I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the City Centre Advisory Board will be held on:

Date: Wednesday, 29 November 2017 Time: 3.00pm Room Room 1, Level 26, Venue: 135 Albert Street, Auckland

Auckland City Centre Advisory Board OPEN AGENDA MEMBERSHIP Chairperson Mr John Coop Corporate sector Deputy Chair Mr Andrew Gaukrodger Corporate sector Members Ms Viv Beck Business Improvement District Ms Noelene Buckland City Centre Residents Group Member Shale Chambers Waitemata Local Board, Mr Greg Cohen Tourism/Travel Mr Ben Corban Arts and Cultural Sector Mr Terry Cornelius, JP Retail sector Mr George Crawford Property Council of NZ Cr Chris Darby Auckland Council (Mayor’s alternate) Mayor Hon Phil Goff, CNZM, JP Auckland Council Mr Dane Grey/ Mr Ngarimu Blair Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Mr Mark Kingsford Corporate sector Cr Mike Lee Liaison councillor, Auckland Council Ms Amy Malcolm Tertiary Education (University of Auckland & Auckland University of Technology) Mr James Mooney Urban design/institute of architects Mr Nigel Murphy Tertiary Education (University of Auckland & Auckland University of Technology) Mr Adam Parkinson City Centre Residents Group Mr Patrick Reynolds Transport representative Mr Michael Richardson Business Improvement District (Quorum 10 members) Sonja Tomovska Governance Advisor 23 November 2017 Contact Telephone: 021 723 228 Email: [email protected] Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Note: The reports contained within this agenda are for consideration and should not be construed as Council policy unless and until adopted. Should Members require further information relating to any reports, please contact the relevant manager, Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson.

Terms of Reference

(Excerpt –full terms of reference available as a separate document)

These terms of reference set out the roles, responsibilities and working arrangements for the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board. The board is a key advisory body, with no decision-making or autonomous budgetary authority. The board advises Auckland Council on achieving the vision and strategic outcomes of the Auckland Plan, the City Centre Masterplan, the expenditure of the City Centre Targeted Rate, the development portfolio and city centre issues. Auckland Council includes:

 The Governing Body and its relevant committees  Waitematā Local Board  Council controlled organisations

Membership:

The board will comprise of up to 16 external city centre stakeholders and three elected members. The board will have between 15 and 19 members at all times.

External board members will have an association with an Auckland City Centre group or organisation and have the ability to understand and provide expert advice on Auckland City Centre issues. The membership includes a position for mana whenua.

The board’s term ends one month prior to the next local government elections in 2019.

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ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 Apologies 5 2 Declaration of Interest 5 3 Confirmation of Minutes 5 4 Extraordinary Business 5 5 City Centre Update for the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board - to 17 November 2017 7 6 Proposed Forward Planner for Auckland City Centre Centre Advisory Board 2018 Meetings 19 7 City Centre Targeted Rate funded programme of works 2015-2025 23 8 Update on the Cycling Programmes City Centre Cycle Network 27 9 Update – November 2017 to the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board 39 10 Consideration of Extraordinary Items

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1 Apologies

At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.

2 Declaration of Interest

Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.

3 Confirmation of Minutes

That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board: a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Wednesday, 25 October 2017, as a true and correct record.

4 Extraordinary Business

Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

“An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-

(a) The local authority by resolution so decides; and

(b) The presiding member explains at the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public,-

(i) The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and

(ii) The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.”

Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

“Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-

(a) That item may be discussed at that meeting if-

(i) That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and

(ii) the presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but

(b) no resolution, decision or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion.”

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File No.: CP2017/24558

Item 5 Item Purpose 1. To receive a progress update on City Centre projects and initiatives to 17 November 2017.

Executive summary 2. This report provides a high-level overview of progress on projects and initiatives in the City Centre, including:  programming activities  operations  delivery projects. 3. For physical project delivery, a coloured bar shows the three stages of development: Feasibility / Investigation Design / Consultation Construction

An arrow highlights the current stage of the project.

Recommendation That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board: a) receive the City Centre Update Report to 17 November 2017.

Comments Programming

Overall City Centre Planning 4. A ‘light touch’ refresh of the City Centre Masterplan will be undertaken in 2018. A programme for this work will be presented to the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board early 2018. 5. Decisions on the location and funding for the America’s Cup infrastructure and a go/no-go for the Queens Wharf Dolphin will be made at the 23 November 2017 Governing Body meeting. 6. The Downtown programme of works is progressing, with critical design work around the Quay Street seawall underway.

Wynyard Quarter and Central Wharves 7. At its 13 November 2017 workshop, the Governing Body was presented with five infrastructure options for hosting the America’s Cup. These options are outlined here: http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/articles/news/2017/11/five-base-options- proposed-for-america-s-cup/. The Governing Body will be asked to approve a team base location, and associated funding requirements for hosting the event, at its 23 November 2017 meeting.

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8. At a workshop with councillors on 14 November 2017, the options for the Queens Wharf Mooring Dolphin were presented, ahead of a decision on go/no-go to be made at the 23

November 2017 Governing Body meeting.

9. Associated infrastructure, such as the Te Wero Island public realm improvements and the new Wynyard Crossing were also discussed in the context of America’s Cup, and will form part of the funding decision that will need to be made through the Long-term Plan 2018-2028

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Downtown 10. As part of the 13 November 2017 workshop on the America’s Cup, the Downtown programme of works was identified as critical work that needs to occur in the downtown precinct within the next three years in order to facilitate a successful America’s Cup. This work includes:  the upgrade of the Quay Street seawall  the Quay Street upgrade and public realm enhancements  the new downtown public space  Phase 1 of the ferry terminal reconfiguration  the Britomart East bus interchange. 11. The additional funding requirements to facilitate this programme of works will also be considered through the Long-term Plan process, as part of the funding decision around the America’s Cup. 12. Critical design elements related to the Quay Street seawall upgrades are underway to facilitate the implementation of the overall programme of works. Urban design components of the programme will be commissioned in early 2018. 13. There remains a complex arrangement of interdependencies which the programme team are working to resolve.

Midtown 14. Auckland Transport is progressing the indicative business case for the Midtown Bus Project, which includes the streetscape and amenity upgrade for Wellesley Street. 15. The Auckland Council and Auckland Transport teams are currently reviewing the project alignment, and phasing of the Victoria Linear Park and Wellesley Street, with the City Rail Link development.

Learning Quarter 16. Improvement projects (including lighting, CCTV, path upgrades, and building rehabilitation) in Albert Park are on track for completion in early 2018. 17. Safety issues around the Chris Booth sculpture are being investigated and improvements will be actioned as part of the Albert Park upgrade. 18. The Learning Quarter Working Group, comprising of representatives from Auckland Council, Auckland University of Technology, and the University of Auckland, met on 8 November 2017, and discussions are progressing on joint initiatives and interventions. 19. Tactical urban initiatives are being planned for St Paul Street, and public consultation will start by the end of November 2017. 20. Auckland Transport is consulting on workable solutions to address the parking issue on Alfred Street. 21. Auckland Transport is also considering maintenance on Princes Street, and improved pedestrian amenity at the junction of Princes and Shortland Streets.

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Homelessness 22. Auckland Council is continuing to develop the regional cross-sectoral homelessness plan,

including early discussions and engagement with key government agencies.

23. The mayor’s proposal for the 2017-2018 annual budget prioritised $500,000 to promote collaboration across the council group, government agencies, charities, businesses and philanthropic groups to address chronic homelessness. Over the past month, Auckland Council has allocated funding to: 5 Item  The Wise Group Management Services to provide backbone support to the Housing First Auckland collective, including the design of a regional ‘by-name’ homelessness count for implementation in 2018  The Auckland Rough Sleepers Initiative to support the delivery of the World Homeless Day event in Aotea Square on 10 October 2017  The Council to Homeless Person’s national publication, examining homelessness from personal, local, social and global perspectives. The November 2017 edition of Parity focuses on how Aotearoa New Zealand is responding to homelessness. As well as providing sponsorship support, Auckland Council contributed an article on the council’s role in addressing homelessness (please see the attached extract from the publication).

Activate Auckland: Supporting business 24. Activate Auckland is working with the Business Association and Auckland Transport to develop best practice in development response communications. A development response strategy and action plan will be delivered to the Karangahape Road project team by the end of November 2017. 25. Business support packages developed by Activate Auckland have been expanded to include: BusinessPac, a pilot created in partnership with Mentors NZ, Auckland Chamber of Commerce and City Rail Link Limited. The package is available to Albert Street businesses, and will soon be offered to Karangahape Road businesses.

Events 26. Wednesday on Wellesley – A series of musical acts have been programmed to support Wellesley Street businesses that have been impacted by the City Rail Link works. The series runs 15 November 2017 to 20 December 2017. 27. Lightpath Festival – The festival will be held on 2 December 2017 from 5.00pm to 10.00pm. is celebrating two years of the Lightpath. Activate Auckland is funding a Karangahape Road curator to develop a programme of activations; working with the local community and businesses, in partnership with the Karangahape Road Business Association.

Griffiths Gardens – Pā Rongorongo/Information Hub 28. The Information Hub structure was delivered to site in late September 2017, and will be fit out and clad over the next few weeks. It is anticipated that Pā Rongorongo will be completed and operational in February 2018. 29. A surge in anti-social behavior on the Griffiths Gardens site has been noted, and safety upgrades are underway to address this. Activate Auckland is working with the police community constable and City Watch. For the Love of Bees Project 30. A new poster campaign has been launched in collaboration with Phantom Billstickers. Philip Kelly designed the new posters which can be seen around the city. They are sponsored by Phantom Billstickers and facilitated by Art Director, Kirsty Cameron. 31. For the Love of Bees will be at the Parnell Festival of Roses on 19 November 2017, promoting Griffiths Gardens.

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Tactical urban interventions 32. Projects currently underway include:

 Federal Street Shared Space – working with Sky City  Federal Street Contraflow Cycleway – working with Auckland Transport  St Paul Street – working with Auckland Transport and the Auckland University of Item 5 Item Technology  Karangahape Road – working with Auckland Transport 33. A recently released time-lapse video recording of the transformation of Lower Queen Street, from city street to urban park over summer 2016/17 can be viewed on Facebook. Please follow the link: https://www.facebook.com/Activate-Auckland-692414677562107/

City Rail Link Limited 34. By the middle of December 2017, all fences and hoardings on Albert Street will be moved off the footpath and onto the road carriageway. Albert Street will remain in this state for approximately one year while the rail tunnels are excavated and formed, and the trench backfilled. Excavation is currently down to a depth of 14 metres and the Wyndham Street end of the trench. The final depth will be 18 metres. 35. The large shed in the Victoria Street compound is in the process of being dismantled. Both of the compounds on Victoria Street will be decommissioned and returned to usable road space by early January 2018. 36. The City Rail Link Street Response Team and Activate Auckland will continue to deliver a programme of events, activations and business support to businesses in proximity to the City Rail Link construction site. 37. To date, over 80 businesses in the Albert, Wellesley and Victoria Streets precinct have been offered BusinessPac, a number have signed up for a free business mentor and free membership to the Auckland Chamber of Commerce.

Aotea Quarter 38. The Aotea Quarter Public Art Guide was launched during Artweek, so far the response has been positive. 39. The Aotea Quarter Destination Strategy will be finalised by the end of November 2017. An additional plan (aligning with the Quarter Plan work), looking at how to ensure the area keeps lively and thriving during the City Rail Link works, is complete and will be presented to stakeholders in the area shortly. 40. A reference design for Mayoral Drive, anticipating new development and the Laneways Circuit linkage into Aotea Square, is in progress. 41. An audit of parking in the Aotea Quarter is about to start, in collaboration with Auckland Transport. 42. Auckland Transport expects the wayfinding manual to be ready for use by the end of the year. Aotea Quarter may act as a pilot for the new signage. City Rail Link Limited and Activate Auckland are working with Auckland Transport to address temporary wayfinding needs during construction.

Cycle Network 43. Quay Street segment of the Tāmaki Drive Cycleway: Construction had been delayed due to the resource consent application being notified, following a hearing on 11 September 2017. The application has now been approved and resource consent granted. Construction is likely to start in early 2018. 44. Tāmaki Drive cycleway: Based on the consultation feedback received and on the fact that the Glenn Innes shared path is going to connect with Tāmaki Drive on the Ngapipi Road

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intersection, the design has been reviewed. As a result, a two-way protected cycleway on the northern side of Tāmaki Drive, between Solent Street and Ngapipi Bridge, is proposed. A project update was delivered to the public as part of the consultation for the Glenn Innes Shared Path. Consultation closed on 8 October 2017, and the project is currently at the end of the preliminary design phase and will shortly start detailed design. 45. : Construction of stage 2 of the Nelson Street Cycleway, from

Victoria Street to Pakenham Street East in Market Place, and Pitt Street from Beresford 5 Item Square to Hobson Street, is expected to be completed by the end of November 2017. The final section to Quay Street is being delivered as part of Westhaven to the City Stage 2. 46. Westhaven to City (Stage 1): This section is currently under construction, with completion expected by the end of November 2017. 47. Westhaven to City (Stage 2): The preferred option is a bi-directional cycleway on Market Place, Customs Street West and Lower Hobson Street. General traffic on the Market Place section would be restricted to one direction. It will provide a link for people on bikes of all ages and abilities between the cycleways on Nelson Street and Quay Street. Public consultation closed on 2 October 2017. Feedback is being reviewed and assessed before the project is advanced to the design stage. 48. Victoria Street Cycleway: Detailed design for the Beaumont Street to Hobson Street section started in July 2017, with construction expected in 2018. This cycleway links to a number of existing and proposed cycle facilities; including Franklin Road, Victoria Park (through to Wynyard Quarter) and Nelson Street.

Wynyard Quarter Redevelopment 49. There is no new update this month. Last month’s remains below, for reference: 50. The Madden Street upgrade was completed on 15 September 2017. This was part of a larger project encompassing a complete streetscape and infrastructure upgrade of both Madden and Pakenham Streets. The work was carried out by Panuku Development Auckland in collaboration with Auckland Transport, Watercare and Healthy Waters. 51. The Willis Bond residential construction projects for Wynyard Centre and 132 Halsey Street continue. The first phase of residential apartments, The Daldy Street Pavilions were completed in September 2017, with residents due to move into their apartments by the end of this month. 52. The Wynyard Quarter Innovation Precinct is advancing towards completion; Precinct Properties at 12 Madden Street are now occupied (part of the GridAKL initiative launched by Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development).

Operations 53. The City Centre Public Art Strategy was workshopped with the advisory board. A final report is due by the February 2018 board meeting. 54. The project to better monitor pedestrian flow in the City Centre (Smart Cities) is being developed as a joint project between Auckland Council and Auckland Transport. Further details will come to the board in due course. 55. We are in the final stages of securing the interface between Auckland Council consents and Land Information New Zealand’s Forward Works Viewer platform. This will provide enhanced information on surrounding works, to anyone working within the road reserve. 56. Monitoring – the Infometrics annual report 2016 is now publically available and provides information on the economic profile of the City Centre, including statistics on productivity, jobs, growth, business numbers and population. Please view at the following link: https://ecoprofile.infometrics.co.nz/Auckland%20City%20Centre%20(3%20CAUs)

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Delivery

Lower Queen Street and Albert Street Reinstatement upgrades 57. The final review report is due on 30 November 2017.

Downtown Public Spaces

Item 5 Item 58. Forming part of the Downtown Programme of works, the Downtown Public Spaces project is progressing in conjunction with the other projects in this area. The reference design and technical risk assessment has been completed; integration with the seawall project is being discussed by the programme team and the technical consultants. 59. The project is funded by the sale of Queen Elizabeth Square to Precinct Properties. Though it is funded separately, it will integrate seamlessly with the plans for Quay Street and the Ferry Basin.

Britomart Streetscapes 60. Planning is underway for Stage 3, which includes Tyler Street (Gore Street to Britomart Place), as well as the remainder of the programme. 61. An update on the programme delivery will be presented to Auckland City Centre Advisory Board in due course.

SkyPath 62. There are no new updates at this stage, further developments will be communicated in due course.

Myers Park Upgrade – Stage 2 63. The project review and revised cost estimate has been completed. 64. A workshop will be held for the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board on 29 November 2017.

Karangahape Road Streetscape Enhancement and Cycleway 65. Two workshops have been held with the Karangahape Road Reference Group, providing invaluable feedback to the design team in relations to the character and stories of Karangahape Road. 66. Resource consent lodgement is planned for November 2017. 67. The project will be promoted at the Light Path Festival on 2 December 2017.

Poynton Terrace 68. Public consultation has begun with nearby land owners and affected parties. This is due for completion before Christmas 2017. 69. Mana whenua engagement has commenced, with three iwi having expressed an interest in the area. 70. Detailed design is currently underway. 71. Following further discussion with Auckland Transport, the crossing will not be formalised at this point.

Federal Street upgrade – Stage 2 72. Public consultation on the concept design is planned to open on 20 November 2017 and close on 10 December 2017.

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Hobson and Nelson Street upgrade 73. Discussions are still in progress between Auckland Council and the New Zealand International Convention Centre in relation to the Hobson Street streetscape and the Convention Centre’s frontage. 74. Pre-feasibility investigations are in progress and are anticipated to be completed by the end

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Beach Road Maori Artwork 75. Installation of the five bronze sculptures has been postponed while Auckland Council works through some broader issues with mana whenua. A further update will be provided in due course.

O’Connell Street Public Art 76. Developed design of the artwork has been completed, following confirmation of the attachment points for the artwork with the building owners. 77. Resource consent will be lodged by the end of November 2017. 78. Once consent has been granted, a completion/installation date will be confirmed. It is expected that this will be by the end of the 2017/2018 financial year.

Freyberg Place 79. Auckland Transport and Auckland Council are progressing a change to the status of Freyberg Place to either a pedestrian mall or full road stopping.

Consideration

Local board views and implications 80. Engagement with the Waitematā Local Board has occurred on all City Centre projects that are actively progressing. Specific engagement with the board is included in the project plans for individual projects. The board is generally supportive of the direction being taken.

Māori impact statement 81. Monthly hui are being held throughout 2017 with iwi representatives, with the purpose of seeking mana whenua input into the scoping and design process of City Centre projects.

Implementation 82. Prior to the implementation of City Centre projects and initiatives, regular meetings and workshops are held with many stakeholders including the Waitematā Local Board, Heart of the City, Karangahape Road Business Association, Learning Quarter stakeholders, iwi, Council Controlled Organisations and the appropriate Auckland Council committee(s).

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Proposed Forward Planner for Auckland City Centre Centre Advisory Board 2018 Meetings

File No.: CP2017/23943

Item 6 Item Purpose 1. To provide input into the proposed forward planner for 2018 Auckland City Centre Advisory Board meetings.

Executive summary 2. To ensure the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board has the opportunity to advise on a variety of projects and programmes underway in the City Centre, staff would like to confirm that the proposed forward planner covers all areas of interest for the advisory board. 3. This is an opportunity to discuss the proposed planner, and to add or delete topics. 4. Staff have indicated the months where certain topics are likely to be presented to the advisory board. Other topics can be discussed as time allows throughout the year. 5. A further opportunity for the board to provide input into the forward planner will be provided at the board’s February 2018 meeting.

Recommendations That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board: a) provide input into the proposed forward planner for the 2018 Auckland City Centre Advisory Board meetings. b) discuss the topics the board would like presentations and workshops on in 2018.

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City Centre Targeted Rate funded programme of works 2015-2025

File No.: CP2017/24030

Purpose 7 Item 1. To endorse the final draft of the City Centre Targeted Rate funded programme of works (TR7).

Executive summary 2. The draft City Centre Targeted Rate funded programme of works was presented to the advisory board on 25 October 2017. Since that meeting, no recommendations or requests for amendments have been received from the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board. 3. The final programme of works has been included as Attachment A to this report for the advisory board’s endorsement. 4. Once endorsed by the advisory board, the programme of works will be submitted to the Finance and Performance Committee for approval.

Recommendation That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board: a) endorse the final City Centre Targeted Rate funded programme of works 2015-2025.

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Update on the Cycling Programmes City Centre Cycle Network

File No.: CP2017/24549

Purpose 8 Item 1. To receive an update on the delivery of the 2015-2018 Cycling Programmes City Centre Cycle Network.

Executive summary 2. Auckland Transport staff will provide an update the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board on the delivery progress of the 2015-2018 Cycling Programmes City Centre Cycle Network (see Attachment A). 3. The Quay Street and Nelson St stage 1 aspects of the programme are now complete. 4. Nelson Street stage 2 and Westhaven to the City Centre stage 1 are due to be completed by the end of November 2017. 5. The Tāmaki Drive (Quay Street segment) cycleway is due to start construction in early 2018. 6. The majority of the remaining routes within the City Centre are progressing through design, with planned completion of the network by the end of the 2018/2019 financial year. 7. The connecting cycleways on Great North Road, and the Herne Bay to Westhaven section of the Western Connections Package, also have construction planned in the first half of 2018, which will deliver connectivity to the central network.

Recommendation That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board: a) receive the 2015-2018 Cycling Programmes City Centre Cycle Network update.

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Auckland Transport Update – November 2017 to the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board

File No.: CP2017/24565

Item 9 Item Purpose 1. To update the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board on Auckland Transport activities and to summarise the ongoing engagement between the board and Auckland Transport.

Executive summary 2. This report covers: a. An update on Auckland Transport activities in the City Centre b. An update on forthcoming consultations c. Upcoming projects and activities.

Recommendation/s That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board: a) note the Auckland Transport Update – November 2017

Auckland Transport consultation activities: 3. The below table has a general summary of projects out for public consultation. Please note that all timings are indicative and are subject to change: Project Current Status

Nelson St cycleway phase 3 – a bi- Public consultation closed on the 1 October. directional cycleway from Nelson Auckland Transport is evaluating all the Street to Quay Street feedback received.

Tamaki Drive cycle route – between Public consultation closed on the 8 October the Strand to Ngapipi Road 2018. Auckland Transport is evaluating all the feedback received.

Victoria Street West cycleway - Currently in detailed design. Construction is dedicated cycle route along Victoria expected in early 2018. Street West, from the Beaumont Street intersection to the Hobson Street intersection. Nelson St cycleway phase 2 - Nelson Under construction. Opening November 2017. Street to Quay Street and Beresford Square to Hobson Street Westhaven to City cycleway section Substantially complete with some surfacing, foot 1 - Westhaven Drive to Customs path, line marking and street lighting work that Street West/Market Place. needs completing. These are programmed for completion end of November.

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Upcoming public consultations:

4. The below table has a general summary of projects that are expected to go out for public consultation. Please note that all timings are indicative and are subject to change:

Project Current Status Item 9 Item Northwestern busway – proposed With Light Rail being looked at by the new dedicated bus lane from City to West central government, we are continuing with Auckland current busway business case work but are expecting to need to revise it once the new central government transport policy direction is formalized. So public consultation continues to be delayed, as the wider context is still not yet clear. We are ready to go with draft consultation material and hope to make speedy progress once the central government approach in known.

Midtown bus route – improving how The Indicative Business Case is being finalized city centre buses operated in order to apply for Detailed Business Case funding, in particular the scoping of the university bus station extent and how to deal with potential commercial elements of it (i.e. integrating it into surrounding development). Once funding is confirmed, we will re-engage with stakeholders as we set up the forward programme to develop the preferred design.

General projects and activities Changes to pay and display parking machines 5. Over the next few months, Auckland Transport will be upgrading all 810 pay-and-display parking machines to include ‘pay-by-plate’ technology. The pay-by-plate technology enables customers to enter their registration plate into the machine without the need for a display ticket, making it a faster, more seamless customer experience. 6. The newly upgraded machines will also include paywave technology to further improve the customer experience. The Text-a-Park payment option will not be available as part of the new machines as AT Park phone app is considered to be a superior alternative for customers who want to use their phone. The pay-by-plate payment solution is considered ‘best practice’ and has been implemented successfully in private car parks in Auckland and also for on-street parking in Tauranga and Christchurch. 7. It is intended that the City Centre will be updated in January 2018. Community bike fund open for applications 8. Auckland Transport is launching a Community Bike Fund with $35,000 of funding available to community groups to support cycling initiatives and projects. 9. The fund has been established to recognise and support the work of community groups that champion bike riding in the region. Many community organisations have great ideas and Auckland Transport is keen to work with them to deliver creative projects that encourage more people to ride bikes more often.

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10. Funding is available during 2017/18 for community-focussed projects that encourage riding a bike as a regular transport option, improve cycle safety, and contribute to the normalisation of . The fund can be used for community events, activities, training programmes, and the development of resources and information for specific communities.

11. The AT Community Bike Fund budget available is $35,000. The maximum grant amount per

application is $5,000. The first round is open for applications from the 30 October to 13 of 9 Item December 2017. Applicants can apply online and read the grant policy at https://at.govt.nz/cycling-walking/at-community-bike-fund/

Consideration Implementation 12. All proposed schemes are subject to prioritisation, funding and consultation.

Attachments There are no attachments for this report. Signatories Author Ben Halliwell - Elected Member Relationship Manager Authorisers Jonathan Anyon - Manager Elected Member Relationship Unit Barry Potter - Director Infrastructure and Environmental Services

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