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Proposed variations to the Otago Southland Regional Land Transport Plans 2015 – 2021

Record of RTCs Hearing Sub-Committees’ decisions on submissions and changes to the RLTPs

Held at Balclutha, on Tuesday 1 May 2018

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Record of RTC Hearing Sub-Committees’ decisions on submissions and changes to the RLTPs - sorted by topic

Decisions Forward all submissions concerning Milford Sound and travel to/from there, to the Milford Sound strategy group. Forward all Queenstown public transport submissions to the Queenstown Multi-agency Transport Governance Group ASAP. Attach minutes from Queenstown Multi-agency Transport Governance Group to RTC agendas.

Further decisions are set out in the table below. Note, the numbering of submissions indicates the RC receiving the submission, not the RLTP on which the submission is being made. The RLTP on which the point submission is being made is shown in the “Region” column.

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document Asks that funding for preparation of the Note that QLDC is currently investigating Wanaka integrated transport programme how to plan for growth in Wanaka. Active business case (project 18) be brought 025 Otago Transport Note the Wanaka transport planning Wanaka p. 94 Otago forward, and the project commenced in ORC projects planning projects now proposed for inclusion in Transport 2018, to capitalise on the current updated RLTP including integrated PBC community momentum for investing in and and a network plan. embracing active transport. Requests that work on Ballantyne Road Note that QLDC is currently investigating (project 61) either includes a segregated this road for safety-led improvements. cycleway or allows for an easily And advises that it will be necessary to implemented cycleway at a future date. consider the wider network of routes Active 025 Otago Local road Have identified north side of Ballantyne before committing support to additional Wanaka pp 74, 105 Otago ORC projects improvements Road as a cycle and walking route from modes in specific locations. Transport the Airport to Wanaka township. Refer submission to the Queenstown Lakes multi-agency transport group and advice before the RLTP is finalised.

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document Asks that work on Mt Aspiring Road Cr Forbes to advise why this project did (project 69) provides for a segregated not appear in the latest download from cycleway in both directions. Road is TIO. Active dangerous due to lack of shoulder on 025 Otago Local road Note that QLDC has been investigating Wanaka pp 77, 106 Otago either side, also compounds parking ORC projects improvements this road for safety-led improvements, Transport problem at Mt Roy. and advises that it will be necessary to consider the wider network of routes before committing support to additional modes in specific locations. Funding for Wanaka urban cycleway. Note the Wanaka transport planning Request $100,000 funding in 2018 projects now proposed for inclusion in calendar year for completion of specific updated RLTP including active transport programme business case for Wanaka’s PBC and network plan. urban cycleway. No change to the Proposed Variation. Earmarked funding for the subsequent Active New work completion of Stage 1 of Wanaka’s Active 025 Proposed Wanaka requested - -- Otago Transport network: ORC programme Transport other 2018/19 $2,000,000 2019/20 $2,000,000 2020/2021 $1,500,000 [Submitter has attached maps and supporting documentation re: Active Transport Network Master Plan for Wanaka]

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document Disappointed that only Queenstown and Include, in the RLTP Drivers of Change Dunedin are referenced in the Proposed section, reference to Wanaka as being Variations document as demonstrating a part of the strong groundswell of support strong groundswell of support for for prioritising active transport. prioritising active transport. Wants to make Active Wanaka. The region’s ‘shining star’ both in 025 The current Drivers of pp 41, 57- Wanaka Otago active transport and in the uptake of new ORC situation change 58 Transport technologies. Wanaka is growing faster than anywhere else in the region. Gridlock is projected. Forward planning is required. Cycling is a key mode of travel that can address these challenges. Immediate action is required. The final RLTP should put the same level of emphasis on cycling route and trail opportunities in Southland as in the Queenstown and Dunedin, while noting Would like to see a clip-on bridge over that AOs need to submit projects for Upukerora River for cyclists as well as a consideration by NZTA as co-funder. trail out to Sinclair Rd. Note that the multi-agency governance Adrian 032 Proposed Cycling / trails - Otago group Ride South is preparing an overall Braaksma ORC programme Milford Road is too busy and there is no shoulder on the road, not safe for children. strategy and business case for cycling Would like a trail out to Sinclair Rd and to facilities in Southland, which should lead the Perenuka Bike Park. to AOs preparing detailed business cases for individual facilities. Advise the submitter that, for a cycleway project to be included in the RLTP, a TA needs to propose it.

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document Would like their programme and strategy Include this acknowledgement in the to be included in the plan and any cycling final RLTP, section 3.4. related projects to be highlighted and The final RLTP should put the same given priority. Requests an addition to the level of emphasis on cycling route and section “The opportunity to create a trail opportunities in Southland as in the network of cycle rides” acknowledging the Queenstown and Dunedin, while noting formation of the Ride Southland that AOs need to submit projects for Opportunities Governance Group and its Vision consideration by NZTA as co-funder. Alex Crackett, 012 that RTCs Statement: “To provide quality safe cycling Ride Strategy pp 55-58 Both infrastructure and increase cycling Note that the multi-agency governance ES intend to Southland participation so that the people of group Ride South is preparing an overall pursue Southland will gain in health, quality of life strategy and business case for cycling and appreciative use of their outstanding facilities in Southland, which should lead natural environment”. to AOs preparing detailed business cases for individual facilities. Ask the Ride Southland group to engage with the RTCs and TAG, as the RTCs refine their strategy over the next three years. Asks the RTCs to await the updated GPS Note that the new timeline proposed for before finalising this revision of the RLTP. completing the review/variation of the Does not consider the proposed variations RLTPs has allowed the Hearing Sub- Alexandra The RLTP are in keeping with the directions signalled Committee to consider the engagement 037 Macmillan General variations p. 3, 26 Both late last year by the Minister. draft of the new GPS when it ORC process deliberated/ made recommendation on these submissions. Update the timeline in Figure 3 in the final RLTP. Asks the RTCs to work in close Refer to the Connecting Dunedin group partnership with the Southern DHB and as the appropriate group to consider the Consultation Otago University as major social leading transport demand created by these two Alexandra 037 General and -- Both regional employers and creators of organisations and to work with the Macmillan ORC communication transport demand, especially around the DHB’s aspirations for transport in the DHB’s aspirations for transport in the Dunedin hospital rebuild. Dunedin hospital rebuild. No change to Proposed Variations.

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document Suggests that a wider range of expertise is That the RTCs engage widely over the needed to address the challenges facing next three years, to develop strategy to us, and that this requires reconfiguring the address issues such as climate change RTCs and also ORC’s transport planning and emissions reduction, and the effect and implementation teams. Asks that the of transport on health and wellbeing. Governance combined RTCs be reconfigured to enable No change to Proposed Variations. Alexandra 037 RTC and -- Both the representation needed to address the Macmillan ORC membership representation failure of governance demonstrated by Problem Statement 1 in the Proposed Variations; suggests this includes representation of a range of important stakeholders in keeping with the Treaty of Waitangi. Asks the RTCs to re-balance the proposed Note that the final proposed RLTP transport investment in the RLTPs, by expenditure depends on what projects -- (the draft spending a larger proportion (more than and expenditure each AO proposes - Overall does not 50%) of the RLTP budget on public and including any changes that AOs seek, Alexandra 037 Introduction & summarise projected Both active transport investments (in response before the RTCs finalise the RLTP Macmillan ORC summary expenditure expenditure by activity to signals in the Minister’s late December variations (e.g. as AOs finalise their class) letter). LTPs.) Note, Jane Turnbull will talk to Alex about the RLTP process. -- (the draft Suggests the RLTPs have chronically Refer to ORC public transport planning Overall does not under-invested in public transport and and to Connecting Dunedin and Alexandra 037 Introduction & projected summarise Both requests the RTCs urgently address this. Queenstown Lakes multi-agency Macmillan ORC summary expenditure expenditure transport group for consideration. level by activity class) No change to Proposed Variations. Overall Submits that it would be helpful to report Show, in the final RLTP, the total Alexandra 037 Introduction & projected on the total expenditure by activity class. expenditure by activity class: i.e. Tables -- Both Macmillan ORC summary expenditure 2 and 3 do this. level

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document Asks that the Dunedin school bus debacle Refer to ORC public transport planning caused by the recent “public transport and to the Connecting Dunedin group. improvements” be fixed. Suggests that Change the RLTP policy on mode changes to school bus services have led choice to clarify the role of public Alexandra 037 Otago pp 66, 71, to a serious infringement of the right of all Public transport Otago transport, to support growth in public Macmillan ORC projects 98-99 children to access their local school in a transport patronage and to highlight the healthy and affordable manner. need to consider the end to end journey requirements of those using the transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document. Request that in considering future plans Refer to Connecting Dunedin group for New work for SH88, the RTCs ensure that access to consideration. Alexandra 037 Proposed requested - p. 63 Otago the walking and cycling shared path is No change to Proposed Variations. Macmillan ORC programme other improved and the Port’s strategic plan to move all freight to rail is accounted for. Reword the final RLTPs to include electric Reword the Drivers of Change section of bike technology, and autonomous vehicle the final RLTPs to include reference to and electric public transport technologies electric bike technology, and Alexandra 037 Drivers of in the consideration of future technologies autonomous vehicle and electric public Strategy pp 33-41 Both Macmillan ORC Change as these will have greater benefits for transport technologies in the health and fairness, as well as creating consideration of future technologies. greater transport efficiencies than electric private vehicles.

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document Suggests there is a failure of leadership Add to the RLTP, as a policy, the need around how transport can redirect where to recognise that urban form and people live to maximise value for money landuse patterns influence the and minimise environmental and health effectiveness and efficiency of transport impacts of transport and landuse and health; this policy to provide infrastructure, as well as ensuring the guidance to RMA work and to business viability of high quality public transport. case preparation. Suggests that the RTCs need to play a Note that the Queenstown multi-agency Alexandra 037 Longterm goal pp 50-52, Strategy Both part in shaping future growth. transport group and the Connecting Macmillan ORC and results etc 138 Asks the RTCs to take a more integrated, Dunedin group are playing a role in visioning and backcasting method to shaping growth; support and inform this landuse and transport planning that work through closer liaison. recognises the role that transport investments play in shaping population growth, land use and where that happen, and future value for money of transport investments. Asks the RTCs to put at the heart of the Amend intended longterm result R7 (on RLTP, population wellbeing and fairness, pp 50-51 and the diagram in Appendix 4) including the rights of all sectors to to read “Enhanced community resilience, Alexandra 037 Longterm goal pp 50-52, Strategy Both affordably access education, jobs and health and wellbeing”. Macmillan ORC and results etc 138 health services, and opportunities for high quality of life to attract high value residents, tourists and businesses. Suggests that the RTCs are negligent in As a way of starting this strategic ignoring the existing and impending conversation, ask DCC – after its strategic and legislative imperatives to concludes its present consultation on address climate pollution from the potential citywide greenhouse gas transport sector. Asks the RTCs to emissions reduction targets – to discuss Alexandra 037 Longterm goal pp 41, 50- urgently address the absence of strategic with the RTCs, the Global Covenant of Strategy Both Macmillan ORC and results etc 52 planning required to meet our obligations Mayors for Climate and Energy, focusing under the Agreement by including healthy, on the potential implications for equitable solutions to transport climate transport. pollution, with a target of zero carbon Jane Turnbull to contact Bill Frewen at transport system by 2050 that is also DCC to see where it is at on this matter. resilient to climate impacts

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document Asks the RTCs to improve and protect Note that the potential for freight mode health and wellbeing through investment shift is part of a South Island RTC Chairs in the freight network that prioritises project (which is about to commence). Opportunities expanding and electrifying the rail network, No change to Proposed Variations. Alexandra 037 that the RTCs Strategy p. 53 Both followed by enabling greater coastal Macmillan ORC intend to shipping. Asks the RTCs to partner with pursue central government and KiwiRail to ensure there is a shift from road freight to an improved, electrified freight network. Asks for the RLTP’s articulation of key No change to Proposed Variations The problems to be reconfigured to reflect the three problem statements, have been real issues of urgency. Asks that for widely consulted on and this is the only problem statement 2, road traffic injuries stakeholder / submitter requesting a by mode be included. Submits that there is change. Alexandra 037 The current a need to recognise the resilience benefits In the final RLTP, recognise the Key problems pp 42-49 Both Macmillan ORC situation of providing for a range of modes, opportunity to reduce the rates of road especially active transport. trauma by shifting motor vehicle trips to safer modes and recognise the resilience benefits of providing for a range of modes, especially public and active transport. Suggests that the RLTP should Include this acknowledgement in the acknowledge the role that mode share final RLTP. Alexandra 037 The current Key problems pp 42-49 Both plays in road traffic injury, report injury Macmillan ORC situation rates rather than crude numbers and plan to reduce injuries through mode shift Would like a direct bus services between Refer submission to the Queenstown Arrowtown and Queenstown, which fits in Lakes multi-agency transport group. with school starting and ending times on Change the RLTP policy on mode weekdays. choice to clarify the role of public 035 Otago pp 67, 71- Alyson Hutton Public transport Otago transport, to support growth in public ORC projects 72, 98-100 transport patronage and to highlight the need to consider the end to end journey requirements of those using the transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document.

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document Considers the Arrowtown bus service Note we are only at the first stage of bus takes too long; would take the Arrowtown service improvements and more are bus to work in Queenstown if it utilised planned. Malaghans Rd. Believes a peak-time Refer submission to ORC public Arrowtown express service would be well transport planning and to the patronised. Queenstown Lakes multi-agency transport technical group. Amy Wilson- 011 Otago Public transport pp 71, 99 Otago White ORC projects Change the RLTP policy on mode choice to clarify the role of public transport, to support growth in public transport patronage and to highlight the need to consider the end to end journey requirements of those using the transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document. Would like the start of the Dublin Bay road Refer submission to QLDC. Arne Gawn 036 Proposed New safety in Wanaka that is unsealed to be sealed, No change to the Proposed Variation -- Otago LATE ORC programme work requested as it and can get extremely corrugated in unless QLDC requests it. the dryer months. Suggests it would be good if the public as Refer to ORC public transport planning well as the potential contractors knew and to the Connecting Dunedin group. what the key performance indicators are, No change to Proposed Variations. what the penalties are and that they are applied in every case, i.e. the amount of the fine:  for when a bus is late or leaves early Matters beyond Belinda 022 pp 66, 71, by more than x mins General the scope of the Otago Holdsworth ORC 98-99  for when a bus does not turn up at all plan  for if bus or the driver needs to be replaced on route. This will help attract realistic bids to manage the service, and thus would help ensure an efficient and effective, reduces traffic congestion and pollution does its bit to minimise climate change.

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document Points out recent changes to the route and Refer to ORC public transport planning timetable for the Portobello (Dunedin) bus and to the Connecting Dunedin group. service have made it difficult for those Change the RLTP policy on mode university staff and students finishing at choice to clarify the role of public Belinda 022 Otago pp 66, 71, 5pm to catch it home. Numbers of Public transport Otago transport, to support growth in public Holdsworth ORC projects 98-99 university staff and students using this transport patronage and to highlight the service have declined. need to consider the end to end journey requirements of those using the transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document. Concerned about the state of the south Refer submission to QLDC. 005 Proposed New safety Ben Wilson -- Otago end of Dublin Bay: 500m that remains No change to the Proposed Variation ORC programme work requested unsealed creates a safety issue. unless QLDC requests it. The budget forecast, suggests a very Note that QLDC advises that it aware of heavy load on QLDC ratepayers, this issue and has assumed significant particularly from 2020. For four of these NZTA assistance. It advises that QLDC’s five years, the amount to be funded by share of the $309k is $149k (48%) which QLDC ratepayers is greater than the total will be loan funded & recovered over cost facing all of Dunedin city - and would time by parking revenue ($46m); be more than double. in 2022. Submits development contributions ($34m) & that this is not viable without substantial rates ($70m). QLDC’s draft LTP 038 Introduction Overall Cath Gilmore p. 20 central government support. Presumes demonstrates that this work can be ORC and summary expenditure these cost estimates do not include rebuild financed through QLDC borrowing and of a community venue in downtown rates increases. Queenstown if the Queenstown Memorial No change to the Proposed Variations. Centre is demolished; suggests that in order for this to be an honest appraisal, the costs of that project must be included. Alternatively, change the alignment and save that cost.

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document Supports the programme of Priority One Note support for the integrated projects for Queenstown on page 65, programme of improvements for especially expanding the water taxi to a Queenstown. full ferry service for Kelvin Peninsula. Change the RLTP policy on mode For PT = Pleased to see the increase in emphasis choice to clarify the role of public 038 Otago Queenstown Cath Gilmore pp 67, 71- Otago on public transport for Queenstown. transport, to support growth in public ORC projects generally 72, 98-100 transport patronage and to highlight the need to consider the end to end journey requirements of those using the transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document. Suggests that the park and ride concept Add a policy to the final RLTP stating: should also allow people to park and bike “Provide park and ride facilities if needed in rather than bus or ferry. to help optimise the transport network Submits that park-and-ride facilities need and/or increase public transport not be located adjacent to new areas of patronage.” See recommendation at the 038 Otago Walking and pp 55-58, Cath Gilmore Otago residential development to be useful; end of this document. ORC projects cycling 69, 98 being central to outlying and existing Refer submission to Queenstown Lakes areas would also be useful, then people multi-agency Transport Group for can drive to that and park. Suggests that consideration. what is needed is a shelter, good pedestrian/cycle access to it and a regular, reliable bus service. Likes the concept of pedestrianising the Refer to Queenstown Lakes multi- town centre (Project # 30) and trusts that agency Transport Group for the plan will include night-time access for consideration. 038 Otago Walking and Cath Gilmore pp 72, 97 Otago freight etcetera to appease business ORC projects cycling No change to Proposed Variations. people. Should also include provision for cyclists to use these routes if no other specific cycleway is provided.

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document Agrees with the Wakatipu active travel QLDC advises that due to the healthy network plan (project # 31) but questions competitive market for rentals, there is the need for a cycle hire scheme and no need for a Council-provided cycle showers to be provided at ratepayer cost. hire scheme. A business case to prove the viability of such a hire scheme for a community of our 038 Otago Walking and Cath Gilmore pp 73, 97 Otago size should first be required. There are lots ORC projects cycling of commercial businesses hiring bikes. Showers are a business cost, not community cost. Suggests that both of these should be considered a “nice to have”, not a “need to have” for a community of our rate base. Supports the Wakatipu further small ferry Note submission: it supports the services project. Points out that this is proposed project 39 (which is proposed required for Kelvin Peninsula because priority 1). their bus service takes too long and the Refer bus service issue to Queenstown timetable is too inconvenient. Lakes multi-agency Transport Group for consideration. 038 Otago p. 72 and Cath Gilmore Public transport Otago Change the RLTP policy on mode ORC projects 106 choice to clarify the role of public transport, to support growth in public transport patronage and to highlight the need to consider the end to end journey requirements of those using the transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document.

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document The current bus service for Kelvin Note we are only at the first stage of bus Peninsula is very inconvenient. The service improvements and more are schedule (hourly) and route (via planned. Remarkables Park etcetera) mean that Refer to Queenstown Lakes multi- anyone from the far end of Peninsula who agency Transport Group for starts work at 9 AM would need to leave consideration. home at 7 AM. This time requirement 038 Otago pp 67, 71- Change the RLTP policy on mode Cath Gilmore Public transport Otago remains so through the day. Comments ORC projects 72, 98-100 that no amount of $2 fare and free WiFi is choice to clarify the role of public going to make spending four hours in transport, to support growth in public public transport transit worthwhile. The transport patronage and to highlight the result is that few Kelvin Peninsula people need to consider the end to end journey will use the bus service, which then will no requirements of those using the doubt make the service even less frequent transport network: see recommendation and therefore less useful. at the end of this document. Upgrade of Frankton Track: assuming the Note QLDC’s intention to consider this upgrade means seal and lighting, it makes upgrade in the network plan that is being sense to get people off the road and safe. developed. Considering our population, it also opens Refer to Queenstown Lakes multi- the option of using this for skateboards, 038 Otago Walking and agency Transport Group for Cath Gilmore p. 96 Otago rollerblades and wheelchair users. It is ORC projects cycling consideration. important, however, to keep the Lakeside trees to act as both sun and westerly wind No change to Proposed Variations. shelter. And to keep some ambience (so please just don’t make it a straight strip of asphalt!) Supports Project number 43, Water taxi Note submission: it supports the service/ ferry network (Queenstown). proposed project 43 (which is proposed Suggests the Council listens to people’s priority 1). 038 Otago pp 67, 71- concerns about a jetty proposal (which did Cath Gilmore Public transport Otago No change to Proposed Variations. ORC projects 72, 98-100 not happen in the recent commercial case). The Council does not need to build the jetty itself, unless it is a revenue- earner long term.

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document Re Wakatipu Public Transport Further Refer to Queenstown Lakes multi- Small Ferry Service (project 39), submits agency Transport Group for that it would make sense to plan to link consideration. this to the ferry service that will no doubt 038 Otago No change to Proposed Variations Cath Gilmore Public transport pp 72, 100 Otago be in Remarkable Park’s plans, but not to ORC projects wait for that to eventuate. Perhaps better to work with the existing ferry service to subsidise something that already partly works, as was done with Ritchies. Supports Park and Ride Transport Note submission: it supports the Services (Project 42); agrees with Arrow proposed project 42 (which is proposed Junction and Jack’s Point locations, and priority 1). suggests one should perhaps also be Add a policy to the final RLTP stating: somewhere near Shotover Bridge. “Provide park and ride facilities if needed 038 Otago Cath Gilmore Public transport pp 73, 100 Otago to help optimise the transport network ORC projects and/or increase public transport patronage.” See recommendation at the end of this document. Refer submission to Queenstown Lakes multi-agency Transport Group for consideration. Suggests that those SHA developers Refer to Queenstown Lakes multi- profiting from expedited consent for the agency Transport Group for projects need to contribute to the HIF consideration. project for Ladies Mile as required under No change to Proposed Variations. the normal resource consent process for 038 Otago Local road pp 74 and others that increase the demand for Cath Gilmore Otago ORC projects improvements 105 roading; similarly the HIF project for Quail Rise. Submits that the considerable uplift in value of this land justifies contribution by those that so profit, rather than further loading of costs on to the ratepayer and taxpayer base.

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document Thinks that the upgrade of the Howard Ask QLDC and/or NZTA to advise the Drive roundabout was part of the resource submitter directly on this matter. consent requirement for Shotover Country 038 Otago State highway Cath Gilmore pp 69, 108 Otago once it reached a certain threshold ORC projects improvements anyway and submits that ratepayers should not be pinged for this [refers to Ladies Mile Corridor improvements]. Submits that the Queenstown town centre Note that the actual route of the arterial arterial (project # 70 and 82) should be has yet to be confirmed. QLDC advises realigned so that it does not incur the cost that consideration of the route is part of of building a new town centre community an extensive business case venue. This would add an unnecessary investigation; the option of, and financial $50 million or so to council’s town centre implications of, building a new town plan. The place for a larger centre community venue are being community/performance venue will be out evaluated as part of this business case State highway at Frankton, as part of a commercial 038 Otago pp 70, 75, Cath Gilmore and local road Otago venture, thus subsidised by business not ORC projects 106,109 improvements just the community. Questions the need to Refer to Queenstown Lakes multi- demolish Queenstown Memorial Centre to agency Transport Group for create the town centre arterial road. consideration. Suggests it would be just as good a solution to cantilever the road to the left, over Horne Creek where there is currently no building, to save the town the cost of replacing the town centre community venue. Re proposed SH6A corridor Note submission: it refers to Project improvements, the submitter is unsure 83, which is proposed as a Priority 1 what these might be, as no detail project. provided, but hopes they include turning the currently-hashed areas that just No change to the Proposed Variations. 038 Otago State highway pp 70, Cath Gilmore provide road width but are otherwise no Refer the suggestion to NZTA. ORC projects improvements 110, 129 practical use into something useful. This could help both reduce road congestion and road rage, as people can quickly whip past people doing 30 to 40 kph in a 70 kph zone.

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document Agrees that resilience is a key for Note support for the focus on resilience. Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago. Refer to Queenstown Lakes multi- Points out that AF8 could well disrupt most agency Transport Group for of our access and lifelines. Suggests two consideration. things that could help: Refer to those CDEM group staff  Designing the cycle connection route planning for emergencies. through Kawarau Gorge that is now No change to Proposed Variations. New work Cath Gilmore 038 Proposed being planned is designed as a requested - pp 46-48 Otago ORC programme potential backup route for four-wheel- other drive, motorbikes and cycles (and pedestrians), should we lose the highway,  Civil Defence groups within the region should be networked by emergency radio, as we are unlikely to be at the top of cell phone tower repair lists. Supports getting more freight going to rail Note support for the focus on resilience. Opportunities and coastal networks and off the roads; No change to Proposed Variations. 038 that the RTCs more coordination across the South Cath Gilmore Strategy p. 53 Otago ORC intend to Island; more dispersal of tourism benefits, pursue and creation of the cycle network, and in particular, the identified initial priorities. Submits that Figure 7 showing QLDC advises that this matter is being Queenstown’s proposed town centre addressed as part of the master cycleway needs to include a north–south planning and most CBD areas are Opportunities linkage between the blue and green routes envisaged as being shared surfaces 038 that the RTCs for cyclists e.g. on Beach Street. Submits (although Figure 7 does not show this Cath Gilmore Strategy p. 58 Otago ORC intend to that to not have any way of accessing the detail). pursue actual town centre as part of the town No change to Proposed Variations. centre cycle network makes no sense and would not encourage people to bike to work/ shop/ recreate in town.

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document DoC Roading - Support wholeheartedly Note submission. the funding of DoC roads by other Incorporate into the plan (p. 30), mention General agencies. Given their importance for Christine 009 of any further DoC roads seen as being General request for p. 39 Both tourism it seems counter-intuitive to expect Henderson ES of key importance. change DoC to fund them. Would like to see the roads identified as a priority, and incorporated into the Plan. Need a safe transport system immediately. Refer submission to SDC for For instance, in Lumsden, improved consideration in their Long-Term Plan signage, solid yellow no-passing signs development. through small towns, traffic-calming No change to Proposed Variations. designs, and pedestrian crossings will do much to improve safety at a modest cost, New safety Christine 009 Proposed Both and much cheaper than the social cost of works - Henderson ES programme preventable accidents. requested Wider shared footpaths could be safer option for less confident cyclists etc. Off-street parking needs special care in planning/driver awareness (see Yarrow Street, Invercargill) to ensure pedestrian safety. Change speed on gravel roads, to reflect Note submission and refer to Southern safety concerns, from 100 kph to an Road Safety Influencing Group for appropriate speed limit. consideration of how/ when to implement New safety the new speed management approach in Christine 009 Proposed works - Both light of the current focus in southern NZ Henderson ES programme requested on the Any Number is too Many project that is designed to promote community responsibility for reducing road trauma. No change to Proposed Variations.

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document Very concerned at lack of funding for road Note that the final proposed RLTP safety, walking and cycling (2015/2018). expenditure depends on what projects Locals experience increased traffic and expenditure each AO proposes - Christine 009 Proposed New safety - Both volumes through towns by tourists and including any changes that AOs seek, Henderson ES programme work requested large trucks, more immediate attention before the RTCs finalise the RLTP needs to be paid to their concerns. variations (e.g. as AOs finalise their LTPs.) Given the stringent requirements for Kiwis Refer to NZTA for consideration for to attain their licenses it seems perverse to longer-term funding for those safety New work allow foreign drivers to drive here with little initiatives that specifically target visiting Christine 009 Proposed requested - Both or no experience. Tourists need real maps drivers. Henderson ES programme on/for visiting (rather than Google), maps of public No change to Proposed Variations. drivers toilets, and more public ones including at the Jollies (Five Rivers). The main trunk line has been a critical Note submission. Refer submitter to the transport link since its inception. GPS and Govt. intention to prepare GPS2. Needs additional funding to ensure it is ready for increasing freight tonnages. Asks for reinstated passenger services Christine 009 Proposed Other- rail - Both suitable for needs of locals and tourists. Henderson ES programme Re-instate the Southerner as a priority and alternative to the increasingly problematical driving experience to and from Christchurch, as well as a low-carbon alternative (even diesel-powered) to expensive flight. Changes to Submits that the Pyramid Bridge Note that the business case for replacing Southland replacement needs to be two-way: the bridge is currently in progress, final Christine 009 Southland projects in the p. 116 Southland Appendix 1: Table 13. decisions have not been made nor Henderson ES projects present agreement yet reached with NZTA. RTLP No change to Proposed Variations.

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document Submits that Wilsons Crossing passing Note that NZTA have re-prioritised this Changes to lane needs siting - right hand turn off main project so it is now further into the future Southland road to Invercargill at Ryal Bush garage than the 2018-21 State Highway Christine 009 Southland problematical: Appendix 1: Table 13. Investment Proposal. projects in the p. 119 Southland Henderson ES projects present Not an immediate priority. RTLP No change to the Proposed Variation.

Off-road cycle network: the jury is still out The final RLTP should put the same regarding the Around the Mountains cycle level of emphasis on cycling route and trail, given its expense and fraught trail opportunities in Southland as in the Opportunities Cycle planning procedures. Queenstown and Dunedin, while noting Christine 009 that the RTCs trails/ rides that AOs need to submit projects for Strategy Southland Henderson ES intend to = pp 55- consideration by NZTA as co-funder. pursue 58- Add the completion of the Around the Mountain trail to the list of cycleway priorities in the front-end of the updated RLTP. Our Regions: Population. Lumsden is Note submission. beginning to experience relocation from No change to Proposed Variations. Christine 009 The current Drivers of Queenstown and Arrowtown so static pp 33-41 Both Henderson ES situation change situation is showing signs of change for Thank the submitter for their financial or life-style reasons. observations.

Increased tourism, lack of public transport Refer submission to TAG for advice on choices, heavy vehicles servicing the dairy whether changes in maintenance and Christine 009 The current and timber industries, have put increased renewals is evidence that this is either Key problems Pp 42-49 Both Henderson ES situation pressures on the physical road system, unsafe or inefficient. forced to 'patch and hope' many main roads instead of reinforcing them.

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document While the document recognises the need Ask TAG to focus, during early to achieve modal shift to meet NZ’s preparation of the next RLTP, on ways climate change responsibilities, the budget to achieve further mode shift as is not sufficient to deliver on this. Potential identified in the Opportunities section of Overall Introduction & opportunities are missed including the proposed Variations document (p. projected Daniel 013 summary reintroduction of a passenger train service 53), and to report back and discuss with expenditure p 53 Both Windwood ORC between Christchurch and Invercargill, the RTCs. level for Otago funding support for Port Otago to shift its No change to the Proposed Variation. and Southland container and timber traffic onto an Note 65% of Port Otago’s freight is by alternative mode such as rail, and better rail. cycling and public transport. Note, Jane Turnbull to tell submitter about the SI RTC Chairs Group’s work. Seeks better, more convenient bus Note we are only at the first stage of bus services to Queenstown Lakes area from service improvements and more are nearby towns and cities, linking into the planned. Ensure there is a reference in local Wakatipu Basin services. the RLTP to the need for public passenger services between towns in Otago and Southland. Refer submission to the Queenstown Lakes multi-agency transport technical Daniel 013 Otago Public transport pp 71, 99 Otago group. Windwood ORC projects Change the RLTP policy on mode choice to clarify the role of public transport, to support growth in public transport patronage and to highlight the need to consider the end to end journey requirements of those using the transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document.

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document Points out that while recent timetable Note and refer submission to ORC improvements for Dunedin bus services public transport planning and to the are positive, there are still several Connecting Dunedin group. outstanding issues: lack of access to Change the RLTP policy on mode information outside the helpline’s 9am to choice to clarify the role of public Daniel 013 Otago pp 66, 71, Public transport Otago 5pm period; variable standard of customer transport, to support growth in public Windwood ORC projects 98-99 service from drivers, including towards transport patronage and to highlight the cyclists and some buses running early. need to consider the end to end journey Asks that the Dunedin-Palmerston bus be requirements of those using the extended to weekends. transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document. Considers the document does not fully Note and refer submission to the appreciate the tourism potential for Connecting Dunedin group for cycling. Requests more cycling facilities discussion with the RTCs. Daniel 013 Proposed including upgrades of the Caversham and No change to the Proposed Variation. Cycling / trails pp 53-58 Both Windwood ORC programme Wingatui tunnels for cycling, a cycle- friendly bridge over the Taieri river north of Allanton and a link from Outram to Pukerangi (on a paper road). Supports the collaborative approach Note the support for the text of the Doug between Otago and Southland, the foreword. Davidson, AA recognition that journeys do not stop at No change to the Proposed Variation. 007 Introduction Chairmen’s Southland pp 1-3 Both administrative boundaries, and the ORC and summary foreword District acknowledgment that the prosperity of our Council regions depends on good quality infrastructure and services. Doug Asks that two more resilience projects Ask TAG to investigate and advise Projects that Davidson, AA added to the list of those the RTCs want to whether these two projects should be 007 Proposed the RTCs would Southland p. 114 Southland see developed in future RLTPs: added to the list of those projects the ORC programme like to see in District - Riverton one lane bridge RTCs want to see developed in future future RLTPs Council - SH1 between Bluff and Invercargill. RLTPs. Doug Concerned that funding of the Visiting Note that NZTA are proposing to extend New work Davidson, AA Driver Signature Project will not extend the committed project into 2018/19 in 007 Proposed requested pp 119, Southland Both beyond this year. both Otago and Southland. ORC programme on/for visiting 129 District drivers Council

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document Would like to see more clarity around the Note the national [regional and unitary proposed projects in the Low cost, low risk council’s] Transport Signature Group is category (Table G), so that progress and discussing this matter with NZTA. Doug Davidson, AA results can be tracked. Particularly: Confirm the previous request to TAG to 007 Southland State highway devise a way of giving the RTC more Southland pp 85-87 Southland - Invercargill - Moto Rimu Rd safety ORC projects improvements clarity over Low cost, low risk category, District improvements so that progress and results can be Council - Longbush - Invercargill safety tracked. improvements No change to the Proposed Variation. - Mataura intersection improvements. Doug Pleased to see concise objectives and Note submission’s support for these Longterm goal Davidson, AA pp 50-52; policies and intention to monitor the results statements. 007 and results Southland Strategy 59-60; Both of RLTP investment. No change to the Proposed Variation. ORC Land transport District 137-141 policies Council Doug Supports the proposed advocacy Note submission’s support for these RTCs’ Davidson, AA programme, especially that concerned statements. 007 proposed Southland Strategy p. 61 Both with the minimisation of road trauma; and No change to the Proposed Variation. ORC advocacy District the provision for mode choice and programme Council integration of modes. Would like to see further commentary on Note that the South Island RTC chairs the RLTP about how the variable levels of groups (through the officials group) are service provided by tourist roads in developing a tourism and transport Southland will be addressed in future. project; one of the results of this project Doug Characteristics will be the identification of what fit-for- Davidson, AA 007 The current of our economy purpose tourist routes, that enhance Southland p. 31 Southland ORC situation and transport visitor experience and safety, would look District network like. The results of this project will Council provide guidance about improvements to tourist routes in both Southland and Otago. No change to Proposed Variations. Doug Considers the three problem statements Note submission’s support for these Key problems Davidson, AA identified in the RLTPs accurately reflect statements. 007 The current facing the Southland pp 42-49 Both the issues facing the two regions. No change to the Proposed Variation. ORC situation transport District system Council

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document Asks that two problems added to the list of Note that NZTA advises that flax problems faced on the state highways in removal is currently underway on the Doug The key Otago Southland: (1) dead flax killed by Otago Southland state highway network. Davidson, AA 007 The current problems facing spraying needs to be removed; and (2) NZTA also advises that various Southland pp 48-49 Both ORC situation the transport surface texture issues including small surfacing issues mentioned are an District system repairs, temporary fixes and flush seals operational matter which are being Council need to be addressed e.g. on SH99. addressed through routine maintenance. No change to Proposed Variations. Submits that a pedestrian perspective Ask the Pedestrian Action Network to could make a powerful contribution to the engage with the RTCs and TAG, as the three problems facing the transport system RTCs refine their strategy over the next today. The Pedestrian Action Network are three years ready and willing to provide input on No change to Proposed Variations. Dunedin Governance matters the RTCs deal with. Suggests that Pedestrian 028 and -- Both recognising the contextual, practical and Action ORC representation social differences between walking and Network cycling, and acknowledging the significance of other popular modes of active transport will go a long way towards meeting the challenges posed by the three key problems. Asks the RTCs to prioritise pedestrian Add new policy to the RLTP, recognising safety. the need to prioritise pedestrian safety. Points out that prioritising pedestrian Refer the issue of pedestrian safety to safety through safety and improvements to TAG to address in the strategy and public transport is a great way to facilitate programme for the next RLTP. the future-proofing required to address the Dunedin mobility user demands of our aging Key Pedestrian 028 population, to improve transport safety and Strategy Walking problems Both Action ORC to reduce the climate-related risks arising = pp 42-49 Network from excessive fossil fuel consumption. Submits that pedestrians need separate footpaths and walkways. Shared paths are dangerous and unpleasant places for the elderly and disabled pedestrians and a source of conflict between cyclists and pedestrians.

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document Submits that we need to cherish and Add statement to this effect to the RLTP beautify our footpaths and parks as section on the appropriate role of each Dunedin important safe, and democratic public mode (the walking and cycling sub- Pedestrian 028 Strategy Walking -- Both spaces where people of all cultures, section) Action ORC religions and walks of life can mix and Network mingle and enjoy being out in a genuinely inclusive society. Believes ORC should prioritise a solution Refer to ORC public transport planning to the disconnect between public transport and to the Connecting Dunedin group. service delivery and infrastructure No change to Proposed Variations. decisions and amongst transport infrastructure, spatial planning and the Governance Dunedin CBD in respect of public Generation 033 and -- Otago transport. Suggests that creating a joint Zero ORC representation committee on public transport would rectify most of the issues, alternatively suggests lobbying central government to allow transfer of ORC’s public transport responsibilities to the Dunedin City Council. Submits that cycling is a viable and Note submission: it supports the premium form of transport which is not proposed projects 26, 27 and 60 (which only environmentally friendly but also are proposed priority 1). Generation 033 Otago Walking and pp 66-67, fosters a broad range of positive benefits. Otago No change to the Proposed Variation. Zero ORC projects cycling 96-97 Supports the inclusion of the City to Harbour Cycle/pedestrian connection, Tertiary Precinct (Dunedin) and Dunedin Urban Cycleways projects in the RLTPs.

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document Supports the proposed Public Transport Note submission: it supports the Infrastructure Improvements (Dunedin) proposed projects 34, 35 and 37 (which and Public Transport Programme of are proposed priority 1). Improvements proposed in the RLTP Tell the submitter about the intended review. change the RLTP policy on mode choice Generation 033 Otago pp 66, 71, Public transport Otago to clarify the role of public transport, to Zero ORC projects 98-99 support growth in public transport patronage and to highlight the need to consider the end to end journey requirements of those using the transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document. Implores ORC to learn from the successes Refer to ORC public transport planning of the improvements to Queenstown’s and to the Connecting Dunedin group for Generation 033 Otago pp 66, 71, Public transport Otago public transport network, including the consideration of the $2 fare idea. Zero ORC projects 98-99 introduction of a $2 flat fare, and apply this No change to Proposed Variations. lesson to Dunedin Suggests improvements to the junction of Note that NZTA expects to complete this Changes to 006 Otago Tucker Beach Road and SH6 near lower work in December 2018. Gerry Spencer projects in the p. 127 Otago ORC projects Shotover River to allow traffic to turn out of No change to the Proposed Variation. present RLTP Tucker Beach Road more easily. Supports lowering the speed limit in the Refer to the Queenstown Lakes multi- Kawarau Gorge to 80kph, for safety agency transport technical group. 006 Proposed New safety reasons especially since tourists drive this Suggest making safe driving in the Gerry Spencer -- Otago ORC programme work requested route. Kawarau Gorge a focus for the Any Number is Too Many initiative. No change to the Proposed Variation. Suggests improvements to the junction of Note that NZTA advises that the speed SH6 and SH8B to allow traffic on SH8B to limit was lowered and safety turn safely onto SH6. improvements undertaken approximately 006 Proposed New safety 5 years ago. NZTA considers these Gerry Spencer -- Otago ORC programme work requested improvements have been effective and at this stage has no plans for any further work at this intersection. No change to the Proposed Variation.

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document Would like more identified motorcycle Note that QLDC advises it is about parks in Queenstown including at the install further motorcycling parking in the New work 006 Proposed Queenstown airport; points out that town centre. Gerry Spencer requested - -- Otago ORC programme increasing the use of motorcycles could Refer to the multi-agency Queenstown other help reduce traffic congestion and Transport Technical Group. competition for parking space. No change to the Proposed Variation. Gore District 007 General Generally supports the main objectives Note submission. - Both Council ES support within the document. No change to the Proposed Variations. Current situation with the Mataura Note that NZTA advises that this project Intersection presents key safety concerns is still a priority to progress as a Low on a regionally strategic intersection Cost Low Risk activity; and that (freight movements). Points out there are investigation into a number of Changes to potentially indirect effects on rail network improvement options and consultation Gore District 007 Southland Southland p. 118 Southland and rail safety. Seeks reassurance that with key stakeholders is ongoing. Note, Council ES projects projects in the these improvement works remain a priority subsequent advice is that the project present RLTP and that some time frames around its cost exceeds the cap for this type of commencement/completion are provided project and NZTA needs to reconsider to ensure action, now it is a ‘Low Cost/Low how and when to fund this project. Risk activity.’ No change to the Proposed Variations. Ballantyne Road should be sealed as Note submission: it supports the Project 61 001 Otago Local road soon as possible, in its entirety, to ensure proposed project 61 (which is proposed Grant Bisset Otago ORC projects improvements pp 74, users safety. priority 1). 105 No change to the Proposed Variation. Asks that the ORC does their absolute Note and refer to the Connecting Governance best to work constructively with the DCC, Dunedin group for discussion with the 016 Greg Vodok and -- Otago like they've done in Queenstown. Believes RTC. ORC representation there are too many cases of poor No change to the Proposed Variation. cooperation between councils in Dunedin.

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document Wants more emphasis out on having an Note and refer submission to ORC effective, connected public transport public transport planning and to the network in Dunedin, including drivers that Connecting Dunedin group. know what they're doing and a map that is Change the RLTP policy on mode usable. 016 Otago pp 66, 71, choice to clarify the role of public Greg Vodok Public transport Otago ORC projects 98-99 transport, to support growth in public transport patronage and to highlight the need to consider the end to end journey requirements of those using the transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document. Supports Project Numbers 19 & 21 – SH1- Note submission. It supports the H W Edendale Realignment believing it will proposed projects 19 and 21 (which are 030 Southland State highway Richardson p. 64 Southland significantly improve traffic safety once proposed priority 1). ORC Projects improvements Group completed. Believes priority should be No change to the Proposed Variations. given to completing as soon as possible. Supports Project Number 22 – SH1 – Elles Note submission. it supports the H W Road Roundabout believing it will proposed project 22 (which is proposed 030 Southland State highway Richardson p. 64 Southland significantly improve traffic safety once priority 1). ORC Projects improvements Group completed. Believes priority should be No change to the Proposed Variations. given to completing as soon as possible. Supports the proposed SH6 Park and Add a policy to the final RLTP stating: Ride Facilities. Asks that it be from the “Provide park and ride facilities if needed residential area to the place of to help optimise the transport network employment and back because local and/or increase public transport Hudson 034 Otago Public transport p. 69,98 Otago commuters are major cause of traffic patronage.” See recommendation at the Turnbull ORC projects congestion. Park and ride should also be end of this document. situated at the entrances to Wakatipu Basin (from Wanaka, Cromwell, Kingston, Refer submission to Queenstown Lakes Glenorchy etc). multi-agency Transport Group for consideration.

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document For Wakatipu Basin public transport to Note that some of this is happening succeed, all free parking adjacent to the already. Queenstown CBD should be removed; Refer submission to the Queenstown and the Orbus should provide more ‘direct’ Lakes multi-agency transport technical trips at rush hour from residences to group. places of work (rather than requiring Hudson 034 Otago p. 71,98- Change the RLTP policy on mode Public transport Otago people to change at Frankton). Turnbull ORC projects 100 choice to clarify the role of public transport, to support growth in public transport patronage and to highlight the need to consider the end to end journey requirements of those using the transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document. The Quail Rise link should be given top Note submission: it supports the Hudson 034 Otago Local road priority as a solution to the present Tucker proposed project 65 (which is proposed p. 74, 105 Otago Turnbull ORC projects improvements Beach/SH6 intersection issues. priority 1). No change to the Proposed Variation. Wants to see the Queenstown town centre Note submission: it supports the State highway Hudson 034 Otago p. 70, 106, arterial project proceed urgently. proposed project 82 (which is proposed and local road Otago Turnbull ORC projects 108 priority 1). improvements No change to the Proposed Variation. Suggests that more safe stopping areas Note that the South Island RTC chairs and slow vehicle bays are needed on the groups (through the officials group) are Queenstown-Milford journey immediately developing a tourism and transport rather than sometime in the future project; one of the results of this project will be the identification of what fit-for- Hudson 034 Proposed New safety purpose tourist routes, that enhance p. 54 Both Turnbull ORC programme work requested visitor experience and safety, would look like. The results of this project will provide guidance about improvements to tourist routes in both Southland and Otago. No change to Proposed Variations.

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document Suggests that, in the event of further road Refer submission to the Queenstown crashes necessitating road closure on the Lakes multi-agency transport technical New work Hudson 034 Proposed Kingston-Frankton route, that alternative group and to those CDEM group staff requested - -- Otago Turnbull ORC programme transport be provided for passengers via planning for emergencies. other Lake Wakatipu (rather than via Tapanui No change to the Proposed Variation. and Alexandra. Urges that the route for a second crossing Refer submission to the Queenstown New work Hudson 034 Proposed over the Kawarau River, downstream of Lakes multi-agency transport technical requested - p. 49 Otago Turnbull ORC programme the Falls, be protected, as a bridge will be group. other needed there in the not-too-distant future. No change to the Proposed Variation. There needs to be a plan to replace the Add to section 4.4 of the RLTP, Projects New work existing one-lane bridge over the Lindis that the RTCs would like to see Hudson 034 Proposed requested - -- Otago river near Ardgour Road with a two-lane developed in future RLTPs, as this has Turnbull ORC programme other bridge. already been discussed at past RTC meetings. The one lane bridge at Falls Creek is Note submission on this committed Projects with Hudson 034 Southland difficult for a 50 plus seat coach to project. funding already p. 62, 118 Southland Turnbull ORC projects negotiate. The new bridge needs to be No change to the Proposed Variation. approved two-lane. For SH94 Milford Rockfall Avalanche Refer to NZTA for consideration. Protection project (#23), suggests the Hudson 034 Southland State highway No change to the Proposed Variation. pp 64, 89 Southland catch-fencing and netting, should be Turnbull ORC projects improvements erected on the hillside rather than the roadside Points out that the RLTP review does not Refer to NZTA for a response directly to include a review of the under/over run of the submitter. estimates and no information about where No change to Proposed Variations. General 023 the public could obtain information on this Jane Ashman General request for -- Both ORC subject. Estimates require measures of change review/ accountability/ penalty for the contracting system to operate effectively, efficiency and equitable. Points out that having a submission period Note submission. that finishes at the end of January makes 023 No change to the Proposed Variation. Jane Ashman General p. 26 Both it hard to gather viewpoints from a ORC community because many people are on holiday.

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document Concerned if bus contracts are awarded Refer to ORC Manager Support Matters beyond on the basis of lowest cost. Would like to Services for response directly to the 023 Jane Ashman General the scope of the -- Otago know what penalties have been included submitter. ORC plan in the contract for the Portobello bus and No change to Proposed Variations. what penalties are being imposed. Submits that the Portobello bus service Refer to ORC public transport planning (Dunedin) service is not fit-for-purpose. and to the Connecting Dunedin group. Concerned that a number of people are Change the RLTP policy on mode finding the recent timetable/route changes choice to clarify the role of public 023 Otago pp 66, 71, to the Portobello (Dunedin) bus service Jane Ashman Public transport Otago transport, to support growth in public ORC projects 98-99 (including timing of when it departs the transport patronage and to highlight the MacAndrew Bay) problematic. This need to consider the end to end journey includes those university staff and requirements of those using the students. transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document. Considers bus fares to be too high e.g. the Refer to ORC public transport planning Peninsula to Dunedin bus fares. Suggests and to the Connecting Dunedin group. that calculating an appropriate bus fare by Change the RLTP policy on mode comparing it with all the costs of running a choice to clarify the role of public 023 Otago pp 66, 71, car (rather than on fuel costs alone) is not Jane Ashman Public transport Otago transport, to support growth in public ORC projects 98-99 appropriate because this results in fares transport patronage and to highlight the being too high to encourage bus usage. need to consider the end to end journey requirements of those using the transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document. Considers the strength of the review Note submission. document is its recognition by the Both No change to Proposed Variations. 023 Longterm goal pp 50-52, councils that social and environmental Jane Ashman Strategy Both ORC and results 138 aspects of transport issues need to be considered, rather than limiting the analysis to within narrower parameters. Would like smaller buses on the Otago Refer to ORC public transport planning 23 Otago pp 66, 71, Peninsula (Dunedin) bus service for road and to the Connecting Dunedin group. Jane Ashman Public transport Otago ORC projects 98-99 safety reasons as the road is narrow and No change to Proposed Variations. winding.

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document Concerned that a bus hub in Dunedin Refer to ORC public transport planning would be vulnerable to an event such as and to the Connecting Dunedin group. 23 Otago pp 66, 71, an earthquake, and this would potentially Jane Ashman Public transport Otago No change to Proposed Variations. ORC projects 98-99 ‘jam up’ the entire public transport system (non-hub designs would not be so vulnerable in that respect). Wants the Mosgiel bus route reinstated so Note and refer submission to ORC that it goes via South Road and Hillside public transport planning and to the Road. Considers the current route is too Connecting Dunedin group. inconvenient for those who work or shop in Change the RLTP policy on mode South Dunedin. Concerned that those Jason 015 Otago pp 66, 71, choice to clarify the role of public Public transport Otago transferring between buses are rarely Ferguson ORC projects 98-99 transport, to support growth in public charged the correct amount. transport patronage and to highlight the need to consider the end to end journey requirements of those using the transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document.

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document Consideration and consultation with the The final RLTP should put the same Fiordland Trails Trust be included in the level of emphasis on cycling route and strategy. Te Anau/ Fiordland area is trail opportunities in Southland as in the overlooked. The Trust's robust planning Queenstown and Dunedin, while noting and costing strategies can add value to that AOs need to submit projects for the Otago Southland RLTP. consideration by NZTA as co-funder. The Trust is building multi-purpose trails Note that the multi-agency governance for the benefit of the whole community to group Ride South is preparing an overall John Cycle use. The first trails from Te Anau to strategy and business case for cycling New safety Greaney, 005 Proposed trails/ rides Manapouri is nearing completion. facilities in Southland, which should lead work requested Otago Fiordland ES programme = pp 55- to AOs preparing detailed business by submitter Safety for cyclists to be considered across Trails Trust 58- entire Fiordland area. Example - Milford cases for individual facilities. Road is dangerous for pedestrians and Refer suggestion to SDC. cyclists starting from the Upukerora bridge out towards Milford. Increased traffic travelling to Milford, lack of passing and cycling lanes and turning traffic into the subdivisions along the highway from Te Anau give cause for concern and need to be addressed in a comprehensive manner. Report does not consider Ride Southland The final RLTP should put the same group - regional cycle strategy and level of emphasis on cycling route and programme. Strategic synergy required to trail opportunities in Southland as in the ensure comprehensive consultation Queenstown and Dunedin, while noting occurs. that AOs need to submit projects for Of the 29 projects listed in the report only consideration by NZTA as co-funder. John Cycle three are in Southland. Propose that Note that the multi-agency governance Consultation Greaney, Ride 006 General and trails/ rides variations and consultation is needed to group Ride South is preparing an overall and Both Southland ES process = pp 55- the Otago Southland Regional Land strategy and business case for cycling communication Group 58- Transport Plan to address the needs of facilities in Southland, which should lead cyclists in the southland region. to AOs preparing detailed business cases for individual facilities. Ask the Ride Southland group to engage with the RTCs and TAG, as the RTCs refine their strategy over the next three years.

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document Concerned if bus contracts are awarded Refer to ORC Manager Support Matters beyond on the basis of lowest cost. Would like to Services for response directly to the 021 Karen Nairn General the scope of the -- Otago know what penalties have been included submitter. ORC plan in the contract for the Portobello bus and No change to Proposed Variations. what penalties are being imposed. Submits that an effective bus service is the Refer to ORC public transport planning only way to reduce traffic on our roads. and to the Connecting Dunedin group. Points out recent changes to the route and Change the RLTP policy on mode timetable for the Portobello (Dunedin) bus choice to clarify the role of public service are preventing it becoming an 021 Otago pp 66, 71, transport, to support growth in public Karen Nairn Public transport Otago effective bus route because they have ORC projects 98-99 transport patronage and to highlight the made it difficult for those university staff need to consider the end to end journey and students finishing at 5pm to catch it requirements of those using the home. Numbers of university staff and transport network: see recommendation students using this service have at the end of this document. decreased dramatically.

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document Submits that the current Kelvin Heights Note we are only at the first stage of bus (Queenstown) bus service schedule and service improvements and more are route is impracticable and unusable planned. service for both residents and visitors who Refer submission to ORC public want to go to town. For residents at the far transport planning and to the end of the Peninsula, it is a two-hour Queenstown Lakes multi-agency commitment to catch the $2 bus into town transport technical group. each way. The service occurs only hourly and it takes a circuitous route requiring Change the RLTP policy on mode passengers to change buses at the choice to clarify the role of public Frankton bus terminal. Strongly supports transport, to support growth in public the inclusion of a regular water ferry transport patronage and to highlight the service from Kelvin Peninsula becoming need to consider the end to end journey part of the public transport network and requirements of those using the supports moves towards getting the water transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document. Kelvin ferry service on the $2 fare system for Peninsula 039 Otago pp 67, 71- locals. The current private water taxi Public transport Otago Community ORC projects 72, 98-100 service takes only some 10 to 20 minutes Association from the Frankton the end of the Peninsula, but it is not affordable as a commuter service. Does not believe that local residents should subsidise visitors’ use of this service, however. Extension of this service should also take into consideration amenity values such as noise of the boats, hours of service, lighting and appearance of jetties and how to minimise the impact of embarking and disembarking passengers on nearby residents. Does not believe that ferry services should be extended far beyond current hours of operation, because of the noise of both the boats and passengers waiting for or leaving them.

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document Seeks a more regular bus service to Jacks Note we are only at the first stage of bus Point (Queenstown), with the bus stops service improvements and more are moved as the main stop to town is planned. currently at the clubhouse away from the Refer submission to the Queenstown main dwellings. Lakes multi-agency transport technical Kerrie group. Hartnett-Ryan 012 Otago for Public transport pp 71, 99 Otago Change the RLTP policy on mode ORC projects Queenstown i- choice to clarify the role of public SITE transport, to support growth in public transport patronage and to highlight the need to consider the end to end journey requirements of those using the transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document. Wishes to submit feedback on the public -- pp 98-99 transport system for central Dunedin 9016. Liz Angelo, 018 Otago Public transport pp 131- Otago Note, the submitter intends to provide City Rise Up ORC projects 135 specifics in her oral submission at the Hearing. Points out that the changes, in September Refer to PRC public transport planning 2017, to the timetable and route has and to the Connecting Dunedin group. discouraged usage of the Portobello Change the RLTP policy on mode (Dunedin) bus service. The changes have choice to clarify the role of public been detrimental to secondary students 026 Otago pp 66, 71, transport, to support growth in public Lucy Atkinson Public transport Otago attending Bayfield, Kings, Queens and ORC projects 98-99 transport patronage and to highlight the Tahuna schools, and to staff and students need to consider the end to end journey from the university, and others whose requirements of those using the workplace is near the Otago Museum. transport network: see recommendation Suggests changes to both the route and at the end of this document. timetable that would redress this.

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document Concerned about growing numbers of Note that the South Island RTC chairs visitors/traffic and safety of local people groups (through the officials group) are travelling on roads. Travelling from Te developing a tourism and transport Anau to Mossburn – wants passing lane/s project; one of the results of this project installed on Gorge Hill Road. will be the identification of what fit-for- 004 Proposed New safety purpose tourist routes, that enhance Mary Chartres - Otago Travelling from Mossburn to Te Anau – ES programme work requested wants passing lane/s installed somewhere visitor experience and safety, would look around ‘So Big’ farm. Install a second like. The results of this project will passing lane past Chewings Road around provide guidance about improvements to bends with double yellow lines (before tourist routes in both Southland and Gorge Hill). Otago. No change to Proposed Variations. Concerned about cars speeding past Te Note that NZTA advises that it is Anau primary school, wants a roundabout investigating safety improvements to 004 Proposed New safety Mary Chartres - Otago installed to slow traffic down. manage vehicle speeds at this location, ES programme work requested but is not considering a roundabout. No change to the Proposed Variations

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document Suggests travellers without a current NZ New Zealand law allows all overseas driving license should have to take a bus drivers who hold a valid overseas driver from Te Anau to see Milford Sound. licence to drive in New Zealand for 12 months from the date of their last arrival. This is because New Zealand has signed and ratified the 1949 United Nations Convention on Road Traffic (the Convention). This international treaty establishes standard traffic rules among the contracting parties. The Convention New work covers a range of road safety matters, 004 Proposed requested not just driver licences. Mary Chartres - Otago ES programme on/for visiting New Zealand is only obliged under the drivers Convention to extend recognition to driver licences from contracting parties. However, the government of the day made a decision to extend that recognition to all driver licences, regardless of country of origin. This is consistent with overseas practice in many countries that are party to the Convention, including Australia, the United Kingdom, and France. No change to Proposed Variations. Put signage on roads, especially around Note that the South Island RTC chairs Christchurch, Greymouth, Wanaka, groups (through the officials group) are Queenstown, Te Anau and Milford Sound developing a tourism and transport stating ‘Do not cross over YELLOW project; one of the results of this project New work LINES” will be the identification of what fit-for- 004 Proposed requested purpose tourist routes, that enhance Mary Chartres - Both Introduce a compulsory ‘park and ride’ visitor experience and safety, would look ES programme on/for visiting service from Te Anau to Milford Sound. drivers like. The results of this project will provide guidance about improvements to tourist routes in both Southland and Otago. No change to Proposed Variations.

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document Rental companies should put more time NZTA advises: into driver training before keys are handed A large number of rental vehicle over. companies representing approximately 80 percent of the rental fleet voluntarily adhere to a code of practice introduced New work 1 October 2015. 004 Proposed requested The code of practice focuses on pre- Mary Chartres - Both ES programme on/for visiting arrival, vehicle check-out, and on-road drivers stages. Lane departure warnings are starting to become more commonplace in rental cars. No change to Proposed Variations.

Ensure visitors are aware of travel times Note NZTA advice: To help visitors plan required to arrive at Milford Sound safely. a safe journey time, the Tourism Industry and Rental Vehicle Associations are strongly encouraging the use of the NZTA and AA’s travel time calculators. NZTA and the AA also worked with New work Google Maps to improve the estimated 004 Proposed requested Mary Chartres - Both travel time for the journey from ES programme on/for visiting Queenstown to Milford Sound. As a drivers result, Google Maps increased the estimated travel time for this journey and are identifying other potential journeys where the travel time could be inaccurate. No change to Proposed Variations. Would like the Dunedin Ridge Runner bus Refer to ORC public transport planning Nick service extended to every 30 minutes off and to the Connecting Dunedin group. Stoneman, 029 Otago pp 66, 71, peak Monday to Friday and Weekends. Public transport Otago No change to Proposed Variations. Bus Go South ORC projects 98-99 Would also like level of service on Opoho - Island Shiel Hill extended to every 30 off peak and every 30 at weekends. Norman Changes to Submits that the proposed Eastern Refer to Connecting Dunedin group for 019 Otago Oakley, AA projects in the pp 122 Otago freight bypass project (Dunedin) should consideration. ORC projects Otago District present RLTP be progressed with some expedition. No change to the Proposed Variation.

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document Norman Endorses the proposed Priority One Note submission. 019 Otago Queenstown, Oakley, AA pp 65-66 Otago projects, including Queenstown projects. No change to the Proposed Variation. ORC projects generally Otago District Endorses the sealing of Ballantyne Rd in Note submission: it supports the Norman Project 61 019 Otago Local road Wanaka as soon as possible. proposed project 61 (which is proposed Oakley, AA Otago ORC projects improvements pp 74, priority 1). Otago District 105 No change to the Proposed Variation. Welcomes further spending on SH1 Note submission: it supports the Norman 019 Otago State highway pp 69, Dunedin-Oamaru safety improvements proposed projects 81 and 87 (which are Oakley, AA Otago ORC projects improvements 109,111 and hopes this will be sufficient to make a proposed priority 1). Otago District substantial improvement. No change to the Proposed Variation. Submits that SH8 between Clarkesville Refer submitter to the SH8 project and central Otago will become more (Lawrence to Burma Rd) proposed in the popular as a tourist route, so long-term TAIP by NZTA planning needs to accommodate this. Norman Beaumont Retain Beaumont Bridge replacement 019 Otago State highway Planning for passing opportunities is Oakley, AA Bridge is Otago (project 70 and 85) as priority 2; not all ORC projects improvements needed because there are no passing Otago District pp 76, 108 projects can/should be priority 1. lanes between Clarkesville and Roxborough. Submits that the No change to the Proposed Variation. replacement of Beaumont Bridge (listed as priority 2) should be high priority. Submits that with increasing HPMV Note that NZTA advises that this project movements, ongoing problems with the is programmed for detailed business intersection of Pine Hill Rd/ Great King case preparation and pre- St and the impending announcement of a implementation in 2018-21; construction Projects that Norman new location for Dunedin Hospital, it is is programmed for 21/22. 019 Proposed the RTCs would Oakley, AA p. 114 Otago time to undertake a review of the Dunedin Retain this project to the ‘wishlist’ in the ORC programme like to see in Otago District state highway strategy. updated RLTP. future RLTPs Refer to Connecting Dunedin group and ask them to advise the RTCs on the need to review the strategy for Dunedin state highways.

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document Asks that, as a minimum, planning Refer the suggestion of traffic lights to commence for replacement of the one- Queenstown Lakes multi-agency Projects that Norman lane bridge over the Clutha River at Albert transport group for consideration. 019 Proposed the RTCs would Oakley, AA p. 114 Otago Town and that traffic lights be installed in No change to the Proposed Variation as ORC programme like to see in Otago District the interim to mitigate the bottlenecks that the item is already listed as a project that future RLTPs are occurring. the RTCs want to see developed in future RLTPs. Requests that consideration be given to a Refer to Queenstown Lakes multi- roundabout at the intersection of SH6 and agency transport group for Norman 019 Proposed New work SH84 at the Hawea turnoff, where consideration. Oakley, AA -- Otago ORC programme requested significant queues now form at peak times Otago District particularly for those wishing to turn right from Hawea towards Wanaka. Submits that greater attention needs to be Note that QLDC is currently investigating given to the Wanaka area, given the rate planning for growth in the Wanaka area. of growth projected and the desire to avoid Note the Wanaka transport planning the sorts of problems that Queenstown projects now proposed for inclusion in has experienced. Planning for growth updated RLTP including PBC and needs to take into account the proposal to network plan. Norman 019 Drivers of upgrade Wanaka airport and to operate a Note that the RLTP Proposed Variations Oakley, AA Strategy 33-41 Otago ORC change dual airport system with Queenstown, as already mention the effect of the airport Otago District this will put stress on the Crown Range proposal (on p. 37). Rd, Kawarau Gorge and local roads around Wanaka. Planning of future arterial links, bypass routes, and setting aside land for future park and rise facilities are all needed. Bus Go Dunedin supports the following Note support for these Projects: 34, 35 projects Public Transport Infrastructure and 37. Peter Dowden Improvements (ORC); Public Transport Change the RLTP policy on mode for Bus Users Improvements for Dunedin (ORC). choice to clarify the role of public Support 0 Otago pp 66, 71, Public transport Otago transport, to support growth in public Group ORC projects 98-99 transport patronage and to highlight the Otepoti- need to consider the end to end journey Dunedin requirements of those using the transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document.

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document Requests that all public transport Note and refer submission to ORC improvements be fully compliant with public transport planning and to the NZTA’s 'Guidelines for Public Transport Connecting Dunedin group. Peter Dowden Infrastructure and Facilities'; and that, Change the RLTP policy on mode for Bus Users additional attention beyond the Support 014 Otago pp 66, 71, choice to clarify the role of public Public transport Otago 'Guidelines' be given to allowing buses to Group ORC projects 98-99 transport, to support growth in public pull very close to the kerb to allow very transport patronage and to highlight the Otepoti- close access between kerb and bus Dunedin need to consider the end to end journey requirements of those using the transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document. Requests that the frequency of the hourly- Note and refer submission to ORC only bus services remaining in greater public transport planning and to the Dunedin (including Brighton and Connecting Dunedin group. Peter Dowden Portobello services) be improved to a Change the RLTP policy on mode for Bus Users minimum headway of half-hourly on Support 014 Otago pp 66, 71, choice to clarify the role of public Public transport Otago weekdays and hourly on evenings and transport, to support growth in public Group ORC projects 98-99 weekends. Otepoti- transport patronage and to highlight the Dunedin need to consider the end to end journey requirements of those using the transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document. Requests that the Dunedin bus network be Note and refer submission to ORC extended to Taiaroa Head Royal Albatross public transport planning and to the Centre and to Dunedin Airport, considers a Connecting Dunedin group. Peter Dowden less-than ‘regular’ service would Change the RLTP policy on mode for Bus Users appropriate for these. Support 014 Otago pp 66, 71, choice to clarify the role of public Public transport Otago Group ORC projects 98-99 transport, to support growth in public Otepoti- transport patronage and to highlight the Dunedin need to consider the end to end journey requirements of those using the transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document.

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document Requests the Dunedin bus service be Note and refer submission to ORC permanently extended to the three public public transport planning and to the holidays of Christmas, Good Friday and Connecting Dunedin group. Peter Dowden Easter Sunday, allowing a possible slight Change the RLTP policy on mode for Bus Users reduction of service on the three "inter- Support 014 Otago pp 66, 71, choice to clarify the role of public Public transport Otago stat" days between Christmas and New transport, to support growth in public Group ORC projects 98-99 Year to offset the additional cost. Otepoti- transport patronage and to highlight the Dunedin need to consider the end to end journey requirements of those using the transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document. Supports the proposed variations. Note submission. Supports statements that recognise No change to the Proposed Variations. transport services need to support multiple 001 General pp 33-38, community requirements while responding QLDC Both ES support 50-52 to growth. Supports development growth areas that recognise national importance of Queenstown/Central Otago Lakes areas.

001 Introduction & What is being Supports Table 1 - Top priority projects. Note submission: QLDC p. 16 Both ES Summary updated? No change to the Proposed Variation Strongly supports Project number 38 – Note submission. It supports the The way that 001 Otago Wakatipu Basin Public Transport proposed project 38 (which is proposed QLDC Otago projects p. 71 Otago ES projects remaining as priority one project. priority 1). are prioritised No change to the Proposed Variations. Strongly supports Project number 39 – Note submission. It supports the The way that 001 Otago Wakatipu Further Small Ferry Services proposed project 39 (which is proposed QLDC Otago projects p. 72 Otago ES projects remaining as priority one project. priority 1). are prioritised No change to the Proposed Variations. Strongly supports Project number 40 – Note submission. It supports the The way that 001 Otago Wakatipu Public Transport Hub proposed project 40 (which is proposed QLDC Otago projects p. 72 Otago ES projects Improvements Support remaining as priority 1). are prioritised priority one projects. No change to the Proposed Variations.

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document Strongly supports Project number 30 – Note submission. It supports the The way that 001 Otago Queenstown Town Centre proposed project 30 (which is proposed QLDC Otago projects p. 72 Otago ES projects Pedestrianisation remaining as priority priority 1). are prioritised one project. No change to the Proposed Variations. Strongly supports Project number 31 – Note submission. It supports the The way that 001 Otago Wakatipu Active Travel Network proposed project 31 (which is proposed QLDC Otago projects p. 73 Otago ES projects remaining as priority one project. priority 1). are prioritised No change to the Proposed Variations. Strongly supports Project number 41 – Note submission. It supports the The way that 001 Otago Public Transport Improvements – Hubs proposed project 41 (which is proposed QLDC Otago projects p. 73 Otago ES projects remaining as priority one project. priority 1). are prioritised No change to the Proposed Variations. Strongly supports Project number 42 – Note submission. It supports the Park and Ride Transport Services proposed project 42 (which is proposed (Queenstown) remaining as priority one priority 1). The way that 001 Otago project. QLDC Otago projects p. 73 Otago Change the RLTP policy on mode ES projects are prioritised choice to include policy on the provision of park and ride facilities: see recommendation at the end of this document. Strongly supports Project number 43 – Note submission. It supports the The way that 001 Otago Water Taxi Service/Ferry Network proposed project 43 (which is proposed QLDC Otago projects p. 74 Otago ES projects (Queenstown) remaining as priority one priority 1). are prioritised project. No change to the Proposed Variations. Strongly supports Project number 61 – Note submission. It supports the The way that 001 Otago Ballantyne Road Seal Extension proposed project 61 (which is proposed QLDC Otago projects p. 74 Otago ES projects (Wanaka) remaining as priority one priority 1). are prioritised project. No change to the Proposed Variations. Strongly supports Project number 64 – Note submission. It supports the The way that 001 Otago Housing Infrastructure Fund Project – proposed project 64 (which is proposed QLDC Otago projects p. 74 Otago ES projects Ladies Mile remaining as priority one priority 1). are prioritised project. No change to the Proposed Variations.

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document Strongly supports Project number 65 – Note submission. It supports the The way that 001 Otago Housing Infrastructure fund Project – proposed project 65 (which is proposed QLDC Otago projects p. 74 Otago ES projects Quail Rise remaining as priority one priority 1). are prioritised project. No change to the Proposed Variations. Strongly supports Project number 70 – Note submission. It supports the The way that 001 Otago Queenstown Town Centre Arterial proposed project 70 (which is proposed QLDC Otago projects P .75 Otago ES projects remaining as priority one project. priority 1). are prioritised No change to the Proposed Variations. Strongly supports Project number 71 – Note submission. It supports the The way that 001 Otago Queenstown Traffic Management proposed project 71 (which is proposed QLDC Otago projects p. 75 Otago ES projects Facilities remaining as priority one priority 1). are prioritised project. No change to the Proposed Variations. Strongly supports Project number 72 – Note submission. It supports the The way that 001 Otago Shotover River Bridge (Arthurs Point) proposed project 72 (which is proposed QLDC Otago projects p. 75 Otago ES projects Duplication remaining as priority one priority 1). are prioritised project. No change to the Proposed Variations. Opportunities Supports, particularly mode integration Note submission. 001 the RTC’s and mode shift and cycle network for QLDC Strategy pp 52-55 Both No change to the Proposed Variations. ES intend to Queenstown – supports QIT Active pursue Travel network outcomes. Opportunities Notes that connecting Queenstown Trails Note submission. 001 the RTC’s with commuter cycling in Wakatipu Basin QLDC Strategy p. 55 Both No change to the Proposed Variations. ES intend to will assist in delivering QIT outcomes. pursue

001 Land transport Supports QIT outcomes particularly public Note submission. QLDC Strategy pp 59-60 Both ES policies transport and active travel. No change to the Proposed Variations. RTC’s Supports QIT outcomes particularly public Note submission. 001 proposed transport and active travel. QLDC Strategy p. 61 Both No change to the Proposed Variations. ES advocacy programme

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document Supports recognition of significant and Note submission. 001 The current Drivers of escalating issues faced by QLDC in Table QLDC p. 36 Both No change to the Proposed Variations. ES situation change 9 – Expected growth in Queenstown Lakes District Key problems Supports timing of investment Note submission. 001 The current facing the prioritisation and decision making in QLDC pp 42-49 Both No change to the Proposed Variations. ES situation transport relation to future proofing. system QAC looks forward to working with the Put to the RTCs, the question of how RTCs to help ensure that Queenstown and best to start a conversation on regional Queenstown Consultation 027 Wanaka airports provide appropriate air services capability. Airport General and -- Otago ORC connections between the Queenstown Corporation communication No change to the Proposed Variation. Lakes transportation network and the national and international market. Supports the Proposed Variation and Accept QAC’s invitation to share considers that it captures some of the information about its passenger growth most pressing issues facing the forecasts; and use this information to Queenstown Lakes transportation network review the growth assumptions used in including the significant growth in air the Proposed Variation, in partnership passenger numbers forecast for with the Queenstown Lakes multi- Queenstown. agency transport group. Submits in support of an integrated No change to the Proposed Variation. Queenstown transport solution that provides a range of 027 Drivers of Airport Strategy pp 33-41 Otago offerings to passengers visiting the district, ORC change Corporation including a combination of active, public and private transport. QAC will look for opportunities to work with the RTCs to provide logical connections to these networks. QAC is keen to share information about its passenger growth forecasts to assist with revision of the assumptions used in the proposed variation.

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document Wishes to clarify that QAC’s currently- Clarify this in the final RLTP. Queenstown consented hours of operation are from 027 Drivers of Airport Strategy pp 33-41 Otago 6am to 10pm daily and that QAC does not ORC change Corporation have any plans to extend these hours of operation. Supports recognition that a multi-modal Note submission. No change to the Queenstown 009 Otago Queenstown Otago & pp 15-18 transport system will be required in Proposed Variations. Central Ltd ORC projects generally Southland Queenstown. Supports mitigation of adverse effects Note submission. It supports the Queenstown 009 Otago Walking and arising from congestion. Project 30 – proposed project 30 (which is proposed p. 72 Otago Central Ltd ORC projects cycling Queenstown Town Centre priority 1). Pedestrianisation. No change to the Proposed Variations. Supports initiatives to extend or upgrade Note submission. It supports the Queenstown 009 Otago Walking and existing cycle (and walking) facilities. proposed project 29 (which is proposed p.68 Otago Central Ltd ORC projects cycling Project 29 – Wakatipu Walking/Cycling priority 1). Improvements. No change to the Proposed Variations. Supports initiatives to improve public Note submission. It supports the transport including subsidies to maintain proposed project 32 (which is proposed services. Project 32 – SH6 Park and Ride priority 1). Queenstown 009 Otago Facilities (Queenstown). Public transport p. 69 Otago Change the RLTP policy on mode Central Ltd ORC projects choice to include policy on the provision of park and ride facilities: see recommendation at the end of this document. Supports initiatives to improve public Note submission. It supports the transport including subsidies to maintain proposed project 38 (which is proposed services. Project 38 – Wakatipu Basin priority 1). Public Transport. Change the RLTP policy on mode Queenstown 009 Otago choice to clarify the role of public Public transport p. 71 Otago Central Ltd ORC projects transport, to support growth in public transport patronage and to highlight the need to consider the end to end journey requirements of those using the transport network: see recommendation at the end of this document.

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document Supports initiatives to improve public Note submission. It supports the transport including subsidies to maintain proposed project 42 (which is proposed services. Project 42 – Park and Ride priority 1). Queenstown 009 Otago pp 67, 71- Transport Services (Queenstown). Public transport Otago Change the RLTP policy on mode Central Ltd ORC projects 72, 98-100 choice to include policy on the provision of park and ride facilities: see recommendation at the end of this document. Supports mitigation of adverse effects Note submission. It supports the Queenstown 009 Otago Local road arising from congestion. Project 71 – proposed project 71 (which is proposed p. 75 Otago Central Ltd ORC projects improvements Queenstown Traffic Management Facilities priority 1). No change to the Proposed Variations. Supports improvements to the arterial and Note submission. It supports the Queenstown 009 Otago State highway state highway network. Project 78 – SH 6 - proposed project 78 (which is proposed p. 69 Otago Central Ltd ORC projects improvements Ladies Mile Corridor Improvements. priority 1). No change to the Proposed Variations. Supports improvements to the arterial and Note submission. It supports the Queenstown 009 Otago State highway state highway network. Project 83 – SH 6A proposed project 83 (which is proposed p. 70 Otago Central Ltd ORC projects improvements - Corridor Improvements Queenstown. priority 1). No change to the Proposed Variations. Supports mitigation of adverse effects Note submission. It supports the Queenstown 009 Otago State highway arising from congestion. Project 70 – proposed project 70 (which is proposed p. 75 Otago Central Ltd ORC projects improvements Beaumont Bridge Replacement. priority 2). No change to the Proposed Variations. Supports mitigation of adverse effects Note submission. It supports the State highway Queenstown 009 Otago arising from congestion. Project 82 – proposed project 82 (which is proposed and local road P .70 Otago Central Ltd ORC projects Queenstown Town Centre Arterial. priority 1). improvements No change to the Proposed Variations. Page 15 of draft under second yellow Southern Penguin Route is the term Building on Real Journeys 020 Introduction & bullet point –states the “Southern Penguin used in the present RLTP. Include progress made p.15 Both Ltd ORC Summary Route” – this should read “Southern Southern Scenic Route in parentheses. since 2015-16 Scenic Route”.

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document Concerned about traffic congestion Note submission. especially in and around Queenstown, Refer to Queenstown Lakes multi- slows down traffic speed and makes the agency Transport Group for their coach journey between Queenstown and information Milford Sound or Manapouri longer. No change to proposed variations. Pushes coach drivers to the limit of their Real Journeys 020 Otago Queenstown driver log book hours. If the travel delays - Otago Ltd ORC projects generally caused by traffic congestion are not addressed this will compromise ability to operate coach tours ex Queenstown and to and from Milford Sound / Manapouri which in turn, will exacerbate traffic congestion by putting more rental vehicles on the road. Real Journeys 020 Otago Queenstown Supports the Priority One projects for Note submission. p. 65 Otago Ltd ORC projects generally Queenstown. No change to the Proposed Variations. Road safety Supports Project number 24 of Road Note submission. It supports the Real Journeys 020 Otago planning p. 95 Otago Safety Projects – Otago, Activity Class 2 - proposed project 24. Ltd ORC projects projects Road Safety. No change to the Proposed Variations. Need to recognise that many tourists are Refer to NZTA for consideration for driving in a fatigued state (jetlagged), they longer-term funding for those safety have no appreciation of how tiring it is initiatives that specifically target visiting driving on our southern roads. drivers. No change to Proposed New work Variations. Real Journeys 020 Proposed requested Submits that more emphasis needs to be - Otago Ltd ORC programme on/for visiting put into advising visitors not to pick up drivers their rental vehicle on their arrival into NZ; taking appropriate breaks from driving and avoiding undertaking long and complex journeys such as driving from Queenstown to Milford Sound and return in one day.

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document Supports the Maintenance and Operations Note submission. State highway of Local Roads – Southland, Activity Class No change to the Proposed Variations. improvements 8, in particular maintenance of the Lower Real Journeys 020 Southland pp 84,90 Southland Hollyford Road and State Highways Ltd ORC projects Maintenance and operation Improvements – Southland, Activity Class of local roads 13 especially Milford Rockfall/Avalanche Protection. Page 52 – The opportunity to take a South Note that this is the approach that the Island–wide approach: Real Journeys South Island RTC Chairs, and their suggests that the RTCs should be officials, group is taking on their tourism considering a broader approach including and transport project; the group is working with Destination Queenstown and working with tourism industry partners. Venture Southland (Destination Fiordland) Refer submission to this group. to shape the mode of travel adopted by No change to the Proposed Variations. overseas visitors when travelling around Opportunities Thank the submitter for their Real Journeys 020 that RTC’s the region to address the poor journey Strategy p. 52 Both observations. Ltd ORC intend to experience for visitors in some parts of pursue Otago and Southland and specifically the traffic congestion in and around Queenstown. Real Journeys is sceptical about the development and use of a South Island- wide model of tourism flows because the flow of visitors around the South Island is so variable. It should be noted that the promotion of Note submission. self-driving by the tourism industry with No change to the Proposed Variations. respect to campervans has been a Thank the submitter for their necessary evil to increase the sector’s observations. Opportunities productivity because there are insufficient Real Journeys 020 that RTC’s hotel / motel beds in the Southern Lakes Strategy p. 54 Both Ltd ORC intend to region to support the local Tourism pursue Industry. Supports the creation of more safe stopping areas and slow vehicle bays to improve road safety and the reliability of road journeys.

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document Supports proposed policies and in Note submission. Real Journeys 020 Land transport Strategy pp 59-60 Both particular: supporting and enabling tourism No change to the Proposed Variations. Ltd ORC policies and visitor travel. With respect to advocating for alternative Note submission. funding mechanisms, beyond No change to the Proposed Variations. development contributions, to ensure Thank the submitter for their RTC’s those directly benefiting from tourism- observations. Real Journeys 020 proposed oriented facilities, infrastructure and Strategy p. 61 Both Ltd ORC advocacy services associated with transport, programme contribute fairly to their funding. GST from overseas visitors should be directed to funding infrastructure and services associated with transport. Any extensions to the regions’ cycle trails The final RLTP should put the same need to be more thoughtfully planned and level of emphasis on cycling route and offer users a worthwhile, enjoyable journey trail opportunities in Southland as in the experience and include all the requisite Queenstown and Dunedin, while noting RTC’s infrastructure such as toilets. that AOs need to submit projects for Real Journeys 020 proposed consideration by NZTA as co-funder. Strategy p. 61 Both Ltd ORC advocacy Note that the multi-agency governance programme group Ride South is preparing an overall strategy and business case for cycling facilities in Southland, which should lead to AOs preparing detailed business cases for individual facilities.

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document Tourist Journeys: For decades the route Note submission. from Te Anau to Dunedin and some cases No change to proposed variations. on to Oamaru has been an important Thank the submitter for their tourist route especially for coach touring, observations. for tourists overnighting in Te Anau. Most of the coach tour business that overnights Note the coach market is a declining Characteristics market. Real Journeys 020 The current of our economy in Dunedin uses SH1 and SH94 when p. 28 Both Ltd ORC situation and transport travelling to or from the Southern Lakes. network The Southern Scenic Route is used primarily by FITs but the tour group business does not use this route as tour groups run to tight timeframes and the Southern Scenic Route is too time consuming. The Stewart Island Ferry service and the Include mention of the Stewart Island Characteristics “Foveaux Freighter” provide an essential ferry and air services, and the freight Real Journeys 020 The current of our economy pp 32-33 Both transport link between Bluff and Oban and service, in Section 2.1 of the final RLTP. Ltd ORC situation and transport as such should be at least mentioned in network the RLTPs.

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document The coach tours, shuttle buses and In the final RLTP, acknowledge the role courtesy coaches operated by companies of coach tours, shuttle buses and such as Real Journeys / Go Orange need courtesy coaches in manage traffic to be adequately recognised in Otago volumes reduce traffic congestion in and Southland RLTPs 2015-2021 because around Queenstown and on SH6, SH97 these vehicle operations significantly and SH94. reduce traffic congestion especially in and around Queenstown and on SH6A, SH6, SH97 and SH94. China has been the fastest growing visitor Characteristics market, over 400,000 in 2017. This market of our economy is undergoing a very rapid shift away from Real Journeys 020 The current and transport travelling in coaches towards Free - Otago Ltd ORC situation network Independent Travellers (FIT) (non–tour) Drivers of where now more than half of Chinese change visitors are travelling around NZ in rental vehicles (refer graph). Both roads around the tourism “hot spots” are being hit by a double whammy with the increase in Chinese visitors and the move away from coach touring to FIT. In this context operators such as Real Journeys who endeavour to get visitors to travel via coach rather than rental car should be valued and acknowledged in this planning framework.

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document Changing awareness and expectations Include this information in the Final of risk including climate change: Most RLTP, section 2.2. of the focus in this document relates to The ‘Potential Opportunities’ list in the coastal effects of climate change and updated RLTP to note the RTCs concern overlooks the other likely impacts such as about the lack of projects to address the flooding which could have impacts inland. resilience problem statement. Specifically: more frequent intense rainfalls events are expected to increase Real Journeys 020 The current Drivers of the likelihood of rivers flooding, landslides, p. 41 Both Ltd ORC situation change erosion and flash flooding when urban drainage systems become overwhelmed. Also hotter summers may damage elements of transport infrastructure causing buckled railway lines and damaged roads, with associated disruption and repair costs. Both of these impacts could be significant for Otago and Southland Supports Project number 32 of Public Note submission. It supports the transport – Otago, Activity Class 4: SH6 proposed project 32 (which is proposed park and ride facilities. priority 1). Real Journeys 20 Otago Public transport p. 98 Otago Change the RLTP policy on mode Ltd ORC projects choice to include policy on the provision of park and ride facilities: see recommendation at the end of this document. More thought needed regarding promotion Note submission. of touring routes within Otago and No change to the Proposed Variations. Southland. All too often we hear from RTC’s visitors in Te Anau and Milford Sound that Real Journeys 20 proposed Strategy p. 61 Both they do not have enough time to travel Ltd ORC advocacy across to Dunedin because they believe programme they must to travel to Dunedin via the Southern Scenic Route or travel to Dunedin via Queenstown.

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document Supports proposals to extend the trails Refer to QLDC for clarification, and then network in the Wakatipu Basin and to if the bridge is not part of this project, # upgrade the network so that key sections 29, refer to the Queenstown Lakes multi- can function as off-road pedestrian and agency Transport Group for cycling commuter network. Submits that a consideration. new pedestrian/trail bridge across the Remarkables 024 Otago Walking and pp 55-58, Kawarau River (in the vicinity of Boyd Otago Park Ltd ORC projects cycling 68, 97 Road on the true right bank, to the QLDC reserve at the south end of Riverside Drive on the true left bank) should be included as part of the Wakatipu Walking and Cycling Improvements project (#29) for early implementation and seeks clarification as to whether it has been. Requests the inclusion of a cycle and Refer NZTA and QLDC for walking trail on the true right bank of the consideration. Remarkables 024 Otago Walking and pp 55-58, Kawarau River from the southern Otago No change to Proposed Variations. Park Ltd ORC projects cycling 68, 97 abutment of the new Kawarau Falls Bridge to connect with Boyd Road, as part of the Active Travel Network. Seeks an assurance that the proposal to Refer NZTA and QLDC for consideration construct an off-road trail and cycle (noting, this issue was discussed at the connection from the underpass at the last Governance Group meeting). northern end abutment of the new No change to Proposed Variations Kawarau Falls Bridge to the trail network on the true left of the Kawarau River will Remarkables 024 Otago Walking and -- Otago not be abandoned [as rumoured] and will Park Ltd ORC projects cycling instead be implemented in accordance with the Urban and Landscape Design Master Plan (required under the designation for the bridge). This is a critical link in the trails network and the active travel network.

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document Supports the park and ride concept but is Add a policy to the final RLTP stating: concerned that some wording in the “Provide park and ride facilities if needed description of the SH6 Park and Ride to help optimise the transport network Facilities project is at odds with a recent and/or increase public transport QLDC report and should be amended to Remarkables 024 Otago pp 55-58, patronage.” Public transport Otago include a statement about “providing for Park Ltd ORC projects 69, 98 installing park and ride facilities located to See recommendation at the end of this maximise use and provide links to other document. services and amenities”. [Submitter gives extensive detail/rationale in paragraphs 3.2-3.18 of submission]. Submits that the Remarkables Park Town Add a policy to the final RLTP stating: Centre park and ride facility on Hawthorne “Provide park and ride facilities if needed Drive should be included as part of SH6 to help optimise the transport network Park and Ride Facilities project. and/or increase public transport Asks that the description of this projects patronage.” Remarkables 024 Otago pp 55-58, Public transport Otago amended to include a statement about See recommendation at the end of this Park Ltd ORC projects 69, 98 “providing for installing park and ride document. facilities located to maximise use and provide links to other services or adjacent to new areas of residential development where servicing the entire area by public transport is inefficient”. Supports improvements to the ferry It would be inappropriate to specify the service. Submits that a ferry link to the location of ferry terminals in the RLTP at Remarkables Park Town Centre ferry this point in time. terminal below Riverside Drive needs to No change to Proposed Variations. be specifically included in the Wakatipu Remarkables 024 Otago pp Public transport Otago Further Small Ferry Service project. Park Ltd ORC projects 72,74,100 Submits that a ferry link to the Remarkables Park Town centre Quayside ferry terminal should be specifically included in project 43 Water taxi/ferry network (Queenstown).

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document Requests that highest priority in the RLTP Note that this decision depends in part be given to upgrading the connection on the QAC masterplan and whether or between the Hawthorne Drive (Eastern not the entrance to the airport is moved. Access Road) and the southern end of the Refer to Queenstown Lakes multi- Kawarau Road (SH6), because this would agency Transport Group for New work provide the greatest benefits in terms of consideration. Remarkables 024 Proposed requested - -- Otago reducing congestion associated with SH6. No change to Proposed Variations. Park Ltd ORC programme other Supports the option of extending Humphrey Street, connecting to Lucas Place and asks this be included in the variations to the RLTP. [Submitter gives extensive detail in paragraphs 7.1-7.11 of submission]. Ballantyne Road should be sealed to Note submission: it supports the Project 61 Samantha 002 Otago Local road ensure the safety of users including proposed project 61 (which is proposed Otago Thomas ORC projects improvements pp 74, cyclists. priority 1) 105 No change to the Proposed Variation. Supports active transport solutions as they Note support. Long-term goal pp 55-58, will improve physical, mental, social, and No change to the Proposed Variation. and results. 60, section Southern environmental health outcomes, through 010 Benefits sought 4 District Health Strategy Both (1) encouraging people to be more ORC from the next 3- generally, Board physically active, and (2) improving road 10 years pp 131- safety, air quality and producing fewer investment 135 greenhouse gas solutions Long-term goal Encouraged to see new projects focusing Note the support for these projects. and results. on safety and resilience. The latter will No change to the Proposed Variation. Southern 010 Benefits sought p. 16, help ensure access to goods and services District Health Strategy Both ORC from the next 3- section 4 in times of emergency. Board 10 years investment Encouraged to see opportunity to better Note support. Ask TAG to focus, during integrate road and coastal shipping into early preparation of the next RLTP, on Opportunities the transport network has been identified. ways to achieve further mode shift as Southern 010 that the RTCs Supports moving freight from road to rail identified in the Opportunities section of District Health Strategy p. 53 Both ORC intend to and shopping to increase network the Proposed Variations document (p. Board pursue resilience, improve road safety and reduce 53), and to report back and discuss with emissions the RTCs. No change to the Proposed Variation.

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document Encouraged to see opportunity to create a Note the support and refer the Opportunities network of cycle rides has been identified. submission to the Connecting Dunedin Southern 010 that the RTCs Urges the RTCs to ensure a safe and group. District Health Strategy pp 55-58 Both ORC intend to enjoyable experience for all cyclists e.g. No change to the Proposed Variation. Board pursue through separated cycleways in high- volume traffic areas. Seeks greater recognition of potential Include new policy to this effect in the adverse impacts of road construction and RLTP. Southland General maintenance on the environment, in 002 General and Conservation request for - Both particular effects on native biodiversity. ES Process Board change Asks for the removal of native vegetation to be avoided when undertaking road maintenance etc. There is no planning for new roads and Note submission. associated infrastructure to be built on Southland No change to Proposed Variations. 002 General conservation lands, e.g. national parks, Conservation - Both ES support conservation parks and stewardship lands Letter to submitter to point out what is in Board in the RLTP. The Board supports this the updated RLTP concerning back policy position. country access. Supports planning to reduce the risk to Note that the South Island RTC chairs travellers on the main tourist routes. Asks groups (through the officials group) are for consideration of ways to reduce developing a tourism and transport numbers of cars and campervans. project; one of the results of this project New work Suggests encouraging visitors to utilise will be the identification of what fit-for- Southland 002 Proposed requested buses, where numbers of people are purpose tourist routes, that enhance Conservation - Both ES programme on/for visiting affecting the quality of the visitor visitor experience and safety, would look Board drivers experience and qualities of the places they like. The results of this project will are visiting. provide guidance about improvements to tourist routes and journeys in both Southland and Otago. No change to Proposed Variations.

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document Te Anau-Milford Highway. Questions the Note submission. Refer to those sustainability of vehicle numbers in this undertaking the South Island tourism area. and transport project. Opportunities Seriously concerned about capacity of the Add the issue to the RLTP, under Southland 002 that RTC’s infrastructure at Milford to accommodate Problem Statement 1. Conservation Strategy p. 54 Both ES intend to increased traffic and parking at Milford. If Note the Milford Sound strategy group Board pursue Milford is to remain a high-quality visitor are addressing this matter. experience, controls on vehicle numbers will be required. Suggests ‘park and ride’ for the majority of visitors as a strategic direction. Have safety concerns taking children on The final RLTP should put the same Milford road to cycle. Would like to see a level of emphasis on cycling route/path cycle path from Te Anau to Sinclair Road and trail opportunities in Southland as in as there is now a bike park on Sinclair the Queenstown and Dunedin, while Road. Would also like a path to noting that AOs need to submit projects Ramparts/Kakapo in the future. for consideration by NZTA as co-funder. Cycle Note that the multi-agency governance Stephanie 031 Proposed trails/ rides Cycling / trails Otago group Ride South is preparing an overall Braaksma programme = pp 55- ORC strategy and business case for cycling 58- facilities in Southland, which should lead to AOs preparing detailed business cases for individual facilities. Advise the submitter that, for a cycleway project to be included in the RLTP, a TA needs to propose it.

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document Requests a cycle and pedestrian bridge The final RLTP should put the same across the Upukerora River that meets the level of emphasis on cycling route and criteria of the “New Zealand Cycle Design trail opportunities in Southland as in the Guide”. Queenstown and Dunedin, while noting that AOs need to submit projects for Stephen Cycle consideration by NZTA as co-funder. Hoskin, 008 Proposed trails/ rides Cycling/ trails Otago Note that the multi-agency governance Fiordland ES programme = pp 55- group Ride South is preparing an overall Trails Trust 58- strategy and business case for cycling facilities in Southland, which should lead to AOs preparing detailed business cases for individual facilities. Refer suggestion to SDC.

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document States existing layout at Te Anau and The final RLTP should put the same surrounds is unsafe. Requests residents level of emphasis on cycling route and and visitors have ability to access town trail opportunities in Southland as in the and trails via safe transport. Requests Queenstown and Dunedin, while noting cycle and pedestrian lanes alongside the that AOs need to submit projects for three main roads leading from Te Anau: consideration by NZTA as co-funder. a. Te Anau-Manapouri Highway past lvon Note that the multi-agency governance Wilson Park to William-Stephen Road +/- group Ride South is preparing an overall on to Manapouri to cater for: strategy and business case for cycling i. Manapouri commuters and facilities in Southland, which should lead recreational road riders to AOs preparing detailed business cases for individual facilities. Stephen Cycle ii. Hillside Road loop road cyclists (a Hoskin, 008 Proposed trails/ rides Refer suggestion to SDC. Cycling/ trails Otago route suggested in the Cycling Fiordland ES programme = pp 55- Trails Trust 58- Opportunities study) iii. Cyclists returning from Queen's reach and Balloon Loop or the end of the Lake2Lake Trail b. Milford Road from Te Anau to Sinclair Road c. Te Anau-Mossburn Highway to Whitestone River +/- to Hillside Road (the Whitestone River offers another off-road cycling route up and downstream of SH94) [Submitter has attached copy of 2014 letter to NZTA].

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document Concerned about funding distribution and The final RLTP should put the same equity. Notes only three of 29 projects are level of emphasis on cycling route and in Southland. Requests committee to trail opportunities in Southland as in the consider needs in other areas so funding Queenstown and Dunedin, while noting is distributed more equitably. Points out that AOs need to submit projects for the increase in tourism, residences and consideration by NZTA as co-funder. accommodation providers in and around Stephen Cycle Note that the multi-agency governance Te Anau means that demand for trails in Hoskin, 008 Proposed trails/ rides group Ride South is preparing an overall Cycling/ trails Both the area is growing. .Requests funding to Fiordland ES programme = pp 55- strategy and business case for cycling put towards a trail from Te Anau to Te Trails Trust 58- facilities in Southland, which should lead Anau Downs. Trail includes a side route to to AOs preparing detailed business Sinclair Road. Both the main trail and the cases for individual facilities. side route would help provide a means for commuting, tourism and recreational riders Refer suggestion to SDC. to head to Te Anau Downs well away from the Milford Highway (as would the three lanes above for their respective highways). Concerned about the state of the south Refer submission to QLDC. 004 Proposed New safety Trevor Currie -- Otago end of Dublin Bay: 500m that remains No change to the Proposed Variation ORC programme work requested unsealed creates a safety issue. unless QLDC requests it. Notes the proposed Eastern freight Refer to Connecting Dunedin group for bypass project (Dunedin) has been consideration. Ask DCC to note that the suspended while investigation and data submitter wishes to be involved as a Changes to University of 003 Otago collection are carried out. Points out that stakeholder in this project. projects in the pp 122 Otago Otago ORC projects the alignment of SH88 besides the No change to the Proposed Variation. present RLTP Hocken library on Anzac Avenue has caused significant problems for access to this facility.

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document Disappointed that proposed Note that NZTA advises that this project improvements to the intersection of is programmed for detailed business Pine Hill Rd/ Great King St has been case preparation and pre- delayed. implementation in 2018-21; construction Changes to Points out that this intersection is a critical is programmed for 21/22. University of 003 Otago p. 114, projects in the Otago one for many staff and students on their Retain this project to the ‘wishlist’ in the Otago ORC projects 128 present RLTP journey to/from the campus. updated RLTP. There are traffic delays and safety risks. Refer to Connecting Dunedin group and The submitter would like to see these ask them to advise the RTCs on the improvements completed in 2018-21. need to review the strategy for Dunedin state highways. Strongly supports the completion of the Ask NZTA to note the RTCs’ and Changes to pp SH88 cycle and walking route between University’s views on the importance of University of 003 Otago projects in the 63,121,12 Otago the city and Port Chalmers. completing this walkway/cycleway. Otago ORC projects present RLTP 9 Update the RLTP to reflect NZTA’s decision on this project. Project2 Supports these two projects including their Note submission: it supports the &27 prioritisation as Priority One: proposed projects 26 and 27 (both of pp 67, 91, City to harbour cycle/pedestrian which are proposed priority 1). University of 003 Otago Walking and 96 Otago connection No change to the Proposed Variation. Otago ORC projects cycling Dunedin Urban Cycleways. Project 26 pp 67, 96 Projects Supports these projects including their Note submission: it supports the 34, 35 and prioritisation as Priority One: proposed projects 34-36 (all three of University of 003 Otago Public transport 37 Otago which are proposed priority 1). Otago ORC projects Public transport infrastructure pp 71, 98- improvements and the Programme of No change to the Proposed Variation. 99 improvements (Dunedin). Supports this project including its Note submission: it supports the Project 57 prioritisation as Priority One: proposed project 57 (which is proposed University of 003 Otago Local road pp 68, Central city safety and accessibility priority 1). Otago Otago ORC projects improvements 104 upgrade (Dunedin). No change to the Proposed Variation. DCC to note that the submitter wishes to be involved as a stakeholder.

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document Supports this project including its Note submission: it supports the Project 60 University of 003 Otago Local road prioritisation as Priority One: proposed project 60 (which is proposed pp 68, Otago Otago ORC projects improvements Tertiary precinct improvements. priority 1). 106 No change to the Proposed Variation. Changing technology – LED lighting. Refer to TAG for consideration. Ensure the imminent street light upgrade Note that NZTA has extended the time programmes proposed by the Invercargill General for which an enhanced FAR for LED Venture 014 General and City and Gore and Southland District request for - Both replacements is available to AOs. Southland ES process Council’s use LED lights that are correctly change aimed downward, are warm white (for No change to Proposed Variations. reduced sky pollution) and of appropriate output for the situation Assessment of the appropriate level of Note submission. funding to maintain regional No change to Proposed Variations. competitiveness. Consideration should Overall be given to greater alignment of revenue Venture 014 Introduction & projected generated within a region with regional pp 19-20 Both Southland ES summary expenditure investment. Additional funding for roading level projects would in turn lead to greater employment opportunities, one of the priorities of the Regional Development Strategy.

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document Emerging demand for active travel – The final RLTP should put the same cycling. Consideration should be given to level of emphasis on cycling route and including key projects from the Draft trail opportunities in Southland as in the Southland Cycling Strategy. Queenstown and Dunedin, while noting Te Araroa trail. Consideration should be that AOs need to submit projects for given to the incorporation of the consideration by NZTA as co-funder. development of additional trails to connect Note that the multi-agency governance Cycle the Great Rides, Heartland rides and group Ride South is preparing an overall Venture 014 Proposed trails/ rides urban cycleway networks within the strategy and business case for cycling Cycling / trails Both Southland ES programme = pp 55- region. [Submitter has attached examples facilities in Southland, which should lead 58- of potential routes]. to AOs preparing detailed business cases for individual facilities. Ask the Ride Southland group to engage with the RTCs and TAG, as the RTCs refine their strategy over the next three years. Refer suggestions for additional trails to SDC. Primary sector opportunities. Note submission. Consideration should be given to No change to Proposed Variations. undertaking a cost benefit analysis for upgrades of certain routes for freight Thank the submitter for their transport, which Venture Southland would observations. support. Venture 014 Drivers of Strategy pp 33-41 Both Consideration should be given to Southland ES change developments in land transport requirements around changing land use such as proposals for a food processing hub, including increased oat production and sheep milk production and shipment of these developing product groups to market.

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document Consideration to include touring routes for Note that the South Island RTC chairs tourism for example the Southern cluster, groups (through the officials group) are Southland (SH6, SH90, SH96, SH98, developing a tourism and transport SH99). project; one of the results of this project will be the identification of what fit-for- Changing technology – EV charging purpose tourist routes, that enhance Venture 014 Drivers of stations and infrastructure. To enable Strategy p. 40 Both visitor experience and safety, would look Southland ES change and support tourism, the Southland like. regional energy strategy identifies No change to Proposed Variations. opportunities for the use of electric Check charging station strategy for vehicles and infrastructure. This provides major state highways before responding an asset to the region which can be built to the submitter [copy to Cr O’Malley]. on. Changing awareness and expectations That, the RTCs, at the same time as of risk including climate change. A they talk with DCC about the Global summary of the Zero Carbon Southland Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Venture 014 Longterm goal pp 50-52, Strategy Both framework is attached to this submission. Energy, also examine the Zero Carbon Southland ES and results etc 138 Southland framework, and consider the potential implications for transport, and appropriate transport strategy. Milford Sound and related transport Note that the South Island RTC chairs routes: asks for consideration to be given groups (through the officials group) are to improving the management of visitor developing a tourism and transport dispersal in response to increased project; one of the results of this project numbers of visitors into Milford Sound, will be the identification of what fit-for- Opportunities including investigating options such as a purpose tourist routes, that enhance Venture 014 that RTCs visitor experience and safety, would look Strategy pp 53-54- Otago Park and Ride scheme from Te Anau. Southland ES intend to like. The results of this project will pursue provide guidance about improvements to tourist routes in both Southland and Otago. No change to Proposed Variations.

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document Mapping regional transport patterns: asks Refer to South Island tourism project for consideration to be given to the need manager. for automatic traffic counters that would Opportunities No change to Proposed Variations. accurately record traffic numbers, the type Venture 014 that RTCs Strategy pp 53-54 Both of vehicle (truck, caravan, car) and travel Southland ES intend to direction in real time. Venture Southland pursue would work with stakeholders to identify nodes. It is likely that 6-8 traffic counters and 2 mobile counters would be required. Tourism opportunities. Consideration Note that the South Island RTC chairs should be given to reviewing further groups (through the officials group) are investment requirements required by new developing a tourism and transport tourist products in the region. project; one of the results of this project will be the identification of what fit-for- purpose tourist routes, that enhance Opportunities visitor experience and safety, would look Venture 014 that RTCs like. The results of this project will Strategy pp 53-54 Both Southland ES intend to provide guidance about improvements to pursue tourist routes and journeys in both Southland and Otago and may also result in new tourism products being identified (with business cases for these developed by the partner tourism organisations). No change to Proposed Variations.

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document Regional economic development Include this information in Section 2.1 of initiatives. Consideration should be made the final RLTP, Characteristics of our of the impact on regional land transport economy and transport network. through any change in services provided Do not include cruise ships in RLTP at from Invercargill Airport. Recent research this stage (there are issues to be worked undertaken on behalf of the Invercargill through first, especially in Milford Characteristics Airport and Venture Southland has Sound). Venture 014 The current of our economy revealed considerable suppressed pp 27-33 Both Southland ES situation and transport demand, as well as demand for direct network flight connections to Auckland. At present there is significant road traffic out of Southland, driven by use of other regional airports at Queenstown and Dunedin. Development of the cruise industry and the associated cruise strategy for the region should also be considered. WellSouth Recommends the RTCs consider the Refer to TAG for future consideration. General Primary 017 implementation of motor-free streets within No change to the Proposed Variation. General request for -- Both Health ORC cities and towns, in order to improve the change Network local economies. Commends the RTC for including projects The final RLTP should put the same that will improve cycleways. Would like to level of emphasis on cycling route and see consideration of Southland cycleways trail opportunities in Southland as in the in future RLTPs. Queenstown and Dunedin, while noting WellSouth that AOs need to submit projects for Primary 017 Proposed consideration by NZTA as co-funder. Cycling / trails pp 96-97 Both Health ORC programme Note that the multi-agency governance Network group Ride South is preparing an overall strategy and business case for cycling facilities in Southland, which should lead to AOs preparing detailed business cases for individual facilities.

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document Feels the overall goal could be more The intended longterm results in the encompassing of the diverse, multi-modal Proposed Variations already encompass aspects of regional transport such as all these concepts and amending transport providing individuals and Intended longterm result R7 (on pp 50- WellSouth whanau with access to their basic needs. 51 and the diagram in Appendix 4) to Primary 017 Longterm goal Strategy p. 50 Both Seeks a more holistic goal which read: “Enhanced community resilience, Health ORC and results encompasses a safe, resilient, health and wellbeing” would make this Network environmentally sustainable transport clearer. system that protects public health and is accessible for everyone in Otago and Southland. Recommends that the RTCs have as a Amend Intended longterm result R7 (on key consideration the protecting and pp 50-51 and the diagram in Appendix 4) WellSouth promoting of public health as this would to read: “Enhanced community Primary 017 Longterm goal have many positive outcomes. Asks that resilience, health and wellbeing”. Strategy pp 50-52 Both Health ORC and results the RTCs create and improve Network infrastructure and social environments that enable all the community to be physically active in day-to-day life. Recommends considering urban form and Add the need to recognise that urban the way that landuse patterns and the form and landuse patterns influence the WellSouth transport system interrelate, as this plays effectiveness and efficiency of transport Primary 017 Longterm goal Strategy pp 50-52 Both a fundamental role in influencing the and health as a RLTP policy, to provide Health ORC and results effectiveness and efficiency of transport guidance to RMA planning and Network and health. consenting and to business case preparation. Concerned that some installations such as No further action is required on this Matters beyond the Cooper’s Corner roundabout roundabout 008 William Moffat General the scope of the -- Both (Invercargill) need modification shortly ORC No change to the Proposed Variation. plan change after they are installed; considers this a waste of money. Concerned at the state of rural roads in Ask TAG to investigate and advise Southland (due to increased heavy vehicle (including whether the issue may be 008 Proposed New safety use leading to slippery surfaces); wants wider than Southland). William Moffat -- Southland ORC programme work requested NZTA and local authorities to erect a large number of warning signs pointing out the danger.

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document Does not want any more wire rope barriers Ask TAG to investigate and advise. 008 Proposed New safety installed because they are an extreme No change to the Proposed Variation. William Moffat -- Both ORC programme work requested hazard to motorcyclists; instead, wants better safe barrier systems. Wants the location of critical obstacles, Ask TAG to investigate and advise (at including power poles, close to roads same time ask NZTA to identify the investigated (including on Bay Road, contribution to the number and severity 008 Proposed New safety William Moffat -- Both Invercargill), and new power lines installed of crashes that the location of critical ORC programme work requested away from roads. Concerned about the obstacles, including power poles, close poles alongside the Five Rivers to to roads makes). Mossburn Roads. No change to the Proposed Variation. Wants passing lanes installed on the road Note that the South Island RTC chairs between Invercargill and Frankton and on groups (through the officials group) are the road between Five Rivers and Te developing a tourism and transport Anau, because these are both tourist project; one of the results of this project New work routes. will be the identification of what fit-for- 008 Proposed requested purpose tourist routes, that enhance William Moffat -- Both ORC programme on/for visiting visitor experience and safety, would look drivers like. The results of this project will provide guidance about improvements to tourist routes in both Southland and Otago. No change to Proposed Variations. Wants a full review of the location of the Note that NZTA has reviewed the painted no passing lines on Otago and evidence on this matter. New work Southland roads to ensure there are lines Jane Turnbull to ask Roy Johnson for 008 Proposed requested William Moffat -- Both in the places they are needed (and not this review results to share with ORC programme on/for visiting where they are not needed). Suggests submitter. drivers looking at these from the viewpoint of a No change to the Proposed Variation. foreign tourist. Suggests that instead of installing a Decline submission, which opposes the 008 Southland Regional Project 22 roundabout between Invercargill and Bluff inclusion of proposed project 22 (which William Moffat Southland ORC projects improvements pp 64, 88 – at Elles Road intersection - the speed is proposed priority 1) in the RLTP. limit should be reduced. No change to the Proposed Variation.

Additional decisions on matters raised in oral submissions Submission 009ES Christine Henderson – refer issues concerning the 100kph sign at Lumsden to NZTA. 70

Submission ORC 018 Liz Angelo – make the same response to this submitter as for the other submitters on Dunedin public transport matters (as set out in the table above).

Amend the following policy, as shown:

Providing for mode choice including walking, cycling and public transport Helps achieve Outcome 4 Increased customer voice, connectivity, accessibility and modality shifts Helps achieve Outcome 6 optimisation of systems

8. Support and promote a growth in cycle and pedestrian trips and in public transport patronage.

9. These public passenger services are provided in Otago Southland Provide these (whether as commercial services or as services provided with or without public subsidy, as appropriate): Three separate integrated urban public transport networks, one in Dunedin, one in Wakatipu Basin (on land and water) and one in Invercargill delivered by: o scheduled bus public transport services o taxi and shuttle services non-scheduled or on-demand services, including ride share and taxi vans or shuttles with wheelchair hoists Services between centres within Otago Southland and beyond, provided by bus large and/or small passenger service vehicles School bus services (separate from public transport services buses in the integrated networks, used by school children) provided by Ministry of Education as an excluded service, or by a public transport bus operator and registered as an exempt service Taxis, shuttles and private hire services in those areas where providers choose to operate Bus, ferry and rail services for excursions and special events Community-based schemes and informal arrangements, where people choose to operate them Emergency and medical-related transport services.

10. Provide park and ride facilities if needed to help optimise the transport network and/or increase public transport patronage.

11. Consider the end to end journey requirements of those using the transport network, in the design of infrastructure and the provision of services.

12. Consider the needs of people with cognitive, physical or sensory impairments in the design of new infrastructure and the provision of services.