Traffic Subcommittee
Report of a meeting held in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 30 Laings Road,
Lower Hutt on
Monday 18 June 2018 commencing at 3.00pm
PRESENT: Cr MJ Cousins (Chair) Cr G Barratt
Cr J Briggs Cr T Lewis Cr L Sutton
APOLOGIES: An apology was received from Cr Edwards
IN ATTENDANCE: Mr D Simmons, Traffic Asset Manager
Mr Z Moodie, Traffic Engineer Network Operations (part
meeting)
Mr D Wood, Traffic Engineer
Ms D Male, Committee Advisor
PUBLIC BUSINESS
1. APOLOGIES
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Resolved: (Cr Cousins/Cr Briggs) Minute No. TRS 18301 “That the apology received from Cr Edwards be accepted and leave of absence be granted.” |
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Comments are recorded under the item to which they relate.
3. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS
There were no conflict of interest declarations.
4. Recommendations to Council- 24 July 2018
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Willis Grove/Hine Road - Proposed Give Way Control & No Stopping At All Times Restrictions (18/251) |
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The Traffic Asset Manager elaborated on the report. |
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Members noted that the Wainuiomata Community Board had endorsed recommendations (i) and (ii) contained in the officer’s report at its meeting held on 13 June 2018 and requested new recommendations (iii) and (iv) as follows: (iii) approves the installation of No Stopping At All Times Restrictions on the northern side of Hine Road as shown attached as Appendix 2 to the report; and (iv) requests the repainting of all the current broken yellow lines on the corners of Willis Grove and Hine Road. An updated plan was tabled for members, attached as Appendix A, page nine to the minutes. |
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In response to questions from members, the Traffic Asset Manager advised that, to the best of his knowledge, the Wainuiomata Community Board had not consulted with residents on the northern side of the street to discuss the new recommendation. He said that the officer’s report contained a summary of the objections received and an objection letter from the residents on the northern side of the street was tabled for members, attached as Appendix B, page 10 to the minutes. He added that a throat island on Willis Grove could assist pedestrians to cross the street, but had not been considered as it had not been raised as an issue. |
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RECOMMENDED: (Cr Briggs/Cr Bridson) Minute No. TRS 18302 “That the Traffic Subcommittee recommends that the Council: (i) approves the installation of a Give Way priority control on the Willis Grove approach to Hine Road, Wainuiomata as shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report; (ii) approves the installation of No Stopping At All Times Restrictions on Hine Road, Wainuiomata as shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report; (iii) approves the installation of No Stopping At All Times Restrictions on the northern side of Hine Road, Wainuiomata as shown attached as Appendix A to the minutes; and (iv) requests the repainting of all the current broken yellow lines on the corners of Willis Grove and Hine Road, Wainuiomata.” |
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For the reason that the proposed changes will encourage drivers to slow down to the appropriate speed before entering the intersection and will improve the sight distance and space for vehicles negotiating this intersection. |
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Kingsley Street - Proposed Realignment of Centreline (18/395) |
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Speaking under public comment, Mr H Anderson made a presentation which included photographs of Kingsley Street which highlighted parking and visibility issues. He said that issues affected residents in properties up the hill to his own property and a number of people in Robson Street. He did not believe that the consultation had gone out to all residents in the street. In response to questions from members, Mr Anderson advised that he was against any parking in the street and the shift of the centreline. He proposed moving the parking to the left downhill side of the street. |
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Speaking under public comment, Ms C Stinson advised that she was in favour of the proposals contained in the officer’s report to move the centreline. She said there were multiple residents in properties, who required on street parking. She accepted that vehicles parking on the street at night added to visibility issues. In response to a question from a member, Ms Stinson confirmed that the recommendation contained in the officer’s report would give enough parking and access for vehicles travelling up the hill. She added there was a wider carriageway from Manor Road to Kingsley Street. |
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In response to questions from members, the Traffic Asset Manager advised that moving the parking to the opposite side of the road could create a safety issue when children were exiting vehicles, as the footpath was only on the left side of the street, going up the hill. He added that the original officer’s recommendation had been amended due to opposition received from residents in relation to the proposed loss of parking. |
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MOVED: (Cr Cousins/Cr Lewis) That the Traffic Subcommittee recommends that Council approves the proposed realignment of the centreline on Kingsley Street, as shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report. The motion was declared lost on a show of hands with two votes in favour and three against. |
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Members discussed that the street was a bus route and noted that some residents did not have off street parking, so some parking was required. Members noted it was moved to go with the original recommendation contained in the officer’s report, as set out in option iii) with an amendment to Appendix 2 to the report, to allow for some parking. Members noted the new plan attached as Appendix C, page 11 to the minutes.
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RECOMMENDED: (Cr Bridson/Cr Sutton) Minute No. TRS 18303 That the Traffic Subcommittee recommends that Council: (i) approves the installation of No Stopping At All Times Restrictions in Kingsley Street, Stokes Valley as shown attached as Appendix 2 to the report; and (ii) approves parking in Kingsley Street, Stokes Valley as shown attached as Appendix C to the minutes.” |
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For the reasons the proposed changes would improve road safety for all road users while still providing some on street parking in the area. |
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Waterloo Road - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Restrictions (18/667) |
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The Traffic Asset Manager elaborated on the report. |
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RECOMMENDED: (Cr Lewis/Cr Briggs) Minute No. TRS 18304 “That the Traffic Subcommittee recommends that Council approves the installation of No Stopping At All Times Restrictions in Waterloo Road, Waterloo as shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report.” |
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For the reason the proposed restrictions would improve visibility and accessibility for the residents of the two affected private properties, and improve road safety for all road users. |
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Poto Road - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Restrictions (18/668) |
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The Traffic Asset Manager elaborated on the report. |
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RECOMMENDED: (Cr Cousins/Cr Bridson) Minute No. TRS 18305 “That the Traffic Subcommittee recommends that Council approves the installation of No Stopping At All Times Restrictions in Poto Road, Normandale as shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report.” |
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For the reason the proposed restrictions would improve visibility and accessibility for motorists and promote compliance with the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004. |
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Maungaraki Road - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Restrictions (18/673) |
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The Traffic Asset Manager elaborated on the report. |
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Members noted that the Petone Community Board had endorsed the recommendation contained in the officer’s report at its meeting held on 11 June 2018. |
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recommended: (Cr Cousins/Cr Sutton) Minute No. TRS 18306 “That the Traffic Subcommittee recommends that Council approves the installation of No Stopping At All Times Restrictions in Maungaraki Road, Korokoro as shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report.” |
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For the reason the proposed restrictions would improve safety within the street for the benefit of all road users and promote compliance with the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004. |
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Parliament Street - Proposed P30 Parking Restrictions (18/680) |
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The Traffic Asset Manager elaborated on the report. Members discussed the mixed use of parking in the area, with differing time restrictions and it being on a bus route. |
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recommended: (Cr Briggs/Cr Bridson) Minute No. TRS 18307 “That the Traffic Subcommittee recommends that Council approves the installation of P30 Parking Restrictions in Parliament Street, Melling as shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report.” |
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For the reason the proposed restrictions would improve parking accessibility and availability within the street for the benefit of local businesses and business customers. |
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Pharazyn Street - Proposed P60 Parking Restrictions (18/736) |
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The Traffic Asset Manager elaborated on the report. |
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recommended: (Cr Lewis/Cr Sutton) Minute No. TRS 18308 “That the Traffic Subcommittee recommends that Council approves the installation of P60 Parking Restrictions in Pharazyn Street, Melling as shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report.” |
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For the reason the proposed restrictions would improve accessibility within the street for the benefit of all road users and local businesses. |
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Randwick Road - Proposed Mobility & P15 Pick up Drop off Zone Restrictions (18/814) |
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The Traffic Asset Manager elaborated on the report. |
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In response to a question from a member, the Traffic Asset Manager confirmed that repainting the footpath hold line to stop children crossing the Steel and Tube driveway without looking could be actioned at the same time as the new restrictions were put in place. |
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Members noted that the Petone Community Board had endorsed the recommendation contained in the officer’s report at its meeting held on 11 June 2018. |
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recommendeD: (Cr Sutton/Cr Lewis) Minute No. TRS 18309 “That the Traffic Subcommittee recommends that Council: (i) approves the installation of a Mobility Park Restriction outside Randwick Primary School, Moera as shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report; (ii) approves the installation of four P15 Parking Restrictions, from 8.15-9.15am and 2.30-3.30pm on school days only, outside Randwick Primary School, Moera as shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report; and (iii) approves the installation of No Stopping at all Times Restrictions outside Randwick Primary School, Moera as shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report.” |
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For the reasons that the proposed restrictions will improve the road safety and accessibility level of service in the vicinity of the school. |
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Proposed School Zones 40km/h Variable Speed Limits 2017/2018 (18/819) |
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Speaking under public comment, Mr A Blockley a resident of Dowse Drive, expressed opposition to the proposal for Maungaraki School which included the ability for the school to switch on the lower speed sign whenever they wished to, not just around school crossing times. Mr Blockley explained that he had sent in photographs of accidents in that area as he was concerned about road safety in the area. He also highlighted the law around any vehicle passing a bus must pass at less than 20km/h, not 40km/h. |
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In response to a question from a member, Mr Blockley confirmed that he objected that the school could turn on the lower speed sign at any time and he did not object to the 40km/h school zone, as some vehicles travelled at speeds of up to 100km/h around the area. |
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The Chair clarified that some of the issues raised within public comment were outside of the scope of the officer’s report. She agreed to arrange a meeting on site with Mr Blockley and officers to discuss the additional issues. Officers tabled updated plans for Muritai Primary School, attached as Appendix D, page 12 to the minutes and a plan was tabled as a Chair’s recommendation for Maungaraki School, attached as Appendix E, page 12 to the minutes. In response to questions from members, the Traffic Asset Manager agreed that tear drop road markings could be installed on the junctions of all four main intersections on to Dowse Drive, however, officers would need to confirm the widths of the carriageway to accommodate these. He added that additional consultation on the amendments would be undertaken prior to the Council meeting to be held on 24 July 2018. |
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Members noted that the Eastbourne Community Board had endorsed the recommendation in relation to Muritai Road outside Muritai Primary School contained in the officer’s report at its meeting held on 12 June 2018. |
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RECOMMENDED: (Cr Cousins/Cr Sutton) Minute No. TRS 18310 “That the Traffic Subcommittee recommends that Council: (i) notes the specified parts of (a) Knights Road, Myrtle Street and Bloomfield Terrace, Lower Hutt (for St Peter & Pauls School); (b) Muritai Road, Eastbourne (for Muritai Primary School); and (c) Dowse Drive, Maple Grove, Barberry Grove and Rowan Street, Maungaraki (for Maungaraki School); meet the New Zealand Transport Agency warrant conditions for 40km/h Variable Speed Limits in School Zones; (ii) resolves that 40km/h Variable Speed Limits in School Zones be set from 1 August 2018 for areas around the following schools: (a) St Peter & Pauls School, attached as Appendix 1 to the report; (b) Muritai Primary School, attached as Appendix D to the minutes; (c) Maungaraki School, attached as Appendix E to the minutes; (iii) requests officers to undertake all necessary actions to give effect to these resolutions under the provisions of the Rule; and (iv) approves the installation of tear drop road markings at the four intersections with Dowse Drive and Barberry Grove, Holly Grove, Maple Grove and Rowan Street, Maungaraki.” |
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For the reasons to reduce the likelihood and consequences of crashes involving children arriving at or leaving school by reducing vehicle operating speeds; and to provide a safer road environment outside schools and reinforce driver expectations of the likely presence of children. |
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5. QUESTIONS
There were no questions.
There being no further business the Chair declared the meeting closed at 4.10pm.
Cr MJ Cousins
CHAIR
CONFIRMED as a true and correct record
Dated this 24th day of July 2018
Appendix A
4. i) Willis Grove/Hine Road - Proposed Give Way Control
& No Stopping At All Times Restrictions 
Appendix B
Willis Grove/Hine Road - Proposed Give Way Control & No Stopping At All Times Restrictions
Appendix C
4. ii) Kingsley Street - Proposed Realignment of Centreline
Appendix D
4. ix) Proposed School Zones 40km/h Variable Speed Limits 2017/2018 - Muritai Primary School, Muritai Road, Eastbourne
Appendix E
4. ix) Proposed School Zones 40km/h Variable Speed Limits 2017/2018 – Maungaraki School, Dowse Drive, Maple Grove, Barberry Grove and Rowan Street, Maungaraki
