified in the report be accepted. P Barriball/AN Welch Carried
Glenn Wilson, submitter #27 10.15am
Mr Wilson spoke to the original submission and supplementary evidence advising his submission related to the work of a sub group of Agewise. The sub group comprises health professionals and stakeholders that meet monthly under the auspices of the District Health Board with the aim of Report of Proposed Regional Land Transport Programme 2009 - 2012 Hearing Committee – Tuesday 5 May and Wednesday 6 May 2009 2
keeping older people healthy. Members of the sub group come from both the Thames Coromandel and Hauraki Districts. The sub group is seeking support for a “Transport Co-ordinator Pilot Scheme” which aims to effectively co-ordinate the use of passenger vans and similar “community owned” transport in the two districts. The intent is to provide the most effective co-ordinated use of these vehicles in assisting meet the health and social needs of the elderly and other related sectors of the community. During questions of clarification the Committee noted: • Submissions are also being made by the sub group to the Environment Waikato, Thames Coromandel District Council and Hauraki District Council LTCCP’s for financial assistance for the project. • A three month pilot had been considered reasonable. • There has been close liaison with the DHB including a meeting with all players late in 2008. However there has been no specific commitment of funds from the DHB. • No trust has yet been formed as how the project is driven will determine the best structure.
Living Streets, submitter #29 10.26am
Judy McDonald presented supplementary evidence on behalf of the submitter which is an advocacy group whose interests automatically include public transport and roading as they impact on the pedestrian network. The supplementary evidence included a compact disk featuring cycle friendly cities. Matters covered during presentation of the supplementary evidence included: • Concern at the imbalance in the transport vote towards roading. • Concern at the content of the Government Policy Statement. • The unsustainability of ever increasing road networks. • The view that people are the real assets in the triangle. • More emphasis is needed on rail and getting traffic off the road. In this regard a heavy traffic bypass may be better than a full bypass. • Hamilton is still very dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians. The financial constraints on Councils and ratepayers are recognised. The following responses were given to questions of clarification: • Would support a local rating share of $7 to $8 per property for a commuter rail service to Auckland and would also support protection for those on fixed incomes. • Expressed belief that rail and buses are complementary to each other and serve different purposes. Long term, rail movement is desirable. Over longer distance rail provides a much more pleasant journey and is more suitable for the business community and families. • There is a need to provide first class service to achieve patronage for both bus and rail. There is a need to look past short term costs to restore rail facilities. • Greater frequency of bus services will attract greater patronage. Report of Proposed Regional Land Transport Programme 2009 - 2012 Hearing Committee – Tuesday 5 May and Wednesday 6 May 2009 3
Waikato Regional Council submitter #40 10.50am
Programme Manager Land Transport Policy (B McMaster) presented the EW RLTP Team Submission. The submission requested the following changes to the final RLTP on the basis that due to the legislative timeframe the Regional Transport Committee was required to go out to public consultation with the issues unresolved: • Spelling, grammatical and factual errors in the draft RLTP. • Revised project information submitted to the RLTP by some contributing organisations (for example updated costs and timeframes for projects). • Changes in the RLTP due to changes in the LTCCP’s of contributing organisations. • Changes in the RLTP due to changes in the NZTA state highway programme. • Changes in the RLTP due to revised a government policy statement and other government announcements. • Changes resulting from NZTA negotiations with contributing organisations on their maintenance, operations and renewals programmes and their passenger services programmes.
Bryan Mayo, submitter #38 11.14am
The submitter spoke to supplementary evidence indicating he was a long term resident of Cambridge and has been trying for many years to convince both Transit NZ and the Waipa District Council that Swaynes Road should be closed rather than Watkins Road when the expressway is constructed around Cambridge. Maps outlining the expressway route around Cambridge were used by the submitter to illustrate the matters contained in the submission.
Fonterra, submitter #47 11.25am
The submitter was represented by Grant Van Driel Property Manager Fonterra Global Procurement. No supplementary evidence was presented. The basis of the submission was that • Fonterra fully supports construction of the Expressway and would prefer it be built to four lane standard immediately. • Fonterra would like the upgrade of the rail line from Hamilton to Hautapu to be completed and made operational as soon as possible. • Fonterra would like the existing rail designation between Hautapu and Cambridge uplifted as it would enable logical development of Report of Proposed Regional Land Transport Programme 2009 - 2012 Hearing Committee – Tuesday 5 May and Wednesday 6 May 2009 4
Fonterra property interests in the Hautapu area and would also enable development of a park and ride train connection at Hautapu. Questions of clarification from Hearing Committee Members received the following responses. • Access to the proposed park and ride facility would be from Victoria Road. • ONTRACK have been asked to remove the designation from Hautapu to Cambridge as Fonterra is opposed to a passenger service going through a major industrial site. • The submitter undertook to provide the Committee with details of freight movements and tonnages from the Hautapu site. • Fonterra supports immediate four laning of the Expressway (Cambridge Bypass) as it would provide efficiency of movement with marginal cost unlikely to be significantly greater.
Population Health Services, submitter #13 11.37am
The submitter was represented by Greg Morton. No supplementary evidence was presented. During presentation of the submission the following issues were noted: • There are significant links between public health issues and transport. • The five factors that an approved organisation must take into account when considering each activity class of a Regional Land Transport Programme are all factors that influence health and wellbeing or are a direct public health outcome. • The Waikato DHB supports initiatives to improve sedentary lifestyles by encouragement of walking and cycling as means of transport. • The Waikato DHB recommends that Regional Transport Committee consider including a health and wellbeing assessment as part of the review process for the Regional Land Transport Strategy for the Waikato region. • The Waikato DHB believes that land transport planning has a substantial impact on the wider determinants of health and wellbeing. Any changes to the RLTP and RLTS need to recognise this. The following responses were given to questions of clarification from Hearing Committee members. • There are complex links between walking, transport and public health. It is easier to get people walking in urban areas than in rural areas. Infrastructure, attitudinal issues and approach all contribute to this.
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John Lawson and Whaingaroa Environmental Defence Incorporated, submitters #61 & 81 11.47am
John Lawson represented both submitters. No supplementary evidence was submitted. In speaking to the submissions Mr. Lawson emphasised the following matters. • The peak oil issue requires that alternative transport strategies be utilised. • Support was indicated for cycling and walking with the suggestion that the RLTP should be promoting national walkways. • Support was indicated for the use of buses to reduce congestion. It was suggested buses should have priority lanes and noted that buses were a lower cost solution than highway engineering. Buses also needed to have bike racks and this issue needed to continue to be pushed nationally. In response to a question of clarification the submitter indicated it is his view that the present regime of bus fares is too high in the context of the price of petrol to most people being the cost of running a car. Fixed costs do not alter on the basis of kilometres travelled.
Hearing adjourned 12 Noon to 1.00pm
State Highway 3 Working Party and Taranaki Regional Council submitters #55 & 56 1.00pm
The Submitters were represented by Councillors Roger Maxwell (Taranaki Regional Council) and Barry Marsh (New Plymouth District Council). The Chair (NW Barker) declared an interest in that he represents EW on the State Highway 3 Working Party. No supplementary evidence was presented. During the presentation the submitters emphasised the following matters: • The views expressed in the submission reflect Taranaki as a whole • The State Highway 3 Corridor is the only viable freight link between the Waikato and Taranaki. • Traffic volumes have increased significantly over recent years and route security (including road surfacing/alignment, signage, tunnel issues and instability) mainly in the Awakino and Mt Messenger areas is an important regional transport issue for both regions. • Support is requested for moves to accelerate the replacement of under strength bridges. • Widening of the Awakino Tunnel is the number one priority for the SH 3 Working Party. • Taranaki is committed to spending R funds outside its region if it helps to get the SH 3 projects underway. In response to a question from a Hearing Committee member the submitters responded. Report of Proposed Regional Land Transport Programme 2009 - 2012 Hearing Committee – Tuesday 5 May and Wednesday 6 May 2009 6
• Additional work needs to be undertaken on protection of route security of State Highway 3 between Pio Pio and the SH3/3A junction north of New Plymouth. The specific quantity and amount of works need to be established by a process of dialogue between the two regions and NZTA.
Waitomo District Council, submitter #66 1.41am
The submitter was represented by Councillor Brian Hanna and staff member Justin Dempsey. No supplementary evidence was presented. The submitters indicated support for the submissions of the State Highway 3 Working Party and the Taranaki Regional Council. During the presentation the following matters were noted: • It is of significant concern that no projects for Waitomo District Council or State Highway 3 are listed in table 10 and table 18 of the RLTP. This situation is a reflection of the problems that occur when funding is related to traffic flows. • Projects need weighting for route security so that an equitable funding situation is provided. • The Waitomo District needs a growth stimulus. More funding is required to maintain roads which can then be used to provide the economic stimulus required. The Waitomo Caves intersection (SH3/SH37) needs to be upgraded to enable/encourage vehicles to turn right towards Te Kuiti. • Serious consideration may have to be given to “daylighting” the Awakino Tunnel for route security reasons (costs estimated at between $2.2 Million and $2.8 Million).
InterCity Group (NZ) Limited, (late submission) 1.57pm
The submitter was represented by Sam Peate with no supplementary evidence being provided. Mr Peate spoke to the original submission and outlined a history of InterCity Group which is privately owned and grew out of the former NZ Road Services Group. Points noted during the presentation were: • The Hamilton to Auckland route is extremely important to the group and 24 services per day are operated on it. • From Hamilton the Group launches out all over New Zealand with services to some 280 communities. It is important to note that InterCity Group is not the only operator involved and competition is welcomed. There would be concerns about subsidised competition of commuter rail between Hamilton and Auckland as this could affect between 5 – 10 % of all InterCity Group services. The Group does stand ready to integrate with Council for additional services. The following responses were given to Council questions of clarification: Report of Proposed Regional Land Transport Programme 2009 - 2012 Hearing Committee – Tuesday 5 May and Wednesday 6 May 2009 7
• The earliest daily service to Auckland from Hamilton departs at 4.55am. • The service that departs from Hamilton at 7.30am and arrives at the Sky Tower at 9.30am is a dedicated commuter service that has 8 or 9 stops on the way. • InterCity Group pays no lease or rental at the Hamilton Transport Centre but does pay a per departure fee. • Fear of subsidisation is on the basis of “fare only”. • It is possible that with integrated ticketing that Hamilton could be used as hub if commuter rail is introduced.
South East Kirikiriroa Community Association, submitter #53 2.14 pm
The submitter was represented by Jane Landman. No supplementary evidence was provided. During the presentation the Committee noted: • There has been a huge improvement in buses and the Association seeks a greater emphasis put on passenger transport. • Believes that train use would be far more effective than multiple truck use. Doubts if the continued building of more roads and highways is sustainable. Public transport is a better option than more roads. • Frankton Overbridge is horrendous in rush hour. • Overseas trends are to make cities better for pedestrians and cyclists.
J Bates and N Gregory, submitters #33 & #34 2.29 pm
J Bates and N Gregory spoke to their original submissions without providing supplementary evidence. During the presentation of oral evidence the Committee noted: • The submitters supported truck trips being reduced by the use of rail freight. • The contention that the Silver Fern had not been promoted properly and should have been non stop from Papakura to Auckland CBD. The “Orbiter” is an example of successful promotion of a passenger transport service. • The Tauranga service failed when schedules were altered to suit Auckland passengers rather than Tauranga passengers. • The Base is an essential stop in any Hamilton to Auckland service as people on the northern side of town will not travel to the centre to then travel north. • While believing there is no need for a subsidy the submitters would accept $7 per annum on their rates bill for a commuter train service. • Any commuter train service should be branded as “Hamilton on Rail” and the train should be based and serviced at Te Rapa. Report of Proposed Regional Land Transport Programme 2009 - 2012 Hearing Committee – Tuesday 5 May and Wednesday 6 May 2009 8
Linking Waitomo Transport Group, submitter #71 2.43am
The submitter was represented by Kim Atutahi and Jenny Patching who presented supplementary evidence. During the presentation of oral evidence the Committee noted: • The Waitomo Transport Project was established in 2008 to identify and investigate public, community and leisure transport and access issues for the community. • With regard to Page 8 clause 2.5 there is a proven need for passenger transport for the people of Bennydale who have a high degree of depredation. Contact has previously been made with EW staff and there is a need for this collaborative process to re engage. During questions of clarification from Committee members the following responses were noted. • (response by staff) The activity class appropriate to the type of funding being sought is Rural Services and Passenger Transport. It was identified by the Committee that inclusion in this activity class would require a local share contribution from the Waitomo District Council. • The current issue is about gap analysis and identification of the type of service required.
Waikato Chamber of Commerce, submitter #19 2.57am
The submitter was represented by Wayne Walford who spoke to the original submission. No supplementary evidence was presented. During the presentation of oral evidence the Committee noted: • Support was indicated on behalf of the commercial sector for the completion of the Waikato Expressway and the provision of strategic corridors. • There is a need for the provision of access to more industrial land. During questions of clarification from Committee Members the following responses were given. • The submitter was unaware of any demand for commuter rail but had done a little work on freight and supported the shift of freight from road to rail.
Hearing adjourned 3.10pm to 3.45pm
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Waipa District Council, submitter #85 3.46pm
The submitter was represented by John Kerr and Paul Strange. The apologies from Mayor Alan Livingston were received. No supplementary evidence was provided. During the presentation of oral evidence the Committee noted: • The acceleration of the Cambridge Bypass project is supported by the Waipa District Council. The Council believes the Bypass should be constructed to four lane standard and the four lanes should continue to the State Highway 29 Interchange, not end just short of Cambridge. • The cost of the Hautapu interchange to Cambridge from the expressway could be $10M. This includes provision to accommodate what is in effect a “phantom rail designation.” NZTA believe that 100% funding of the interchange is achievable through development contributions. Without the interchange significant amounts of heavy traffic will be forced to continue through Cambridge. • Waipa District Council is progressing an Integrated Transport Study which will address transport issues around the Cambridge area. • The planned safety improvements for State Highway 39 excellent. • Hamilton City’s submission on the commuter rail link is supported. • Due to use by heavy traffic Council will continue to promote the Cambridge-Te Awamutu Road as a future State Highway. • Council has adopted a comprehensive walking and cycling strategy which it has had to pull back from. However it is proceeding with the Karapiro-Leamington walking/cycle link which is an $850K project. During questions of clarification the Committee noted • The submitter was informed of the basis of the Fonterra submission earlier in the day which had supported park and ride commuter rail from Hautapu. The submitter indicated there appeared to be considerable support for park and ride at Hautapu and a lot of growth is planned on the eastern side of the river at Cambridge. The Waipa District had not considered whether or not it would support such a park and ride option by rating. • Council’s legal advisors believe only 23 to 30% of the cost of the Hautapu Interchange can be recovered from development contributions. The land between Hautapu and Cambridge that is subject to the rail designation would make a superb cycle track. Construction costs would be $2.2M while the cost of the land would be approximately the same. • The Council has a view that Watkins Road will have to close as a through road as a result of the interchange being built.
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Maggie Wilcock, submitter #32 4.26pm
No supplementary evidence was provided and the submitter spoke to the original submission. During the presentation of oral evidence the following matters were raised: • Traffic entry to Hamilton from the South is horrendous and there has been no progress made in 20 years. The expressway will not solve these issues as things have been cobbled together to maximise subsidy. • Roading strategy needs to be looking at access from the south and passenger transport links to Cambridge. During questions of clarification from the Committee the following responses were given. • The submitter would be prepared to pay a rating component for passenger transport but would prefer to see better value achieved than is presently the case. • If living in Cambridge the submitter would be prepared to use either train or bus to commute to Hamilton. • The submitter supports accelerating the Southern Links investigation
Prior to adjournment of the hearing for the day the Committee expressed concern that the NZTA did not intend to attend the hearing either as a submitter or to provide information on matters of fact. It was noted the Committee would need NZTA input for deliberations on matters such as the GPS, funding policies and issues related to rail. Staff undertook to contact the NZTA about these issues on an immediate basis.
Hearing adjourned for the day at 4.45pm
Hearing resumed at 10.00am Wednesday 6 May 2009
Jaqui Graham, submitter #50 10.02am
No supplementary evidence was provided and the submitter spoke to the original submission. During the presentation the following points were noted by the Committee. • The submitter is the Founder/Chief Executive of Wise Group which is one of the largest non government organisations in New Zealand with 850 staff and a turnover of $90M. • The organisation is based in Kakariki House (Waikato’s first green building). • The organisation wishes to stay in Hamilton but there are difficulties. • The world has changed dramatically and people can now work anywhere anytime. Work can now even be undertaken offline on planes. Report of Proposed Regional Land Transport Programme 2009 - 2012 Hearing Committee – Tuesday 5 May and Wednesday 6 May 2009 11
• Everyone is connected and expects to be connected 24 hours of the day. This is not just a trend this is how we live. The only place one cannot work is driving a car. • Efficiency cannot now be just defined as speed it is also about productivity. The least productive transport environment in the modern world is the car. • Wise Group has up to 30 staff travelling up and down every day to their two Auckland offices (Manukau and CBD). It is totally unproductive time and a source of continual frustration. These hours in the car are both wasted and dangerous. • The productivity gains for Wise Group if a suitable train was available would be considerable and the group would be happy to spend $30,000 annually for a non discounted corporate ticket.
Robert Alan Mills, submitter #12 10.15 pm
Mr Mills provided supplementary evidence. During the presentation of oral evidence the following matters were emphasised: • The submitter represents both himself (a retired professional Engineer with 40 years experience in project management) and Daphne Lillian Mills who was present during the presentation of supplementary evidence. • The proposed Waikato Expressway route between Hamilton and Cambridge fails to meet the declared objectives of separating commuter traffic from inter-regional traffic. It should follow the obviously direct (and cheaper) route substantially following the existing railway/pylon route between Ruakura Road, Hamilton and Discombe Road Cambridge. • The existing State Highway One is the only significant commuter route between Hamilton and Cambridge. If inter-regional traffic is to be kept separate from commuter traffic a completely separate Highway is required between Hamilton and Cambridge. • Mr Mill expressed the belief that the current hearing was unwittingly helping to prioritise a fatally flawed project. The Hearing Committee is requested to acknowledge that the proposed Hamilton/Cambridge Bypass route is flawed and that the flaw be corrected regardless of any priority allocated in the current process. The following responses were given to questions of clarification from the Committee. • Mr Mills indicated he did submit to the designation hearings for the route that took place 10-12 years ago. • While believing the Expressway would be cheaper to build on the route he has suggested Mr Mills was unable to comment on the costs of land purchase required for this.
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NZAA – Waikato Region, submitter #36 10.31am
The Submitter was represented by Geoff Hyde. No supplementary evidence was provided. The following matters were noted during the presentation of oral evidence. • The AA is very concerned about the condition of the existing roading network and whether programmed expenditure will satisfy goals and objectives. • There needs to be land use restrictions introduced for forestry in terms of heavy vehicle use of inadequate roads. • The decking of the Cobham Drive Bridge is designed to a lesser standard than appropriate for current State Highway One traffic. • There are significant concerns about maintenance standards on State Highways in vulnerable areas such as State Highway 5, the Desert Road and the Awakino Tunnel. • Other matters raised related to the lack of stock effluent facilities in the region, transport of waste to Hampton Downs and the transport of aggregates. During questions of clarification from Committee members Mr B Dowsett (NZTA) was invited by the Chair to comment on the Cobham Bridge safety issue raised by the submitter. Mr Dowsett advised the Hearing that there are currently no problems in respect of the bridge which is the subject of an intensive inspection regime.
J Holdom, submitter #104 10.53am
Mr Holdom spoke to the original submission and did not provide supplementary evidence. During the presentation of oral evidence the following points were emphasised: • Our transport system has an undue emphasis on freight by road and is truck dominated. Historically rail has been undercut. • Approval was indicated for the promotion of buses in Hamilton and the view was expressed that rail (both freight and commuter) needed to be promoted hard. During questions of clarification from the Committee the submitter indicated comfort at making a contribution through rates to rail which would in effect be a correction of long term subsidisation of road transport.
Cycle Action Waikato, submitter #60 10 59pm
The Submitter was represented by R Davidson who presented supplementary evidence. Matters raised during the presentation of oral evidence included: • Funding of Walking and Cycling and the complexity of NZTA approval. Report of Proposed Regional Land Transport Programme 2009 - 2012 Hearing Committee – Tuesday 5 May and Wednesday 6 May 2009 13
• Mapping of Walking and cycling networks. • Alternatives to the private motor vehicle. • District Councils missing out on RLTP Funding – Only Hamilton City has a balanced program of walking and cycling facilities for transportation via both HCC and NZTA/Transit projects. • Rail Transport and Funding During questions of clarification it was noted that once Districts have walking and cycling strategies Transit (NZTA) can be made to comply in regard to State Highways.
Ben Cain, submitter #42 11.22pm
Mr Cain provided supplementary evidence. During the presentation of oral evidence the submitter noted: • The submission is specifically about the non inclusion of a commuter rail service from Hamilton to Auckland not being included in the RLTP. Benefits accruing to individuals and the region from such a service were identified as: • Increased productivity both on a corporate and individual basis. • Improved quality of life. • People out of cars reducing road traffic and carbon emissions. • The availability of the service for special events. A case study was also provided of benefits that would accrue to an individual using the submitter as the subject. During questions of clarification from the Committee the submitter indicated he would use a service such as that currently proposed in the business case study undertaken by the RTC.
Ecosynergy Group Ltd, submitter #51 11.45pm
The submitter was represented by Robin Jansen. No supplementary evidence was provided. During the presentation of oral evidence the submitter noted from personal experience of public transport systems abroad rail has a huge advantage in terms of cost and security. Other points noted were: • All public transport systems need initial capital investment to commence with modern attractive facilities and services. • Hamilton is a destination from Auckland. • Coach and train are not equal modes of transport. • The submitter supports the integration of the Hamilton City bus service with the proposed commuter service to enhance attractiveness and viability.
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Campaign for Better Transport, submitter #74 11 56pm
Jon Reeves and Barry Palmer represented the submitter and provided supplementary evidence. During the presentation of oral evidence the following points were emphasised; • The Campaign for Better Transport promotes educated discussion about modern public transport and the benefits for New Zealand cities and regions. It does so by lobbying local and central government, raising public meetings and hosting an Auckland and Nationwide Transport Issues forum linked to the WWW.BetterTransport.org.nz website. The Campaign has the following concerns about the Draft RLTP • Land Transport by definition is roads, cycleways, walkways and railways. • The current Draft RLTP has little mention of planning for or implementation of rail services for passengers or freight in the region. • Spending on public transport for the region is less than 2% of the $1.2B for all transport projects. • The Draft RLTP is focussed heavily on the Waikato Expressway, but not focussed on reducing demand for it by offering immediate alternatives i.e. Hamilton – Auckland commuter rail services. • There are no plans for research on regional rail services. • No plans for light rail in Hamilton City which is a perfect city for light rail. • The current opportunity to utilise Silver Fern Railcars needs to be taken. The alternative is high costs and delays. The Campaign for Better Transport urges EW to investigate modern light rail for Hamilton City. In relation to a question of meeting costs associated with rail services the response was given in the form a question of “How much money did State Highway One make last year?”
Hamilton City Council, submitter #62 12.17pm Mayor Simcock and staff Member Chris Allan represented the Submitter. No supplementary evidence was presented. During the presentation of oral evidence the following matters were emphasised: • Support was expressed for the programme and prioritisation as contained in table 12. • HCC requests that funding requests contained in the RLTP are consistent with data entry by HCC and contained within NLTP online. In particular the HCC requests that the indicative funding requests for Hamilton’s Wairere drive are accurate. • HCC is very supportive of expressway priorities. It is assumed that promises from the Government are based on new money rather than a rebalancing of other projects and activities. Report of Proposed Regional Land Transport Programme 2009 - 2012 Hearing Committee – Tuesday 5 May and Wednesday 6 May 2009 15
• HCC wants the Passenger Transport plan fully implemented and is opposed to any reductions • Support was indicated for a Passenger Rail service between Auckland and the Waikato. There is a window of opportunity around the “Silver Fern” railcars and the business case paper considered by the RTC indicates a local share of $400K+ and this is believed reasonable for the region. The reality is that regardless of the Minister’s view of passenger rail there are three railcars available whose best use is here. Mayor Simcock indicated willingness to be personally involved. We are saying put rail in the RLTP so that a conversation can be held with the Minister. • There is clear evidence about where people live and work. Rail has a part to play in this migration. • With regard to the local share the starting point is the Hamilton sub region though an argument could be made for the whole region. Long term it is at least a sub region issue. The following responses were received from questions of clarification by Committee members • The relative priority for the Base intersection is three years. • There is a need to ensure that bits are not added on to the commuter rail system that destroy the part the really works for the market. • There is no fixed plan to upgrade the Hamilton Railway Station.
Hearing adjourned at 12.42pm
Hearing resumed at 1.00pm
Don Ormsby, submitter #11` 1.01pm
It was noted that the submission had been made by Mr Ormsby in his capacity as Chairman of the Turangi/Taupo Community Board and he was accompanied by John Campbell (Taupo District Council staff member). No supplementary evidence was provided. During the presentation of oral evidence the following matters were noted: • The Draft RLTP does not address the poor condition of State Highway 1 south of Taupo to the desert Road boundary. • There is a need for highway network planning to be integrated between regions otherwise it is pointless expending capital sums north and south of the Turangi/Tongariro area without addressing the standard of the interconnecting area. • Truck noise from the adjacent State highway can disturb Turangi residents’ right through the night. The delivery of long promised use of “whisper seal” has not materialised.
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Greg Chapman, submitter #43 1.26pm
Mr Chapman provided supplementary evidence. During the presentation of oral evidence the committee were informed that the intention of the submission was to obtain resolution of “bus shudder” that has been caused through the installation of six vertical speed humps in Claude Street during 2007. While the speed humps have had the desired effect of traffic calming the ground tremor caused by buses hitting the humps at 35 – 50kph is a problem. It appears gaps between the speed humps and bus wheel axle widths are not compatible. It was agreed to approach HCC for input into this matter for consideration at deliberations.
Coromandel Independent Living Trust, submitter #16 1.46pm
Oral evidence for this submission was provided by video link from the Environment Waikato Whitianga office. No supplementary evidence was provided. During the presentation the following matters were emphasised. • The Trust supports opportunities in the Draft RLTP to enhance walking and cycling and public transport initiatives. • A key element of public transport in Coromandel Town is the ferry from Auckland which needs financial support. It is considered cessation of the ferry will result in a loss of $3.6M to the Coromandel community. The following responses were received from questions of clarification by Committee: • There is considerable support in the local community to retain the ferry service and a recent Coromandel/Colville Community Board did not resile from a possible rating contribution of $10 per ratepayer. It appears the local contribution required is $200K. • Passengers using the ferry are primarily tourists.
Waikato Federated Farmers of New Zealand, submitter #48 2.07pm
The submitter was represented by Stu Wadey and Rhea Dasent. No supplementary evidence was provided. During the presentation of oral evidence the following matters were emphasised: • Waikato Federated farmers believe agriculture should be represented on the Regional Transport Committee. • Rail should be considered part of the RLTP and options to increase rail efficiency explored and considered. • That the ratio of funding from national sources should be balanced to ensure that ratepayers are not unfairly burdened with costs to maintain local roads that are used as line haulage routes. • Further stock effluent facilities need to be installed. Report of Proposed Regional Land Transport Programme 2009 - 2012 Hearing Committee – Tuesday 5 May and Wednesday 6 May 2009 17
• Waikato Federated Farmers does not support coastal shipping at this stage as more strategy information is required. During questions of clarification from Committee members the following responses were given: • The submitter is happy with level of ratepayer contribution towards stock effluent disposal facilities. • The no support for coastal shipping is distinct from barging.
Hearing closed at 2.52pm
(Doc# 1483010) Regional Land Transport Programme HEARING COMMITTEE
Report of Deliberations on submissions to the proposed Regional Land Transport Programme held in the Council Chambers, Environment Waikato (Waikato Regional Council) office, 401 Grey Street, Hamilton East at 10.22am on Monday 25 May 2009 and continuing on Tuesday 26 May 2009 and Tuesday 2 June 2009.
MEMBERS: Councillors NW Barker (Environment Waikato) (Chair), DG Macpherson (Hamilton City Council), A Sanson (Waikato District Council), AN Welch (Taupo District Council), Mayor M Ammon (Waitomo District Council) and Mayor P Barriball (Thames Coromandel District Council)
STAFF: J. Bevan (Lattitude Consultants), K Marriott (Consultant), C Langstaff (Manager Transport Portfolio) B McMaster (Programme Manager –Land Transport Policy), Committee Administrator (DG Atkinson) (25 and 26 May) and J Somerville (2 June)
APOLOGIES Mayor P Barriball (26 May 2009)
The Chair opened the deliberations and it was noted that: 1) During the Hearing of Submissions on 5 May 2009 the Committee had noted it would need NZTA input for deliberations on matters such as the GPS, funding policies and issues related to rail. To assist the Committee the following correspondence was tabled: • Letter from Harry Wilson Regional Director NZTA dated 28 April 2009 (JOG Money and Passenger rail – request for guidance) • Letter from Norm Barker to Harry Wilson dated 7 May 2009 (Funding for an Auckland – Waikato Commuter Rail Service • Letters of response from Harry Wilson dated 13 May 2009 and 15 May 2009.
2) Submissions received to the proposed RLTP could largely be divided into 3 categories: • Waikato Expressway and State Highways • Commuter Rail Transport • Other matters/issues It was further noted that a number of matters submitted on related to matters outside the scope of the RLTP and these could be handled by providing the RTC with a separate report identifying them and noting any Committee recommendations.
3) To assist the Hearing Committee’s deliberations a suggested strike out version of the proposed Regional Land Transport Programme (Docs #1481844) and a Staff Recommendations Report (Docs #1482617) had been circulated to Hearing Committee Members prior to the deliberations.
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4) It was agreed that the Committee would conduct the deliberations process in the following manner • Consider all submissions and matters relating to State Highways and the Waikato Expressway. • Consider all submissions and matters relating to commuter rail. • Consider all submissions and matters not covered above. It was further agreed matters that needed to be referred to the separate report for the RTC of matters falling outside the scope of the proposed RTC would be identified and separately scheduled. Alterations made to staff recommendations regarding responses to submitters (as contained in the staff recommendations report) were updated as they occurred during the deliberations.
It was agreed that staff would update all RLTP references (and responses) on GPS to be consistent with the recently updated GPS (May 2009).
State Highways and the Waikato Expressway For the balance of day one of the deliberations (25 May 2009), the Hearing Committee considered submissions and matters relating to State Highways and the Waikato Expressway. Adjournments were taken between 12.25pm and 1.00pm, and 3.00pm and 3.30pm. Deliberations adjourned for the day at 4.05pm. Over the course of the day the Committee approved the following changes to the proposed RLTP
Strikeout RLTP Section Change Approved Page No. No 23 5.2 Delete words, “but acknowledges that staging may be required to keep within available funding” from new sentence in Section 5.2. 75 & 76 Amend Table 19 (Bader St, and Gallagher St investigation phases go into named section) Amend Table 18 Leave approximately $3million of safety retrofit funding in the named section and take the balance to the unnamed project section. Waitomo Road/SH 3 Intersection - Design to named section. 68 Amend table 12 (Waitomo and Safety Retrofit)
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When the deliberations resumed at 10am on Tuesday 26 June Mayor P Barriball was not present due to illness.
During the course of day two of the deliberations the Hearing Committee considered remaining matters relating to State Highways and the Waikato Expressway, submissions and matters relating to commuter rail, and submissions and matters relating to issues outside these specific areas. As occurred on day one Alterations made to staff recommendations regarding responses to submitters (as contained in the staff recommendations report) were updated as they occurred during the deliberations. Adjournments were taken between 10.50am and 11.40am, 12.45pm and 1.20pm, 2.45pm and 3.08pm. Deliberations adjourned for the day at 3.25pm
Commuter Rail The Committee discussed submissions received relating to commuter rail and the correspondence/advice received from the NZTA (outlined on page 1 of this report). The following points were noted: - K Marriott (Consultant) advised the Committee any commuter rail proposal would need to be included in the Passenger Transport activity class which was already oversubscribed. This would mean reprioritising other items which could then miss out on funding. Probably the only way that it could be successfully included would be on the basis of a trial. An application for a trial would only succeed if the local share was available and identified. - C Crickett (EW Deputy CEO) advised the meeting that EW would need to invoke the special consultative procedures of the Local Government Act if it included Commuter Rail as a new activity in its 2009/2010 LTCCP. No financial provision had been made for local share or the cost of consultation. Other local authorities may not have to do this if they had Draft LTCCP’s that identified commuter rail as an activity. - D Macpherson indicated it was important that commuter rail appear in the RLTP as this provided the opportunity to have the “conversation with the Minister” about the issue and related matters of railcar availability in the short term. Mayor Simcock in presenting the Hamilton City Council submission had indicated his support for commuter rail and his willingness to be involved in discussions with the Minister. - The Committee expressed support for inclusion of commuter rail in the RLTP on the basis of a trial with wording that would permit a successful trial to continue to a full service in 2010/2011. Councillor Welch indicated his support was limited to the extent that he would accept no reduction of existing passenger transport services. Mayor Ammon indicated he would accept commuter rail being included in the RLTP with no monetary allocation. - The Chair informed the Committee that Mayor Barriball had informed him earlier in the day she supported the staff recommendation on this matter. - It was agreed the Committee would adjourn at the end of the day’s deliberations and resume on Tuesday 2 June 2009 to enable members ascertain LTCCP positions in their own Districts relating to providing local share for commuter rail. Report of Proposed Regional Land Transport Programme 2009 - 2012 Hearing Committee – Monday 25 May, Tuesday 26 May and Tuesday 2 June 2009 4
During the course of the day the following alterations/changes to the proposed RLTP were approved by the Committee.
Strikeout RLTP Section Change Approved Page No. No 7 2.4 Amend section 2.4 to read – “The Regional Passenger Transport Plan is scheduled for review in 2010. Further enhancements to the passenger transport network will be considered at that time. New proposals brought forward prior to this date will be developed where the new community transport project will improve mobility/accessibility outcomes for the communities they serve”.
8 2.6 Amend Section 2.6 to include greater discussion around links and transport planning particularly FutureProof -
“2.6 Sub-Regional and Local Strategies 2.6.1 Sub-Regional Growth Strategies At the time of writing this RLTP, the region is engaged in a range of sub-regional growth strategies that provide for the integration of land use and transportation. Specific strategies include: • FutureProof involving Hamilton, Waikato and Waipa district councils, Environment Waikato and NZ Transport Agency. • Taupo 2050; and • Project Blueprint involving Thames Coromandel District Council. This RLTP contains projects that support the intent of these sub-regional growth strategies, as expressed through each Council’s Long Term Council Community Plan.” 2.6.2: Access Hamilton (as recorded in RLTP).
10 3.2 Amend section 3.2 – “It is the view of the RTC that facilities such as the Crawford St freight village are most appropriately located in close proximity to existing rail and state highway networks”. 19 4.1.2 Add new paragraph – “The Waikato Region works closely with neighbouring regions on Report of Proposed Regional Land Transport Programme 2009 - 2012 Hearing Committee – Monday 25 May, Tuesday 26 May and Tuesday 2 June 2009 5
regional transport issues”.
Hearing resumed at 10.25am Tuesday 2 June 2009
Resolution to Exclude the Public
Recommended that in accordance with the provisions of Standing Orders NZS9202:2003 Appendix A&B (P40/42) and Section 48 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, the public be excluded from the following part/s of the proceedings of the meeting.
The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter and the specific grounds under Section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:
Item Name and general Reason for Ground(s) under subject of each matter passing this Section 48(1) for the to resolution in passing of this be considered relation to each resolution matter Legal advice relating to Good reason to S48 (1) (a) Special Consultation withhold exists Requirements under section 7
This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by Section 6 or Section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public are as follows:
Reason/s for withholding official information Section/s Maintain legal professional privilege S7 (g)
N Barker/P Barriball Carried
Return to Open Meeting at 10.27am
The Committee noted that while in public excluded it had viewed a legal opinion relating to Special Consultation Requirements as contained in the Local Government Act 2002
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Project Manager J Bevan, presented a draft Supplementary Report of items identified during the course of the deliberations as being outside the scope of the Regional Land Transport Programme (RLTP).
Members were asked to confirm the items listed in the report and identify any not mentioned. The following matters relating to the Supplementary report were noted or discussed:
Cambridge Bypass - Victoria Road Interchange it was suggested that stronger wording endorsing the initiative were needed and that an integrated and improved community outcome are achievable. The supplementary report and recommendation was amended to reflect this. FutureProof was added to the list of plans/strategies involving this proposal
Setting Speed Limits on Local Road and State Highways The Supplementary Report was amended to reflect concerns over the ability for the community to influence the setting of speed limits.
Advancing Southern Links Investigation Concern was expressed over a lack of timeframe on the Southern Links Investigation phase and it was noted that this affected Waipa, Waikato districts and Hamilton City. The recommendation was amended to include stronger wording around a commitment from NZTA to complete the investigation/designation phase of the project within two years.
Specific State Highway Improvements
1. SH39, Limmer Road Realignment The importance of Limmer Road being investigated strategically and in conjunction with Ngaruawahia and Te Rapa Bypasses was noted.
2. SH3, Awakino Tunnel Widening and Similar SH 3 Improvement Projects B McMaster informed the Hearing Committee that the draft wording for the RLTP regarding the Awakino Tunnel was tabled at the recent SH3 Working Party meeting (of Friday 29 May). The impression of the response received was that it would go a long way towards satisfying the concerns of the SH3 Working Party and other submitters. The Supplementary report was amended to include more specific references to areas of SH3 between Piopio and Mokau.
3. SH1, Tongariro River Bridge Walkway The recommendation was amended to include a request to NZTA to also report back to the RTC with an explanation as to why an activity previously identified was not carried over into the 2009-12 State Highway Programme.
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Meeting adjourned at 11.13am Meeting resumed at 11.17am
New Passenger Transport Services
Proposed new wording for Section 6.10 New Passenger Transport Services was considered by the Hearing Committee which would remove text relating to local share funding. Arising out of discussion the following comments were noted: - while the wording of this section had previously been debated and agreed, further reflection on the wider transport related implications had resulted in a change of view by some members of the committee. - Environment Waikato had previously signalled support for the wording regarding possible involvement in local share funding, but now wished to change that view and position. While Environment Waikato supported the ongoing investigation of passenger rail in the Waikato, it now did not support the delegation to Wellington to promote a trial. - Waikato District Council wanted to ensure that funding for the Expressway was in no way jeopardised and supported the new wording as it “left the door open” for passenger rail services in the future.
Other committee members representing sub-regions without direct involvement with possible local share funding for passenger rail made the following comments: - while there was still support for the business case and for Environment Waikato to undertake an investigation into passenger rail, NZTA has made it clear there is no funding available for passenger rail. In terms of value for money, the Expressway is number one and the proposed new wording was supported. - there was concern that the Waikato RTC would appear to be “ungrateful” for the four laning funding if it pushed hard for funding of passenger rail and the Expressway funding should not be put at risk.
The Hamilton City Council representative noted that: - over 40 submissions had been received in favour of a rail service, including submissions from potential business users. Those views need to be taken into account by the Hearing Committee when making its decisions. - Hamilton City Council had contacted Environment Waikato about passenger rail in writing some nine months ago and also requested in March that provision be made for passenger rail in the draft RLTP so that it could be consulted on. - Hamilton City Council was disappointed with the process and asked that Environment Waikato and the Regional Transport Committee don’t block or impede any Hamilton City Council Report of Proposed Regional Land Transport Programme 2009 - 2012 Hearing Committee – Monday 25 May, Tuesday 26 May and Tuesday 2 June 2009 8
efforts to pursue funding for passenger rail separate to this process.
A Sanson depart meeting at 12.30pm
In reference to other changes in the RLTP, stronger wording was requested for Section 6.15 and that the New passenger services table be amended to redistribute the cost of projects over the three years of the RLTP (for both Ferry and Rail services).
It was also requested that the Supplementary Report include a request to NZTA to provide a high-level project plan for the Waikato Expressway, developed from the RLTP, that shows the staging of each project, the links between the projects, key deliverables and funding plan and to provide regular reports to the RTC on implementation of the Expressway package.
RESOLVED THAT the Regional Land Transport Programme Hearing Committee: 1. Approve the Regional Land Transport Programme for the Waikato region 2009/10 – 2011/12 Strike-out version and Hearings Decision Report, inclusive of any amendments made at this meeting and forward both documents to the Regional Transport Committee for a recommendation of adoption by the Waikato Regional Council. 2. Authorise the Chair of the Hearings Committee to approve any corrections of minor errors to the document. 3. Receive the Supplementary Report on additional matters raised by submitters and forward it to the Regional Transport Committee for consideration and action. P Barriball/AN Welch Carried
Hearing adjourned at 12.50pm
(Docs #1491031)
Report to Regional Transport Committee
File Ref: 21 20 00e
Date: 29 May 2009
To: Waikato Regional Transport Committee
From: Regional Land Transport Programme Hearing Committee
Subject: Supplementary Report to the Regional Transport Committee on matters raised during the Regional Land Transport Programme submissions, Hearings and Deliberations.
Purpose
For the Regional Transport Committee to receive a Supplementary Report from the Regional Land Transport Programme Hearing Committee outlining matters arising from the RLTP submissions, Hearings and Deliberations that could not be considered as part of the RLTP process but require the Regional Transport Committee’s consideration and action where appropriate.
Background
When considering submissions to the Draft Regional Land Transport Programme (RLTP), the Hearing Committee found that some matters raised in submissions could not be dealt with through the RLTP process. These matters did not refer to prioritisation or funding of projects through the RLTP. The Hearing Committee were of the opinion that the matters raised should be captured and brought to the Regional Transport Committee’s (RTC’s) attention. The Supplementary Report identifies these matters and sets out a series of recommendations from the Hearings Committee to the RTC for their consideration.
Specific matters identified and included in this report are:
1) Cambridge Bypass - Victoria Road Interchange.
2) Council input on setting state highway speed limits through local towns
3) Advancing the Southern Links investigation
4) Project Plan for the Waikato Expressway Package
5) Progress on certain State Highway Improvements: a. SH1, Base Roundabout b. SH39, Limmer Road realignment c. SH3, Awakino Tunnel project d. Cycling and walking opportunities on SH5 Lake Terrace and SH30 Kaahu Road. e. SH1, Tongariro River Bridge footpath f. SH1 Turangi stock truck effluent facility
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Discussion
1 Cambridge Bypass. Victoria Road Interchange
The Hearing Committee received submissions concerning the scale, cost and scope of the Victoria Road interchange, which is part of the Cambridge Bypass. Submissions received noted: • The current position of the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) with regards to cost sharing for this interchange (currently NZTA state that the interchange should be fully funded from development contributions and no NZTA funding will be available); and • A potential opportunity to integrate the land use and transportation planning outcomes that would avoid the need for a costly grade separated intersection. This opportunity arises from a Fonterra proposal to provide for a passenger and rail freight hub as part of the Bardowie Farm industrial proposal whilst allowing: o Uplifting the rail designation on the presently disused rail corridor between Hautapu and Cambridge CBD; o Development of this corridor for alternative transport options, such as cycling and walking, by Waipa District Council o Allowing an at-grade interchange to be considered as part of the Cambridge Bypass design. o Further talks on appropriate cost share arrangements between Waipa District Council, NZTA and other beneficiaries.
The Hearing Committee expressed support for the initiative proposed by Fonterra and felt that some excellent planning outcomes were possible from this opportunity. The Hearing Committee concluded an urgent need for multi-party talks involving NZTA, Waipa District Council, KiwiRail, Fonterra and Environment Waikato to advance this opportunity. Urgency is required to ensure a fully developed proposal is advanced as part of FutureProof, the Cambridge Bypass design, Waipa Integrated Transport Study and the Waipa Urban Growth Study.
Hearing Committee Recommendation The RTC endorses the submissions received from Waipa DC and Fonterra, and request that Waipa District Council lead a discussion involving NZTA, KiwiRail, Fonterra and Environment Waikato on the issues around the Hautapu land use proposals, the Victoria Road/Waikato Expressway interchange and the future use of the rail corridor between Hautapu and Cambridge. That Waipa District Council report back to the RTC on the outcomes of the discussion and resulting actions.
2 Setting Speed Limits on Local Road and State Highways
The Hearing Committee received submissions concerning the setting of appropriate speed limits through urban settlements on state highway and local roads. The Committee noted that there seems to be limited opportunity for meaningful local council or community input into the setting of these speed limits either through the speed warrant process, or NZTA’s implementation of the speed warrant process. The Hearing Committee is concerned with the current process whereby the NZTA is able to veto a local speed limit recommendation.
The Hearing Committee proposed that greater weight be given to community opinion when setting speed limits.
Hearing Committee Recommendation The RTC requests that NZTA report back to the RTC on current NZTA practice for setting speed limits for state highways and local roads through urban settlements and any
Doc # 1488739 Page 2 opportunity for local council or community input that may be provided as part of this process, with a view to allowing meaningful community input that gives effect to local concerns. This report to also include any recommendations on changes to the current process that may be required.
3 Advancing Southern Links Investigation
The Hearing Committee received submissions concerning the advancement of the Southern Links project, and the frustration of some landowners who are aware of the proposal, but are faced with uncertainty over the alignment and designation processes.
The Hearing Committee noted that the Southern Links project has been identified in the Waikato RLTS as a priority for investigation within a 1-3 year timeframe, and has been on the state highway programme for a number of years without substantial progress having been made.
The potential route options have been subject of significant build-out pressure over a number of years and the Hearing Committee is concerned that the project has been amended from a 2-year investigation to a 3-year investigation between the Draft RLTP approved by the RTC, and the strikeout version considered by the Hearings Committee.
The Hearing Committee consider that NZTA should proceed with all urgency on the Southern Links investigation to minimise further route build-out risks and provide certainty to potentially affected landowners.
Hearing Committee Recommendation The RTC requests that NZTA report back to the RTC on the proposed programme of work to complete the Southern Links investigation and designation processes, and NZTA’s commitment to complete the designation within two years.
4 Project Plan for the Waikato Expressway Package
The RTC has confirmed in the RLTP that the Waikato Expressway is the top priority package for the Waikato Region. The Hearing Committee expressed a desire for the Expressway to be identified and treated as a single package, and endorses NZTA’s proposal to identify a Waikato Expressway project manager.
The Hearing Committee would like NZTA to prepare a high-level project plan developed from the RLTP that shows the staging of each project, the links between projects (e.g. earthworks), key deliverables and funding plan for the Waikato Expressway. The Hearing Committee considers that NZTA should provide regular updates to the RTC against the Waikato Expressway project plan.
Hearing Committee Recommendation The RTC requests that NZTA develop a high-level project plan for the Waikato Expressway and provide regular reports to the RTC on implementation of this package.
5 Specific State Highway Improvements
A number of submitters requested new state highway projects be brought into the RLTP. The Hearings Committee noted that the Land Transport Management Amendment Act (LTMA) does not allow them to consider and prioritise projects where the NZ Transport Agency had not submitted them into the state highway programme via LTP-online.
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The Hearing Committee acknowledge that they are unable to compel NZTA to undertake specific projects and bring them into the RLTP, however they were of the opinion that progress should be made on the following projects:
5.1 SH1, Base Roundabout New developments recently approved by Hamilton City Council for the Base in Te Rapa are likely to result in the existing Base Roundabout on SH1 reaching or exceeding capacity. A number of other developments are awaiting approval in the immediate vicinity, further impacting on the capacity of this intersection.
It was noted that Hamilton City Council and NZTA have agreed to investigate a solution. Hamilton City Council is willing to take a lead on this project and, with the assistance of NZTA, identify an appropriate solution that may be advanced within the next three years.
Hearing Committee Recommendation The RTC requests that NZTA works with Hamilton City Council to identify an appropriate intersection configuration for the existing Base Roundabout to ensure future capacity at that intersection is provided for. That Hamilton City Council and NZTA report back to the RTC on the outcomes.
5.2 SH39, Limmer Road Realignment The Committee noted NZTA’s submission to advance the SH39 / Limmer Road realignment as a priority project for investigation and design in the next three years. The Committee was mindful however that this route may have a longer term strategic role to play following construction of the Te Rapa and Ngaruawahia Bypasses. The Committee are concerned that existing traffic on SH39 may remain on SH1 (Ngaruawahia Bypass) and then seek to transfer back to SH39 at some point near the junction of Ngaruawahia Bypass and Te Rapa Bypass at the Lake Road interchange.
The Hearing Committee asked that NZTA consider the long term function of Limmer Road as part of the investigation and design phase of this project.
Hearing Committee Recommendation
The RTC requests that NZTA considers the long term function of Limmer Road as part of the design phase of Te Rapa and Ngaruawahia Bypass projects, and report back to the RTC on its findings.
5.3 SH3, Awakino Tunnel Widening and Similar SH 3 Improvement Projects. The Hearing Committee received several submissions relating to the status of the Awakino Tunnel widening project, and wider plans for improvements to SH3 particularly between Piopio and Mokau. The Hearing Committee were unable to advance this project, or many other projects on SH3 as a priority for the region, as NZTA had not submitted these improvements as part of the state highway programme.
The Hearing Committee was mindful that Taranaki Regional Council has reconfirmed the potential for cost sharing such developments with the use of Taranaki R funding, and that this opportunity should not be dismissed lightly.
The Committee has prioritised route security and safety improvements on SH3 as a regional priority over the next six years, and would like NZTA’s guidance on the outcome of the SH3 Awakino Strategy study in order to further these priorities between Piopio and Mokau. Specific improvements identified through submissions included minor works such as
Doc # 1488739 Page 4 progressive improvement of road width, along with more substantial projects such as the Awakino Tunnel widening. The Hearing Committee added new text into the RLTP noting that the RTC strongly supports the Awakino Widening Tunnel project and recognises the ongoing commitment of Taranaki R Funds to fund 50% of the project.
Hearing Committee Recommendation
The RTC requests that NZTA continue to work with the SH3 Working Party and report back to the Waikato and Taranaki RTCs on the outcomes of the SH3 Awakino Strategy study. That NZTA report back to the RTC on how the NZTA proposes to improve route security and safety along this corridor in light of the outcomes of the SH3 Awakino Strategy Study.
5.4 Cycling and Walking, SH5 and SH30 The Committee received a submission concerning cycling and walking opportunities on SH5 (Lake Terrace) and SH30 (Kaahu Road to Whakamaru) near Taupo. They were unable to consider these opportunities during the regional prioritisation process, as NZTA had not submitted them as part of the state highway programme.
Hearing Committee Recommendation
The RTC requests that the NZTA report back to the RTC on investigations undertaken into the SH5 (Lake Terrace) and SH30 (Kaahu to Whakamaru) projects and opportunities for the inclusion of walking and cycling facilities.
5.5 SH1, Tongariro River Bridge Walkway. The Hearing Committee received a submission concerning the SH1 Tongariro Bridge footpath. The Committee was unable to consider this project during the regional prioritisation process, as NZTA had not submitted it as part of the state highway programme.
Hearing Committee Recommendation
The RTC requests that NZTA report back to the RTC on the investigations undertaken on the Tongariro River Bridge walkway project, and an explanation why an activity previously identified was not carried over into the 2009-12 state highway programme.
5.6 SH1, Turangi Stock Truck Effluent Facility The Hearing Committee received a submission concerning an opportunity to locate a new stock truck effluent facility near Turangi. They were unable to consider this project during the regional prioritisation process, as NZTA had not submitted it as part of the state highway programme.
The Committee understands that Environment Waikato is nearing completion of a Regional Stock Effluent Strategy, and that the priority of this project will be considered in this Strategy. Should this project be identified as a regional priority, the Committee would like NZTA to advance it in conjunction with appropriate RTC support.
Hearing Committee Recommendation
That the RTC requests NZTA monitor the SH 1 Turangi Stock Truck Effluent project, and advance it should the Regional Stock Truck Effluent Strategy identify it as a regional priority.
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A number of issues have been raised during the RLTP submissions, hearings and deliberations phases and these issues have been outlined in this report. The Hearing Committee requested that these issues be forwarded to the Regional Transport Committee for consideration and action as appropriate.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Regional Transport Committee:
1) Receive the report “Supplementary Report to the Regional Transport Committee on matters raised during the Regional Land Transport Programme submissions, Hearings and Deliberations.” (Doc. No.1488739, dated 29 May 2009) and:
2) Request that Waipa District Council lead a discussion involving NZTA, KiwiRail, Fonterra and Environment Waikato on the issues around the Hautapu land use proposals, the Victoria Road/Waikato Expressway interchange and the future use of the rail corridor between Hautapu and Cambridge. That Waipa District Council report back to the RTC on the outcomes of the discussion and resulting actions.
3) Requests that NZTA report back to the RTC on current NZTA practice for setting speed limits for state highways through urban settlements and any opportunity for local council or community input that may be provided as part of this process, with a view to allowing meaningful community input that gives effect to local concerns.
4) Requests that NZTA report back to the RTC on the proposed programme of work to complete the Southern Links investigation and designation processes, and NZTA’s commitment to complete the designation within two years.
5) Requests that NZTA develop a high-level project plan for the Waikato Expressway and provide regular reports to the RTC on implementation of this package.
6) Requests that NZTA works with Hamilton City Council to identify an appropriate intersection configuration for the existing Base Roundabout to ensure future capacity at that intersection is provided for. That Hamilton City Council and NZTA report back to the RTC on the outcomes.
7) Requests that NZTA considers the long term function of Limmer Road as part of the design phase of Te Rapa and Ngaruawahia Bypass projects, and report back to the RTC on its findings.
8) Request that NZTA continue to work with the SH3 Working Party and report back to the Waikato and Taranaki RTCs on the outcomes of the SH3 Awakino Strategy study. That NZTA report back to the RTC on how the NZTA proposes to improve route security and safety along this corridor in light of the outcomes of the SH3 Awakino Strategy Study.
9) Requests that the NZTA report back to the RTC on the investigations undertaken into the SH5 (Lake Terrace) and SH30 (Kaahu to Whakamaru) projects and opportunities for the inclusion of walking and cycling facilities.
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10) Requests that NZTA report back to the RTC on the investigations undertaken on the Tongariro River Bridge walkway project, and an explanation why an activity previously identified was not carried over into the 2009-12 state highway programme.
11) Requests NZTA monitor the SH 1 Turangi Stock Truck Effluent project, and advance it should the Regional Stock Truck Effluent Strategy identify it as a regional priority.
Norm Barker Chris Langstaff Chariman, Regional Land Transport Programme Manager Transport Portfolio Hearings committee
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File Ref: 03 04 11, 21 20 11C
Date: 15 June 2009
To: Chief Executive Officer
From: Manager, Transport Portfolio
Subject: Draft Regional Walking and Cycling Strategy
Purpose
For the Regional Transport Committee (RTC) to receive the draft Regional Walking and Cycling Strategy, and approve its release for targeted consultation.
Background
The Operative Regional Land Transport Strategy 2006-2016 requires Environment Waikato, in conjunction with territorial authorities, Cycle Action Waikato and other strategic transport partners, to prepare a Regional Walking and Cycling Strategy for the Waikato region. The public health policies in the RLTS also seek to promote the development and uptake of active transport modes (cycling and walking). Key relevant policies include:
• A4.1 – Environment Waikato to develop and implement the Waikato Regional Cycling and Walking Strategy • A4.2 – Territorial authorities to implement local Cycling and Walking Strategies and Action Plans.
A report was presented to the Regional Transport Committee in September 2008, providing an update on the walking and cycling strategy. Since that meeting, a draft strategy has been prepared in consultation with stakeholders. The Draft Walking and Cycling Strategy is included as a separate document to the agenda papers.
Discussion
Initial data for the strategy was collected in 2004 through a number of sub-regional focus group meetings seeking to understand what might be required for the strategy. A second round of sub-regional focus group meetings was held in 2008 to ensure all current issues were captured.
A Regional Steering Group (RSG) was established comprising walking and cycling stakeholders to help shape and develop the strategy. The RSG comprised representatives from the following organisations:
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• Land Transport NZ (Now NZTA) • Representatove for Matamata-Piako, • Transit NZ (Now NZTA) Hauraki and Thames Valley- • Department of Conservation Coromandel District Councils • Department of Health • [Note: Representatives from Franklin • Sport Waikato and Rotorua district councils were not • New Zealand Police able to attend, but will be involved in • Road Transport Association information gathering, and review of • Hamilton City Council the draft and final strategy.] • Representative for Waikato and Waipa • Waikato River Trails District Councils • Te Araroa • Representative for Taupo and South • CCS Disability Action Waikato District Councils • Cycle Action Waikato • Representative for Otorohanga and • Living Streets Waitomo District Councils
Strategic Context:
The prime focus in developing the strategy has been to ensure that it implements the over- arching objectives and policy direction set by the Regional Land Transport Strategy (RLTS). All policies have been linked back to the operative RLTS.
The Ministry of Transport produced a national strategy in 2005 – Getting there – on foot, by cycle, outlining the priorities for action to achieve the goals of the strategy; this has also helped shape development of the draft strategy.
The strategy has also been developed to be consistent with the Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding 2009/10 – 2018/19. The first GPS was released in 2008 which contained a number of targets for walking and cycling. This has since been replaced where short to medium–term impacts replace targets.
National Cycleway
The Government introduced a National Cycleway concept earlier this year at the Job Summit, suggesting a $50 million dollar budget over 3 years. The project will be led by the Ministry of Tourism and will target existing significant cycleway infrastructure which can be added to in future years. The Waikato Region has at least three noteworthy areas for consideration in a National Cycleway
1. Hauraki Rail Trail 2. Waikato River Trails 3. Hamilton City
The draft strategy, amongst other matters, seeks to capitalise on this opportunity. Environment Waikato is currently engaging with central government to ensure that occurs
The Walking and Cycling Strategy
The main sections of the strategy are:
1. Introduction: Including purpose, strategy context, national and regional policy context. 2. Walking and Cycling in the Region: Including current situation, national and regional context, walking and cycling infrastructure, trends and issues.
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3. Vision, Policies and Actions. Includes 12 policies and 29 actions 4. Implementation. 5. Targets and Expected results 6. Funding 7. Monitoring
Environment Waikato Role Implementing the Strategy
The strategy proposes a number of roles for Environment Waikato in implementing the strategy, such as to:
• Encourage all authorities in the region to develop or enhance their walking and cycling strategies • Establish regional maps showing existing and proposed walking and cycling infrastructure, incorporating Marae sites. • Establish a regional cycle and walking monitoring process to gather data essential to measure progress on mode share. • Work towards identifying gaps in walking and cycling infrastructure and enhance linkages between individual local authorities • Work with neighbouring regional authorities to integrate policy and networks • Host workshops, seminars, forums, and meetings as required • Update the RTC on a regular basis
However, members will be aware that Environment Waikato is not a road controlling authority and hence responsible for building or maintaining cycling and walking infrastructure within the road reserve.
Where to from here?
The next steps to progress the strategy will be:
1. Draft Walking and Cycling Strategy received by the RTC and approved for targeted consultation – 15th June, 2009 2. Targeted consultation between 15th June and July 31st 2009. 3. Final strategy prepared – August 2009 4. Final strategy adopted by the Committee October 2009
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It is recommended that the Regional Transport Committee:
1. Receive the report Draft Regional Walking and Cycling Strategy (Doc. No. 1490369 dated 15th July 2009), and 2. Receive the draft Regional Walking and Cycling Strategy and approve its release for targeted consultation. 3. Authorise the Committee Chairman to approve minor typographical, formatting and editorial changes, if required, prior to distributing the draft strategy for targeted consultation
Chris Langstaff Isy Kennedy Manager Transport Portfolio Senior Transport Planner
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File Ref: 21 20 40, 03 04 11
Date: 15 June 2009
To: Chief Executive Officer
From: Manager, Transport Portfolio
Subject: Update on Waikato Regional Road Safety Strategy
Purpose
To update the Regional Transport Committee on the development of the Waikato Regional Road Safety Strategy and advise that the draft Strategy for consultation will be presented to the Committee at the August 2009 meeting.
Background
In accordance with the direction set by the Regional Land Transport Strategy, Environment Waikato is currently overseeing the development of a Regional Road Safety Strategy. This strategy will direct regional resources to address agreed safety priorities with the key objective of reducing significantly the number and severity of crashes in the Waikato. This in turn will assist the region in its contribution to meeting national road safety targets and objectives.
Discussion
1.0 Waikato Road Safety Technical Steering group
A Technical Steering Group comprising all key road safety stakeholders has overseen the development of the strategy and will have an ongoing role to ensure that resulting actions are implemented in a timely and effective manner.
1.1 Safe System Approach
Following the lead of Central Government in the development of the 2020 Road Safety Strategy, the Waikato region’s strategy for meeting the road safety challenge includes the adoption of the safe system approach. The safe system is a guiding philosophy which acknowledges that the design of vehicles and road environments must be based on human limitations. This approach to road safety emphasises the way different elements of the road transport system combine and interact with human behaviour to produce an overall effect on road trauma. The diagram overleaf illustrates the safe system model.
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Safer travel Alert and Safer compliant Admittance to Speeds road users Understanding system crashes and risks Human tolerance to physical force Education and Enforcement Safer Safer roads information of road rules Vehicles & roadsides
1.2 Waikato Regional Road Safety Priorities
A key focus for the strategy will be road user groups and issues that contribute disproportionately to crash statistics. Extensive work has been carried out to determine what the key issues are for the region, including the analysis of demographics, crash causation factors, social costs and the costs of injury claims. Risk-mapping has also been carried for all districts and key corridors in the region.
Following a series of workshops, the Technical Steering Group agreed the following priority areas for road safety within the region:
High priority areas
• Alcohol and other impairing drugs • Speed • Road factors - particularly open roads, intersections and roadside hazards • Motorcycles • Heavy Vehicles • Legislation – advocacy for change in areas that have the potential to significantly impact the road toll e.g. driver licensing rules, compulsory insurance, blood alcohol limits, drug testing
Areas of continued focus
• Fatigue • Restraints • Vulnerable Road Users
1.3 Policy Framework
Vision
Regional road safety partners are committed to a ‘towards zero’ vision. This reflects the strong view of stakeholders that no serious trauma caused to humans, as a result of a road crash, should ever be considered acceptable.
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The policy and action framework for the Strategy is currently being finalised by the Technical Steering Group to meet five principle safe system outcomes. The principle outcomes sought include:
1) Safer Roads – construction, upgrading, maintenance of the road and roadside 2) Safer Speeds – legislation and speed limits, enforcement, education 3) Safer Road Use – road user legislation, regulation, education, enforcement 4) Safer Vehicles – vehicle manufacture, maintenance, technology, inspection 5) Organised and Co-ordinated System– stakeholder planning, co-ordination, delivery, funding, reporting
Progress toward the vision and outcomes will be underpinned by policies which will be implemented through specific actions including, but not limited to, application of the 3 E’s. The Strategy will also include regional targets to help measure progress.
1.4 Delivery and Reporting
Actions arising out of the strategy will be planned in partnership with other agencies and delivered in accordance with the new regional planning and delivery structure, as illustrated below. Progress towards key outcomes will be monitored and documented in an annual report prepared by the Technical Steering Group.
Regional Transport Committee
Safety Steering Group (Technical) - Regional funding - Prepares RS Strategy - Data collection and dissemination - Monitoring and reporting - RS Education support/resource - Informs & guides RSAP
WKTO HCC EW WW SW RSAP RSAP RSAP RSAP RSAP
- TLA and local road activities - SH activities within districts - Community road safety activities - NSC project co-ordination - Road Policing etc
1.5 Timeframe
The draft strategy will be presented to the Regional Transport Committee at the August 2009 meeting for approval to undertake targeted consultation.
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It is recommended that the Regional Transport Committee receive the report “Update on Waikato Regional Road Safety Strategy” (Doc. No. 1491518 dated 5 June 2009) for information.
Chris Langstaff Jo Carling Manager, Transport Portfolio Travel Behaviour Change Co-ordinator
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To: Chief Executive From: General Manager Works and Services Subject: Access Hamilton Update Committee Transport Committee Meeting Date: 28 July 2009 File Reference: 245 / 1-14
1.0 Executive Summary
1.1 Purpose of the Report 1.1.1 The purpose of the report is to advise Transport Committee on any key emerging issues related to Transport and to present an updated summary of the status of each Access Hamilton project.
1.2 Summary of Key Points Access Hamilton Strategy Review Update 1.2.1 Following the timetable advised to Transport Committee on 24th March, the seven draft Action Plans are now ready for review by Councillors. A workshop is being held after this Transport Committee to take those present through the process that has been followed so far and seek input and guidance. 1.2.2 Following the workshop, work will start in earnest on the Integrated Transport Plan element of the review. All actions and objectives from the Action Plans will be considered in the context of each other and other Council strategies to determine priorities.
1.3 Auckland to Waikato Passenger Rail Transport 1.3.1 The Chair and CEO are meeting with the KiwiRail CEO, Jim Quinn and General Manager Rail Passenger Group, Ross Hayward on 30 July 2009 to discuss further options for progressing a trial.
1.4 Submission to Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Amendment 1.4.1 A submission has been made to the proposed Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Amendment [(No 2) 2009] and a copy of the draft that was circulated is attached as Attachment 2
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1.5 Recommendation 1.4.1 That this report be received.
1.5 Attachments 1.5.1 Attachment 1; Access Hamilton Project Report 1.5.2 Attachment 2; Draft Submission.
2.0 Background 2.1 Access Hamilton forms the basis of Hamilton City’s transportation strategy to deal with new initiatives and projects designed to reduce congestion and support multimodal travel initiatives. 2.2 Attached is an updated and revised programme since the last report presented to Councillors on 4 May 2009, giving details of projects and their current status.
3.0 Options 3.1 Refer to comments on attached spreadsheet.
4.0 Financial Implications 4.1 There are no financial implications arising out of this project status report, but any adjustments to the funding will be reported through the financial forecast.
5.0 Conclusion & Reasons 5.1 Refer to summary of key points.
C Allen General Manager Works and Services
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SUPPORTING INFORMATION
1. Consistency with existing policy Consistent. 2. Consultation
a) General Consultation
b) Consultation with Maori
No consultation required as part of the report.
3. Decision-Making There is no decision-making required as part of this report.
4. Legal implications There are no legal implications arising out of this report.
5. LTCCP/Annual Plan reference and long term financial impact There are no LTCCP impacts arising out of this report.
6. Reporting Officer/Contact Roger Ward – Transportation Unit Manager
7. Strategic Fit –
A. City Strategic Framework (select Strategy that the report primarily relates to from the drop down menu and to discuss how this project contributes if necessary)
Access Hamilton
The submission supports Council’s Social Well-being strategy priorities to create and maintain a safe city.
B. Community Outcomes (select Community Outcome that the report primarily relates to from the drop down menu)
Sustainable and Well-planned
8. Treaty of Waitangi considerations There are no Treaty considerations arising out of this report.
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Project Stage Description Current Progress Land Land
Source "Traffic subsidy SAP No. Funding Funding Started Start Year
Transport NZ Transport Signals" ESTUDIES TO PROTECT FUTURE
Work continues following presentation to Transport Committee on 24 March 2009. Strategy now approved as a draft. Action Plan on target 07/08 & ACCESS Hamilton Strategy and HITS Review Y A 727 yes for completion by end of June 2009. Integrated Transport Plan on target for August 2009. Sector Plan Development underway. Update to be 10/11 provided at wrokshop on 28/7/9.
The road hierarchy is under review as one of the actions arising out of the Access Hamilton Strategy and this will inform the District Plan Review Road hierarchy review and user priority N A 739 06/07 commencing in mid 2009. Rail Link to Airport NA 08/09 Being considered as part of Southern Links and submitted to Regional Rail Strategy. NZTA PROJECTS
Funding for secondary Investigation and Specimen Design approved by NZTA Board in April 09. Investigation programmed to commence in Hamilton Bypass T - no 08/09 2009. The progress being made on FutureProof and the Regional Transport Model will assist with this project.
Designation hearing held and NZTA have confirmed designation, however this is subject to appeals. Resource consents have been granted. Te Rapa Bypass T - no 10/11 Multi Party Funding Agreement (NZTA/HCC/WDC) agreed and signed. Specimen design underway. Shortlisting for the Competitive Alliance is underway.
Reported to Council in February 2007. The Future Proof Southern Sector Study will set the framework for this project. HCC to work with NZTA Southern Links Study Y T/R ? no 05/06 in partnership and this will include joint investigation of Southern Links and Peacocke major arterials. Multi Party Funding Agreement (to seek investigation funding) being developed. Consultant engaged to assist NZTA & HCC with funding application. EW
Set up under the LASS. Successful tenderer is Gabbies Porter with Traffic Design Group. Roadside interviews completed. Household interviews Waikato Regional Transportation Model Y T/E/A 50 yes 06/07 completed. Bus Survey completed. Work behind original schedule but due for completion late 2009.
CMODAL SHIFT
C Travel Choice Council Workshop held on 15 September 2008. Free Saturday parking trial started 15 November 2008 and will continue until City Heart CBD Parking N A yes 05/06 completed. Information was reported to 24 March 2009 Transport Committee meeting. Parking Management Plan underway as part of Access Hamilton. Carpark opened 19 April 2006. Stage 2 is on hold but resource consent extended. Potential tariff increase will be considered in Parking Commuter Carpark - Knox St Stages 1 & 2 N A 730 yes 05/ - /10 Management Plan for Access Hamilton.
Car Park - River Road N A 731 10/ - /12 To be reviewed in conjunction with CityHeart and Claudelands redevelopment.
Routes being monitored by Passenger Transport Partnership Group. Future initiatives being considered within Passenger Transport Action Plan in Passenger Transport Initiatives Y A 790 yes 05/ - /09 development as part of the Access Hamilton Review.
Bus infrastructure Y A 728 yes 05/ - /16 09/10 programme in development.
Bus Priority Routes Y A 729 yes 06/ - /16 Both bus lanes operating as designed. Work underway to establish further priorities as part of Passenger Transport Action Plan.
Cycleway Programme (On-road) Y A 545 yes 06/ - /16 08/09 programme (Vardon, Garnett, Forest Lake, Victoria, Ulster, Beerescourt, Pukete) funding approved. 09/10 programme design under way.
Cycleway Programme (Off-road - shared cycle/walkways) Y A 778 yes 05/ - /16 Fairfield Esplanade work completed.
Funding approved. Work will take place as soon as HCC take over the asset. Design being completed. Lincoln Street Cycleway implemented Avalon Cycleway by NZTA. Pending decisions from Rail Study. Rail consultant briefed Council on 21 July 2008 and included in draft submission to draft Waikato Rail Infrastructure for Commuter Train to Auckland A 796 07/ - /09 Strategy. Further business case study underway and due to be complete May 2009. Included in RLTP unfunded.
C Education and awareness
Marketing and Promotion for awareness N A 738 yes 05/ - /16 STP Pilot 2 launches in July 09.
Environmental Education Programme N A 734 yes 05/ - /16 STP Pilot 2 launches in July 09.
Neighbourhood Accessibility Programme (formerly known as Y A 740 yes 05/ - /16 Melville Alleyway work underway. Safer Routes Programme)
Walking school buses Y A 742 yes 05/ - /16 2008/09 Annual Plan commitments achieved.
School and Business travel plans Y A 741 yes 05/ - /16 Pilot Two launches in July 2009.
NZTA PROJECTS
Massey Street Cycleway T/A 793 yes 06/07 Undergrounding work under way. Cycle way construction to follow in July 2009.
NZTA is a partner in citywide cycle network construction and updates will be provided during Transport Committee meetings. Report provided Cycleways on State Highways T TBD to Active Transport Sub Committee June 09.
Strategic Study for Greater Hamilton Walking and Cycling T 07/08 Terms of reference completed. NZTA has delayed the progress of this study due to other pressures.
Construction has been completed on Northern Busbays. Construction of the Grasslands Place Busbay is expected to be underway later this year. New Bus bays on SH1 T 07/08 Alison Street Busbay requires property purchase before construction - this is being progressed.
Joint investigation with Hamilton City Council to identify solution for pedestrian access to Hamilton Gardens. Awaiting draft scheme assessment. Cobham Drive Pedestrian Facility T 07/08 Meeting with Council programmed for 7 July 2009.
EW PROJECTS
Regional Rail Development Feasibility Study E yes 05/ - /10 Regional Rail Strategy presented to 4 May 2009 RTC.
Waikato Travel Demand Management Strategy and W E 07/08 Awaiting update from EW Implementation
Regional Cycle and Walking Strategy E 07/08 Draft being completed for presentation to RTC in June or July 2009.
AARTERIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Initial work completed. Data collection now under way. Readjustment to Victoria settings will be carried out in May. Further enhancement to Fairfield Bridge Intersections YA yes 05/06 signal operation to be undertaken with River Road roundabout improvements.
Grey / Clyde / Bridge St intersection upgrade N A 735 yes 08/ - /10 Operational changes undertaken and continue to be assessed.
Peachgrove Rd/East St intersections (with E1 Stage 1) Y A 529 yes 08/ - /10 Short and long-term options identifed in November 2008. New programme in LTCCP.
Te Aroha/Peachgrove intersections (with E1 Stage 1) Y A 529 yes 08/ - /10 Work will be linked with first stage of E1. New programme in LTCCP.
Hukanui /Peachgrove Rd - intersection upgrades and Y A 528 09/ - /11 Work will be linked with first stage of E1. corridor improvements
Ruakura Road (Peachgrove - E1) Y A 530 07/ - /10 Work will be linked with first stage of E1.
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Project Stage Description Current Progress Land Land
Source "Traffic subsidy SAP No. Funding Funding Started Start Year
Transport NZ Transport Signals"
Five schemes have been investigated: Naylor/Grey roundabout is complete; River Rd/Fairfield Bridge signalisation continues; Congestion and safety schemes Y R 223 yes Tisdall/Bridge/Victoria are on hold; Comries/Hukanui and Comries/Lyndon are on hold to co-ordinate with new retail proposals. Lyndon Court is complete. TNZTA Intersections
T Hillcrest / Morrinsville Intersections T 07/08 NZTA is reviewing the options for upgrading these intersections. NZTA to engage with Council staff July 2009.
T Ohaupo Road/Kahikatea Drive T 08/09 Service relocations underway. Tender for main contract underway with work planned to commence in July 2009.
T Greenwood/Killarney Intersection T 08/09 Construction underway and due for completion in July 2009.
Investigation and Design are included in the draft RLTP. Subject to R-funding. Investigation underway, however the low BCR was problematic. Gallagher / Kahikatea Intersection T ? Has now been considered in the context of package of projects along Kahikatea Drive and Greenwood Street. Joint meeting with Gallagher Industries was held early August 2008 and November 2008. Multimodal package currently being evaluated.
BRING ROAD AND CROSS-CITY CONNECTOR . Wairere Drive (Eastern Arterial)
E1 Land Purchase N A 447 yes 05/06 Staff continuing to work on the minor splays along the east town belt.
Wairere Drive - Crosby to Cobham Y A 375 yes 05/ - /10 NZTA have approved design funding. Staff implementing specimen design project/ECI contract.
Wairere Drive (Northern Arterial) 05/06 - Detailed design under way. Open days completed. Currently completing consultation with affected owners, preparing documentation for 4-laning from Pukete - Resolution Drive (including bridge) Y C 544 yes 15/16 Resource Consent applications.
Hukanui and Huntington (East) section substantially complete. Completing roundabout design at Tramway/Wairere with intent to commence Stage 3: Hukanui - Tramway new road construction work later this year. Works progressing well. Contractor to complete earthworks and fully fill after winter period.
Cross-City Connector
Mill Street intersections (Tristram, Willoughby, Anglesea) Y A 527 yes 07/08 Full report to 24 March Transport Committee with follow up report to 16 June meeting. NZTA funding approved.
Boundary Rd / Whitiora Bridge / Five Cross Roads Y A 803 yes 06/ - /11 Draft LTCCP has postponed this project. improvements NZTA Projects
06/07 - Handover of existing Avalon Drive to HCC underway. NZTA arranging the State Highway Declaration of Bypass and Revocation of existing Avalon Dr Bypass T yes 09/10 Avalon Drive State Highway status. HCC has supported declaration but not revocation until maintenance deficiencies rectified.
Cobham Bridge Duplication T ? Being considered as part of Southern Links, but construction not in NZTA's 2008-18 Forecast or in Draft Regional Land Transport Programme.
Funding Source Key: A = Access Hamilton reserve R = Rates E = Environment Waikato
T = New Zealand Transport Agency
Planned work completed
Transport-related Bylaws Review N yes 07/08 Completed (Feb 2008)
Senior citizens bus subsidy NA yes 05/ - /16 In operation. (Funded by Environment Waikato's Passenger Transport rate.)
Late night city bus service N A 475 yes 05/ - /16 In operation. (Funded by Environment Waikato's Passenger Transport rate.)
Walking strategy N A 743 05/ - /16 Is part of the "Active Travel" action plan that was adopted by Council in Feb 2008.
New Footpaths N R 97 yes 05/ - /16 2008/09 programme ell under way. Sites are Tristram Street, Knighton Road, Garnett Ave and Holly Place walkway.
Real time for buses E yes 05/ - /06 124 sites are now operational - future sites now being developed following network review outcome.
Passenger Transport Plan Review E yes 06/ - /08 Adopted by EW 10 October 2007.
Clearways yes Clearways have been implemented on Anglesea Street, Boundary Road, Brooklyn Road, River Road, Victoria St, Ellicott Rd and Bridge Street.
Massey / Hall St minor works (to coordinate with Avalon Y A 526 06/ - /09 Investigated over-bridge to examine if capacity increases can be achieved. 4-laning requires a new bridge. No further action at this stage. Bypass)
06/07 - Church to Avalon Drive 4-laning T/A yes Construction now complete with an opening ceremony held on 25 February 2008. 07/08
North CBD Commuter Car Park N A 465 06/-/16 Draft LTCCP has deleted this item.
Central City Shuttle N A 732 yes 05/ - /16 Service established.
Norton Road Y A 27 yes 06/ - /08 Work complete. Minor maintenance works on Jolly area. Complete route connected to Avalon Drive. Now in 12 month maintenance period.
Land purchase Park & Ride N A 457 08/-/11 No funding provided in draft LTCCP. No specific project yet. Completed.
Walkway / Cycleway river crossing - Deys Park Y A 772 08/ - /10 Feasibility study in June 2008 complete. Reported to Active Sub-Committee. Project on hold. Funding was reallocated in Forecast 1.
Linked to Avalon Drive Bypass project. HCC continues to talk to OnTrack about possible bridge support on their land before detailed design Walkway / Cycleway - Grandview Rd to Minogue Park N A 744 yes 07/ - /09 begins and exploring options for JOG funding. Detailed concept design underway. Draft LTCCP has deleted this project.
Ulster St to Willoughby St Link N A 537 yes 05/ - /08 Initial options identified. Draft LTCCP has deleted further work.
HCC will submit to the Regional Rail Strategy to ensure that this concept is included in the regional strategy. As a separate exercise, City Heart Lower East Coast Railway Line N A 737 07/08 will ensure that any project work does not compromise the future ability to double track the East Coast Rail line. LTCCP has deleted any further work on this issue in the meantime.
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21 July 2009
Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Amendment Rules Team NZ Transport Agency PO Box 5084 Wellington 6145
Dear Sir/Madam
SUBMISSION TO VEHICLE DIMENSIONS AND MASS AMENDMENT [(No 2) 2009]
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Hamilton City Council (HCC) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) on the proposed Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Amendment [(No 2) 2009] (referred to throughout this submission as the ‘Draft Amendment’). The submission is structured according to the following sections: 2.0 Safety Implications 3.0 Process of Defining Designated Heavy Freight Routes 4.0 Increased Financial Assistance Required for Introduction of the Draft Amendment 5.0 Investment into Rail 6.0 Impact of the Draft Amendment on Hamilton’s Transport Strategies 7.0 Concluding Comments
1.2 The NZTA’s Overview of the Draft Amendment proposes Rule changes that will broaden the grounds on which a heavy motor vehicle can operate in terms of weight and, in some cases, length. HCC notes that three changes are proposed through the Draft Amendment: • To increase the maximum mass and certain dimension limits for vehicles operating up to 44 tonnes without the need for a permit. • To allow road controlling authorities (RCAs) to issue permits (i.e. ‘high- productivity motor vehicle’ permits) for standard size vehicles to operate above 44 tonnes and up to 53 tonnes on specified routes that have been assessed by the RCAs, with conditions of operation specified in the permits. • To allow the NZTA to issue high-productivity motor vehicle permits for increased overall vehicle length and associated dimensions for vehicles to operate above or below 53 tonnes gross mass on specified routes assessed by the NZTA, with conditions of operation specified in the permits.
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1.3 The Ministry of Transport (MOT) state that information from trials and other studies shows that significant productivity benefits will accrue from an increase in the heavy vehicle limit from 44 tonnes to around 50 tonnes (and some length adjustments). They also state that as of early 2009 no further trials are being initiated. 1.4 The MOT claim that the proposed changes through introduction of the Draft Amendment will result in: • Improved vehicle productivity (by 10 to 20%) by consolidating loads. • A reduction in the number of vehicle movements required to distribute freight (by up to 16%). • A reduction in fuel consumption (by up to 20 %). • A reduction in vehicle emissions. • Improved safety. • Increases to the nation’s GDP (with estimates in the range of $250-$500 million per annum). 1.5 As a general comment, there appears to be no hard evidence from either the MOT or the NZTA that substantiates these claims. Provision of such information at an early stage would have enabled the public submission process to be considerably more informed and meaningful. HCC would appreciate the MOT and the NZTA making this information readily available to all affected parties. 1.6 The Minister has in fact stated in some recent media releases that “trials showed the emissions, noise and vibration effects of heavier vehicles did not show ‘measurable’ increases”. This statement appears to be in conflict with some of the claims outlined by the MOT in Section 1.4 of this submission. 1.7 HCC notes that trucks operating on New Zealand roads currently have the most generous weight limits outside of Australia. 1.8 Given the potential ramification that this Draft Amendment may have on the condition and safety of New Zealand’s roads, HCC is very concerned over the relative short timeframe that the Bill has been developed in - almost appearing as if the Draft Amendment is a fait accompli. The Draft Amendment appears to have been fast-tracked at the expense of other legislation that could provide significant benefits for various travel modes e.g. development of legislation enabling bike racks to be installed on buses. Although this proposed change commenced at an earlier stage than the Draft Amendment it appears unlikely that the final legislation for ‘bikes on buses’ will be in place before 2011. SPECIFIC COMMENTS 2.0 Safety Implications 2.1 HCC is concerned that the safety implications resultant from the Draft Amendment to the base 2002 Rule around Vehicle Dimensions and Mass (at both a regional and local level) have not been fully investigated and considered. 2.2 One of the key objectives of the base 2002 Rule around Vehicle Dimensions and Mass (Rule 41001) is that: “The rule sets in place a regulatory regime so that vehicles, in particular, heavy truck and trailer combinations, are operated safely…..The rule includes new requirements aimed at improving vehicle stability and, thereby, reducing the incidence of rollover and loss-of-control crashes among heavy vehicles…The rule
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reduces the trailer: truck mass ratio so as to address the tendency of heavy vehicles with trailers to jack-knife while undertaking emergency manoeuvres, in particular, when braking into corners….The rule’s provisions take into account recommendations of the 1996 Parliamentary Inquiry into Truck Crashes.” 2.3 HCC notes that the 1996 Parliamentary Inquiry found that there was a widespread level of offending by truck drivers and trucking companies. A survey of 300 trucks stopped at random and checked for faults showed that an estimated 30% were being operated unsafely. High among the safety risks were: • Inadequate brakes. • Steering faults. • Worn tyres. • Driver fatigue. 2.4 Appendix 1 of this submission contains a summary of the report from the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) that was released in March 2005 on progress in implementing key recommendations of the 1996 Transport Committee Inquiry into truck crashes. 2.5 The introductory section of the March 2005 OAG report notes that “All New Zealanders should be concerned about truck safety. Truck crashes currently account for about 20% of all road deaths and 7.5% of all road injuries. Truck drivers are not at fault in two-thirds of these crashes, but their impact can be more severe than other types of crashes, so it is important that trucks operate within acceptable speed limits and in a safe condition….Truck safety, however, is improving and the rate of fatal truck crashes is falling….but there is no room for complacency - the number of trucks on our roads is increasing, as well as total kilometres travelled, and the standard of truck brakes throughout the country is poor….Truck safety will continue to demand close attention.” 2.6 Clearly the safety of heavy vehicles operating on New Zealand’s roads is of paramount concern to all parties when considering any amendment to the base 2002 Rule around Vehicle Dimensions and Mass. 2.7 Statistics from the MOT indicate that nationally the number of fatal crashes that involve a truck (for every 100 million kilometres driven by trucks) has on average continued to decline since the mid 1990’s. The overall number of fatalities involving trucks has also decreased (refer figure below).
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National Truck Fatalities (Year ending 31 December) 120
100
80
60 Number
40
20
0 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Source: Ministry of Transport. 2.8 As the NZTA will be aware, the Waikato Region accounts for 9.4% of New Zealand’s population almost 20% of the nation’s freight passes through the region. Much of this movement is from goods being delivered to and from the country’s two busiest ports - Auckland and Tauranga. Up to 28,000 vehicles travel on State Highway 1 through the Waikato on any given day. Of these vehicles up to 4,000 are heavy commercial vehicles, which often results in a number of negative effects for the city and region’s transportation network. This issue will compound with traffic volumes on the Waikato’s roads predicted to grow at an average rate of 3% per annum over the next 10 years. Road freight in the Waikato is also projected to almost double between 2006 and 2031.1 2.9 This heavy usage of the road network corresponds to the Waikato Region accounting for the highest number of road fatalities, as well as the highest number of fatalities involving heavy vehicles. 2.10 As noted in Section 1.0 of this submission, the MOT claim that introduction of the Draft Amendment will result in improved safety. The Minister has stated in various recent press releases that “Allowing some trucks on some roads to carry heavier loads would mean fewer trucks on the roads, reducing congestion and frustration for other motorists”. 2.11 HCC has serious reservations about the MOT claim that increased safety will result primarily through less heavy vehicle movements on New Zealand’s roads i.e. in simple terms, the more freight tonnage that is allowed on a single truck will in theory equate to less vehicle movements. HCC would like the MOT to substantiate their claims around predictions of increased safety through introduction of the Draft Amendment. HCC does not wish to see a reversal of the decreasing truck fatality trend in the above figure.
1 The Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Economic Development and Land Transport New Zealand (now part of the New Zealand Transport Agency) - ‘National Freight Demand Study’ (September 2008).
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2.12 Given that there is a 20.5% weight increase between a 44 tonne truck and a 53 tonne truck ,there is a corresponding 20.5% increase in braking distance required for the latter vehicle to come to a complete stop (assuming the same variables e.g. vehicle configuration, roading/driving conditions, driver behaviour/skill). This factor alone has the potential to impact negatively on the safety of all road users. 2.13 While the road freight sector has made a number of improvements towards increased vehicle safety, trucks still account for around 20% of all road deaths. Most of these deaths occur on main roads between urban centres. This again supports the view better complementary use can be made of rail (as well as coastal shipping). 2.14 Although the Draft Amendment does not allow heavy vehicles to be wider or higher it does allow for longer vehicles. HCC has concerns around this as it will impact on a vehicle’s turning ability and potentially compromise the safe operation of a vehicle, particularly on winding roads. 2.15 It is also worth noting that any compromises to vehicle and road safety that may result in more crashes would soon negate any of the claimed benefits around increases in vehicle productivity and the nation’s GDP (as outlined in Section 1.4 of this submission). 3.0 Process of Defining Designated Heavy Freight Routes 3.1 HCC has concerns about the apparent lack of clarity regarding the process that the NZTA intends to use when defining heavy freight routes. 3.2 HCC assumes that State Highway 1 will form the backbone of this network. However, it is obvious that some of the smaller state highways that lead into main urban areas will also need to form part of the designated heavy freight route. In addition to the safety concerns outlined in Section 2.0 of this submission, HCC is also of the view that these types of routes may not be able to withstand the additional loads placed on them in their current state if trucks larger than 44 tonnes start using these routes on a frequent basis. 3.3 For example, in Hamilton’s case State Highway 39 (which runs between Ngaruawahia and Otorohanga) is currently used as a bypass for heavy vehicles moving freight from Auckland through to Te Kuiti and then onto New Plymouth. Introduction of heavier traffic is likely to compromise the safety, condition, longevity and maintenance programme of such roads. 3.4 In addition, certain parts of the designated heavy freight road network may not be capable of accommodating trucks over 44 tonnes. 3.5 Given the implications of the finalised designated route for heavy vehicles, HCC would like the opportunity to work with NZTA in the identification and designation process. 4.0 Increased Financial Assistance Required for Introduction of the Draft Amendment 4.1 HCC is aware that a Funding Assistance Rate will be made available for the designated heavy traffic routes. However, trucks delivering goods at their destination will, in most cases, need to go off the designated routes and use a number of arterial/local roads to deliver their freight within a city or district. 4.2 HCC is particularly concerned about the potential damage that heavier trucks may have on these arterial/local roads. In Hamilton’s case, these vehicles will use a large number of such roads in Hamilton due to the spread of the city’s industrial
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areas (meaning that HCC will be unable to determine such routes once the trucks have arrived at the city’s boundary). 4.3 Given the above HCC requests that NZTA provide a substantial increase to the local authority Funding Assistance Rate. In Hamilton’s case this would be used to maintain all arterial and collector roads in the city. 4.4 The Draft Amendment appears to make no provision for situations where vehicles above 44 tonnes fail to use designated routes. Clear enforcement provisions for non-complying heavy vehicles need to be established and implemented by the MOT. 4.5 This situation will vary considerably between regions. For example, as noted in Section 2.7 of this submission, although the Waikato accounts for 9.4% of New Zealand’s population, almost 20% of the nation’s freight passes through the region, with up to 28,000 vehicles travelling on State Highway 1 through the Waikato on any given day (4,000 of these being heavy commercial vehicles). Traffic volumes on Waikato’s roads is predicted to grow at an average rate of 3% per annum over the next 10 years, with road freight in the region projected to almost double between 2006 and 2031.2 4.6 The doubling of road freight on Waikato roads will in itself place considerable extra ‘wear and tear’ on the region’s road network. This ‘wear and tear’ is likely to occur considerably sooner if heavier trucks are permitted to use designated parts of the region’s roading network. Information from the New Zealand Institute of Professional Engineers (IPENZ) states that an increase in a truck’s axle weight from 8 tonnes to 9 tonnes results in a corresponding increase in pavement wear of 60%. It is apparent then that increasing the freight load a truck can carry (from 44 tonnes through to 53 tonnes) will have significant ramifications on the longevity of New Zealand’s roading system. 4.7 The funding provision over the next 10 years for maintenance of roads in the Waikato Region is based on considerable research and analysis which is reflected in programmes contained in: • The 2009-19 Waikato Regional Land Transport Strategy. • Environment Waikato’s 2009-19 LTCCP. • The 2009-19 LTCCPs of the region’s constituent district councils and Hamilton City Council. 4.8 The road maintenance programmes outlined in these documents have taken no account of the potential implications resultant from the introduction of the Draft Amendment. 4.9 HCC is of the view that additional funding requirements for increased road maintenance should be provided from a combination of an increase in road user charges (which at best recovers 56% of attributable costs imposed by heavy trucks3) as well as through additional funding from the NZTA. However, HCC recognises that there is a limit to the costs that can be recovered from trucking firms (through increases to road user charges) without compromising the viability of this industry i.e. a level of subsidy will always be required.
2 The Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Economic Development and Land Transport New Zealand (now part of the New Zealand Transport Agency) - ‘National Freight Demand Study’ (September 2008). 3 Surface Transport Costs and Charges: Main Report (Ministry of Transport, March 2005).
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4.10 If additional funding were to be provided by the NZTA, HCC would be concerned if this resulted in a reduction of funding for other roading projects. 4.11 Introduction of additional funding from the NZTA could be established by way of a new Activity Class (to be added to the table outlined in Section 5.3 of this submission) that specifically addresses road maintenance resultant from introduction of the Draft Amendment. 4.12 HCC endorses the point raised about ongoing monitoring of key sites along designated heavy vehicle routes made in the Regional Advisory Group submission on behalf of the Waikato Regional Transport Committee i.e. Introduction of such a monitoring system would provide evidence of the impacts of permitted routes on infrastructure which could then be used to support appropriate NZTA funding policies. 5.0 Investment into Rail 5.1 The country’s roading network currently accounts for almost 70%of all freight movements. HCC supports getting more freight currently carried by trucks onto rail, particularly as in many instances freight trains are running under capacity. In most cases it is likely that the country’s existing rail corridors will be in reasonably close alignment with the proposed designated heavy freight routes. 5.2 It is suggested that rail provides better opportunities for improved payload, fuel, social, environmental and operational economies of scale over the long term, with the potential added benefit of reducing the number of heavy vehicle movements on the country’s roads - leading to greater safety as well as less ‘wear and tear’ on the country’s roading system. HCC is committed to seeing more investment placed into the North Island Main Trunk and East Coast Main Trunk lines. 5.3 This increased use of rail supports the 2008 New Zealand Transport Strategy’s vision that by 2040 “People and freight in New Zealand have access to an affordable, integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable transport system.” 5.4 HCC is of the view that there is a lack of funding from central government in the May 2009 Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport Funding (2009/10 - 2018/19) to assist initiatives that allow the New Zealand Transport Strategy 2008 projected 2040 mode shift targets to be met (particularly given that MOT predictions are for a doubling of freight volumes between 2006 and 2031). 5.5 The following table (reproduced from the May 2009 GPS on Land Transport Funding - 2009/10-2018/19)) clearly shows the relative shortfall in the $2 million funding allocated to rail and sea freight compared to other activity classes. Indicative National Three Year Activity Class Funding Allocations for the Period 2009/10 - 2011/12 Activity Class Indicative Three Year Allocations ($ Million) New and Improved infrastructure for State highways 3,055 Renewal of State highways 645 Maintenance and operation of State highways 885 New and improved infrastructure for local roads 550 Renewal of local roads 685 Maintenance and operation of local roads 755 Road policing 900 Public transport service 635 Public transport infrastructure 135
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Demand management and community programmes 145 Walking and cycling facilities 50 Sector training and research 18 Domestic sea freight development 3 Rail and sea freight 2 Transport planning 105 Management of the funding allocation system 100 Source: Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding 2009/10 - 2018/19 (May 2009) 5.6 KiwiRail has stated that at least one ferry will need replacing by 2016 and that around 200 kilometres of existing track is nearing the end of its life. In addition to ongoing maintenance and upgrading requirements of the rail network, a number of bridges need repairs, many of the current locomotives are underpowered and bigger wagons are needed. 5.7 HCC notes that central government has recently funded 20 new locomotives for key freight routes, 100 new wagons for heavier loads and 17 new carriages for the Tranz Scenic tourist business. While these improvements are welcomed, KiwiRail is of the view that it still requires a $2 billion injection over the next five years, half of which it can raise but for the rest it is still reliant on central government. 5.8 HCC supports improving modernity of tracks, rolling stock and associated infrastructure and would like to add that motive power and signalling upgrades are also critical. 5.9 HCC also considers there is a need for increased regional/local authority influence over rail corridors, through statutory jurisdiction/partnership with key stakeholder organisations. This would help to assist rail development and associated road and rail transport corridor decisions that work towards the clear government objective of having an integrated transport system. 6.0 Impact of the Draft Amendment on Hamilton’s Transport Strategies 6.1 HCC is currently reviewing its transportation strategy for the city known as Access Hamilton. This Strategy commits the city to integrated transport and land use planning and making greater travel choices a reality. The final Strategy will also incorporate a Network Action Plan which is one of seven action plans that coordinates and prioritises the various activities developed to implement the Access Hamilton Strategy. 6.2 HCC has concerns about the potential impacts that the Draft Amendment may have on both Access Hamilton and its associated Strategic Network Action Plan. 7.0 Concluding Comments 7.1 HCC trusts that the points made in this submission are helpful to the NZ Transport Agency when considering all submissions to the proposed Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Amendment rule change. 7.2 HCC does wish to be heard at the hearings held by the NZ Transport Agency in support of this submission. 7.3 If you require clarification of the points raised in this submission, or additional information, please contact Philip King (Council’s Transport Services Manager) on 07 838 6991 or email [email protected]
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Yours faithfully
Michael Redman CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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Appendix 1
Summary Report from the Office of the Auditor General on Progress in Implementing Key Recommendations of the 1996 Transport Committee Inquiry into Truck Crashes (May 2005)
In 1996, Parliament’s Transport Committee (the Committee) conducted an inquiry into the causes of fatal truck crashes on New Zealand roads. The Committee’s inquiry resulted from public and industry concern at the growing number of fatal truck crashes on New Zealand roads at a time when deaths from car accidents were declining significantly. In 1995, 118 people died in 105 fatal crashes involving at least one truck. As a percentage of all road fatalities, truck crash deaths were then at their highest level for 25 years.
The OAG assisted with the Committee’s 1996 report.4 In their Annual Plan 2003-045 the OAG signalled its intention to undertake a follow-up audit of progress in implementing the Committee’s recommendations.
Their follow-up audit looked at:
• The extent to which Government agencies have implemented the 7 recommendations in the 1996 report aimed at improving truck safety, which the Transport Committee believed could be quickly implemented. • The action taken on other truck safety initiatives. • Whether the number of fatal truck crashes has fallen since 1996.
Reference in this report to a truck means a heavy motor vehicle with an unladen weight of more than 3.5 tonnes. There are currently more than 85,000 trucks on New Zealand’s roads.
The OAGs audit involved: • Seeking the comments of relevant Government agencies on the action taken since 1996 to implement the Committee’s recommendations. • Obtaining accident trend and enforcement statistics from the LTSA and the Police. • Analysing the information obtained to show the extent to which the Committee’s recommendations had been implemented and truck crash statistics improved.
In 1996 the Committee identified a number of underlying causes for the high number of truck crashes, including:
1. A widespread level of offending by truck drivers and trucking companies. A survey of 300 trucks stopped at random and checked for faults showed that an estimated 30% were being operated unsafely. High among the safety risks were:
4 Report of the Transport Committee on the Inquiry Into Truck Crashes, parliamentary paper I. 13B.
5 B.28AP(03), page 56.
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• Inadequate brakes. • Steering faults. • Worn tyres. • Driver fatigue.
2. The poor attitude to road safety of some trucking companies. Bad practices included: • Signing up owner-drivers to contracts that effectively required them to set work schedules that encouraged driving at excessive speeds. • Requiring drivers to work excessive hours.
3. Inadequate enforcement of laws designed to ensure greater safety on the roads; in particular: • Lack of police enforcement of truck speed limits. • Lack of specialist police to effectively enforce laws to prevent overloading and ensure mechanical safety. • Lack of enforcement within the trucking industry of legal provisions designed to improve workplace safety.
The Committee made 67 recommendations on ways to improve the safety of trucking operations, naming 7 to be implemented immediately. These recommendations are listed below. The Committee asked the Ministry of Transport to coordinate action on the recommendations. The Ministry reported 3 times to the Committee, and relevant extracts from the 3 reports have been included in the full OAG report.
The 1996 Transport Committee’s 7 key recommendations Truck speeds must be reduced to their legal limits. We have found that, currently, there is effectively no enforcement of the truck speed limits. The Police must give priority to enforcing truck speeds. The Recommendation 1 Police have taken delivery of new laser speed guns and, as part of the Police Speed Control Project, need to direct more of these resources into enforcing truck speeds. The Police should place less emphasis on issuing offence notices and instead should make more use of their existing powers to order the Recommendation 2 removal of trucks from the road that are a risk to safety of other road users. The Commissioner of Police should issue a directive to staff reminding them of the need to take such action. The roadside weigh stations operated by the Police to check trucks should on occasion be operated for 24-hour periods rather than the Recommendation 3 current average of 6 to 7 hours. The current opening times of weigh stations mean that not all trucks can be checked. The Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit (CVIU) should be allocated a substantial proportion of the truck enforcement hours that have been allocated to the other Police staff, but which are not being used on a Recommendation 4 routine basis. This unused resource, if allocated to the CVIU, currently equates to 4.7 extra staff for the first eight months of the year. This is the equivalent of seven extra staff per annum, who could be used to provide additional enforcement in particular problem areas, such as
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the Auckland motorway system. The Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit should operate on the basis Recommendation 5 of being one national unit to enhance co-ordination of staff and improve enforcement. The Ministry of Transport should oversee our recommendations and develop an action plan for considering and implementing the Recommendation 6 recommendations. There should be a review at the end of six months on what short-term recommendations have been implemented and on the action plan for the other recommendations. The Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 should be applied immediately to truck operations by the Occupational Safety and Health Recommendation 7 Service, in conjunction with the Police, especially for serious offending where the full force of the Act is justifiable.
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MINUTES FOR A MEETING OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORT SUBCOMMITTEE
Time and Date: 9.00am Thursday 2 July 2009
Location: 5th Floor, Miro Room Municipal Building
Committee members: D Bell Councillor
In attendance: Philip King Transportation Unit Steve Taylor Transportation Unit Mike Hodges Parks and Garden Unit
Apologies: Councillor R Hennebry
1.0 NZTA Cycle Projects Update A map of projects is provided as Appendix 1. Massey Street powerline undergrounding is underway and tenders have closed for construction of cycle lanes. Work Is expected to begin in late July for completion by October. Greenwood St / Kahikatea Drive walking and cycling improvements investigation is underway. Three options have been identified: 1. off road shared path, 2. on road cycle lanes and new footpath, 3. combined on road cycle lanes and shared path. This work will coordinate with other projects in the same area. Ohaupo Road walking and cycling improvements draft scheme assessment report has recently been completed. NZTA will be meeting with HCC staff to discuss options including the STP for Melville Intermediate. Cobham Drive pedestrian crossing draft scheme assessment report has recently been completed. NZTA will be meeting with HCC staff to discuss options. Avalon Drive cycleway (Rotokauri to Wintec) is on hold to ensure co-ordination with Te Rapa Bypass project. Avalon Drive cycleway (Wintec to Te Rapa) Project Feasibility Report is being reviewed. Some minor safety improvements will be completed shortly as a short term measure. The Subcommittee discussed NZTA’s commitment made at Transport Committee to construct and complete facilities for pedestrians and cyclists along all State Highways within Hamilton. It was proposed that the missing link along Lincoln Street and Greenwood Street between Killarney Road and Rifle Range Road be added to the approved cycle network for Hamilton and NZTA timelines sought.
2.0 End of Year Achievements Report A report summarising achievements during the 2008/09 financial year is attached as Appendix 2.
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3.0 Active Transport Team Pilot Two of the School and Workplace Travel Planning programme is due to begin shortly with a new team and new focus on facilitating the development of plans by others rather than undertaking all of the work in-house. There are a number of schools and business who have already expressed an interest in becoming involved.
4.0 Access Hamilton Review Work continues on the review of the city council transport strategy, with Action Plans in draft form to be presented to councillors at a workshop being held after Transport Committee on 28th July.
5.0 National Cycleway Update Hamilton City Council continues to monitor developments relating to this proposal and is working to position the city as a hub or crossroads in the national network. There are many ideas and proposals that are being considered in the Waikato region. Examples include a route to Raglan, extensions of the Waikato River Trails, and railpath routes such as the Hauraki Rail Trail. In addition, the Perry Group is investigating options to construct a shared cycle way/walkway between Ngaruawahia and Hamilton, as a first stage of a new Auckland to Taupo river route. A copy of the proposal as submitted to the Ministry of Tourism is attached as Appendix Three.
6.0 Regional Walking and Cycling Strategy Environmental Waikato has released the Draft Regional and Cycling Strategy for submission. HCC has formally submitted recommendations to this report. A copy of the submission is attached as Appendix Four.
7.0 Cyclists Skills Training Programme NZTA has chosen HCC as one of five trial cities to implement the Cyclists Skills Training programme. As such, HCC has conducted a pilot scheme in conjunction with Pukete School and Bigfoot Adventures Ltd. A Pilot Scheme was held over 2.5 days from the 1st to the 3rd July 2009. 19 year 6 children were chosen by Pukete School to complete the programme. These children had expressed interest in cycling to school in a questionnaire before being selected. Initial feedback from instructors and School was very positive. Staff will conduct an evaluation with parents early in the third term of school.
8.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that: • this report be received
Councillor D Bell Active Transport Sub-Committee Chairperson (Acting)
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Avalon Drive (Wintec to Te Rapa). Long term plan in development. Short term measures to be undertaken.
Avalon Drive (Rotokauri to Wintec). On hold pending Te Rapa Bypass decisions.
Lincoln Street/Greenwood Street. Missing section. Add to approved city cycle network and programme construction
Massey Street. Powerline undergrounding and new Cobham Drive. cycle lanes under construction. Pedestrian access from Hamilton East to Hamilton Gardens being investigated. Greenwood Street/Kahikatea Drive. Options for facilities for pedestrians and cyclists being considered.
Ohaupo Road. New shared path being investigated.
To: Chair of Active Transport Subcommittee From: Transport Services Manager Subject: Active Transport 2008/09 Achievements Report Committee Transport Committee Meeting Date: 2 July 2009 File Reference:
1.0 Executive Summary
1.1 Purpose of the Report 1.1.1 This report summarises cycle and pedestrian route development and promotion during the 2008/09 financial year following a request made at the Active Transport Subcommittee.
1.2 Summary of Key Points 1.2.1 2008/09 saw the continued development of new cycle lanes and pedestrian improvements as well as ongoing promotion of cycling and walking within a number of campaigns.
1.3 Recommendation 1.3.1 This report be received
2.0 Background
2.1 The 2008/09 financial year has seen a continuation of a number of projects that promote or enhance facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. This annual report follows updates provided on 6th May 2008 and 25th November 2008 and regular discussions at Active Transport Subcommittee meetings.
3.0 Discussions 3.1 2008/09 has seen progression with a number of projects.
Page 1 of 4 Last modified: 10/07/09 3:29:00 p.m. 3.2 Facilities for cyclists and pedestrians. 3.2.1 Cycle lanes contained within the 2007/08 programme have been completed in the last 12 months. These include facilities on Pembroke Street, Lake Crescent, Ohaupo Road and Collins Road. Cycle lanes on Tuhikaramea Road (part of the 2006/07 programme) are also now fully complete. 3.2.2 A number of new cycle lanes that form part of the approved city cycle network have also been completed ahead of phasing using the opportunity provided by road reseals or other local improvements. These include Snell Drive, Ruakura Road, River Road near to Fairfield Bridge, Cambridge Road, Forest Lake Road and Silverdale Road. 3.2.3 Within city growth projects, facilities for cyclists and pedestrians have been constructed and completed with funding from developer contributions. These include cycle lanes and underpasses at Borman Road, a new shared path and underpasses along Wairere Drive Stage 3 and the introduction of footpaths and cycle lanes along River Road as far north as Te Huia Road. 3.2.4 A number of projects have also been undertaken by New Zealand Transport Agency this year that have created new or improved facilities for pedestrians and cyclists on State Highways. These include new shared paths and underpasses at the Avalon Drive bypass roundabouts with Rotokauri Road and Norton Road and dedicated crossing points and cycle lanes/advanced stop zones at the Killarney Road/Greenwood Street intersection. 3.2.5 New off road paths have been constructed along the Fairfield Esplanade and at Brymer Road near to Baverstock Road. 3.2.6 Finally, the Cityheart project has included many direct benefits for pedestrians and cyclists. Examples include a new 30km/h speed limit, dedicated shoulder space for cyclists, and changes to a number of intersections including Collingwood Street and Marlborough Place to improve safety for pedestrians. 3.2.7 In total, over 10km of cycle facilities was constructed in the year.
3.3 Plans for next phase of construction 3.3.1 Designs have been completed and NZTA funding secured for the following cycle lane projects. Pukete Road, Taylor Terrace, Beerescourt Road, Vardon Road, Garnett Avenue, Ulster Street, Victoria Street and the Hall Street overbridge. These will be constructed early in the 2009/10 financial year. 3.3.2 Work is also about to begin on new off road shared paths at Te Hikuwai reserve and Sandford Park, and improvements are soon to start on the Waikato River pathway north of St. Andrews Golfcourse. 3.3.3 The 2009/10 programme is about to start the design process and will include new routes in the Hillcrest area and completion of the Peachgrove/Hukanui link for the length of the city. Ahead of this, cycle lanes are currently being designed along Masters Avenue to link with kerb and channel work programmed for the school summer holidays. 3.3.4 An investigation into opportunities for a cycle network in the city centre has also begun and it hoped some routes will be delivered this year. 3.3.5 In total, these projects represent a further 15km of new routes that will be delivered in the next 12 months.
Page 2 of 4 Last modified: 10/07/09 3:29:00 p.m. 3.4 Other programmes 3.4.1 Quarterly meetings are now being held with Cycle Action Waikato, Living Streets Hamilton and the Disability Action group, comprising CCS Disability Action, NZ Royal Foundation for the Blind and the Stroke Association. 3.4.2 Vulnerable Road Users were the focus for one segment of the ‘Give a Damn’ intersection road safety campaign in 2008/09. Other promotion is being planned for this year, including promotion of the Share with Care message on roads and on shared paths. 3.4.3 Bikewise 2009 was another success, with 200 participants in the city centre and a further 50 who gathered at the University of Waikato. 100 cyclists also participated in the Mayoral Challenge, an organised cycle ride from the city centre to Memorial Park. 3.4.4 The city council’s cycling and walking webpages (found at www.hamilton.co.nz/cycling) were updated. 3.4.5 Finally, HCC’s ongoing maintenance programme continued into 2008/09, with mobility access to footpaths across the city improved with tactile paving, new pram crossings and footpath repairs and a number of aged cycle racks upgraded to the new ribbon style. Funding for a trial to sweep cycle lanes to remove glass and debris was successful although the ongoing costs meant this was only possible for a three month period.
Philip King Transport Services Manager
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SUPPORTING INFORMATION
1. Consistency with existing policy Yes 2. Consultation
a) General Consultation
b) Consultation with Maori
3. Decision-Making No 4. Legal implications None 5. LTCCP/Annual Plan reference and long term financial impact SAP545, SAP778, SAP780 6. Reporting Officer/Contact Steve Taylor, Cycle and Walking Projects Engineer 7. Strategic Fit –
A. City Strategic Framework (select Strategy that the report primarily relates to from the drop down menu and to discuss how this project contributes if necessary) Access Hamilton
B. Community Outcomes (select Community Outcome that the report primarily relates to from the drop down menu)
Sustainable and Well-planned Safety and Community Spirit
8. Treaty of Waitangi considerations None
Page 4 of 4 Last modified: 10/07/09 3:29:00 p.m. The Great New ZealandOverview
The concept of the national cycleway was proposed to create a national cycleway. This concept has strong at the Employment Summit in February 2009 by the regional support as it is seen as a significant social, River Ridenewly elected National government. cultural and economic contributor. for the region. Objectives for the Cycleway include: The National cycleway project also coincides with the release of Environment Waikatos Regional Walking • to create jobs through design, construction and and Cycling Strategy. The New Zealand cycleway maintenance of the cycle network; is mentioned in the strategy and includes a future • to create a high quality tourism asset which proposal to connect Ngaruawahia to Cambridge along will enhance New Zealand’s competitiveness the Waikato River. as a tourism destination and provide ongoing Business and community leaders formed a working employment development opportunities for regional group who had a Vision of a shared cycle/walkway that economies; and followed the path of the Waikato River and stretched • to maximise the range of complimentary benefits from Mere mere in the north to Taupo in the south. This that the cycle network provides to a wide range of 200 plus km river journey would maximise the magic, benefits, including events, recreational, health and mystique and beauty or New Zealand’s largest river other benefits, and be the spine that connected the history, culture, picturesque scenery, towns and communities of the In March 2009 the Business Development Centre and Waikato region. the Ministry of Social Development held a Waikato Job Summit with the intention of stimulating growth and This journey will be known as: activity in the region. These discussions subsequently “The Great New Zealand River Ride” identified an opportunity to fast track a cycleway in the region that would link into the John Key led initiative Overview
“ Waikato taniwharau! He piko he taniwha, he piko he taniwha!”
“Waikato of one hundred chiefs! At every bend a chief, at every bend a chief!” Overview
The concept of the national cycleway was proposed to create a national cycleway. This concept has strong at the Employment Summit in February 2009 by the regional support as it is seen as a significant social, newly elected National government. cultural and economic contributor for the region.
Objectives for the Cycleway include: The national cycleway project also coincides with the release of Environment Waikato’s Regional Walking • to create jobs through design, construction and and Cycling Strategy. The New Zealand cycleway maintenance of the cycle network; is mentioned in the strategy and includes a future • to create a high quality tourism asset which proposal to connect Ngaruawahia to Cambridge along will enhance New Zealand’s competitiveness the Waikato River. as a tourism destination and provide ongoing Business and community leaders formed a working employment development opportunities for regional group who had a Vision of a shared cycle/walkway that economies; and followed the path of the Waikato River and stretched • to maximise the range of complimentary benefits from Meremere in the north to Taupo in the south. This that the cycle network provides including events, 200km plus river journey would maximise the magic, recreational, health and others. mystique and beauty of New Zealand’s largest river and be the spine that connected the history, culture, In March 2009 the Business Development Centre and picturesque scenery, towns and communities of the the Ministry of Social Development held a Waikato Job Waikato region. Summit with the intention of stimulating growth and activity in the region. These discussions subsequently This journey will be known as: identified an opportunity to fast track a cycleway in the “The Great New Zealand River Ride” region that would link into the John Key led initiative The Waikato River
The Waikato is the longest river in New Zealand, relics of a bygone shipping age can be seen on the running 425 kilometres from the eastern slopes of banks of the river including the PS Rangariri which Mt Ruapehu, joining the Tongariro River system and currently lies at Memorial Park in Hamilton and is emptying into Lake Taupo. It drains Taupo at the being restored by the Hamilton City Council. lake’s northeastern edge, creates the Huka Falls, In modern times the river has been neglected and then flows northwest through the Waikato Plains. underutilised other than being a major source of the It passes through many Waikato communities North Islands renewable energy from the eight hydro including Mangakino, Cambridge, Hamilton, Horotiu, stations located on the river. It is only recently that Ngaruawahia, Huntly, Hampton Downs and Meremere there has been a growing trend to turn towards the (all with points of difference and stories to tell). river. As our longest river running through a region of In many ways the river’s path reflects the many facets major economic significance, the health and utilisation of New Zealand’s past, present and future. of the Waikato River is now being understood. The recent treaty settlement on Iwi’s claim to the river and The tribes of the Waikato are river people - generations the subsequent “clean up fund”, of which the crown of Waikato Maori have lived close to the River and it will contribute $7 million a year for 30 years, will is deeply important to them. The Waikato River is a ensure that the mighty Waikato River will once again tupuna (ancestor), a taonga (treasure), and the mauri be the major attraction of the region. (life force) of Tainui Waka and Ngati Tuwharetoa. The Great New Zealand River Ride will contribute The first permanent European settlers arrived in the significantly towards this reincarnation. Waikato by river in 1864 and it continued to be an important trade and supply route for many years. Many Our Proposal
There are already some fantastic cycleway projects in various forms and stages of completion in existence in the Waikato region. Some of these follow the path of the Waikato River. These include the Waikato River Trails Trust, the Waipa District Council’s plan to create a trail from Cambridge to Karapiro to coincide with the World Cup of Rowing in 2010, and the Hamilton City Council’s shared cycle/walkway paths within the city boundaries. We see Hamilton City as the economic and tourist hub of the Waikato region. Our desire is to extend the existing cycle/walkway north and south of the city providing a link to other communities and facilities along the way. As this proposal was conceived at the Waikato Job Summit a key agenda was to generate activity as soon as possible. With this in mind, we have broken the dream into stages with priority focus on those parts that we believe are achievable in the short term. Stage One – Ngaruawahia to Hamilton
We have started working on the feasibility of building Our view for the design of this section is for a a track between Ngaruawahia and Hamilton that will 2.5 metre wide solid track (concrete, asphalt or link in with the existing Hamilton City river trail which paving) that will cater for all forms of cycling, as well as already operates as the spine of the Hamilton walking pedestrian traffic. and cycling network. Pedestrians and cyclists currently share tracks along the river in excess of 26km. The 10km section begins at ‘The Point’ in Ngaruawahia, • Direct link to 10km of mountain bike trails at the follows the Western bank of the Waikato River and Hamilton Mountain Bike Club. This fantastic facility connects with the Hamilton section at Pukete. accommodates novices to expert riders. Points of interest along the way include: We see this as an important starting point as it takes in points of historical (cultural) significance along with • Access to the Hakarimata DOC bush reserve along key aspects of the Waikato economy. with the Hakarimata Rail Trail that is currently under development As key stakeholders in this project (HCC, WDC and the Perry Group) already own significant sections of the • The 1.5km Kingitanga Heritage Trail proposed route, only two commercial operators and • Turangawaewae Marae – Home of the Maori King five private landowners will need to be negotiated with to obtain access. • Historic sites marked with Pou Another important factor for this section is Te Araroa • Ngaruawahia Golf Club Trust. Initial discussions with them have indicated that • Fonterra Dairy Factory and its significance to the there is potential for cost sharing on the common regions economic reliance on dairy products sections of the route. They have yet to complete the Ngaruawahia to Hamilton section and are keen to • Affco and its significance to the regions sheep and participate in this project. beef industry • The Waikato Equestrian Centre with public access available. Equestrian and thoroughbred racing industries have a proud tradition in the Waikato. Home of Sir Patrick Hogan and the world equestrian rider of the 20th century, Mark Todd Stage Two – Existing Hamilton river trail upgrade
This section is well established, however increased cycle traffic volume generated by the Great NZ River Ride will require upgrading and widening of the path to ensure the safety of both cyclists and pedestrians. Attractions on this section of the river: • Access to 26km of river paths • Hamilton Golf Course • Accommodation on and nearby the river • Café culture • Shopping • Casino • Arts and culture including the Museum, Arts Post and sculpture • Waikato Rowing Club • Hamilton Gardens Stage Three – Hamilton to Cambridge
This section will be an important link to the existing river trail development projects south of Cambridge. New Zealand Olympic Rower Rob Waddell lives on this section of the Waikato River and is passionate about forming this trail. Attractions include winerys, cafes, Pa sites, thoroughbred horse studs and the Mystery Creek Events Centre, home of the National Fieldays, car and boat shows. Tourism
The main driver for tourism to New Zealand is the landscape and engagement with people/places. The Waikato River is the region’s greatest asset. It connects towns/communities, history and culture. The river is hugely significant to Maori and European people and it connects our region not only physically but spiritually. The Waikato River is an underutilised tourism resource. The Great New Zealand River Ride will significantly strengthen the region’s tourism offering. The easy contour will mean that it will suit all ages/ markets. Multiple towns along the river means that people can do short or long trips, so it suits all fitness levels. Mild temperatures and the general absence of wind make it an ideal cycling climate throughout the year. Who we are engaging with
• Hamilton City Council • Waikato District Council • Environment Waikato • Affco • Fonterra • Ngaruawahia Golf Club • Perry Group • King St Advertising • Riparian rights holders • Riverfront properties without riparian rights • Tainui • Te Araroa Trust • Mighty River Power • DOC • Waikato Regional Tourism Summary
• The Great New Zealand River Ride has the potential • The Great New Zealand River Ride will strengthen to create a significant cycleway that encompasses the region’s tourism offering for both international the true beauty of the Waikato, while benefiting the and domestic visitors by connecting people to the many communities along its route. river and its associated history and culture. It will provide an accessible, achievable outdoor activity • The Waikato has its own unique cultural heritage pursuit for all ages. and landscape that distinguishes us from the rest of New Zealand. From a national perspective we • This is an opportunity for communities and local want to have a range of environments available for government to work together on a project that they people to cycle through. We’re not trying to compete all have a stake in. It has the potential to achieve with mountain scenery or coastal scenery. We want the immediate objectives of increasing jobs and to diversify the tourism industry and give visitors a tourism along with creating a lasting legacy for the choice. The Waikato River gives us the opportunity to community to enjoy well into the future. offer that point of difference. The Great New Zealand River Ride Let the people flow. Contact
Mike McCleery Perry Group Email - [email protected] DDI - 07 8344 281 Mobile - 021 945 168
MINUTES FOR A MEETING OF THE PARKING MANAGEMENT SUB-COMMITTEE
Time and Date: 10.30am Wednesday 24th June 2009
Location: Miro Room, Fifth Floor, Municipal Building
Committee members: C ouncillor - Joe Di Maio
In attendance: Shaun Peterson - Transportation Unit Kirsty Horridge-Transportation Unit Janice Burns –Parking Enforcement
Apologies: Councillor - Gordon Chesterman
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 The need has arisen to review on-street parking at various locations throughout the city.
2.0 REPORT
2.1 Alexandra Street
The new entrance to Ebbetts Prestige in Alexandra Street has created a small area which is too short for a legal car parking space. Staff propose to use this space for motorcycle parking.
2.2 Clyde Street As part of a request from residents, staff are proposing to install a small length of no stopping between Firth and Nixon Streets. This creates better sightlines for residents exiting their driveway by removing a non complying parking space.
2.3 Insoll Avenue
As part of Insoll Avenues School travel plan, minor changes are proposed directly outside the school frontage. Three short lengths of No Stopping are to be installed across the driveways of the school and a resident’s property. In addition three ‘P5 Monday - Friday’ parking spaces are to be installed outside the school, increasing parking facilities at peak times.
2.4 Pickering Crescent
As part of the school travel plan for Hukanui School small changes are proposed to the parking directly outside the school. Two short lengths of ‘No Stopping’ are to be installed over the driveways of the school, and 5 existing P15’s are to be changed to P5, increasing parking facilities at peak times.
2.5 Manning Street
To increase safety in the area, staff propose to install two short lengths of ‘No Stopping’ around the corner of Manning and Palmerston Street to improve visibility on entry and exit of the streets.
2.6 Anglesea Street
One parking space directly to the north of the existing bus stop opposite the Transport centre is to be removed. This will allow the CBD shuttle easier access to the Bus Stop.
2.7 Dinsdale Library
After a request from the ‘Access for All’ group, staff propose to relocate the 2 existing mobility parking spaces in the Dinsdale Library car park. This relocation is proposed due to difficulties mobility users are experiencing due to uneven surfacing which is a requirement for drainage. This relocation will have no effect on the number of Parks in this car park however one shop owner has expressed concerns with the relocation of ‘general parking’ facilities directly outside his shop.
2.8 Opoia Road
Staff propose to remove a small section of no stopping at the cul de sac head of Opoia Road. This will allow formalisation of a P180 parking space on the north eastern side of the road
2.9 Queenwood Avenue
Staff propose to remove two car parking spaces directly outside the Queenwood shops and install one un restricted mobility space. There are currently no mobility spaces at these shops.
2.10 Hood Street
At the request of Councillor Di Maio, staff will review time limits and available parking in Hood Street between Alexandra and Anglesea Streets. The off street parking facilities in the Knox Street carpark will also to be reviewed in light of the ability to create additional general parking spaces. Staff will report back on the findings to the next Parking Management Subcommittee
3.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that:
3.1 this report be received
3.2 the following parking restrictions be adopted:
Location Proposed Control 3.3.1 Alexandra Street -Motorcycle Park 3.3.2 Clyde Street -No Stopping 3.3.3 Insoll Avenue -No stopping and ‘P5 Monday-Friday’ 3.3.4 Pickering Crescent -No Stopping and P5 3.3.5 Manning Street -No Stopping 3.3.6 Anglesea Street -No Stopping 3.3.7 Dinsdale Library -Mobility Parking relocation 3.3.8 Opoia Road - No Stopping removal 3.3.9 Queenwood Ave - Mobility Space 3.3.10 Hood Street - Review of Parking
J Di Maio Councillor Parking Sub-Committee Chairperson (Acting)
Minutes
TRANSPORT SAFETY SUBCOMMITTEE
Date and Time: Thursday 25th June 2009 – 1.30pm
Location: Totara Room, 5th Floor
Committee members: Councillor J Gower (chairperson) Councillor A O’Leary
In attendance: Philip King Transportation Unit Dawn Mellow Transportation Unit Joe Bevan Transportation Unit
Apologies: Councillor K Gregory Shaun Peterson Transportation Unit
1.0 Traffic Calming and Minor Safety Programme 2009/2010 Following the discussion at the last Subcommittee, work has continued on identified projects in Mahana, Forsyth, Heath and Hilton Roads and Hyde, Maple, Aberdeen Lachlan, Caernarvon Streets.
Subcommittee attendees discussed preliminary proposals and it was recommended that staff split the work into two portions.
The Mahana, Forsyth, Heath and Hilton Road precinct was to be identified as a trial area for new and innovative ideas and methods to reduce vehicle speeds and the volume of traffic.
More mainstream and accepted techniques will be used in the Hyde, Maple, Aberdeen Lachlan, Caernarvon Streets area as the vehicle volumes are higher and there are a larger number of bus routes in this precinct.
Staff committed to reporting back to the Subcommittee with progress over the next twelve months. Final plans for both areas will be shared with this Subcommittee and Transport Committee as community consultation takes place.
2.0 Road Safe Fund 2009/2010 See attached report and spreadsheet (Appendix One and Two). The Subcommittee is asked to review and approve staff proposals for the allocation of the Road Safe Fund in the 2009/2010 financial year.
3.0 Road Safety Action Plan A meeting of the partnership group was held on 23rd June. The main agenda items were the current Access Hamilton review and associated review of the Transport Safety Action Plan; Motorcycles; Illegal Street Racing and updates from partners (Police, ACC, NZTA funding and highway operations units, EW, Waikato DHB etc). Copies of the minutes of this meeting are available on request from the Transportation Unit.
4.0 Road Safety projects 2009/2010 With the introduction of the new Long Term Plan, consideration is being given to relevant and challenging road safety promotion projects for the 2009/10 year and beyond. A number of changes to the existing pattern of projects will be made. A new focus will also be created to look at motorcycles and illegal street racing in particular, and staff will work with relevant partners to educate and change behaviour in co-ordination with Police enforcement and engineering measures.
4.0 Access Hamilton Review Update Work continues on the review of the city council transport strategy, with Action Plans in draft form to be presented to councillors at a workshop being held after Transport Committee on 28th July.
5.0 Illegal Street Racing The national legislation changes on Illegal Street Racing were discussed and staff were asked to focus on this issue and be ready to proactively enact the provisions of the bill once it becomes law.
6.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that: 6.1 this report be received
Councillor John Gower Chairperson, Transport Safety Sub-Committee
To: Chair of Transport Safety Subcommittee From: Transport Services Manager Subject: Road Safe Fund 2009/10 Committee Transport Committee Meeting Date: 25 June 2009 File Reference:
1.0 Executive Summary 1.1.1 This report seeks Subcommittee approval for the allocation of Road Safe funding for the 2009/2010 financial year, following advertising in May 2009.
1.2 Summary of Key Points 1.2.1 New Zealand Transport Agency delegated the Road Safe fund process to local authorities in 2007. Subsidy funding of 75% is provided by NZTA. 1.2.2 The fund is intended to facilitate community road safety programmes that fall outside HCC’s main focus. 1.2.3 A total application amount of $127,555 was requested for the 2009/10 year. Careful assessment of each request and the following of NZTA and HCC funding rules mean that the proposed approved funding figure be reduced to $88,931.25.
1.3 Recommendation 1.3.1 This report be received. 1.3.2 The Transport Safety Subcommittee approves the proposed the 2009/10 Road Safe Fund allocation of $88,931.25. 1.3.3 Staff regularly report back to the Transport Safety Subcommittee on uses of the Fund and successful community projects.
1.4 Attachments 1.4.1 Attachment One – Agreed NZTA and HCC funding criteria.
2.0 Discussion 2.1 Prior to 2007 the Road Safe Fund was allocated centrally by New Zealand Transport Agency (then Land Transport New Zealand). Since then nationally this task has been delegated to local authorities, and HCC has advertised for applications and reported on the use of the
Page 1 of 4 Last modified: 21/07/09 11:42:00 a.m. fund within annual NZTA reporting. It is intended to assist community groups to deliver road safety related programmes that are not otherwise provided for within council programmes. 2.2 Advertising for applications for the 2009/10 fund took place in May 2009. Seventeen applications were received, predominantly from a variety of community driver licensing programmes and a range of schools. 2.3 New Zealand Transport Agency has assisted with the evaluation of applications for 2009/10 and has provided continual advice about what used the funding can and cannot be allocated to, as well as informing HCC and the applicants about other sources of funding for some elements of the applications (for example Work & Income New Zealand). 2.4 A series of funding criteria have been set by the New Zealand Transport Agency to ensure consistent use of the funding nationally. A list of agreed criteria is attached as Attachment One. A number of the applications made to HCC included items that have required further discussion with applicants. For this reason in some cases there is a difference between the application amount and the proposed awarded amount. 2.5 Many of the applications made by schools were for signage. There are a series of rules set out in the Proposed District Plan regarding signage in or adjacent to the road and a number of these applications have been declined on this basis. 2.6 Many of the projects proposed by schools were similar in nature (‘talking poles’, road safety tiles and so on) although project costs differed widely. To be consistent to all applicant schools, it is proposed that set amounts (either per project or per unit of the project) are paid per school to cover these aspects.
3.0 Financial Implications 3.1 The budget for this programme is allocated from Hamilton City Council road safety budgets. The Fund receives 75% subsidy by New Zealand Transport Agency.
3.2 Since 2007/08 HCC has set the fund at $100,000 in total of which in the region of $90,000 is allocated to community groups. The remainder is used to cover HCC staff overheads (an NZTA requirement is that the fund must stand alone from other programmes). Funding has been limited to $10,000 per application so that assistance can be provided to as many community groups as possible. 3.3 Applications received for Driver Trainer programmes:
Applicant Name Application amount ($) Proposed approval amount ($) SHAMA – Hamilton Ethnic Women Centre 11,327.25 (max payable $10k) 8,424.75 Trust The Refugee Orientation Centre Trust 18,411.50 (max payable $10k) 5,721.50 Hamilton Youth Education Trust 9,550 9,550 Tongan Society of Hamilton 10,000 7,800 Western Community Association 14,380 (max payable $10k) 10,000 Family Start (Learners License) 10,500 (max payable $10k) 8,500 Family Start (Restricted License) 10,500 (max payable $10k) 8,500
Ulysses Motorcycle Training 10,000 $10,000 Totals $79,550 $68,496.25
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3.4 Applications received from schools:
Applicant Name Application amount ($) Proposed approval amount ($) Melville Primary School 5,820 3,600 Deanwell School 10,790 (max payable $10k) 6,655 Whitiora Primary School 13,990 (max payable $10k) 3,250 Nawton School 1,750 1,000 Hamilton North School 23,504 (max payable $10k) 2,320 Melville Kindergarten 3,110 3,610 Crawshaw School 1,125 0 Fairfield Primary School 5,000 0 Forest Lake Primary School 1,200 0 Pukete Primary School 14,700 (max payable $10k) 0 TOTALS ($) $58,005 $20,435
3.5 Due to the demand placed of the fund for the 2009/2010 year, it is proposed that a number of the 17 fund applicants are only able to receive a proportion of the funding they have applied for. The priority has been given to driver training and licensing programmes as these have fixed costs. A number of schools provided applications that did not fit within the agreed criteria and it is proposed no funding be provided in 2009/10. 3.6 Careful mid year and end of year assessments are undertaken to ensure the funding provided is used to achieve satisfactory results within the community.
Philip King Transport Services Manager
Page 3 of 4 Last modified: 21/07/09 11:42:00 a.m. SUPPORTING INFORMATION
1. Consistency with existing policy Yes 2. Consultation n/a 3. Decision-Making Yes 4. Legal implications None 5. LTCCP/Annual Plan reference and long term financial impact Road Safety budgets contained within O&M 6. Reporting Officer/Contact Philip King, Transport Services Manager 7. Strategic Fit –
A. City Strategic Framework (select Strategy that the report primarily relates to from the drop down menu and to discuss how this project contributes if necessary) Access Hamilton
B. Community Outcomes (select Community Outcome that the report primarily relates to from the drop down menu) Safety and Community Spirit
8. Treaty of Waitangi considerations n/a
Page 4 of 4 Last modified: 21/07/09 11:42:00 a.m. Road Safe Funding Criteria as agreed with New Zealand Transport Agency
Driver Training
¾ Work & income New Zealand • If applicant is currently under WINZ, all costs are covered by them e.g. test fees • WINZ have forms to help with obtaining proof of ID for license applications • If held within the school/school time for students, assistance from the Ministry of Education is applicable – not HCC
¾ Volunteers – can pay a maximum of $15/hr ¾ Facilitators – can pay for group facilitators only at $15/hr ¾ Petrol – vouchers issued rather than cash ¾ Course Numbers - Minimum of 8 people per course ¾ Driving Instructors – can fund 1 hr only of tuition in advance of a booked Restricted Test OR in a group environment
¾ Council cannot pay for assets e.g. cars, bikes, trailers, sheds
¾ Council will only pay fair and reasonable costs for: • Stationery • Photocopying • Telephone • Power • Rent • Food
¾ Road Code funding available, although costs need to be fair and reasonable. E.g. should have booklets available from previous courses, if held.
¾ Test Scratch papers – recommend course holder buys a full set – photocopy (questions one side/answers the other) and laminate as a reusable tool
¾ Preference is for training to go as far as a restricted test, not just to obtain a learners license.
Driver Training Annual Reporting
¾ Applicant reports need to cover off • Number of courses held • Number of participants • Pass rate • Template to be drawn up to assist in this report writing.
Schools
¾ Council cannot pay for assets e.g. cars, bikes, trailers, sheds
¾ Signage - Due to District Plan rules no funding can be provided for signs
¾ Other funding available. Funding for many school projects is available from a number of sources
¾ Talking Posts – Council will apply a flat rate per applicant school of $1000
¾ Tile Wall – will fund tiles at a flat rate $15 per tile, to cover all costs associated with the project.
¾ Protective gear/Hi-Vis vests– these are provided by NZ Police through Police Education Officers. HCC will consider requests for hi-vis vests using funding in other road safety budgets.
¾ Cycle training is being covered by HCC as part of the current national trial. Therefore applications through the Road Safe Fund will not be considered. The focus will be on schools that list training as a priority in their completed school travel plan.
¾ Council cannot fund materials that are given away e.g. car seats/booster seats. • Council can fund child or booster seats that are then rented or lent out to members • Applicants need to ensure branding is applied to the equipment • Comprehensive records need to be kept to track equipment whereabouts/locations
To: Chief Executive From: General Manager Subject: Pukete Closure Committee Transport Committee Meeting Date: 28 July 2009 File Reference: 248/16, 290/P/18
1.0 Executive Summary
1.1 Purpose of the Report The purpose of this report is to update the Transport Committee on recent progress and issues relating to the proposed closure of Pukete Road at the intersection of State Highway 1 (SH1) and, to seek direction on the preferred option to proceed with.
1.2 Summary of Key Points 1.2.1 The closure of Pukete Road (Appendix A) at SH1 is opposed by one resident and Environment Court action will be required if HCC were to pursue the road stopping now. 1.2.2 There is an option to delay the closure until the alteration to the city boundary is complete and includes the affected area with HCC territory however it is unlikely that the resident in opposition to the closure will change his stance. Therefore Environment Court action is still envisaged by staff. 1.2.3 The preferred option is the implementation of a series of turn bans (Appendix B) that are supported by all affected parties and can be implemented this financial year. This option will reinforce the road hierarchy to a similar extent as the full closure option and allow the full closure to be reconsidered in the future.
1.3 Recommendation It is recommended that:
1.3.1 This report be received.
1.3.2 Transport committee agrees to proceeding with the partial closure of Pukete Road at the intersection of State Highway 1 as indicated in Appendix B.
1.3.3 Any HCC costs incurred can be funded from the Minor Safety Improvement budget SAP 222.
Page 1 of 7 Last modified: 16/07/09 8:57:00 a.m. 1.4 Attachments 1.4.1 Appendix A – Proposed Pukete Road Stopping Concept Plan 1.4.2 Appendix B – Proposed Pukete Road Partial Closure Concept Plan
2.0 Background 2.1.1 This project is a tri-party project – it is a Hamilton City Council (HCC) desire on a Waikato District road that will directly resolve existing safety concerns for the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA). HCC would like the closure implemented as means of deterring rat-run traffic on Pukete Road through the residential area and to reinforce the road hierarchy. 2.1.2 The proposed closure of Pukete Road at SH1 has been a long and difficult project that has spanned many years. In 1998 WDC advertised the road closure using the 10th schedule of the Local Government Act. Nine objections were received. The main concern was the lack of safe alternative exits onto State Highway 1. These being the McKee Place /SH1 and Church Road/Te Kowhai Road/SH1 intersections. WDC upheld the objectors concerns which meant that the closure could not proceed. 2.1.3 Back in 2003, HCC, WDC and NZTA (then Transit New Zealand) officers met to discuss a way forward and agreed to the following; Funding Funding splits or additional funding requirements would be determined subsequent to the design review. In principle, NZTA agreed to fund the physical closure of Pukete Road. HCC agreed to fund landscaping or beautification work. HCC To consult with affected property owners. To review and revise the detailed construction drawings recognising TNZ and WDC design standards. NZTA Review the rest area on SH1 to the north of Pukete Road and consider the provision of an acceleration lane post road closure. WDC To agree design standards with HCC. To obtain the necessary Council resolutions and to advertise the road closure in accordance with the 10th Schedule of the Local Government Act. To receive any public submissions made as part of the statutory process. 2.1.4 Since then a number of improvements have taken place within the Pukete Area. These initiatives directly address the original objectors concerns. They also reinforce the road hierarchy in the Pukete area, and discourage inappropriate traffic from using the local road network. These projects include; • Te Rapa Road (Wairere Dr – Church Rd) 4 laning • Wairere Drive (Te Rapa Rd – Pukete Rd) 4 laning • Te Rapa Rd/Avalon Dr/Wairere Dr – traffic signals • Church Rd/Te Kowhai Rd/Te Rapa Rd – roundabout • Realignment of McKee Place at Te Rapa Road • Realignment of Ruffle Road at Te Rapa Road
Page 2 of 7 Last modified: 16/07/09 8:57:00 a.m. Currently being constructed; • Church Road/Maui Street – traffic signals • Closure of Church Road at Pukete Road • Moreland Avenue - minor traffic improvements • Pukete Road – cycle lanes and traffic improvements
2.1.5 The Pukete Closure project was discussed at the 25th March 2008 Transport Committee. The resolution made at this meeting was; • Reinstate the previous proposal to have WDC close the northern end of Pukete Road and to consider traffic calming if this looks like it will become a lengthy process through legal appeals.
3.0 Discussions 3.1 HCC staff have held several meetings with Pukete Road (north of the city boundary) residents WDC and NZTA to develop support for the closure. At this stage one property owner will not consent to the closure.
3.2 Very recent discussions with WDC officers indicate that they are still happy to support the road closure, provided that all their ratepayers in Pukete Road (north of the city boundary) and Meadow View Lane agree to the closure. They also would like pedestrians and cyclists to be able to continue to use the intersection and would like HCC to pay for all project related expenses occurred by WDC.
3.3 In addition NZTA still support the project. They indicate a preference for the full closure option but also support in principal the partial closure option (refer Appendix B). NZTA don’t support cycle access onto SH1 via Pukete Road due to safety reasons, however the McKee Place link offers a close, safer alternative for cyclists. Overall, both options improve the road safety environment on the State Highway.
3.4 Staff have met with the directly affected property owners of Pukete Road. All but one of the residents have confirmed their support for Pukete Road being closed.
3.5 The concerned resident is located in WDC territory and does not support the closure for longstanding, personal safety concerns that are supported with Police records. The resident sees the road closure as preventing an escape route from his property. He also has requested that street lighting be installed in Pukete Road north of the current city boundary and would like a security gate installed on his property. Staff have been to considerable effort to accommodate this resident’s concerns, however he is still opposed to the full closure.
3.6 Given this resident’s concerns, WDC are unlikely to support the road closure at this time.
4.0 Options
4.1 Delay the Closure of Church Road (Appendix A)
Page 3 of 7 Last modified: 16/07/09 8:57:00 a.m. 4.1.1 WDC have strongly signalled that they will not support the closure of Pukete Road unless all of their ratepayers agree to the proposal. At this stage it is extremely unlikely that the remaining concerned resident will change his mind. An option for HCC is to wait until the city boundary is shifted (likely to be in 18 months time) to encompass the intersection within HCC territory, this will enable HCC to progress the statutory road closure itself. 4.1.2 This option is not recommended. A delay to accommodate a shift in the city boundary would ensure that HCC has the statutory power to deal with the road closure issue however, this approach would not address the significant issues raised by the concerned resident which would be extremely difficult to dismiss or argue through the likely Environment Court process.
4.2 Partial Closure of Pukete Road at SH1 – Turn Bans (Appendix B) 4.2.1 Reconstruct the existing intersection to ban all turning movements with the exception of the left turn out of Pukete Road onto SH1. 4.2.2 This option has the support in principle from all of the affected parties including the one concerned resident. In summary: • NZTA prefer a full closure but happy to support in principle the partial closure option. • WDC are unconcerned provided their costs are covered (if any). • The concerned resident prefers this option as it provides an escape route. He also would like street lighting to be installed in Pukete Road (north of the current city boundary) which can easily be accommodated into the physical works.
4.2.3 This option could also be implemented this financial year. It would however require a resolution from WDC and/or NZTA to ban the three vehicle turning movements. In addition a funding agreement between HCC and NZTA will be established for the physical works.
4.2.4 The physical work could be undertaken by NZTA, but the project is currently not on their programme for construction. In the event that NZTA agree to a financial contribution, a paper would need to be presented and approved by their regional director to enable construction this financial year.
4.2.5 A partial closure now will still enable a full closure of Pukete Road in the future should this outcome still be desired.
5.0 Financial Implications
5.1 Currently there is no specific funding for this project in the LTCCP. However this project would qualify under the NZTA minor projects category and therefore would be eligible for funding from the 09/10 Minor Safety Improvement budget SAP 222. Work carried out under this budget is eligible for 55% subsidy from NZTA.
5.2 If the committee wishes to continue to proceed with the closure of Pukete Road at SH1, WDC has advised it expects all costs (legal and construction) to be covered by other organisations.
Page 4 of 7 Last modified: 16/07/09 8:57:00 a.m. 5.3 The estimated cost for the two options are:
Project Cost Full Closure Partial Closure Physical Work $46,000 $70,000 Landscaping $12,000 $12,000 Street lighting $6,000 $6,000 Resident’s Security Gate $10,000 Fees (design & supervision) $15,000 $30,000 Fees (environment court) $50,000 Total $139,000 $118,000
5.4 If the committee decides to proceed with either of the above two options, a funding agreement will need to be established between HCC and NZTA. The table below is based on the suggest funding split that was agreed in 2003 between WDC, NZTA and HCC staff. This is an indication only and a new agreement will need to be established between HCC and NZTA. An estimate of the possible funding split is:
Full Closure NZTA Share HCC Share (refer Appendix A) Physical Work $46,000 Landscaping $12,000 Street Lighting $6,000 Security Gate $10,000 Fees (design & supervision) $10,000 $5,000 Fees (environment court) $25,000 $25,000 Total Full Closure $81,000 $58,000
Partial Closure NZTA share HCC share (refer Appendix B) Physical Work $70,000 Landscaping $12,000 Street Lighting $6000 Fees (design & supervision) $10,000 $20,000 Total Partial Closure $80,000 $38,000
Page 5 of 7 Last modified: 16/07/09 8:57:00 a.m. 6.0 Conclusion & Reasons 6.1 Given partial closure can be delivered quickly and without undertaking the legal road stopping process, staff recommend the option to implement turn bans be implemented as it will be deliverable this financial year, have a safety benefit and reinforce the road hierarchy in the wider Pukete area.
C Allen N Cantlon General Manager Works and Services Transportation Unit Manager (acting)
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SUPPORTING INFORMATION
1. Consistency with existing policy
2. Consultation
a) General Consultation Consultation has been undertaken with WDC, NZTA, residents in Pukete Rd (north of the city boundary) and HCC staff. b) Consultation with Maori None undertaken
3. Decision-Making Required
4. Legal implications The Full Road Closure option will likely require WDC to take the matter to the Environment Court. 5. LTCCP/Annual Plan reference and long term financial impact No current funding for this project. If either option of the Pukete project is to proceed, funding can be provided from the Minor Safety Improvement budget SAP 222. A funding agreement will need to be entered into with NZTA 6. Reporting Officer/Contact Nick Cantlon, (acting) Transportation Unit Manager 07 838 6598 7. Strategic Fit –
A. City Strategic Framework (select Strategy that the report primarily relates to from the drop down menu and to discuss how this project contributes if necessary)
Urban Growth Access Hamilton
The submission supports Council’s Social Well-being strategy priorities to create and maintain a safe city.
B. Community Outcomes (select Community Outcome that the report primarily relates to from the drop down menu)
Sustainable and Well-planned Safety and Community Spirit Working Together
8. Treaty of Waitangi considerations None
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