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AGENDA ATTACHMENTS

I hereby give notice that a meeting of the

will be held as follows:

1. APOLOGIES

   Apologies have been received from Councillor Fryer and Councillor Hucker.

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   The minutes of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meeting held on Monday 9 May 2005 to be confirmed as a true and correct record.

3. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

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

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

   1. The local authority by resolution so decides; and

   2. The presiding member explains at the meeting at a time when it is open to the public,-

      1. The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and

      2. The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting."

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

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

   1. That item may be discussed at that meeting if-

      1. That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and

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

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

4. PUBLIC FORUM

   A period of time (approximately 20 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of 5 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from members.

   The following requests have been received to address the meeting:

   4.1. HEAVY VEHICLE USE OF THE DRIVE, EPSOM - SOPHIA STONE

   Ms Sophia Stone wishes to address the Committee regarding heavy vehicle use of The Drive, Epsom.

   4.2. HEAVY MOTOR VEHICLE USE OF ORAKEI, NGAPIPI, KEPA AND KOHIMARARMA ROADS – TONY FRIEDLANDER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ROAD TRANSPORT FORUM NZ INC.

   Mr Tony Friedlander, Chief Executive Officer, Road Transport Forum NZ Inc., wishes to address the Committee regarding heavy motor vehicle use of Orakei, Ngapipi, Kepa and Kohimarama Roads.

   4.3. CONTAINER TRAFFIC USING ORAKEI ROAD – MARGARET TAPPER AND TERRY HAYDON, ORAKEI ROAD RESIDENTS COMMITTEE

   Ms Margaret Tapper and Mr Terry Haydon, Orakei Road Residents Committee wish to address the Committee regarding container traffic using Orakei Road.

   4.4. TOTAL MOBILITY TAXI USE OF BUS LANES - PAUL HEMSLEY AND TIM REDDISH, NZ TAXI FEDERATION

   Mr Paul Hemsley and Mr Tim Reddish, NZ Taxi Federation wish to address the Committee regarding total mobility taxi use of bus lanes.

   4.5. RESIDENTS PARKING FOR HERITAGE BUILDINGS – SARAH ELLIS

   Ms Sarah Ellis wishes to address the Committee regarding residents parking for heritage buildings.

   4.6. RESIDENTS PARKING REVIEW SCHEME - ANTHONY HOLMES

   Mr Anthony Holmes wishes to address the Committee regarding the residents parking scheme review.

5. REPORTS REQUESTED/PENDING

   Advising of reports requested / pending and seeking approval to amend the target dates of the following reports:

   Date	Report Title	Reason for Changing Target Date
   July 05 Defer to August 05	Strategy for Purchase of Properties of Strategic Importance	Deferred to 10 August 2005 meeting as the report is dependent on the outcome of discussions with other project partners, which are still in progress.
   July 05 Defer to August 05	Problems caused by SUV's Use of On-Street Parking and Congestion Issues in the CBD.	This report will now be incorporated into the Air Quality report from Transport Planning, and on the agenda for the 10 August 2005 meeting.
   July 05 Defer to August 05	Central Transit Corridor - light rail use of the existing rail line between Newmarket and Britomart and the CTC	Deferred to 10 August 2005 meeting to allow for further collation of information.

   Recommending that the report of the Acting Committee Manager dated 28 June 2005 be received.

   [ATTACHMENT 5]

   Pages 1 - 2

6. UPDATE ON THE USE OF ORAKEI, NGAPIPI AND KEPA ROADS BY HEAVY MOTOR VEHICLES

   M Tse
   Senior Traffic Engineer	23 June 2005

   Presenting an update on the investigations, requested at the 9 February 2005 meeting of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee, regarding the use by heavy traffic of Orakei, Ngapipi and Kepa Roads and the progress of ongoing work to study and implement suitable improvements to achieve an appropriate balance of heavy freight vehicle use of these roads.

   Recommending that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee endorse the work of the Orakei Road Working Party and the continued efforts of the Road Transport Forum to reduce container vehicle use on Orakei Road.

   [ATTACHMENT 6]

   Pages 3 - 10

7. USE OF BUS LANES BY TOTAL MOBILITY TAXIS

   S Knarston
   Manager, Transport Policy and Projects	30 June 2005

   Advising the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee of Auckland City Council's position on allowing access to bus mobility lanes by total mobility taxis. This is in response to the Hobson and Maungakiekie Community Boards' recommendation to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee that total mobility taxis be allowed to use bus lanes.

   Recommending that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee support the use of the Bus Priority Network by vehicles providing transport for the Prison Service and authorised Special Needs Groups, provided that this does not compromise the effectiveness and safety of the priority lane network.

   [ATTACHMENT 7]

   Pages 11 - 14

   7.1. CHAIRPERSONS' REPORT – HOBSON COMMUNITY BOARD, 17 MAY 2005

   J Anyon
   Ward Manager	29 June 2005

   At its meeting held on Tuesday 17 May 2005, the Hobson Community Board considered the Chairperson's report for May 2005.

   The Board resolved as follows, inter alia:

   "C. That the Hobson Community Board supports allowing total mobility taxis to use the Bus Priority lanes for a trial period, and requests that this resolution be brought to the attention of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee."

   7.2. NEW ZEALAND TAXI FEDERATION

   J Anyon
   Ward Manager	29 June 2005

   At its meeting held on Thursday 16 June 2005, the Maungakiekie Community Board considered the facsimile received from the New Zealand Taxi Federation.

   The Board resolved as follows:

   1. That the facsimile from the New Zealand Taxi Federation, be received.
   2. That the Maungakiekie Community Board recommends to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee that the 73 registered Total Mobility Taxi's be allowed to use bus lanes.

8. RESIDENTIAL PARKING ZONE REPORT

   S Knarston Manager, Transport Policy and Projects C Geerlings Manager Parking Services J Harris Parking Co-ordinator

   31 May 2005

   Updating the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee on the suitability and cost of using residents only parking zones and residents exempt parking zones to improve residents' access to parking spaces.

   Recommending that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee endorse the proposal to introduce residential exempt parking zones and amend the Residential Parking Policy accordingly.

   [ATTACHMENT 8]

   Pages 15 - 20

9. RESIDENTS PARKING FOR HERITAGE PROPERTIES

   S Knarston
   Manager, Transport Policy and Projects	7 June 2005

   Reporting on the investigations requested at the 7 March 2005 meeting of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee regarding the introduction of residents parking into the Auckland City Special Character zones and eligibility for multi-unit residences to qualify under existing resident parking policies and guidelines.

   Recommending that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee endorse the concept of allowing multi-unit dwellings that are scheduled historic buildings or located in conservation areas (as defined within Auckland City's district plan) to be eligible for consideration for the residents parking exempt parking schemes, and that officers prepare a draft policy and guidelines for the August 2005 meeting of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee.

   [ATTACHMENT 9]

   Pages 21 - 34

10. ELLERSLIE PARKING PLAN

    K Wong-Toi
    Senior Transport Planner	17 June 2005

    Reporting on the proposed Ellerslie Parking Plan, developed in 2004/2005 as part of a review of Auckland City Council parking policies, which has been endorsed by the Maungakiekie Community Board at its meeting on Thursday 16 June 2005.

    Recommending that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee, in accordance with the Auckland City Council's Isthmus Parking Policy adopted in April 2003, endorse the implementation of the Ellerslie Parking Plan to improve parking management around Ellerslie Town Centre.

    [ATTACHMENT 10]

    Pages 35 - 44

    J J Anyon
    Ward Manager	16 June 2005

    At its meeting held on Thursday 16 June 2005, the Maungakiekie Community Board considered a report from the Senior Transport Planner dated 16 May 2005 regarding the proposed Kingsland rail plaza and parking problems.

    The Board resolved as follows, inter alia:

    3. "That the Maungakiekie Community Board endorses the Ellerslie Parking Plan, and the funding options, outlined in the report of the Senior Transport Planner.
    4. That the Maungakiekie Community Board recommends to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee that greater provision of park and ride parking be provided around Ellerslie Railway Station."

11. POLITICAL REPRESENTATION FROM COUNCILS AT THE ROAD CONTROLLING AUTHORITY FORUMS

    B Horne
    Manager Transport Assets	21 June 2005

    Advising the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee that Local Government New Zealand want to encourage increased political representation at the Road Controlling Authority forums and advised the Mayor of this in writing on 5 May 2005.

    The Road Controlling Authority (RCA) is a group of representatives from territorial local authorities, Transit, and the Department of Conservation, who meet to discuss roading issues. The purpose is to exchange information on working groups, legislation, standards and guidelines, and other issues relevant to road controlling authorities and other member organisations.

    Recommending that the Chairman of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee be authorised to attend the Road Controlling Authority Forums, to be held in Wellington on 12 August 2005 and 9 December 2005.

    [ATTACHMENT 11]

    Pages 45 - 48

12. EASTERN TRANSIT INITIATIVE UPDATE

    A Bufton
    Acting Group Manager, Transport Planning	29 June 2005

    Updating the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee on developments regarding the Eastern Transit Initiative (ETI), including the update report from the Project Director to the ETI Project Steering Group Meeting held on 29 June 2005.

    Recommending that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee approve:

    1. The recommencement of the investigation phase of the Eastern Transit Initiative to the determination of a preferred project option.
    2. That the Memorandum of Understanding be amended to reflect the amendments proposed by the project parties and the revised project scope and two-part approach set out in this report, and that the Chief Executive be given delegated authority to approve the final draft for execution.
    3. That the Project Director makes an application to Land Transport New Zealand to contribute funding towards the work required to complete the investigation phase as set out in this report.
    4. The change of the project name to the Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative.

    [ATTACHMENT 12]

    Pages 49 - 72

13. PROPOSED ROAD STOPPING – ANGLESEA STREET, FREEMANS BAY

    M Wilkinson
    Project Manager, Property Group	21 June 2005

    Advising the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee that the owner of 28 Anglesea Street, Freemans Bay, is seeking to purchase a triangular portion of legal road adjacent to his property to create a parking area for his vehicle. In order to sell legal road, the parcel of road first needs to be "stopped".

    Recommending that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee approve the notification of the proposed road stopping of Section A (approx 38m2) Plan SO 67990 under the process of the 10th Schedule of the Local Government Act 197 for the purpose of selling the land to the owner of the adjacent property – 28 Anglesea Street.

    [ATTACHMENT 13]

    Pages 73 - 80

14. CONTINGENCY PLANNING AND PROCUREMENT FOR PASSENGER TRANSPORT SERVICES

    S Knarston
    Manager, Transport Policy and Projects	14 June 2005

    Updating the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee on the Auckland Regional Transport Authority's (ARTA's) contingency plans for passenger transport where one of the modes of transport is not available, and their performance management of current services agreements, as requested at the 9 May 2005 meeting of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee.

    Recommending that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee endorse the ARTA best practice review and advocate for passenger transport procurement procedures to be responsive and flexible, and that procurement procedures produce the best possible quality and level of services to make the best use of the existing and new passenger transport infrastructure provided by Auckland City Council.

    [ATTACHMENT 14]

    Pages 81 - 86

15. INTEGRATED TICKETING AND FARES – PROGRESS REPORT

    S Cable
    Senior Transport Planner	17 June 2005

    Updating the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee on the background and issues regarding the Auckland Regional Transport Authority's (ARTA's) study of the Auckland region's passenger transport fare structure. The study is reviewing the fare structures and relative fares of the region's bus, rail and ferry services and will provide an important building block for ticketing integration.

    Recommending that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee confirm the urgent need for the introduction of an integrated ticketing and fare system for passenger transport services in the Auckland Region and encourages ARTA to implement the findings of the Auckland Passenger Transport Fare Structure Study.

    [ATTACHMENT 15]

    Pages 87 - 92

16. CENTRAL AREA WEST BUS PRIORITIES

    S Knarston
    Manager, Transport Policy and Projects	17 June 2005

    The Council meeting of 28 April adopted the bylaw alteration to enable the enforcement of the Central Area West bus lanes. Since that date, further refinement of the scheme has resulted in changes that require alteration of the bylaws to allow their implementation. These changes are an enlargement of the northbound bus lane between Swanson and Wolfe Streets and an additional bus-only movement at Fanshawe Street.

    Recommending that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee:

    1. Recommend to the Planning and Regulatory Committee that section 25.5.5 of the Consolidated Bylaw be altered by resolution to alter the following clauses to read:
       30. The traffic lane on the western side of Albert Street:
           1. Commencing at a point 7 metres north of the northern kerb alignment of Swanson Street and terminating at a point 6.5 metres south of the southern kerb alignment of Wolfe Street.
    2. Recommend to the Planning and Regulatory Committee that section 25.5.8 of the Consolidated Bylaw be altered by resolution to include the following clause:
       13. Proceed straight ahead across Fanshawe Street from the northbound left turn only lane of Albert Street at all times.

    [ATTACHMENT 16]

    Pages 93 - 94

17. HOBSON STREET – BYLAW AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE BUS PRIORITY

    L McKenzie
    Assistant Transport Planner	22 June 2005

    Seeking the approval of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee to amend Clause 25.5.8 of the bylaw, to allow large passenger service vehicles to use the easternmost traffic lane on Hobson Street in a different manner from other traffic. This will reduce delays by providing priority for some buses at the Wellesley Street and Cook Street intersections with Hobson Street.

    Recommending that it be a recommendation to Council, that pursuant to Clause 25.5.9 of Part 25 – Traffic of the Auckland City Consolidated Bylaw 1998, Clause 25.5.8 be amended by the addition of new sub-clauses 25.5.8 (m) and (n), which read:

    13. Proceed straight ahead across Wellesley Street West from the southbound left turn only lane of Hobson Street at all times.
    14. Proceed straight ahead across Cook Street from the southbound left turn only lane of Hobson Street at all times.

    [ATTACHMENT 17]

    Pages 95 - 98

18. FANSHAWE STREET WIDENING AND BUS PRIORITY PROJECT

    D Mander
    Principal Transport Planner (Transport Initiatives)	17 June 2005

    Updating the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee on the status of the Fanshawe Street Widening and Bus Priority Project. In addition, decisions are needed on the form of the central median between Halsey and Nelson Streets and the streetscape plans for the road.

    Recommending that the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee approve the installation of a solid median on Fanshawe Street between Halsey Street and Nelson Street and the streetscape plans for the Fanshawe Street Widening and Bus Priority Project.

    [ATTACHMENT 18]

    Pages 99 - 118

19. FANSHAWE STREET WIDENING AND BUS LANE CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE PR/04/429

    Lorenzo Canal
    Project Manager	1 July 2005

    Reporting to the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee that the public tender for Stage 2 of the Fanshawe Street Widening and Buslane project closed on Monday 27 June 2005 and that HEB Contractors had the lowest conforming tender price.

    Recommending that it be a recommendation to Council that Council accept the tender submitted by HEB Contractors Limited for the sum of $4,220,018.59 (plus GST) for Contract PR/04/429 Fanshawe Street Widening and Buslane Contract.

    [ATTACHMENT 19]

    Pages 119 - 126