Traffic Subcommittee
26 June 2019
Order Paper for the meeting to be held in the
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 30 Laings Road,
on:
Monday 1 July 2019 commencing at 3.00pm
Membership
Cr MJ Cousins (Chair)
Cr S Edwards (Deputy Chair)
Cr G Barratt |
Cr J Briggs |
Cr T Lewis |
Cr L Sutton |
Cr C Barry (Alternate) |
Deputy Mayor D Bassett (Alternate) |
Cr M Lulich (Alternate) |
Cr G McDonald (Alternate) |
Cr C Milne (Alternate) |
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For the dates and times of Council Meetings please visit www.huttcity.govt.nz
TRAFFIC SUBCOMMITTEE |
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Membership: |
One Councillor from each Ward |
Alternates: |
One Councillor from each Ward |
Quorum: |
3 |
Meeting Cycle: |
The Traffic Subcommittee will meet on a six weekly basis. |
Reports to: |
Council |
The Traffic Subcommittee has primary responsibility for considering and making recommendations to Council on traffic matters and consider any traffic matters referred to it by Council.
For the avoidance of doubt, “traffic” includes parking and excludes temporary road closures under clause 11(e) of the Tenth Schedule of the LGA 1974 and the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965.
TERMS OF REFERENCE:
The Traffic Subcommittee will have authority to:
1.0 Do all things necessary to hear, consider and make recommendations to Council on any traffic
related matter.
1.1 Regulate its own processes and proceedings to achieve its purpose and objective.
1.2 Provide options for the consideration of Council
The Chair will have authority to:
1.3 Refer any traffic matter to:
1.3.1 A Community Board; or
1.3.2 The Policy and Regulatory Committee; or
1.3.3 Council.
DELEGATED AUTHORITY:
The Traffic Subcommittee will have delegated authority to carry out activities within its terms of reference.
HUTT CITY COUNCIL
Traffic Subcommittee
Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 30 Laings Road on
Monday 1 July 2019 commencing at 3.00pm.
ORDER PAPER
Public Business
1. APOLOGIES
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Generally up to 30 minutes is set aside for public comment (three minutes per speaker on items appearing on the agenda). Speakers may be asked questions on the matters they raise.
3. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS
4. Recommendations to Council - 30 July 2019
a) Saulbrey Grove - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Parking Restrictions (19/656)
Report No. TRS2019/3/127 by the Traffic Engineer - Network Operations 7
b) Pokohiwi Road and Martin Grove Extension – Proposed No Stopping at All Times Restrictions, Marking of Parking Spaces and Signage for Pickup/dropoff Parking Spaces (19/725)
Report No. TRS2019/3/128 by the Road Safety Coordinator 14
c) Korokoro Road and Maungaraki Road - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Restrictions, Marking of Parking Spaces and P10 Pickup/dropoff Parking Spaces (19/759)
Report No. TRS2019/3/129 by the Road Safety Coordinator 20
d) Double Decker Clearance Infrastructure Eastbourne (19/816)
Report No. TRS2019/3/130 by the Traffic Engineer - Network Operations 24
e) Farmer Crescent - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Parking Restrictions (19/844)
Report No. TRS2019/3/131 by the Traffic Engineer - Network Operations 30
5. QUESTIONS
With reference to section 32 of Standing Orders, before putting a question a member shall endeavour to obtain the information. Questions shall be concise and in writing and handed to the Chair prior to the commencement of the meeting.
Donna Male
ACTING DIVISIONAL MANAGER, DEMOCRATIC SERVICES
9 01 July 2019
21 May 2019
File: (19/656)
Report no: TRS2019/3/127
Saulbrey Grove - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Parking Restrictions
Purpose of Report
1. The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval for the installation of No Stopping At All Times restrictions on Saulbrey Grove, as shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report.
Recommendations That the Traffic Subcommittee recommends that Council approves the installation of No Stopping At All Times parking restrictions on Saulbrey Grove, as shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report. For the reasons the proposed restrictions: - would improve accessibility within the street for the benefit of all road users; - promote compliance with the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004; - support Council’s Parking Policy 2017; and - are supported by the local residents who signed the Petition Documents. |
Background
2. Council received a request from a local resident to improve accessibility on Saulbrey Grove by installing No Stopping At All Times restrictions along one side of the street.
3. Saulbrey Grove is a relatively narrow street 5.7m wide (seal to seal) in a residential area.
4. The concern expressed is that vehicles parked on both side of the road reduced the effective carriageway width making it at times difficult if not impossible for other vehicles (and emergency and service vehicles) to traverse the street and access residential properties.
Discussion
5. The installation of No Stopping At All Times restrictions, as proposed, would improve accessibility and ensure the carriageway is available for motorists manoeuvring through the street.
6. The proposed No Stopping at all Times restrictions would promote compliance with the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 which states that ‘A driver or person in charge of a vehicle must not stop, stand, or park the vehicle so as to obstruct entry to or exit from any driveway’.
Options
7. The options are:
a) option 1 - improve the level of service for accessibility by installing No Stopping At All Times restrictions on the eastern side of Saulbrey Grove as shown in Appendix 1, to prevent vehicles parking on both sides of the street restricting the effective carriageway width;
b) option 2 - improve the level of service for accessibility by installing No Stopping At All Times restrictions on the western side of Saulbrey Grove as shown in Appendix 2 to prevent vehicles parking on both sides of the street restricting the effective carriageway width; or
c) to leave the area as it is without any restrictions and accept the current level of service for accessibility.
8. Officers recommend Option 1, a) above, as the majority of residents supported this option as shown in Appendix 3.
Consultation
9. A petition was received from the residents of Saulbrey Grove.
10. Of the residents who signed the petition 87% supported Option 1 and 13% supported Option 2 as shown in Appendix 3.
11. At its meeting held on 24 June 2019 the Petone Community Board resolved to endorse the recommendation contained in the officer’s report.
Legal Considerations
12. These restrictions are made pursuant to the provisions of the Hutt City Council Traffic Bylaw 2017.
Financial Considerations
13. These changes can be funded from Council’s 2018/2019 road markings budget.
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Title |
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Option 1 Saulbrey Grove - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Parking Restrictions |
10 |
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Option 2 Saulbrey Grove - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Parking Restrictions |
11 |
3⇩ |
G23.2019 Saulbrey Grove PETITION |
12 |
Author: Zackary Moodie
Traffic Engineer - Network Operations
Reviewed By: Jan Simmons
Road Safety Coordinator
Approved By: John Gloag
Divisional Manager, Transport
16 01 July 2019
04 June 2019
File: (19/725)
Report no: TRS2019/3/128
Pokohiwi Road and Martin Grove Extension – Proposed No Stopping at All Times Restrictions, Marking of Parking Spaces and Signage for Pickup/dropoff Parking Spaces
Purpose of Report
1. The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval for the installation of No Stopping at All Times Restrictions and marking of parking bays on Pokohiwi Road and Martin Grove Extension, and signage for pickup / dropoff parking spaces on Martin Grove Extension.
Recommendations That the Traffic Subcommittee recommends that Council: (i) approves the installation of No Stopping at All Times parking restrictions and marking of parking spaces on Pokohiwi Road and Martin Grove Extension, as shown attached as Appendix 1 and 3 to the report; and (ii) approves signage for two pickup/dropoff parking spaces on Martin Grove Extension, as shown attached as Appendix 2 to the report For the reasons the proposed restrictions would: · discourage parking over driveways on Pokohiwi Road that would inconvenience residents; · improve safety for pedestrians on Martin Grove Extension by preventing vehicles obstructing the footpath; · encourage quick turnover of two parking spaces at the Normandale School entrance at dropoff and pickup times; and · are supported by all directly affected parties that chose to respond to the consultation documents. |
Background
2. Normandale School requested help to manage an increasing number of parents driving and parking on Martin Grove Extension. Traffic congestion is a problem before and after school, which affects safety at the patrolled kea crossing. Parked vehicles have been obstructing the footpath on the section of driveway above the school.
3. Part of the solution is to install a painted post (pou) on Pokohiwi Road to mark the top of the walkway, and encourage this street as an alternative pickup/dropoff location.
4. Reduced supply of parking on Martin Grove Extension above the school will discourage parents from using this as an access.
5. Martin Grove Extension is a Parks and Recreation asset. It provides access to the school and to the mown field at the lower end of the driveway.
Discussion
6. The proposal involves:
a) On Pokohiwi Road, the marking of broken yellow lines over all driveways between Nos 23 and 48 as shown on Appendix 1. Also, the installation of a painted post (pou) to mark the walkway down to the school.
b) On Martin Grove Extension, as shown on Appendix 3, the extension of No Stopping at All Times restrictions (broken yellow lines) on the south side of the driveway above the school, and across the driveway of No 16 Martin Grove. Also the marking of seven parking spaces in two areas where the carriageway is considered wide enough to accommodate parking. This will discourage the current practice of parking with two wheels on the footpath on the narrow sections, and will reduce conflicts between uphill and downhill vehicles.
c) Also as shown on Appendix 2, ‘Pick up drop off only’ signage on two carparks adjacent to the school entrance.
Options
7. The options are:
a) to leave Pokohiwi Road as it is without marked parking spaces or No Stopping at All Times restrictions (broken yellow lines) over driveways, and accept that residents may at times be affected by inconsiderate/illegal parking by parents stopping to drop off or pick up pupils;
b) to leave Martin Grove as is without No Stopping at All Times restrictions (broken yellow lines) on the narrow sections above the school, and accept that the footpath will frequently be obstructed by parked vehicles, and that there will be conflicts between vehicles due to insufficient space for passing;
c) to leave the two parking spaces at the school entrance as unrestricted parking, without ‘Pick up drop off only” signage; or
d) to install the No Stopping at All Times (broken yellow lines) and marked parking spaces as in Appendices 1, 2 and 3, to clearly show drivers where parking is and is not permitted; and
e) to install ‘Pick up drop off only’ signage on two carparks adjacent to the school entrance for quicker turnover.
8. Officers recommend options d) and e) which would assist the school to reduce vehicle movements on Martin Grove Extension, and minimise inconvenience to Pokohiwi Road residents from additional vehicles parking on their street before and after school.
Consultation
9. Consultation documents were delivered to 26 properties between 23 and 48 Pokohiwi Road, and to 16 Martin Grove. Nine responses were received. All were in favour. One resident commented on Pokohiwi Road being narrow, and the risk to children from buses and vehicles travelling too fast.
10. Plans have been approved by the management of Normandale School, and by the Divisional Manager, Parks and Recreation.
Legal Considerations
11. These restrictions are made pursuant to the provisions of Hutt city Council Traffic Bylaw 2017.
Financial Considerations
12. These changes can be funded from Council’s 2019/20 road markings and signage budgets.
No. |
Title |
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Pokohiwi Rd, Proposed Roadmarking |
17 |
2⇩ |
Normandale School (1 of 2) |
18 |
3⇩ |
Normandale School (2 of 2) |
19 |
Author: Jan Simmons
Road Safety Coordinator
Reviewed By: Zackary Moodie
Traffic Engineer - Network Operations
Approved By: John Gloag
22 01 July 2019
12 June 2019
File: (19/759)
Report no: TRS2019/3/129
Korokoro Road and Maungaraki Road - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Restrictions, Marking of Parking Spaces and P10 Pickup/dropoff Parking Spaces
Purpose of Report
1. The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval for the installation of No Stopping at All Times restrictions (broken yellow lines) and marking of parking spaces on Korokoro Road and Maungaraki Road, and signage for P10 pickup/dropoff parking spaces on Korokoro Road outside Korokoro School.
Recommendations That the Traffic Subcommittee recommends that Council: (i) approves the installation of No Stopping at All Times parking restrictions on Korokoro Road and Maungaraki Road, as shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report; (ii) approves the marking of parking spaces on Korokoro Road and Maungaraki Road, as shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report; and (iii) approves the signage for four P10 pickup/dropoff parking spaces on Korokoro Road, as shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report. For the reasons the proposed restrictions would: - discourage parking on corners and over driveways on Korokoro Road that would inconvenience residents and obstruct the flow of traffic; - make more efficient use of on-street parking outside the school; - encourage quick turnover of four parking spaces outside Korokoro School’s entrance at pickup and dropoff times; and - are supported by all directly affected parties that chose to respond to the consultation documents. |
Background
2. Korokoro School requested help to manage peak time traffic congestion around their school, with a limited amount of on-street parking and an increasing roll.
3. The school has no parking available within its grounds.
4. This area is also used by people attending Korokoro Playcentre.
5. Council’s school travel contractor is working with the school to promote walking trips to school and encourage use of walking school buses. The school took part in Movin’ March, Greater Wellington Regional Council’s month long active travel promotion.
Discussion
6. The proposal involves:
a) On Korokoro Road, as shown in Appendix 1, the marking of individual parking spaces so parking is efficiently used, and broken yellow lines across driveways and on both sides of the road at the corner which will keep the area clear for vehicles to turn. Also four P10 spaces with pickup/dropoff signage.
b) On Maungaraki Road, marking of a parking bay with broken yellow lines at either end and across the adjacent residential driveway.
Options
7. The options are:
a) to leave parking bays on Korokoro Road and Maungaraki Road unmarked, and accept that the available space may not be used efficiently;
b) to leave Korokoro Road and Maungaraki Road as is without No Stopping at All Times restrictions (broken yellow lines) over driveways, and accept that residents may at times be affected by inconsiderate/illegal parking by parents;
c) to leave the corner of Korokoro Road without broken yellow lines, and accept that the space for turning may at times be obstructed by parked vehicles;
d) to leave the four parking spaces at the school entrance as unrestricted parking, and accept that these will often be occupied before and after school leaving no convenient place for parents to stop briefly to drop off or pick up children; or
e) on Korokoro Road to mark individual parking spaces so parking is efficiently used, and mark broken yellow lines across driveways and on both sides of the road at the corner which will maintain a clear area for vehicles to turn. Also to create four P10 spaces with pickup/dropoff signage; and
f) on Maungaraki Road, to clearly mark the parking bay, with broken yellow lines at either end and across the adjacent residential driveway.
8. Officers recommend options e) and f), which will make efficient use of the available parking spaces, maintain a clear area on Korokoro Road for vehicles to turn, and minimise inconvenience to residents from parents parking carelessly.
Consultation
9. Consultation documents were delivered to eight affected properties. Three responses were received, all of which were in favour of the proposed changes.
10. Plans have been approved by the management of Korokoro School.
11. At its meeting held on 24 June 2019 the Petone Community Board resolved to endorse the recommendations contained in the officer’s report.
Legal Considerations
12. These restrictions are made pursuant to the provisions to Hutt City Council Traffic Bylaw 2017.
Financial Considerations
13. These changes can be funded from Council’s 2019/20 road markings and signage budgets.
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Title |
Page |
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G21.2019 Korokoro School - Minor Safety Improvements |
23 |
Author: Jan Simmons
Road Safety Coordinator
Reviewed By: Zackary Moodie
Traffic Engineer - Network Operations
Approved By: John Gloag
Divisional Manager, Transport
27 01 July 2019
17 June 2019
File: (19/816)
Report no: TRS2019/3/130
Double Decker Clearance Infrastructure Eastbourne
Purpose of Report
1. The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval for the realignment of the centreline along Muritai Road, the installation of edge lines along Muritai Road, relocation of a Bus stop along Muritai Road and installation of No Stopping At All Times restrictions, as shown on attached as Appendix 1 and 2 to the report.
Recommendations That the Traffic Subcommittee recommends that Council: (i) approves the realignment of the centreline along Muritai Road, as shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report; (ii) approves the installation of edge lines along Muritai Road, as shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report; (iii) approves the relocation of a Bus stop along Muritai Road, as shown attached as Appendix 2 to the report; and (iv) approves the installation of No Stopping At All Times restrictions along Muritai Road, close to corners and bends, as shown attached as Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 to the report. For the reasons the proposed changes would: - improve road safety and accessibility on the street for the benefit of all road users; - promote compliance with the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004; and - support Council’s Parking Policy 2017. |
Background
2. Double decker buses will be rolling out in Eastbourne, Petone and the Lower Hutt city centre to help meet current and future customer demand.
3. Over the next 20 years there will be 20% to 30% more passengers travelling by bus so we have got to find a way to carry more people without clogging up the roads with even more vehicles.
4. Double deckers provide 91 seats compared to large single deckers which only have seating for 43 passengers.
5. With buses departing as often as every five minutes from the Eastbourne terminus, introducing double deckers means we can prepare for current and future demand without running more buses.
6. The extra capacity on double deckers helps minimise bus bunching, reduce blocked driveways, and reduce the number of buses pulling into stops and holding up traffic.
Discussion
7. Introducing double deckers requires some changes: redefining and shifting of the carriageway, relocation of a bus stop; and tree trimming. These changes will also help improve the customer experience for single deckers and other larger vehicles travelling the route too - helping all buses get nearer to the footpath making it easier for people to get on and off the bus.
8. A survey of the trees along the bus corridor has been undertaken by Hutt City Council’s and Greater Wellington Regional Council’s infrastructure teams and we will be undertaking some tree trimming as a result, which you may notice. We will also be implementing changes to the layout of Muritai Road, which is shown in the attached plans.
9. Introducing double deckers on the Eastbourne service should be seen as a first step to accommodating future growth in the Hutt Valley. As housing developments grow over time, we expect demand to be met by double decker buses on other key Hutt Valley bus routes.
10. The proposed No Stopping at all Times restrictions would promote compliance with the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 which states that:
6.3 Parking close to corners, bends, etc.
(1) A driver or person in charge of a vehicle must not stop, stand, or park the vehicle on any part of a roadway so close to any corner, bend, rise, dip, traffic island, or intersection as to obstruct or be likely to obstruct other traffic or any view of the roadway to the driver of a vehicle approaching that corner, bend, rise, dip, traffic island, or intersection unless the stopping, standing, or parking is authorised by signs or markings maintained by the road controlling authority.
11. A bus stop outside 195 Muritai Road has been identified for relocation as the current location under the two trees is no longer suitable without extensive trimming or removing of the trees. Moving the stop into the carriageway at an intersection is not suitable. It is proposed to move this bus stop to outside 193 Muritai Road as shown on Appendix 2.
Options
12. The options for Muritai Road are:
a. to leave Muritai Road as it is without a defined carriage way and accept the current level of service for road safety and vehicle clearance;
b. install the realigned centreline, edge lines and No Stopping At All Times restrictions to improve the road safety and accessibility level of service; or
c. an alternative solution.
13. Officers recommend option b. for Muritai Road as it will improve the current level of service for road safety and vehicle clearance. As shown in Appendix 1.
14. The options for the bus stop outside 195 Muritai Road are:
a. relocate the bus
stop from outside 195 to outside 193;
Extensive trimming or removal of the trees to retain the bus stop location;
b. remove the bus stop; or
c. propose an alternative location for the bus stop.
15. Officers recommend option a. for the bus stop outside 195 Muritai Road as it will improve clearance, safety and accessibility as shown in Appendix 2.
Consultation
16. While this report seeks to more appropriately define the existing roadway and meet compliance with the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 by installing associated road markings, there has been no direct consultation. However feedback from the community has been invited via an online link.
17. The Eastbourne Community Board has been kept up-to-date on the proposal and there has been a web page and feedback form created. This will be distributed through the Eastbourne Community Network. The feedback will then be presented to the Eastbourne Community board for their consideration.
18. At its meeting on 25 June 2019 the Eastbourne Community Board resolved to endorse the recommendations contained in the officer’s report.
19. Where there was a bus stop that needed to be relocated, direct consultation was carried out with these residents.
a. Consultation documents were delivered to six directly affected properties.
b. Two questionnaires were returned, one in favour of the proposal, and one against.
Legal Considerations
20. These restrictions are made pursuant to the provisions of the Hutt City Council Traffic Bylaw 2017.
Financial Considerations
21. These changes can be funded from Council’s 2019/2020 road markings and infrastructure budget.
No. |
Title |
Page |
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G127.2018 Double Decker Eastbourne Infrastructure |
28 |
2⇩ |
G127.2018 195 Muritai Rd Bus Stop |
29 |
Author: Zackary Moodie
Traffic Engineer - Network Operations
Approved By: John Gloag
Divisional Manager, Transport
32 01 July 2019
25 June 2019
File: (19/844)
Report no: TRS2019/3/131
Farmer Crescent - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Parking Restrictions
Purpose of Report
1. The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval for the installation of No Stopping At All Times restrictions on Farmer Crescent, as shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report.
Recommendations That the Traffic Subcommittee recommends that Council approves the installation of No Stopping At All Times parking restrictions on Farmer Crescent, as shown attached as Appendix 1 to the report. For the reasons the proposed restrictions: - would improve accessibility within the street for the benefit of all road users; - promote compliance with the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004; - support Council’s Parking Policy 2017; and - is supported by the Majority of residents who responded to the consultation. |
Background
2. Council has received a request from a local resident to improve road safety and accessibility near their residence on Farmer Crescent, as shown on the attached plans (Appendix 1 and 2).
3. The concern expressed is that vehicles parked on both sides of this bend reduce the effective carriageway width and force motorists in both directions to cross the centreline, increasing the risk of vehicle conflict. In addition, cars parked too close to the driveways make it difficult for local residents to access their properties.
4. To address this issue, Council has consulted on the need to install No Stopping At All Times restrictions (broken yellow lines), as shown on the attached plan (Appendix 1).
5. The proposed measures as shown on Appendix 1 would result in the loss of approximately 17 parking spaces.
6. The proposed measures as shown on Appendix 2 would result in the loss of approximately eight parking spaces.
Discussion
7. The installation of No Stopping At All Times restrictions, as proposed, would improve accessibility and ensure the carriageway is available for motorists manoeuvring through the street.
8. The proposed No Stopping at all Times restrictions would promote compliance with the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 which states that ‘A driver or person in charge of a vehicle must not stop, stand, or park the vehicle so as to obstruct entry to or exit from any driveway’.
Options
9. The options are:
a) option 1 - improve the level of service for accessibility by installing No Stopping At All Times restrictions on both sides of the street as shown in Appendix 1, to prevent vehicles parking on both sides of the street restricting the effective carriageway width;
b) option 2 - improve the level of service for accessibility by installing No Stopping At All Times restrictions on one side of Farmer Crescent and realign the centreline, as shown in Appendix 2, to improve effective carriageway width while still maintaining parking on one side of the street; or
c) to leave the area as it is without any restrictions and accept the current level of service for accessibility.
10. Based on consultation feedback, officers recommend b) option 2 above, as it does not remove all the parking, still improves accesses and in doing so retains lower speeds as shown in Appendix 2.
11. Although the majority of residents supported the original proposal a) option 1, as shown in Appendix 1, it was apparent that there were concerns over the large loss of car parks and option 2 was developed to address this concern.
Consultation
12. Consultation documents were delivered to the directly affected residences.
13. Nine questionnaires were returned, seven in favour of the proposal and two opposed.
14. Of the residents who responded to the consultation 78% supported option 1 and 22% did not support the proposal.
15. Although the majority of residents supported the proposal, there were many comments relating to concerns over the loss of parking and option 2 was developed accordingly.
Legal Considerations
16. These restrictions are made pursuant to the provisions of the Hutt City Council Traffic Bylaw 2017.
Financial Considerations
17. These changes can be funded from Council’s 2018/2019 road markings budget.
No. |
Title |
Page |
1⇩ |
Appendix 1 G26.2019 Farmer Crescent - BYLs |
33 |
2⇩ |
Appendix 2 G26.2019 Farmer Crescent - BYLs |
34 |
Author: Zackary Moodie
Traffic Engineer - Network Operations
Approved By: John Gloag
Divisional Manager, Transport