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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 Sorted alphabetically 1
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. Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations document 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 Have identified north side of Ballantyne before committing support to additional 025 Otago Local road Wanaka pp 74, 105 Otago Road as a cycle and walking route from modes in specific locations. ORC projects improvements Transport the Airport to Wanaka township. Refer submission to the Queenstown Lakes multi-agency transport group and advice before the RLTP is finalised. 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 Note that QLDC has been investigating 025 Otago Local road either side, also compounds parking Wanaka pp 77, 106 Otago this road for safety-led improvements, ORC projects improvements problem at Mt Roy. Transport and advises that it will be necessary to consider the wider network of routes before committing support to additional modes in specific locations. 2
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations 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 Note the Wanaka transport planning 025 Otago Transport Wanaka p. 94 Otago forward, and the project commenced in projects now proposed for inclusion in ORC projects planning 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. 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 Transport network: Wanaka requested - -- Otago 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] 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. 3
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations document 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 Milford Road is too busy and there is no group Ride South is preparing an overall Braaksma ORC programme 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. 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 Governance Group and its Vision consideration by NZTA as co-funder. Opportunities 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 group Ride South is preparing an overall Southland participation so that the people of pursue strategy and business case for cycling Southland will gain in health, quality of life 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. 4
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations document 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 regional employers and creators of organisations and to work with the General and -- Both Macmillan ORC transport demand, especially around the DHB’s aspirations for transport in the communication DHB’s aspirations for transport in the Dunedin hospital rebuild. Dunedin hospital rebuild. No change to Proposed Variations. 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. 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 expenditure Both active transport investments (in response before the RTCs finalise the RLTP Macmillan ORC summary 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. 5
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations document -- (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 requests the RTCs urgently address this. Queenstown Lakes multi-agency Both 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 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 transport, to support growth in public Public transport Otago children to access their local school in a Macmillan ORC projects 98-99 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. 6
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations 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 7
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations 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- transport, to support growth in public Alyson Hutton Public transport Otago 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. 8
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations 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 Change the RLTP policy on mode White ORC projects 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. 9
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations 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 transport, to support growth in public Public transport Otago university staff and students using this Holdsworth ORC projects 98-99 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. 10
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations document 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. 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 Change the RLTP policy on mode Cath Gilmore Public transport Otago 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. 11
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations 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 choice to clarify the role of public that no amount of $2 fare and free WiFi is 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. 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 No change to Proposed Variations. Cath Gilmore Public transport Otago 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. 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 No change to Proposed Variations 038 Otago 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. 12
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations document 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 to help optimise the transport network Cath Gilmore Public transport pp 73, 100 Otago 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. 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. 13
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations document 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 Refer to Queenstown Lakes multi- improvements just the community. Questions the need to 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. 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]. 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, Refer the suggestion to NZTA. Cath Gilmore provide road width but are otherwise no 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. 14
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations 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, residential development to be useful; end of this document. Cath Gilmore Otago 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 No change to Proposed Variations. ORC projects cycling people. Should also include provision for cyclists to use these routes if no other specific cycleway is provided. 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. 15
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations 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, agency Transport Group for 038 Otago Walking and Cath Gilmore p. 96 Otago rollerblades and wheelchair users. It is consideration. ORC projects cycling 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!) 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. Cath Gilmore New work 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. 16
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations document 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. 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 of any further DoC roads seen as being Christine 009 General request for p. 39 Both tourism it seems counter-intuitive to expect of key importance. Henderson ES change DoC to fund them. Would like to see the roads identified as a priority, and incorporated into the Plan. 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.) 17
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations document 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 Both and much cheaper than the social cost of Christine 009 Proposed works - preventable accidents. Henderson ES programme 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 light of the current focus in southern NZ works - Both Henderson ES programme on the Any Number is too Many project requested that is designed to promote community responsibility for reducing road trauma. No change to Proposed Variations. 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 initiatives that specifically target visiting allow foreign drivers to drive here with little Christine 009 Proposed requested drivers. - Both or no experience. Tourists need real maps Henderson ES programme on/for visiting No change to Proposed Variations. (rather than Google), maps of public drivers toilets, and more public ones including at the Jollies (Five Rivers). 18
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations document 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 suitable for needs of locals and tourists. Other- rail - Both 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 Appendix 1: Table 13. decisions have not been made nor p. 116 Southland Henderson ES projects present agreement yet reached with NZTA. RTLP No change to Proposed Variations. 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 projects in the problematical: Appendix 1: Table 13. Investment Proposal. 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 consideration by NZTA as co-funder. Henderson ES intend to = pp 55- 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. 19
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations document 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 Thank the submitter for their Henderson ES situation change situation is showing signs of change for 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. 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. 20
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations document 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. 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). 21
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations document 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 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 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. 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 Doug category (Table G), so that progress and discussing this matter with NZTA. results can be tracked. Particularly: Confirm the previous request to TAG to Davidson, AA 007 Southland State highway - Invercargill - Moto Rimu Rd safety devise a way of giving the RTC more Southland pp 85-87 Southland ORC projects improvements improvements clarity over Low cost, low risk category, District Council so that progress and results can be - 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. 22
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations document 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 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. 23
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations document 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. 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. 24
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations 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, to clarify the role of public transport, to Public transport Otago 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 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. No change to the Proposed Variation. Otago 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. 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. 25
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations document 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. 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 within the document. Council ES support 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 and rail safety. Seeks reassurance that with key stakeholders is ongoing. Note, p. 118 Southland 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 pp 74, Otago users safety. priority 1). ORC projects improvements 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. 26
Page of Proposed Submitter No Topic Subtopic Region Submission point Hearing Sub-committees’ decisions Variations 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. choice to clarify the role of public 016 Otago pp 66, 71, Greg Vodok Public transport Otago transport, to support growth in public ORC projects 98-99 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 HW 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 HW 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. 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 Beach/SH6 intersection issues. priority 1). Turnbull ORC projects improvements No change to the Proposed Variation. 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 commuters are major cause of traffic Public transport p. 69,98 Otago 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. 27
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