Panmure to Pakuranga Busway
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Panmure to Pakuranga Busway Delivering transport choices to get you where you want, when you want Overview • New Zealand's first urban busway • Panmure Roundabout replaced with signals • New traffic signals to better manage all road users • Exclusive lanes for buses • Walk or cycle on wide, comfortable paths • New modern busway bridge across the Tamaki River. at.govt.nz/AMETI AMETI Eastern Busway Merton Rd The University of Auckland M orr i n R d Pillkington Rd Hobs on St s D re unn C Panmure Rd es to Pakuranga Busway Mo oat un C ta in G ree E R n Rd llersl d ie Pan mu re Jellicoe Rd Hwy Pleas ant VNew Panmure Overall benefits iew intersection • Getting east Auckland moving with more choice Panmure to Pakuranga y • Turn up and go! Reliable, comfortable more frequent w d R north side busway H d an Panmure bus services n el L o r a t I g o Panmure • o A pedestrian friendly experience getting lling Mt Wellington n e Shared cycle lanes D around Panmure W t r and footpath M • Enjoy the ride… walk or bike Panmure to Pakuranga on Panmure Tamaki River Basin safe and comfortable dedicated paths Additional Panmure bridge • New signalised Panmure intersection to improve traffic Panmure Bridge flows and reduce walking distances Dedicated cycle lane • Cleaning up and greening up Pakuranga Road with better stormwater treatment. Waipuna Rd 10A d R d ga R s kuran y a d P P W U ai a ku pun ran a ga R Brid d ge T i R a R k eeve a s Rd Sylvia Park u Shopping D Centre 10 r Pakuranga at.govt.nz/AMETI AMETI Eastern Busway r D r e m a s s o G 1 T i Ra kau Dr To Botany Bo T tany ru g o d o R d s i D r r r a H Panmure to Pakuranga Busway Panmure roundabout upgraded to a signalised intersection • Designed for major traffic flows: • No right turn from Jellicoe Road • No direct access from Potaka Lane • Gets the busway through the busy intersection • Shorter walking distances • Creating a vibrant hub at Panmure • Safe road crossings for cyclists and pedestrians. at.govt.nz/AMETI AMETI Eastern Busway Panmure to Pakuranga Busway Busway on Lagoon Drive • Built on the north side of Lagoon Drive using existing traffic lanes • Untouched natural features around the lagoon edge • Safe, wide cycle and footpaths • Two general traffic lanes • Safer access for local residents. at.govt.nz/AMETI AMETI Eastern Busway Panmure to Pakuranga Busway New Panmure busway bridge • Constructed on the north side of current Panmure Bridge • Two busway lanes • Shared cycle lane and footpath • Viewing platforms where people can pause safely outside the flow of pedestrians and cyclists • Preservation of the historic swing bridge turnstile • Allows for the future upgrade of the existing road bridge • Designed to minimise impacts on the culturally significant Mokoia Pa. at.govt.nz/AMETI AMETI Eastern Busway Panmure to Pakuranga Busway Pakuranga Road • Busway built to the north of Pakuranga Road • Four general traffic lanes remain • Safe, separated cycle and footpaths • New signals at Kerswill Place and Williams Avenue • Williams Avenue widened for new traffic • Tamaki Bay Drive closed to Pakuranga Road • Latham Avenue closed to Pakuranga Road • New road connecting Latham Avenue to Millen Avenue • Better connection to Rotary Walkway • Greener look and feel with new landscaping. at.govt.nz/AMETI AMETI Eastern Busway Panmure to Pakuranga Busway Typical section footpath and cycle path Pakuranga Road Lagoon Drive 2 metre 0.3m 0.5m 4.0 metre dedicated 3 metre shared path footpath dedicated cyclepath Footpath Cyclepath Planted Berm Shared path Busway 2m 3m varies 1m 3.5m 3.5m 1m Separation 3m 3m 3m 3m Footpath Cyclepath Planted berm at.govt.nz/AMETI AMETI Eastern Busway Panmure to Pakuranga Busway Why a busway? Notice of RequirementNotice of Requirement process Process and INVESTIGATIONS/ONGOING CONSULTATIONS Auckland Transport undertakes investigations and analysis of ways to get involved various route options. It consults with stakeholders including the public, directly affected landowners, iwi, local boards • Allows significant improvements and other organisations. The consultation process is ongoing throughout the process. to the quality of public transport • Stakeholder consultation EVALUATE A preferred route is selected through a rigorous options evaluation process. IDENTIFY Auckland Transport • Provides a fast and reliable identifies a problem which needs to be addressed and • Project is publicly notified sets the project objectives. corridor for public transport ASSESSMENTS Further design and technical assessments, including cultural assessments are completed. DISTRICT PLANS UNITARY PLANS • Anyone can make STRATEGIC DOCUMENTS • Minimises delays generally LODGEMENT a submission REVIEW Auckland Transport lodges experienced in standard bus Auckland Council reviews Notice of Requirement and application and may request assessment of environment additional information. effects with Auckland Council. lanes where buses need to NOTIFY Public notification by Auckland merge with other traffic at • A public hearing Council (if required). OPERATIVE New designation becomes intersections PUBLIC operative in District Plan/ is held in front of Unitary Plan. SUBMISSION independent DECISION Auckland Council notifies decision of • Bus journey times are reliable at Auckland Transport to submitters commissioners, and affected landowners/occupiers. any time of the day HEARING where Auckland Public hearing. • By separating buses from Transport and all RECOMMENDATION AUCKLAND TRANSPORT Auckland Council makes ISSUES A DECISION recommendation to Auckland Transport accepts APPEAL PROCESS Auckland Transport. recommendation; Accepts • Submitters can appeal to general traffic lanes, a better the Environment Court (15 working days). recommendation in part; submitters are Rejects recommendation. • Environment Court hearing. environment can be provided • Environment Court issues decision. for passengers at bus stops able to be heard at.govt.nz/AMETI AMETI Eastern Busway5573_22.05.15_AT 5573_NOR_22.05.15_AT.indd 2 8/07/15 10:26 am.