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MINUTES ATTACHMENTS

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE TRANSPORT AND URBAN LINKAGES COMMITTEE HELD ON MONDAY, 2 APRIL 2007 AT 1:35 PM

1. APOLOGIES

   That the apologies from Councillor Leila Boyle for non-attendance (absent on Council business), Councillor Toni Millar for lateness and Councillor John Hinchcliff for early departure be accepted.

   CARRIED

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

   That the minutes of the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee meeting held on Wednesday, 14 March 2007 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

   CARRIED

3. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

   There was no extraordinary business.

4. PUBLIC FORUM

   4.1. RESIDENTS PARKING, EMILY PLACE - PETER WORSLEY

   This item was withdrawn.

   4.2. RESIDENTS PARKING - ANTHONY HOLMES

   This item was withdrawn.

   4.3. RESIDENTS PARKING -DIANA Kellie

   This item was withdrawn.

   4.4. TRAFFIC CONGESTION AT CARBINE ROAD AT THE ENTRANCE TO SYLVIA PARK - CHRIS BARKER

   This item was withdrawn.

   4.5. BIKE STATION FEASIBILITY - PHIL HURDLE

   Mr Phil Hurdle, spoke to his presentation regarding the feasibility of a bike station in Auckland.

   [ATTACHMENT 4.5]

   1. That Phil Hurdle be thanked for his presentation regarding the feasibility of a bike station for the Auckland CBD.
   2. That officers be requested to explore the siting and funding of a bike station particularly in close proximity to Britomart and other transport hubs and report back to the July 2007 Committee meeting as part of the cycling strategy review.
   3. That officers be requested to explore with Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) the potential of integrated ticketing extending to hireage on cycles and the use of bike station amenities.

   CARRIED

   4.6. PUBLIC RENTAL BICYCLE - JULIAN HULLS

   Mr Julian Hulls, from GoodGear Ltd spoke to his presentation on rental bicycles for recreation and commuting purposes.

   [ATTACHMENT 4.6]

   1. That Julian Hulls be thanked for his presentation regarding a proposal for a rental bicycle system in Auckland.
   2. That officers be requested to investigate the feasibility of a rental bicycle system in Auckland, including street trading concerns, as part of the cycling strategy review.

   CARRIED

5. REPORTS REQUESTED PENDING

   That the reports requested pending list of the Democracy Advisor, dated 26 March 2007, be received.

   CARRIED

6. TRANSIT NEW ZEALAND'S 2007/2008 LAND TRANSPORT PROGRAMME AND 10 YEAR FINANCIAL FORECAST

   1. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee reaffirms its commitment to work with Transit New Zealand to complete the 2007/2008 Land Transport Programme and 10 year financial forecast.
   2. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee endorses the Manager, Transport Strategy's submission to Transit's draft 2007/2008 Land Transport Programme and 10 year financial forecast outlining:

   • That continued high prioritisation is placed on the early completion of:

   • Victoria Park tunnel;
   • Newmarket Viaduct;
   • Newmarket Viaduct to Greenlane Auxiliary Lane;
   • Manukau Harbour crossing.

   • Continued support for a high priority to be given to the completion of the Western Ring route by 2015 (particularly the Waterview / Avondale Connection) and investigation of additional funding mechanisms other than tolling to expedite the completion date;
   • Support for the early completion of the Transit New Zealand strategy studies particularly those that impact growth, passenger transport, economic development and access to the airport;
   • Auckland City Council to continue to advocate for the investigation and early completion of SH16 Grafton Gully Stage 3.

   3. That the Chairman and the General Manager Transport be authorised to write to the Transit New Zealand Board requesting that Transit New Zealand reclassify and take over the Neilson Street / South Eastern Highway route as a state highway.
   4. That a copy of the Council's submission to Transit New Zealand's draft 2007/2008 Land Transport Programme and 10 year financial forecast be forwarded to the Auckland Regional Council's Regional Land Transport Committee for consideration as part of its prioritisation process.

   CARRIED

   That item 9 be taken at this point.

   CARRIED

7. TRANSPORT TARGETED RATE DELIVERY REPORT

   Stuart Knarston, Passenger Transport Manager spoke to his presentation regarding targeted rate funding.

   [ATTACHMENT 7A]

   That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee notes that the transport targeted rate funding is enabling delivery of wider transport choices that offer attractive and viable alternatives to the private motor vehicle.

   CARRIED

8. REVIEW OF RESIDENTS PARKING

   This item was deferred to the 7 May 2007 meeting.

9. NEWMARKET RAIL STATION REDEVELOPMENT AND ONEHUNGA BRANCH RAIL LINE

   Walter Rushbrook, Engineering Manager, Ted Calvert, Project Director DART, from ONTRACK and Grant Daniel and Simon Wood, Network Development Manager from Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) spoke to their presentation regarding the Newmarket train station redevelopment project.

   [ATTACHMENT 9A]

   1. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee supports a joint investigation with ONTRACK into the potential for closing the rail level crossing in Sarawia Street as a matter of urgency.
   2. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee supports a joint investigation with Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) to determine the most appropriate sites for rail station locations along the Onehunga Branch line.
   3. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee supports a joint investigation with ONTRACK to determine the operational impacts on the rail level crossings that may be experienced due to the reopening of the Onehunga Branch line.
   4. That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee supports the acceleration of the electrification of rail in Auckland and the future proofing of any design to best enable its implementation.
   5. That Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) and ONTRACK support further integration of retailing into station design for enhancing public services and safety interest.

   CARRIED

10. MT ALBERT ROAD CYCLE LANES UPDATE REPORT

    The Chairman moved:

    That the report of the Senior Transport Planner, dated 16 March 2007, be received.

    Councillor Fryer moved the following amendment:

    2. That the report of the Senior Transport Planner, dated 16 March 2007, be forwarded to the Eden/Albert Community Board for its information.

    A show of hands was called for which resulted in 3 votes cast for the amendment and 3 votes cast against. The Chairman exercised his casting vote against the amendment. The amendment was declared LOST by 4 votes to 3.

    The Chairman put the substantive motion:

    That the report of the Senior Transport Planner, dated 16 March 2007, be received.

    CARRIED

11. CENTRAL TRANSIT CORRIDOR RENAMING EXERCISE

    That the Transport and Urban Linkages Committee endorses the 'Central Connector' as the new public name for the Central Transit Corridor.

    [Secretarial Note: Councillor Northey requested that his vote against the motion be recorded.

    CARRIED

12. SUBMISSIONS ON THE PROPOSAL TO RENAME MANIUTU STREET TO WAIOHUA ROAD

    That it be a recommendation to Council:

    That Maniutu Street be renamed 'Waiohua Road'.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 4: 25pm.