Transport Committee Agenda Open 8 May 2007
Transport Committee- OPEN
Time and date: 9:30am, Tuesday, 8 May 2007.
Venue: No 1 Committee Room, 9th Floor, Tower Block, Garden Place, Hamilton.
Committee Members: Councillors D G Macpherson (Chairperson) D L Bell G D Chesterman J R Gower P M Mahood G M Saunders R Simcock
Secretary: Mr A J Dick
Leave of Absence: Councillor Thomas
Apology:
The above Committee will meet as stated to consider the following items. A J Marryatt 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)
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3. 13/16/24. Hightae Trust — Traffic Calming Device The Committee to receive the above report. (Copy attached page 3)
Ian McMichael will be in attendance to address the Committee.
4. 13/16/24. Resolution Monitoring Report The Committee to receive the above report. (Copy attached page 4)
5. 13/16/24-5. Regional Land Transport Committee Minutes The Committee to receive the Minutes of the Regional Land Transport Committee meeting held on 2 April 2007. (Copy attached pages 5-11)
6. 13/16/24-4. Parking Management Subcommittee Minutes The Committee to receive the Minutes of the Parking Management Subcommittee Meeting held on 17 April 2007. (Copy attached pages 12-15)
7. 13/16/24-1. Traffic Calming Subcommittee Minutes The Committee to receive the Minutes of the Traffic Calming Subcommittee Meeting held on 12 April 2007. (Copy attached pages 16-17)
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8. 44/13. Cycling and Walking Subcommittee Minutes The Committee to receive the Minutes of the Cycling and Walking Subcommittee Meeting held on 17 April 2007. (Copy attached pages 18-20)
9. 13/16/24-3. Speed Limits Subcommittee Minutes The Committee to receive the Minutes of the Speed Limits Subcommittee Meeting held on 19 April 2007. (Copy attached pages 21-22)
10. 44/61. Access Hamilton Projects Update The Committee to consider a report and recommendations from the General Manager Works and Services concerning the above. (Copy attached pages 23-25)
11. 13/16/24. 2008/09 Funding for CBD Shuttle, Orbiter and Chartwell Express The Committee to consider a report and recommendations from the General Manager Works and Services concerning the above. (Copy attached pages 26-27)
12. 13/16/24. Pembroke Street Service Lane The Committee to consider a report and recommendations from the General Manager Works and Services concerning the above. (Copy attached pages 28-29)
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SECTION B: MATTER FOR RECOMMENDATION BY THE COMMITTEE TO THE COUNCIL
13. 13/16/24-2. Passenger Transport Subcommittee The Committee to receive the Minutes of the Passenger Transport Subcommittee meeting held on 18 April 2007. (Copy attached pages 30-32)
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Bus Patronage Councillors are aware of the excellent increase in bus patronage throughout the region – 39% up in the first 9 months, compared with a year ago. Four years ago, in a strategy session, HCC representatives stated that their vision for the city bus service was for it to double its patronage in the 5-10 year period (privately, we thought we were being supremely optimistic) – well, the 4 year growth to date has been about 70%, so we really are on target! The excellent work and flexible attitude of EW and HCC staff has been a major contributor in this growth, as has the very strong, and united support of HCC Councillors – all of which have been backed by a big, positive shift of public attitudes towards the bus system.
To me however, one of the most telling statistics is that, while city bus patronage is 43% up over the last 12 months, rural bus patronage in the Waikato is actually 2% down in the same period (this may improve marginally with some more statistics coming in late). I believe this shows that Hamilton City is providing nearly all the leadership in this area, and strengthens our case for greater control over the bus system. Now, over 93% of the region’s bus passengers are carried on the city buses, with most of the rest of the region’s passengers on services connecting Hamilton with other towns.
Cycleway Funding approval LTNZ has approved funding for the eastern sector cycleway improvements – Clarkin, Heaphy, Bankwood area, which will be a big addition to the network. HCC also submitted strongly to Transit in their current Annual Plan round that they should be looking at cycleway (and bus infrastructure) treatment needed for all of their existing state highway network within the city – rather than just on the handful of new routes under construction. The senior Transit Manager present felt that this could be looked at by flexible usage of existing Transit budgets – which is the sort of response we have been waiting for. Council will now need to follow up on this as the State Highways are major gaps in our cycling network.
Te Rapa Rd/Avalon Drive (Burger King north) intersection LTNZ has approved funding for Transit to go ahead with this project (only just, apparently!), which will see signals and new lanes installed as per the plan sent out to the Committee recently. The successful tenderers will be selected in 4-6 weeks, with the job still scheduled to be completed by Xmas this year. HCC staff are also looking at how to ensure cycle and walkway connections to this intersection along the northern end of Te Rapa Rd, round into Pukete Rd, can be put in place alongside this piece of work.
Church to Avalon 4-laning I have some concern, which has been expressed to Transit local management about the slow completion pace of the remaining work on the SH1 4-laning outside The Base. Cones are still out with a 50kph speed restriction and footpaths and landscaping still crawling along some 5-6 weeks after the indicated completion date. It appears to me that the contractors started the job at a run, but have taken staff off the job to use on other nearby contracts, which is not satisfactory for the major entry point for the city. The process of informing HCC as to what is happening, why, and when also needs to be tidied up – having said that, Transit management have been very open about discussing these matters with us – provided we ask them about progress.
Extension of CBD Shuttle service south to Bridge St (and related issues) John Gower and I attended a meeting today with HCC Transportation Unit management and staff and Parking & EW Bus management, to thrash out what was needed to enable this service to shift south, to integrate with the Orbiter and other services, and how it could be practically achieved.
It was a good meeting, in that all relevant issues were extensively canvassed, but I have to say that John & I were disappointed to discover that, about a year after Bus Lanes and other bus priority measures were proposed and supported by Council, no moves had yet been to enable HCC to legally enforce bus priority measures - or even, in a practical sense, the Clearways we have been putting in.
On this matter, staff have been unable to arrange for towing companies to be willing to tow vehicles stopped on Clearways, leading to much less-than-effective enforcement. Discussion took place about the desirability of HCC operating its own towing service to ensure this enforcement can actually take place. 1
HCC staff had proposed that a pm peak-time Clearway be created on the north side of Bridge St for the buses, but EW staff, and ourselves were very concerned that this would not sufficiently clear the bad traffic congestion in the area, to allow the Shuttle (as well as the other buses) to flow reasonably around their route, and especially to maintain their 10-minute schedule.
All have agreed (very reluctantly on our part) that we should not shift the Shuttle route south – yet – as we cannot guarantee that the congestion will be sufficiently alleviated by Clearway arrangements, and we cannot implement a Bus Lane (which would have a much better chance of enabling the Shuttle to circulate as it needs to) yet, because we have not yet arranged the powers to enforce such a move.
Therefore, we are recommending a number of interim measures to this meeting to prepare the way: 1. That a 3pm – 6pm Clearway be instituted on the north side of Bridge St between Anglesea and Victoria Sts by the end of May, and that the effect of this on traffic be assessed by HCC and EW staff to determine what other engineering and traffic management changes will need to be made to enable the Shuttle to effectively shift its route to include Bridge St; 2. That parking changes required as a result of the Clearway be implemented by staff, including the re- positioning of disability parking as appropriate; 3. That, as soon as possible, HCC staff initiate the steps necessary to enable Bus Lanes and other bus priority measures to be legally implemented and enforced in Hamilton; and that staff report back to the next Committee meeting on progress on this matter; 4. That EW PT operations staff plan to shift the Shuttle route south to Bridge St as soon as it can be demonstrated that it will be able to operate effectively on the new route; 5. That provision for on-road and shared-use cycling be made as part of any works above; 6. That bus priority intersection arrangements be considered for both the Anglesea/Bridge and Victoria/Bridge intersections, and implemented where needed; 7. That HCC Regulatory staff rigorously enforce the planned Clearway from its first day of operation; 8. That HCC Regulatory staff plan to hire a towing service for one week in the near future to support staff enforcement of Clearway provisions; 9. That staff prepare a business plan for the operation of HCC’s own towing service, in consideration of the industry’s inability or unwillingness to support HCC’s traffic management requirements; 10. That HCC and EW staff meet to consider other bus priority measures, and their future locations throughout the city, and report back to the (June/July?) meeting as to the results of these considerations.
11. Parking Workshop - A number of urgent parking issues need to be discussed following the postponement of the Parking item at the last full Council workshop. I therefore recommend that a Transport Committee Parking Workshop be held within the next three (3) weeks with all Councillors invited to attend.
Recommendation: ‘That the Chair’s Report be received”
Cr Dave Macpherson Chair, Transport Committee 3/5/07
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Appendix I
Hamilton schedule of specified services
Appendix I specifies the passenger transport services that are provided in the Region and that Environment Waikato would like to see maintained. Most services are currently contracted by the Council, however some, as indicated, are provided commercially. If operators notify Environment Waikato of their intention to withdraw from commercial services, then these services may be provided and contracted by the Council.
The Network Review, undertaken in 2006-2007, has resulted in proposed changes to both route design and service frequency.
Days, hours and frequency. As detailed in the service level guidelines, service frequency, hours and days of operation will be largely governed by categorisation of routes into either Primary or Secondary status.
The following table shows these categorisations.
Status Days of operation Hours of operation Target Frequency (minutes) Primary Monday to Friday 0630 – 0900 15 0900 – 1500 30 1500 – 1800 15 1800 – 2200 30 Saturday 0700 – 2000 30 Sunday and public 0800 – 2000 60 holidays Secondary Monday to Friday 0700 – 0900 30 0900 – 1500 30 – 60 1500 – 1800 30 1800 – 1900 30 Saturday 0800 – 1900 60 Sunday and public No service holidays Direct Services Monday to Friday 0715 – 0900 30 1600 – 1800 30 Night Rider Friday 2300 – 2400 60 Saturday 0000 – 0345 60 2100 – 2400 60 Sunday 0000 – 0345 60
Hours of operation explanation: Start time = first arrival time at main destination (typically the CBD). Finish time = final departure time from main departure point (typically the CBD).
Route structure As a result of the Network Review the current design of the bus service has been assessed and updated to suit the changing needs, and growth, of Hamilton. Much of the current route design serves its purpose well and will remain largely unchanged. Some routes however have been merged, others deleted and new services proposed.
Implementing the changes will be based on the proposed priority levels as shown. As a general guide the priority for implementation is based initially on the need for additional capacity and also on the need to extend services into areas currently not served.
A likely implementation timeframe, by priority, is as follows:
High 2007-2009 Medium 2008-2011 Low 2009-2013
Implementation may be delayed or brought forward where other projects such as roading infrastructure affects network change implementation, or where associated route service changes are best grouped together as a sector.
The introduction of Sunday and Public Holiday services on Primary routes is considered a High Priority. Some Secondary status bus routes may also include Sunday services where deemed appropriate.
All routes will continue as per the current timetable and service design until demand and funding becomes available to make improvements as shown. Currently all services, except for the Orbiter, CBD Shuttle, Northerner and Chartwell Direct, operate largely as Secondary services.
Priority for Route improvement Route Name Places served Status Notes Number or introduction
CBD, Whitiora, Beerescourt, St 1 Pukete Primary Medium Andrews, Pukete, The Base
CBD, Whitiora, Beerescourt, St New Pukete Direct Direct High Andrews, Pukete, The Base
CBD, Maeroa, 18 Te Rapa Forrest Lake, Te Primary Medium Rapa, The Base
CBD, Te Rapa Rd, New Te Rapa Direct Direct Medium The Base
CBD, Maeroa, 9 Nawton Livingston, Nawton, Primary Medium Wintec, The Base
CBD, Maeroa, New Nawton Direct Livingston, Nawton, Direct High Wintec, The Base
CBD, Frankton, 8 Frankton Secondary Current Livingston, Nawton
CBD, Frankton, Dinsdale, Western 3 Dinsdale Primary Medium Heights, Hamilton Zoo
CBD, Frankton, Western Heights New Dinsdale, Western Direct Medium Direct Heights Priority for Route improvement Route Name Places served Status Notes Number or introduction
CBD, Frankton, Bremworth / 26 Dinsdale, Secondary Current Templeview Templeview
CBD, Hospital, Will commence as part Gower Park, of Bremworth/ New Rhode Park Secondary Medium Melville, Rhode Templeview service Park. realignment
CBD, Hospital, Melville, Deanwell, 6 Mahoe Secondary Current Glenview, Exeter Park
CBD, Hospital, 7 Glenview Melville, Glenview, Primary Medium Fitzroy.
CBD, Melville, New Glenview Direct Direct High Glenview.
CBD, Hospital, 12 Fitzroy Melville, Sandford Secondary Current park, Fitzroy.
CBD, Hamilton East, Hayes Paddock, Hamilton East, May include Sunday 17 Hamilton Gardens, Secondary Current University services Clyde Park, University CBD, Hamilton East, Clyde park, 10 Hillcrest Secondary Current University, Hillcrest, Hammond park
CBD, Hamilton East, New Hillcrest Direct Direct Medium Flynn Park, Hillcrest
CBD, Hamilton East, 13 University Clyde park, Primary Medium University, Silverdale
CBD, Hamilton East, New Silverdale Direct Direct High University, Silverdale
CBD, Hamilton East, 2 Silverdale Flynn Park, Hillcrest, Primary High Silverdale Priority for Route improvement Route Name Places served Status Notes Number or introduction
CBD, Claudelands, 15 Ruakura Secondary Current Ruakura, University
CBD, Claudelands, Enderley, Fairview 14 Claudelands Downs, Porritt Secondary Current Stadium, Westfield Chartwell. To be withdrawn and replaced with 11 Fairfield Chedworth and Somerset
CBD, Claudelands, Was primarily the Enderley, Tramway Fairfield service and will New Chedworth Primary Medium Rd, Chedworth Park, commence when Westfield Chartwell. Somerset service starts CBD, Claudelands, Fairfield, Davies Was partly the Fairfield Corner, Westfield route and will New Somerset Chartwell, Secondary Medium commence after Wairere Huntington, St Drive is opened to James Park, Gordonton Rd Somerset
Will be withdrawn and 50 Chartwell Direct replaced by Rototuna Direct
CBD, Whitiora, Was previously called New Rototuna Direct Fairfield, Westfield Direct Current Chartwell Direct Chartwell, Rototuna
CBD, Fairfield, Westfield Chartwell, 16 Rototuna Primary Medium Rototuna Shopping Centre, Farringdon
Will be withdrawn when 5 Chartwell new Callum Brae service starts.
CBD, Whitiora, Days Park, Queenwood, Will commence when New Callum Brae Westfield Chartwell, Secondary Medium Northerner Service Callum Brae, withdrawn Farringdon CBD, Whitiora, Fairfield, Bankwood, Westfield Chartwell, 4 Flagstaff Primary Medium Queenwood, Flagstaff, Discovery Park. Priority for Route improvement Route Name Places served Status Notes Number or introduction CBD, Whitiora, Fairfield, Bankwood, New Flagstaff Direct Queenwood, Direct Low Flagstaff, Discovery Park.
Withdrawn when Callum 30 Northerner Brae and Somerset services commence
Bridge St, Victoria St, Liverpool St, Anglesea St, 51 CBD Shuttle Primary Current Transport Ctr, Alexandra St, Hood St. Westfield Chartwell, Five Cross Roads, Waikato University, Waikato Hospital, 52 Orbiter Dinsdale Shopping Primary Current Centre, Wintec Avalon Campus, The Base, Flagstaff Shopping Centre New Outer-Orbiter University, Ruakura, Secondary Low Rototuna, Te Rapa, Rotokauri
CBD, Hospital, 37 Mahoe Maeroa, Glenview, Night Rider Current Fitzroy
CBD, Frankton, Dinsdale, Nawton, 38 Dinsdale Pukete, St Andrews, Night Rider Current Forrest Lake, Maeroa Priority for Route improvement Route Name Places served Status Notes Number or introduction
CBD, Hamilton East, 39 University Hillcrest, University, Night Rider Current Claudelands
CBD, Whitiora, Bankwood, Flagstaff, Rototuna, Callum 40 Flagstaff Night Rider Current Brae, Westfield Chartwell, Enderley, Claudelands
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Dear Anthony
My opinion:
If I could be allowed to remove the traffic calming device at 351 Grey Street.
My request is so that I can create four (4) extra carparks on the street.
I believe that:
1. It will not affect any safety along the road, as other angle parking has not increased accidents.
2. It will not affect the environment, as I will replant the existing plants into the Council verge. I have also been responsible for the other planting and its maintenance outside 529 Grey Street.
3. It will not be a cost to Council, as I am willing to pay for the work myself.
4. The immediate neighbours and the school have no objection.
5. Council has shown a willingness to assist businesses, by altering streets and plantings with the coming street races.
I have also requested council to have a limited parking zone outside Pembroke Pharmacy at 47 Pembroke Street. The request is made, as at present people outside the area use the spaces for all day parking. We have provided lots of parking on site, but the nature of our clients, often coming from the hospital means that parking directly outside would be of a help to them. I am more than happy again to pay for the signage and to pay for any pole signs.
Cheers
Ian McMichael
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Report of the Regional Land Transport Committee of the Waikato Regional Council held in the Council Chambers, Environment Waikato (Waikato Regional Council) office, 401 Grey Street, Hamilton East at 1:00pm on Monday 2 April 2007
PRESENT: Waikato Regional Council AJ Macdonald (Chairperson), PA Southgate, RE Hawkins, DJM Peart, JA Vernon, Hamilton City Council Representative MG Redman, DG Macpherson Matamata-Piako District Council Representative H Vercoe Otorohanga District Council Representative D Williams Rotorua District Council Representative G Searancke South Waikato District Council Representative N Sinclair Taupo District Council Representative AN Welch Waikato District Council Representative A Sanson Waipa District Council Representative A Livingston Waitomo District Council Representative M Ammon Transit New Zealand Representative A Burkett New Zealand Police (Waikato/Bay of Plenty Region) LJ Tooman Land Transport New Zealand Representative R Orr New Zealand Roading Transport Association Representative G Masters Private Road Users Representative GH Hyde Waikato Federated Farmers Representative S Wadey Cycle Users Representative P Ryan Public Transport Users Representative G Pomeroy
STAFF: Deputy Chief Executive (C Crickett), Programme Manager - Land Transport Policy (B McMaster), Programme Manager - Land Transport Operations (R Turnbull), Committee Administrator (D Atkinson)
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APOLOGIES: J Tregidga (Hauraki District Council), P McQueen (ONTRACK), B Garbutt (Health Representative), C Allen (Transit NZ),
Accepted
RLTC07/10 Confirmation of Agenda (Agenda Item 1)
RESOLVED THAT the agenda of the Regional Land Transport Committee of Monday, 2 April 2007, be confirmed as the business for the meeting. DJM Peart/MG Redman Carried
SECTION A: (UNDER DELEGATION FOR THE INFORMATION OF COUNCIL)
RLTC07/11 Prediction of New Zealand’s Freight Growth by 2020 and General Issues surrounding Heavy Vehicle Use in the Waikato region File: 03 04 11, 21 24 01 (Agenda Item 2)
Chief Executive of the Road Transport Forum (T Friedlander) presented this item on heavy vehicle growth in the Waikato Region. The thrust of the presentation was that a unified approach was needed to lobby Government to address the issue of the national roading programme not meeting New Zealand’s future needs because of shortfalls in construction and funding. It was emphasised this situation particularly applies to the part of the Waikato Region that lies within or adjacent to the triangle formed by Hamilton and the two port cities of Auckland and Tauranga. T Friedlander used information from the TERNZ report “Prediction of New Zealand’s Freight Growth by 2020” to support the contentions of national roading programme inadequacy. Key messages emphasised during the presentation were: • The freight task is forecast to double from 2005 levels by 2020. • Rail will make no impact on growth in truck activity. • Waikato will be in the eye of the storm. • Government’s roading budget cannot cope. • It is time Waikato Regional Council worked with industry to get realistic solutions • The politicised approach suggested had significantly raised the level of funding available for roading in Auckland.
During questions and answers and related discussion subsequent to the presentation the Committee noted. - The TERNZ report claims the relationship between freight growth and GDP growth is 1.42 to 1.
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- In response to a direct question as to whether most of State Highway 27 freight to Auckland could be diverted to rail T Friedlander answered no. Rail is best suited to bulky non- urgent items. Much freight into Auckland comprises just in time perishable goods. - The recently approved Regional Land Transport Strategy for the Waikato Region addressed many of the inter-regional planning issues raised by T Friedlander. A significant barrier for funding for the Waikato region is that it contains only 9.5% of national population despite 20% of national freight carried passing through the region. - The lack of improvement to roads in the Auckland-Tauranga- Hamilton triangle was raised. T Friedlander expressed the view that there was a need to establish the optimum route from Tauranga to the Waikato Region and Auckland and ascertain whether it was affordable. T Friedlander further noted the parties he represented would be prepared to pay tolls if the optimum route involved a tunnel under the Kaimai ranges (as a medium to long term solution). - The issue of noise from truck air brakes was raised and it was noted that the industry needs to take responsibility. - The view was expressed that congestion was the real driver for extra funding becoming available for roading in Auckland. - The issue of increasing axle loadings to assist the transport of freight was discussed. T Friedlander and some Committee members expressed enthusiasm for such a change. The RTF is working with Government to explore heavier axle weights. It was noted that a road classification system would be required if heavier axle loadings were permitted. At the conclusion of discussion T Friedlander reiterated his desire to work with Council in a unified approach to obtain solutions to inadequate national roading construction (and funding) programmes.
RESOLVED THAT the report “entitled “Prediction of New Zealand’s freight growth by 2020 and general issues surrounding heavy vehicle use in the Waikato Region (Docs #1160612 dated 19 March 2007) be received JA Vernon/AN Welch Carried
RLTC07/12 Regional Land Transport Committee (RLTC) Submission to Transit NZ’s Draft 2007/08 Land Transport Programme and 10 year Financial Forecast File: 03 04 11, 21 24 01 (Agenda Item 3)
Programme Manager Land Transport Policy (W McMaster) presented this item. The purpose of the presentation was to enable the Committee to confirm the RLTC submission on Transit NZ’s Draft 2007/08 Land Transport Programme and 10-year Financial Forecast and identify any additional matters that may need to be presented to the Transit NZ hearing of the submission. Report of Regional Land Transport Committee Meeting – Monday 2 April 2007 4 ______
During the presentation, related questions and answers and subsequent discussion the Committee noted:
Alignment of Programmes - The Transit Representative noted the Transit Land Transport Programme and RLTS do not have to be fully aligned. Transit NZ is required to take cognisance of the RLTS. The Cambridge Bypass design contract was let last week. If programmes are not aligned, the region needs to determine how to fund the difference. - A different view was expressed that alignment of the RLTS and Transit 10 year programme is essential for the second 5 years of the 10 year programme. Our submission on alignment needs to be strong.
Piarere to Oak Tree Bend Realignment - The Transit NZ representative advised the BCR for this project was being forecast as less than 2. Transit is required to consider value for money in all new roading projects. In response it was suggested the reduced BCR for Piarere to Oak Tree Bend Realignment needs to be considered in the context of the 75 kph speed limit. It would not seem practical to reduce all of SH 1 to 75 kph to achieve lower BCRs - Piarere to Oak Tree Realignment was top of the list several years ago. The district then agreed to a straight swap for another project (Tapapa Curves). Allocation issues now become safety versus congestion. - Significant support was expressed for the view Piarere to Oak Tree Bend realignment has been guaranteed in the Government 6 year commitment as an N funded project. The question was asked “When is a commitment not a commitment?”
Southern Links - The Transit NZ representative advised that the omission of this project from the table on pages 12 and 13 is a genuine error and Transit is well advanced in planning for this project in conjunction with partner organisations.
Strategy Studies - Kahikatea Drive strategy is underway, State Highway 1 and 5 passing lanes strategy is complete and State Highway 27 strategy will happen.
Waikato Expressway/Ngaruawahia Bypass - The Land Transport NZ representative signalled the profile of the Ngaruawahia Bypass project is not what would be expected for a N funds qualifying project. The use of R & C funds may be necessary. - The Land Transport NZ representative advised that an overall strategy for the Waikato Expressway is being worked on at present looking at the corridor as a whole. Report of Regional Land Transport Committee Meeting – Monday 2 April 2007 5 ______
- It was suggested that as far as the Waikato Expressway is concerned the sum of the total project is greater than any of the individual parts and a BCR should be calculated over the project as a whole rather than individual parts.
Walking/Cycling Programme Study - In response to a question as to what progress is being made in this matter, B McMaster indicated the Regional Walking and Cycling Strategy had been placed on hold while the RLTS was in development. It is planned to resume development of the Strategy prior to July 2007 and continued into 2007/08.
Other - Acquisition and consents are influencing Ohaupo Road SH 3/Kahikatea Driveintersection. Eight out of 28 properties have yet to be acquired. - Response to be made to removal of Kiwi Road from the submission. “Kiwi Road should be left in but N funding sought.” Staff noted Kiwi Road may have to become R funded if N funds are not available. - Request for partner planning intentions (structure plans) relating to Rotokauri/Horotiu for roading approvals. Response to be made at the Transit Hearing asking that the request for Transit to report progress back to the RLTC be deleted with note that HCC and Waikato DC RLTC members will be happy to provide updates to the RLTC in the future. - The Transit representative noted Awakino Tunnel is a $1m project with a BCR of less than 1. RLTC view on this would be very helpful. - SH 27 intersections designation will be lodged within next two to three weeks (large rural roundabouts). - The Waipa District Council representative noted Waipa is happy for removal of Queen Street project. Completion of project would only reduce the BCR for Cambridge Bypass which is not in the best interests of the District. - Corridor Study for Tirau needs to be progressed It was agreed that staff will prepare a new supplementary paper to present at the Transit NZ Land Transport Programme Hearings in Hamilton on 17 April 2007. This will include all of the main points that have come out of the present meeting as scheduled below. The supplementary paper will be circulated to the Technical Working Group (for discussion with their RLTC members) prior to being presented to the Transit Hearing.
Main Points for Supplementary Submission to Transit Hearings • Piarere to Oak Tree Bend realignment. Reinforce the RLTC submission that this project should remain in the LTP as an N Funded project. • Strategy Study. Support the Strategy studies including the inclusion of the Waikato Regional Transportation Model and the Tirau Corridor Study. Report of Regional Land Transport Committee Meeting – Monday 2 April 2007 6 ______
• Hamilton Southern links. Reinforce the RLTC submission that this should be included in the tables on pages 12 and 13. • Alignment of the LTP with the Waikato RLTS. Reinforce the submission on the need for strong alignment between the LTP and the Waikato RLTS. • Confirms N funded design for SH 1 Rangiriri, Huntly, Hamilton and Te Rapa Bypasses in 2007/08. • Provides more detail on the Small and Medium sized projects. • Kiwi Road, submit that this project should be retained in the Small and Medium Sized programme with N funds instead of R funds. • Victoria to Queen Street Intersection (Small and Medium sized project) to be removed from the LTP as it may compromise early start for Cambridge Bypass.
R Orr (Land Transport NZ) and A Burkett (Transit NZ) did not discuss nor vote on the resolution.
RESOLVED THAT 1. the report entitled Regional Land Transport Committee Submission to Transit NZ’s Draft 2007/08 Land Transport Programme and 10 year Financial Forecast ( Docs #1160506 dated 19 March 2007) be received. 2. the State Highway 3 Working Group Submission be received for information 3. the RLTC submission on the Transit NZ’s Draft 2007/08 Land Transport programme and 10-Year Financial Forecast (Docs #1161817) be approved and the issues raised in discussion at the present meeting be collated in a supplementary paper and presented at the Transit NZ hearing of the submission in Hamilton on 17 th April 2007.
AN Welch/MG Redman Carried
RLTC07/13 Regional Passenger Transport Subcommittee File: 03 02 07 (Agenda Item 4)
The Committee considered the Regional Passenger Transport Subcommittee report of 5 March 2007
RESOLVED THAT the report of the Regional Passenger Transport Subcommittee meeting 5 March 2007 be received, and the following decisions made at that meeting noted. JA Vernon/RE Hawkins Carried
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Confirmation of Agenda RESOLVED THAT the agenda of the Regional Land Transport Committee of Monday 5 March 2007 be confirmed as the business for the meeting.
PT Plan Review and Network Review Update RESOLVED THAT the report “Update on the Passenger Transport Network Review and the Passenger Transport Plan Review” (Docs #1152464 dated 21 February 2007) be received and the revised timelines for the Network Review as outlined in the report approved
Events Policy RESOLVED THAT the report entitled “Special Events Strategy Policy for Passenger Transport Plan (Docs #1152983 dated 22 February 2007) be received and the proposed policy amended in terms of Subcommittee discussion and further considered at the Subcommittee Meeting of 2 April 2007.
Operations Report RESOLVED THAT the report entitled “Passenger Transport Operations Update February 2007” (Docs #1152992 dated 22 February 2007) be received for information.
RLTC07/14 Additional RLTC Meeting Date File: 03 04 11 (Agenda Item 5)
The Committee noted: - A meeting of the CDEM Group originally scheduled for the afternoon of Monday 14 May 2007 had now been changed to the afternoon of Tuesday 15 May 2007 to enable the Hon Rick Barker, Minister of Civil Defence to attend. - A meeting of The Regional Land Transport Committee (RLTC) was required during May to recommend adoption of the Draft Regional Passenger Transport Plan to Council.
RESOLVED THAT 1. That the report entitled “Additional RLTC Meting Date” (Docs #1162766 dated 26 march 2007) be received. 2. A meeting of the RLTC be scheduled for 10.00am Tuesday 15 May 2007 to consider recommending the Draft Regional Passenger Plan to Council for adoption. JA Vernon/MG Redman Carried
Meeting closed 2.55pm
Docs #1161518
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE PARKING MANAGEMENT SUB-COMMITTEE
Date and Time: Tuesday 17 April 2007, 11.30am-12.30pm
Location: Totara Room, Fifth Floor, Municipal Building
Committee members: Councillor G Chesterman
In attendance: Roger Ward - Transportation Unit Trevor Partap - Transportation Unit Shaun Peterson - Transportation Unit
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 The need has arisen to review on-street parking at various locations throughout the City (Appendix 1).
2.0 REPORT
2.1 Opoia/Riro Streets A number of residents have expressed concern about commuter and general parking in the Opoia/Riro Street area. Consultation recommended from the previous Parking Sub-Committee meeting has been carried out and staff propose that one side of Opoia Road be restricted to P180 parking Monday to Friday, and that two short lengths of ‘no stopping’ around the junction of Opoia and Riro Streets be installed. The Sub-Committee recommended that those members of the public who responded be formally written to, thanking them for their feedback and outlining the decision.
2.2 Tamihana Avenue Following a request from residents and the Council of Elders, staff propose to install and extend the no stopping at the intersection of Casey and Tamihana Avenue, to improve sight lines and maneuverability.
2.3 Pembroke Street Due to commuter parking issues, staff propose to formalise and mark an existing Bus Stop on the western side of Pembroke Street, just south of the Ruakiwi Road intersection. Staff also propose a short length of no stopping opposite the intersection of Palmerston Street to improve sight lines and safety.
2.4 Discovery Drive Due to difficulties when large events are held at the adjacent sports ground, staff propose to formalise and mark two existing bus stops and install two short lengths of no stopping. The area involved is just to the west of Tuirangi Street.
2.5 Goods and Services Loading Zones Staff recently met with six of the major courier and delivery firms in Hamilton. As a result of this meeting, staff propose to change several loading zones to ‘goods and service’ loading zones. This allows sole use of these areas for service vehicles rather than general public, which was highlighted as a major issue. The proposed changes are: Barton Street (x1), Victoria Street (x1) (near Garden Place), Ward Street (x2).
2.6 Alexandra Street After discussions with the Taxi Federation and stakeholders involved with the Hood Street re-development, staff propose the removal of two night-time taxi stands in Alexandra Street. Staff are currently in the consultation stages for additional taxi stands in Victoria Street. Results will be reported back to the next Parking Sub-Committee meeting.
2.7 Churchill Avenue Following discussions with Maeroa Intermediate School, staff propose to move and lengthen the existing bus stop and introduce an area of short-term P5 (Mon-Fri) parking outside the school in Churchill Avenue.
2.8 Matai/Hinau/Bellmont As part of the 2005/06 minor safety programme, throat islands are being installed at various intersections. The following three are on bus routes and require short lengths of no stopping to allow unimpeded bus manoeuvrability: Matai/Forest Lake, Hinau/Forest Lake and Bellmont/Tongariro.
2.9 Hill Street Staff have been asked to review several issues raised by the Principal of Hamilton Girls’ High School. Issues include traffic calming, parking and major traffic changes.
Traffic Calming - Council has a standard process for Traffic Calming and it is suggested that the school be forwarded a copy of the traffic calming pack.
Parking/Double Parking - The eastern side of Hill Street has time-restricted parking (P60) which has a very low occupancy rate, and there are two sections of time-restricted parking (P60 and P30) directly outside the school. Staff propose to monitor this area and report back to the next Sub-Committee meeting. Staff will forward the double parking issues onto our Parking Enforcement unit.
3.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that:
3.1 this report be received
3.2 the following parking restrictions be adopted:
Location Proposed Control
3.2.1 Opoia / Riro Streets P180 Parking / No Stopping 3.2.2 Tamihana Avenue No Stopping 3.2.3 Pembroke Street No Stopping / Bus Stop 3.2.4 Discovery Drive No Stopping / Bus Stops 3.2.5 Victoria/Barton/Ward Goods & Services Loading Zones 3.2.6 Alexandra Street Remove night-time Taxi Stands 3.2.7 Churchill Avenue Bus stop / P5 Parking 3.2.8 Matai/Hinau/Bellmont No Stopping 3.2.9 Hill Street Review and monitor
Councillor G Chesterman Parking Sub-Committee Chairman
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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC CALMING SUB-COMMITTEE
Date and Time: Thursday 12 April 2007, 10.30am
Location: Totara Room
Committee members: Councillor G Saunders (Apologies)
In attendance: Roger Ward Transportation Shaun Peterson Transportation Ohaupo Rd Hall Association members Andrea McBeth NZ Police
Apologies: Councillor G Saunders Hamilton City Council Wayne Pethrick NZ Police
1.0 OHAUPO ROAD
Staff have received a community support form from residents, Melville Hall Society and user groups of the Melville Hall. The New Zealand Police have been informed. The area involved is between Normandy Avenue and State Highway 3 (behind the BP Service Station) and is Council operated.
Staff have assessed this section of Ohaupo Road for traffic calming and it has been ranked as ‘low priority’ for traffic calming, scoring 26 out of a possible 100 points. The 85th percentile speed was 39km/hr, with a volume of 520 vehicles per day.
The area around the intersection of Stewart Street and the hall was also assessed for minor safety improvements and was found to be a high priority. Hall Society members were concerned with minor accidents occurring in this area and outside the Hall. Staff have visited the site with the concerned parties and found that these improvements mainly consist of maintenance, road marking and signage. There are also some issues relating to parking and visibility. Repairs to the kerb and channel, seal and footpath areas have been scheduled for the 2007/08 financial year and staff will address the signs, road marking etc. in the next few months.
With several streets scoring higher and forward works programmes already approved by Council, it is unlikely that traffic calming will occur in this area. Staff will carry out the improvements noted above, and Ohaupo Road will stay on Council’s ranking and priority lists. Monitoring and enforcement by the NZ Police and use of the Council’s speed trailers will also be increased in this area.
2.0 BROOKFIELD STREET
Staff have received a community support form from residents in Brookfield Street. The New Zealand Police have been informed.
The area of Brookfield Street is to the west of Grey Street and ends at Macfarlane. The portion of Brookfield Street to the east of Grey Street was assessed in May 2006 and was found to be a ‘medium priority’ for traffic calming.
The area in question has been assessed and has been ranked as ‘low priority’ for traffic calming, scoring 39 out of a possible 100 points. The 85th percentile speed was 53km/hr with a volume of 780 vehicles per day. The intersection of Brookfield and Graham Street was also assessed for minor safety improvements and was also ranked as ‘low priority’, scoring 17 out of a possible 100 points.
With several streets scoring higher and forward works programmes already approved by Council, it is unlikely that traffic calming will occur within the next 5 years. Staff will continue to monitor Brookfield Street as well as enforcement by the New Zealand Police and use of the Council’s speed trailers.
3.0 GENERAL BUSINESS
The 2006/07 minor safety and traffic calming contract has been awarded to Works Infrastructure. Traffic calming works have started in Claude, Alfred, and Marshall Streets and Thompson Avenue.
4.0 RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that this report be received.
Councillor G Saunders Traffic Calming Sub-Committee Chair
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CYCLING / WALKING SUB-COMMITTEE
Date and Time: Tuesday 17 April 2007, 10.30am
Location: Totara Room, Fifth Floor, Municipal Building
Committee members: Councillor Daphne Bell
In attendance: Roger Ward — Transportation Trevor Partap — Transportation Unit Philip King — Transportation Unit Liz Hallsworth — Strategic Group Mike Hodges — Parks and Gardens
1.0 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
The 2005/06 cycling programme for north-east Hamilton, including Heaphy Tce / Bankwood Road, has been approved by Land Transport New Zealand for funding. Contract documents will be prepared shortly and physical work is expected to start in August 2007.
The 2006/07 work programme, focusing on south-west Hamilton, is designed and has been sent out for public consultation. For Ellicott Road and Tuhikaramea Road cycleways, a number of changes have been made to the design, predominantly to clearways. Safety audits have been commissioned and new cost/benefits are being determined.
It was noted that the latest Transit construction project on Te Rapa Road includes shared cycle / walk paths.
2.0 ‘LIGHTS ON BIKES 2007’ UPDATE
The annual “Lights on Bikes” campaign will take place during June. This event will be added to an annual programme of promotional events, and have a set date in future years.
3.0 CYCLE CORDON COUNTS 2007
Results of the annual cycle cordon counts, which took place on 21 March 2007 in fine weather with light winds, are available. 2007 has not significantly reversed the long- term trend seen over previous years of a steady decline in cycling levels. The relative numbers of school children cycling through the CBD dropped to below 50% for the first time.
Figures from Whitiora Bridge (Boundary Road) suggest that the removal of cycle lanes as part of creating three traffic lanes over the bridge has not reduced levels of cycling more than the average decline. However safety issue still remain important.
More information (a report and trends graph) is contained in Appendix 1 at the end of this report.
4.0 BIKE WISE WEEK 2007
“Bike Wise Week 2007” was the most successful yet, with over 10,000 people taking part nationwide. Overall organisation for events in Hamilton was contracted to the Environment Centre, who were supported by Hamilton City Council’s Sustainable Environment team. There were three events held centrally in Hamilton, plus the Perry Foundation Rev 120km ride, organised by the University of Waikato.
4.1 Bike Wise Business Battle
The Bike Wise business battle proved very successful, with more Hamilton businesses taking part than in previous years. Hamilton City Council had its best participation rate ever, with 14.7% of staff hopping on a bike and cycling a staggering 7,113 km in total over the two weeks.
4.2 Go by Bike Breakfast This year, the Go By Bike breakfast was organised by Sport Waikato and was well attended, with approximately 300 people cycling into Civic Plaza to take part, including many HCC and EW Councillors and the Mayor. The event was covered by the Hamilton Press and Waikato Times, with radio coverage by ZM. Sport Waikato have been congratulated for running such a successful event and it is proposed that it be run this way again next year.
4.3 “Round the Bridges” Bike Ride Unfortunately, the “Round the Bridges” bike ride had to be cancelled due to lack of participants. This was caused by the inaugural international children’s day falling on the same day and with it came over 15 alternative children-focused events run by clubs, schools and nurseries in the city, causing a high level of competition. To prevent this from happening again, it is suggested that the event be moved to the first Sunday of Bike Wise week next year.
5.0 POSSIBLE FUTURE EVENTS
An annual calendar of cycling and walking promotional events will be agreed, compiled and added to the HCC website.
The group discussed the “Share with Care” campaign currently being prepared by Parks and Gardens, and asked whether this could be added as a catch-line to other material, possibly including Access Hamilton and other transportation publications. It was felt that “Share with Care” is a clear message that can apply to many situations. “Don’t Burst the Bubble” (a separate campaign previously discussed by the Sub-Committee) will be incorporated into the “Share with Care” campaign from now on.
6.0 LIAISON
It was agreed that requests for information from members of the public and cycling/walking advocacy groups will now be dealt with by the new Cycling Projects Engineer. Policy matters will be referred to the sub-committee for consideration.
7.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that this report be received.
Councillor Daphne Bell Cycling/Walking Sub-Committee Chairperson
Minutes
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SPEED LIMIT SUB-COMMITTEE
Date and Time: Thursday 19 April 2007, 7.30am
Location: Totara Room, Fifth Floor Municipal Building
Committee members: Councillor Gower
In attendance: Roger Ward Transportation Unit Trevor Partap Transportation Unit Shaun Peterson Transportation Unit
1.0 40 Km/hr School Speed Zones
Council staff met with Land Transport New Zealand on 16 April and discussed :
• Site ranking and priorities • Existing site information and data • Evaluation of project effectiveness, including sites not in initial project area • Project time line • Project standards • Project partners — i.e. Transit NZ • Project risks • Associated education/marketing activities • Budget/financial expectations.
A number of issues have been raised and will need to be considered and reported back to the Speed Limit Sub-Committee.
Staff will be attending a meeting with Auckland City Council and LTNZ in May to discuss processes currently being undertaken with Auckland’s 40km/hr speed zones.
2.0 Back to School Campaign
During the first two weeks of the 2nd school term, staff and the New Zealand Police will be running the “Back to School” Campaign.
3.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that:
2.1 this report be received
2.2 staff report back to the Speed Limit Sub-Committee with a list of recommended school sites, systems/processes and a time line for implementing 40 kph school speed zones in Hamilton.
Councillor Gower Speed Limit Sub-Committee Chairperson
To: Chief Executive From: General Manager Works and Services Subject: ACCESS HAMILTON PROJECTS UPDATE Committee: Transport Committee Meeting Date: 08 May 2007 File Reference: 245/1-14
1.0 Introduction 1.1 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. 1.2 Attached is an updated and revised programme since the last report presented to Councillors on 27 March 2007, giving details of projects and their current status.
2.0 Recommendation It is recommended that this report be received.
R Ward S F Davis Manager Transportation Unit General Manager Works & Services
Access Hamilton Programme 2006/07 (March 2007 update)
Project Stage Description Current Progress Land Land Source subsidy SAP No. Funding Funding Started Start Year Transport NZ NZ Transport STUDIES TO PROTECT FUTURE 07/08 & Project brief agreed. Project underway. Development of an Implementation Plan will follow ACCESS Hamilton Strategy Y A 727 yes 10/11 completion of the strategy. Road hierarchy review and user priority N A 739 06/07 On Strategic Group's list (No. 5 of 7) of District Plan reviews. HITS review Y A 736 yes 07/08 Linked with development of Access Hamilton strategy (SAP 727). Lower East Coast Railway Line N A 737 07/08 Rail Link to Airport N A Being considered as part of Southern Links. Transport-related Bylaws Review N yes 07/08 Project underway. Update to 1 May Council Workshop. TRANSIT PROJECTS Hamilton Bypass T 10/11 Design programmed to commence within 5 years. Target date for lodging Notice of Requirement is May 2007. Design planned for 2007/08 and Te Rapa Bypass T 10/11 construction start programmed by 2010/11. Reported to Council in February. Waikato and Waipa Districts signed off. Awaiting confirmation to Southern Links Study T/R yes 05/06 proceed from Transit. EW
Waikato Regional Transportation Model Y T/E/A 50 yes 06/ - /09 To be set up under the LASS. Funding application lodged with LTNZ.
MODAL SHIFT Travel Choice
CBD Parking N A yes 05/06 Council Workshop 24 July 2007.
Commuter Carpark - Knox St Stages 1 & 2 N A 730 yes 05/ - /10 Carpark opened 19 April 2006. Stage 2 programmed for 2008/10, depending on demand.
Car Park - River Road N A 731 10/ - /12 To be reviewed in conjunction with CBD and Claudelands redevelopment.
North CBD Commuter Car Park N A 465 06/-/16 Subsidy provided in LTCCP. No specific project yet.
Central City Shuttle N A 732 yes 05/ - /16 Service operating well. Patronage is growing and is reported regularly to PT Sub-Committee.
Senior citizens bus subsidy N A 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.)
Routes being monitored by Passenger Transport Partnership Group: Passenger Transport Initiatives Y A 790 yes 05/ - /09 1) Orbiter Bus Service started 17 July 2006 - very high patronage, and steadily growing 2) Chartwell Express Bus operating well. Journey time is similar to car trips. Bus infrastructure Y A 728 yes 05/ - /16 3) Timetable and route review in progress, as part of Regional PT Plan review.
Bus Priority Routes Y A 729 yes 06/ - /16 Planning the provision of a bus lane on Hukanui Road from Elmera to Clarkin.
Land purchase Park & Ride N A 457 08/-/11
2005/06 programme (Heaphy Tce / Bankwood Road) has been approved by LTNZ. Construction is expected to commence in August 2007. 2006/07 programme (Tuikaramea / Killarney / Ellicott) is Cycleway Programme (On-road) Y A 545 yes 06/ - /16 designed and will have a further stage of consultation on the changes that have been made to the design following public feedback. Safety audits have been commissioned.
Western sector preliminary design has commenced. Off-road and minor road links connecting Cycleway Programme (Off-road - shared cycle/walkways) Y A 778 yes 05/ - /16 Bankwood Road to Discovery Drive are included in the LTNZ application. Work scheduled to commence in 2007/08.
Walkway / Cycleway river crossing - Deys Park Y A 772 08/ - /10
Walkway / Cycleway - Grandview Rd to Minogue Park N A 744 yes 07/ - /09 Linked to Avalon Drive Bypass project. Preliminary investigations underway.
Walking strategy N A 743 05/ - /16 Not started.
New Footpaths N R 97 yes 05/ - /16 Victoria Street (Teddy - Edgecumbe) - construction underway.
Infrastructure for Commuter Train to Auckland A 796 07/ - /09 Pending decisions from Rail Study.
Education and awareness
Bike Wise week and "Go By Bike" breakfast had approximately 300 people attend. A "Lights on Marketing and Promotion for awareness N A 738 yes 05/ - /16 Bikes" campaign will run during June.
Environmental Education Programme N A 734 yes 05/ - /16 Transport Choices for Families trial complete. Results being incorporated into travel plans.
Community consultation completed. Engineering improvements scheduled for sites identified as Safer routes programme Y A 740 yes 05/ - /16 hazardous to pedestrians and cyclists. Education initiatives are being launched in Enderley.
Seven schools are now operating the programme with 18 routes. Two new schools have indicated Walking school buses Y A 742 yes 05/ - /16 their wish to join the programme. Co-ordinator now employed full-time. A Walking School Bus Manual is being developed. School Travel Plan trial underway at Marian School.
School and Business travel plans Y A 741 yes 05/ - /16 HCC Corporate Travel Plan has been adopted by Council. Regional car pooling options being investigated. TRANSIT PROJECTS
Powerline undergrounding to be done by WEL Networks, with HCC contribution. Design is Massey Street Cycleway T/A 793 yes 06/07 underway. Cycleway construction planned for May/June.
Not provided for in Transit's Forecast. Hamilton City Council has made a submission requesting retro- Cycleways on State Highways T ? fitting of cycleways on all State Highways in the city, with connections to Hamilton City Council's cycleway network. EW PROJECTS
Regional Rail Development Feasibility Study E yes 05/ - /10 Draft report received.
Waikato Travel Demand Management Strategy and E Implementation Hamilton Alternatives to Roading Project (HARTS) E 05/ - /10 Implementation.
Real time for buses E yes 05/ - /06 124 sites are now operational - future sites dependent upon the network review outcome.
Passenger Transport Plan Review E yes 06/ - /08 Commenced April 2006.
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Project Stage Description Current Progress Land Land Source subsidy SAP No. Funding Funding Started Start Year Transport NZ NZ Transport ARTERIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Ulster St to Willoughby St Link N A 537 yes 05/ - /08 Initial options identified. On hold.
Fairfield Bridge intersections Y A yes 05/06 Completed.
Public consultation is complete - no major issues identified. Design is underway with completion Norton Road Y A 27 yes 06/ - /08 scheduled for mid 2007. Linked with Avalon Drive Bypass and V8 projects.
Grey / Clyde / Bridge St intersection upgrade N A 735 yes 08/ - /10 A number of options are being evaluated. Potential for land purchase being investigated.
Peachgrove Rd/East St and Te Aroha/Peachgrove Y A 529 yes 08/ - /10 Options being identifed. Work will be linked with first stage of E1 (Ruakura - Tramway). intersections (with E1 Stage 1) Hukanui /Peachgrove Rd - intersection upgrades and Y A 528 09/ - /11 corridor improvements
Ruakura Road (Peachgrove - E1) Y A 530 07/ - /10
Clearways have been implemented on Anglesea Street, Boundary Road, Brooklyn Road, River Road, Clearways yes Victoria St and Ellicott Rd. Clearways for cycle and bus/transit lanes are proposed for Killarney and Hukanui Roads. Five schemes have been investigated: Naylor/Grey, River Rd/Fairfield Bridge and Comries/Hukanui Congestion and safety schemes Y R 223 yes are proceeding; Tisdall/Bridge/Victoria and Comries/Lyndon are on hold. Transit Intersections Transit has served notice to HCC for land requirements. One other property purchase required. Design is being reviewed and changed from a roundabout to signals. Further investigations in Hillcrest Intersections - Transit T 07/08 progress. Construction not likely until 2009/10. Discussions have been held with community and New World Supermarket developers to improve traffic arrangements to their site.
Designation confirmed. Appeal has been resolved. 20-30 properties affected. Land purchase Ohaupo Road/Kahikatea Drive T 08/09 underway, but difficult. Service relocation scheduled for 2007/08 and construction in 2008/09.
Subject to R-funding. Negotiations underway for land purchase, but experiencing difficulties. Design Greenwood/Killarney Intersection T 08/09 (signals) being finalised. Scope of project has changed and alteration to designation required (notified process). Construction now likely in 2008/09.
No timing given in Transit's 2006-16 Forecast. Subject to R-funding. Scoping study underway. Gallagher / Kahikatea Intersection T ? Investigation planned for 2007/08.
RING ROAD AND CROSS-CITY CONNECTOR Wairere Drive (Eastern Arterial) E1 designation hearing completed. Appeal has been resolved. Consent order being sought from the Land Designation Y A yes 05/06 Environment Court.
E1 Land Purchase N A 447 yes 05/06 Land negotiations still progressing.
Stage 1 - Fifth Ave to Ruakura Rd (subject to designation) Y A 375 yes 05/ - /10 Staff are currently developing the project scope. Wairere Drive (Northern Arterial) Stage 1: 4-laning from Te Rapa - Pukete roundabouts Construction in progress. Completion scheduled by May. Stage 2: 4-laning from Pukete - Resolution Drive (including 05/06 - Y C 544 yes Preliminary bridge design is underway. Project scoping has commenced. bridge) 15/16 Planning issues and resource consents being finalised. LTNZ subsidy confirmed. Registrations of Stage 3: Hukanui - Tramway new road construction interest being sought for construction. Cross-City Connector
Mill Street intersections (Tristram, Willoughby, Anglesea) Y A 527 yes 07/08 Options for improvement under investigation. Linked with V8 track design.
Massey / Hall St minor works (to coordinate with Avalon Investigated over-bridge to examine if capacity increases can be achieved. 4-laning requires a new Y A 526 06/ - /09 Bypass) bridge. No further action at this stage.
Whitiora Bridge & Boundary Rd 3-laning N A 803 yes 05/06 Completed. Boundary Rd / Whitiora Bridge / Five Cross Roads Status report on options for improvements has been received. More detailed analysis to provide Y A 803 yes 06/ - /11 improvements design certainty and economic evaluation is required. Transit Projects 06/07 - Avalon Dr Bypass T yes Construction underway. Three year project. 09/10
Cobham Bridge Duplication T ? Being considered as part of Southern Links.
Construction of Stage 1 (4-laning Church - Avalon) nearing completion. Design solution for the Te 06/07 - Church to Avalon Drive 4-laning T/A yes Rapa/Avalon/Wairere intersection confirmed (traffic signals). Design being reviewed. Funding for 07/08 total project approved by both Transit and Land Transport NZ Boards. Not shown in Transit's 2006-16 Forecast. Critical connection between Te Rapa Bypass and Avalon Avalon Drive 4-laning T ? Drive Bypass. To be considered as part of Te Rapa Bypass project.
Funding Source Key: A = Access Hamilton reserve R = Rates E = Environment Waikato T = Transit NZ
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To: Chief Executive From: General Manager Works and Services Subject: 2008/09 Funding for CBD Shuttle, Orbiter, and Chartwell Express Committee: Transport Committee Meeting Date: 08 May 2007 File Reference: 721/OP1001, 721/ OP1002
1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 In October 2006, the Transport Committee considered a report on patronage and budgets for the CBD Shuttle, Orbiter and Chartwell Express bus services. With the exception of the CBD Shuttle, which was funded for 10 years, these services were funded in the LTCCP as a 2-year trial.
1.2 The basis of the funding agreement with Environment Waikato (EW) was that Council would fund 50% of any shortfall in fare revenue for the duration of the trial period.
1.3 The LTCCP provides funding in 2007/08 from the Access Hamilton targeted rate for these services as follows:
CBD Shuttle (SAP 732) $180K Orbiter (SAP 790) $340K Chartwell Express (SAP 790) $ 40K ______TOTAL $560K
2.0 REPORT
2.1 EW have advised that the funding required to continue these three services in 2007/08 is as follows:
CBD Shuttle $222K Orbiter $330K Chartwell Express $ 46K ______TOTAL $598K
2.2 However, because of the early success of the Orbiter, and the higher-than-budgeted fare recoveries, there will be a forecast surplus of approximately $120K in SAP 790 in 2006/07. Therefore no additional funding will be required in 2007/08 (assuming that this surplus is approved for carryover).
2.3 Further, in a letter dated 23 April 2007, EW have advised that:
“the Network Review will probably include the above services as part of the overall design, and be seeking Land Transport New Zealand commitment to funding them as core services. That being the case, the cost of their provision would be included within EW’s funding for Passenger Transport from 2008/09. Fare shortfalls on these would be looked at as part of the overall fare recovery situation and any adjustments made would be adjustments to the fares across the Network. That being the case, there would be no expectation for ongoing funding.”
2.4 Therefore there is no additional funding required in 2007/08 for the continuation of all three services. The situation can be reviewed again as part of the 2008/09 Annual Plan process.
3.0 RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that this report be received
SF Davis General Manager Works and Services
To: Chief Executive From: General Manager Works and Services Subject: Pembroke Street Service Lane Committee: Transport Committee Meeting Date: 08 May 2007 File Reference: 290/P11
1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 At the February 2007 Transport Committee meeting Messrs Patrick O’Connell, Martin Luke and Gary Wood were in attendance to request that Council pay for resurfacing of Pembroke Lane in hot mix.
1.2 The Committee resolved that:
“b) staff investigate the quality of the chip seal work undertaken on Pembroke Lane (including boundary sealing issues) and the competence of the chip seal surface to be resurfaced in hot mix, and
c) the investigation be reported back to the next Transport Committee meeting.”
2.0 REPORT
2.1 Staff engaged MWH to provide an independent opinion on the quality of the reseal work completed in March 2006, and on the competence of the chip seal surface to be re-surfaced in hot mix.
2.2 The surface treatment was assessed by MWH in terms of its functionality and appropriateness. From a functional perspective, the purpose of a surface treatment is to protect the pavement from the ingress of water and to provide a skid-resistant surface. MWH consider that the surface of Pembroke Lane adequately serves this purpose. As far as the appropriateness is concerned, MWH consider that chip seal is the most cost effective solution.
2.3 In terms of the “boundary sealing issues”, while MWH noted that there were some loose chips in the bottom of some drainage catchpits, indicating the presence of loose chips after the re-sealing, they did not detect any over-spray of binder on adjacent pavement sections or boundary walls.
2.4 In terms of the competence of the chip seal to be re-surfaced with hot mix, the pavement structure was found to be marginal in places, with some rutting (depressions in the surface). MWH estimated that approximately 15 — 20% of the service lane would need some form of pavement strengthening to be suitable for an overlay of asphalt. Further, they pointed out that there are numerous services located under the pavement which will increase the cost of the repairs required to bring the surface up to a suitable standard for re-surfacing.
3.0 DISCUSSION
3.1 When staff met with Pembroke Lane residents last year, it was explained to them that chip seal was considered to be the right technical product to surface the street, irrespective of Council’s policy on Road Resurfacing, which enables the residents to pay for the additional cost of surfacing in hot mix. It was also explained that hot mix would have a shorter life than chip seal.
3.2 As there are only low traffic volumes in Pembroke Lane, if the residents wish to proceed with hot mix, staff would use the hot mix overlay to strengthen the pavement. Milling would be used around the service covers at vehicle accessways to tie in the existing levels. The cost of this work is covered by the estimate provided to the residents for hot mix.
3.3 Staff opinion remains that chip seal is the appropriate technical solution for Pembroke Lane, as it will tolerate the inherent weakness in the road and provide the longest life. Asphalt surfacing (hot mix) may result in premature failure, by cracking at the weak spots, and therefore the asphalt surface may not achieve its design life.
3.4 Staff do not support the residents’ request that Council pay for re-surfacing Pembroke Lane in hot mix, because:
• it would contravene Council’s Road Re-surfacing policy • the best technical solution for Pembroke Lane is chip seal.
4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that
4.1 this report be received
4.2 staff write to the Pembroke Lane residents and advise them that:
• for technical reasons, chip seal is the preferred surface for the service lane, as it will have a longer life than hot mix • Council will not pay for re-surfacing the street with hot mix • the residents have until 30 June 2007 to confirm whether or not they wish to proceed with re-surfacing in hot mix (noting that the work cannot now be done until next financial year).
Roger Ward SF Davis Transportation Unit Manager General Manager Works and Services