Agenda of Traffic Subcommittee

7 02 March 2021

Traffic Subcommittee

07 January 2021

File: (21/15)

Report no: TSC2021/1/32

Jackson Street, Petone - Proposed P60 Parking Restrictions

Purpose of Report

1. The purpose of this report is to gain Council’s approval for the medium term parking restriction (P60, 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Sunday other than public holidays) outside no.195-197 Jackson Street, Petone, as shown in Appendix 1 of this report.

Recommendation

That the Traffic Subcommittee recommends that Council:

(1) receives and notes the information;

(2) approves the application of P60 (8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Sunday other than public holidays) time limited parking restriction outside no.195-197 Jackson Street, Petone, as shown in Appendix 1 of this report;

(3) approves the installation of additional 2 metres of No Stopping At All Times restriction outside no.195-197 Jackson Street, Petone , as shown in the Appendix 1 attached to this report;

(4) rescinds any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the traffic controls described in this resolution; and

(5) notes that these resolutions will take effect once the appropriate signage and/or road-markings have been installed.

For the reasons that the proposed restrictions would improve the level of service for nearby businesses and support Council’s Parking Policy (2017).

Background

2. Council received a request via Petone Community Board to investigate converting the existing P10 Loading Zone near no.195-197 Jackson Street to a time restricted parking space.

3. The request noted that it is unclear for whom the Loading Zone in question is for and that retailers suggest a 30 minute park could be more useful for their customers.

Discussion

4. The Loading Zone came into effect in 1993 for the business at no.197, a fruit shop, and was originally designated as a Good Vehicle Loading Zone P60 At All Times.

5. It is unclear when the P10 Loading Zone restriction came into effect.

6. Although the initial request was for a P30 time restriction, officers recommend the space be converted to a P60 parking space, to be consistent with the rest of the time restrictions along Jackson Street.

7. The proposed P60 parking restrictions would apply over the default days and hours of operation (8.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Sunday other than public holidays).

8. The length of the space will be reduced to 6 metres from the existing 8 metres with a no stopping at all times (broken yellow line) restriction occupying the remaining 2 metres.

9. A check on NZTA’s Crash Analysis System for crashes in the past 20 years indicated one related crash in 2008 where a vehicle cut through the loading zone to get into the left turn bay and collided with a parked vehicle.

Options

10. The options are to:

a) maintain the existing level of service for short term parking availability; or

b) rescind the existing P10 Loading Zone (8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Sunday other than public holidays) restriction (originally approved as Goods Vehicle Loading Zone P60 At All Times), and improve the availability of medium term parking by approving a P60 (8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Sunday other than public holidays) time limited parking restriction, along with 2 metres of No Stopping At All Times restriction as shown in Appendix 1; or

c) approve a lesser or greater parking time limit over the parking space; or

d) approve a parking restriction over a lesser or greater extent.

11. Officers recommend option b) as this would improve short-term parking availability for customers of nearby businesses.

Climate Change Impact and Considerations

12. The matters addressed in this report have been considered in accordance with the process set out in Council’s Climate Change Considerations Guide.

13. The decision will not increase greenhouse gas emissions and will not be affected by a changing climate. There are no opportunities in this decision to reduce emissions or build resilience.

Consultation

14. Consultation letters were delivered to seven businesses in the immediate vicinity seeking feedback on the proposed changes.

15. Consultation letters were also sent to the Jackson Street Programme for comment.

16. No responses have been received from any of the parties above.

17. At its meeting on 15 February 2021, the Petone Community Board resolved to endorse the recommendations contained in the officer’s report.

Legal Considerations

18. These restrictions are made pursuant to the provisions of the Hutt City Council Traffic Bylaw 2017.

Financial Considerations

19. These changes can be funded from Council’s 2020/21 road markings budget.

Appendices

No.	Title	Page
1 ⇩	Appendix 1 Jackson Street Loading Zone to P60 - Plan	8

Author: Threesa Malki

Traffic Engineer

Reviewed By: Charles Agate

Traffic Engineer - Network Operations

Approved By: Damon Simmons

Traffic Asset Manager

12 02 March 2021

Traffic Subcommittee

07 January 2021

File: (21/16)

Report no: TSC2021/1/33

Elizabeth Street, Petone - Proposed P15 Parking Restrictions

Purpose of Report

1. The purpose of this report is to gain Council’s approval for the installation of short term parking (P15, 7.30 am to 5.30 pm, Monday-Friday excluding Public Holidays) near Te Whare Ako – WelTec Early Learning Centre on Elizabeth Street, Petone, as shown in Appendix 1 of this report.

Recommendation

That the Traffic Subcommittee recommends that Council:

(1) receives and notes the information;

(2) approves the application of P15, 7.30 am to 5.30 pm, Monday-Friday (excluding Public Holidays), time limited parking restriction on Elizabeth Street, Petone, as attached in Appendix 1 of this report; and

(3) notes that these resolutions will take effect once the appropriate signage and/or road-marking have been installed.

For the reasons that the proposed restrictions would improve accessibility and parking availability for parents and caregivers accessing the kindergarten and the proposed changes would support Council’s Parking Policy (2017).

Background

2. Council received a request from Te Whare Ako – WelTec Early Learning Centre (located at no.9-11 Elizabeth Street) for P10 parking restriction to be applied over two to three parking spaces directly outside their premises.

3. The request is based on a need for parents and caregivers to be able to access short term parking close to the childcare centre during drop-off and pick-up.

4. It is recognised that the children do not attend full time, but at different times and with varying durations, and similarly they cater for children of WelTec staff and also students whose class times vary throughout the day.

5. Further concerns were expressed on the high volume of longer term vehicles parked within the street as well as the lack of parking for the proposed apartment development at no.1-3 Elizabeth Street.

6. The centre’s current hours of operation are weekdays, 7.45 am to 5.00 pm.

7. The centre is licensed for 42 children, with 21 being children of either WelTec staff or students, and 19 from the wider community. Approximately 28 to 36 kids are in attendance at any one time.

Discussion

8. Majority of the parking spaces (34 out of 38) on this section of Elizabeth Street (Jackson Street to Buick Street) are unrestricted and the restrictions in the vicinity are;

· Four P60 parking spaces at the Jackson Street end of Elizabeth Street (default days and hours of operation, 8.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Sunday other than public holidays).

· Three P5 (8.30am-9.30am & 2.30pm-3.30pm, Monday-Friday) parking spaces on Buick Street servicing Te Kōhanaga Reo o Whakatupuranga Kotahi on the corner of Buick and Elizabeth Streets.

· Silbery Place Public Car Park (2hr Max Parking, 9am-6pm, Monday- Friday).

9. Parking spaces are available at the back of the childcare centre in the car park near WelTec’s O Block where Te Whare Ako staff has 4 designated parks, however the rest are often occupied by WelTec students and tutors.

10. In order to be consistent with restrictions around other childcare centres around the city, and to allow parents and caregiver sufficient time to ensure kids are settled in, a P15 restriction is more suited to this location.

11. Subsequent discussion with the requesters confirmed that the slightly longer 15 minute restriction period suggested by officers is supported by the childcare centre.

12. The proposed parking restrictions would encourage parking turnover on the two currently unrestricted spaces directly outside the childcare centre, increasing accessibility for parents/caregivers and visitors during centre operation times.

13. The proposed parking changes are consistent with Council’s Parking Policy (2017), which states that in ‘Live and Play’ and ‘Work and Learn’ areas, parking for residents needs to be balanced against the needs of short-term parking for, in this case, the childcare centre.

14. At its meeting on 15 February 2021, the Petone Community Board recommended only one parking space.

Options

15. The options are to:

a) Maintain the existing level of service for short term parking availability; or

b) Improve the availability of short term parking by approving a P15, 7.30 am to 5.30 pm, Monday-Friday, parking restriction to apply over two on street parking spaces as shown in Appendix 1; or

c) Approve a greater or lesser time limit over some greater or lesser extent within the street as referenced by the endorsement of the Petone Community Board.

16. Officers recommend option b), as this would improve short-term parking availability within the street, while still maintaining adequate unrestricted parking for other users.

Climate Change Impact and Considerations

17. The matters addressed in this report have been considered in accordance with the process set out in Council’s Climate Change Considerations Guide.

18. The decision will not increase greenhouse gas emissions, and will not be affected by a changing climate. There are no opportunities in this decision to reduce emissions or build resilience.

Consultation

19. Consultation letters were delivered to 13 properties in the immediate vicinity seeking feedback.

20. A copy was also sent to the Jackson Street Programme.

21. Three responses were received, one in support and two objecting to the proposed restriction.

22. Comments received are attached to the report as Appendix 2.

23. Officers note the issues raised regarding the nearby community provider, and will continue to work through the issues raised with them.

Legal Considerations

24. These restrictions are made pursuant to the provisions of the Hutt City Council Traffic Bylaw 2017.

Financial Considerations

25. These changes can be funded from Council’s 2020/21 road markings budget.

Appendices

No.	Title	Page
1 ⇩	Appendix 1 Elizabeth Street P15 Restrictions - Plan	13
2 ⇩	Appendix 2 Elizabeth Street P15 Restrictions - Consultation Feedback Summary	14

Author: Threesa Malki

Traffic Engineer

Reviewed By: Charles Agate

Traffic Engineer - Network Operations

Approved By: Damon Simmons

Traffic Asset Manager

18 02 March 2021

Traffic Subcommittee

07 January 2021

File: (21/17)

Report no: TSC2021/1/34

Queen Street, Petone - Proposed P60 Parking Restrictions

Purpose of Report

1. The purpose of this report is to gain Council’s approval for a medium term parking restriction (P60, 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Sunday other than public holidays) on Queen Street outside no.284 Jackson Street, Petone, as shown in Appendix 1 of this report.

Recommendation

That the Traffic Subcommittee recommends that Council:

(1) receives and notes the information;

(2) approves the application of P60 (8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Sunday other than public holidays) time limited parking restriction over four parking spaces on Queen Street, outside no.284 Jackson Street, Petone, as shown in Appendix 1 of this report;

(3) rescinds any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the traffic controls described in this resolution; and

(4) notes that these resolutions will take effect once the appropriate signage and/or road-markings have been installed.

For the reasons that the proposed restrictions would improve the level of service for nearby businesses and support Council’s Parking Policy (2017).

Background

2. Council received a request from an employee of Insurance Market, the new tenants of no.284 Jackson Street to investigate the possibility of converting existing P15 parking spaces on Queen Street to unrestricted parks.

3. The concern expressed was that customers of businesses in the area find it increasingly difficult to park for longer periods of time.

Discussion

4. The existing P15 restrictions apply over seven parking spaces on Queen Street and came into effect as a result of the Petone Parking Review circa 2004.

5. The Parking Review Working Group recommended the side roads off Jackson Street, between Cuba Street and Victoria Street, except Elizabeth Street, have a P15 time restriction.

6. The P15 restrictions suited the previous tenant (Westpac Bank), providing a quick turnaround for banking customer’s needs.

7. Unrestricted parking as originally requested is not deemed ideal for businesses as they would likely be taken up by vehicles that require longer term/ all day parking.

8. Officers therefore recommended and consulted on a 60 minute time limit to be applicable over four parking spaces on Queen Street, leaving three parking spaces closer to Jackson Street as P15 to serve the businesses that require a shorter parking turnover.

9. As a result of consultation feedback, the initial proposal was amended to a P90 time restriction and presented to Petone Community Board for endorsement.

10. The Petone Community Board endorsed the original P60 restriction in order to be consistent with the rest of the surrounding area; therefore the recommendation is presented as P60 to the Traffic Subcommittee.

11. The proposed P60 parking restrictions would apply over the default days and hours of operation (8.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Sunday other than public holidays) over the four parking spaces.

12. It is noted that the existing P15 restriction was approved to apply over seven parking spaces. However, current signage only covers six. The plans have been drawn to reflect the original resolution. (This report is based on the original resolution as shown in Appendix 1, and not the physical on-road restrictions as shown below).

Options

13. The options are to:

a) Maintain the existing level of service for short term parking availability; or

b) Improve the availability of medium term parking by installing a P60 (8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Sunday other than public holidays) time restriction over four parking spaces as shown in Appendix 1; or

c) Install a lesser or greater parking time limit over a lesser or greater extent.

14. Officers recommend option b) as this would improve medium-term parking availability for customers of nearby businesses.

Climate Change Impact and Considerations

15. The matters addressed in this report have been considered in accordance with the process set out in Council’s Climate Change Considerations Guide.

16. The decision will not increase greenhouse gas emissions, and will not be affected by a changing climate. There are no opportunities in this decision to reduce emissions or build resilience.

Consultation

17. Consultation letters were delivered to sixteen businesses/occupants on Jackson Street seeking feedback on the proposed changes.

18. Consultation letters were also sent to the Jackson Street Programme for comment.

19. Three businesses responded in support of the restriction and one noted that the proposed changes will be beneficial to local businesses that require a longer visit from customers than the P15 allows.

20. Insurance Market management further noted that it would be more beneficial if the time was increased to 90 minutes as they often have client meetings that last between 70 to 90 minutes.

21. No objections were received.

Legal Considerations

22. These restrictions are made pursuant to the provisions of the Hutt City Council Traffic Bylaw 2017.

Financial Considerations

23. These changes can be funded from Council’s 2020/21 road markings budget.

Appendices

No.	Title	Page
1 ⇩	Appendix 1 Queen St P60 Restrictions - Plan	19

Author: Threesa Malki

Traffic Engineer

Reviewed By: Charles Agate

Traffic Engineer - Network Operations

Approved By: Damon Simmons

Traffic Asset Manager

28 02 March 2021

Traffic Subcommittee

09 February 2021

File: (21/171)

Report no: TSC2021/1/35

Greater Wellington Regional Council - High Street Bus Stop Modifications - Phase 1

Purpose of Report

The purpose of the report is to seek the Council’s approval for:

a. The extension to the length, or relocation of a number of existing bus stops within the Hutt City road network along sections of High Street;

b. The installation of No Stopping At All Time restrictions before and after bus stops on the Hutt City road network to provide sufficient entry and exit tapers.

Recommendations

That the Traffic Subcommittee recommends that Council:

(1) receives and notes the information;

(2) approves the installation of the following bus stop modifications and/or associated parking restrictions;

(a) High Street, Boulcott (773) - Stop #9225, as shown in Appendix 1, attached to the report:

1) 15 metre ‘Bus Stop – At All Times’ class restriction

2) 18 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (entry taper) parking restriction

3) 9 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (exit taper) parking restriction

(b) High Street, Boulcott (803-805) - Stop #9226, as shown in Appendix 2, attached to the report:

1) 15 metre ‘Bus Stop – At All Times’ class restriction

2) 8 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (entry taper) parking restriction

3) 3 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (exit taper) parking restriction

1) 15 metre ‘Bus Stop – At All Times’ class restriction

2) 10 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (exit taper) parking restriction

(d) High Street, Taita (1139-1145) - Stop #9250, as shown in Appendix 4, attached to the report:

1) 15 metre ‘Bus Stop – At All Times’ class restriction

2) 9 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (entry taper) parking restriction

3) 9 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (exit taper) parking restriction

(e) High Street, Taita (opp 1381-1383) - Stop #9256, as shown in Appendix 5, attached to the report:

1) 15 metre ‘Bus Stop – At All Times’ class restriction

2) 9 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (entry taper) parking restriction

3) 9 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (exit taper) parking restriction

(f) High Street, Taita (opp 1399-1402) - Stop #9257, as shown in Appendix 6, attached to the report:

1) 15 metre ‘Bus Stop – At All Times’ class restriction

2) 9 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (entry taper) parking restriction

3) 9 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (exit taper) parking restriction

(g) High Street, Taita (1394-1396) - Stop #8256, as shown in Appendix 7, attached to the report:

1) 15 metre ‘Bus Stop – At All Times’ class restriction

2) 9 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (entry taper) parking restriction

3) 16 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (exit taper) parking restriction

(h) High Street, Taita (opp 1141-1145) - Stop #8250, as shown in Appendix 8, attached to the report:

1) 15 metre ‘Bus Stop – At All Times’ class restriction

2) 9 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (entry taper) parking restriction

3) 9 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (exit taper) parking restriction

(i) High Street, Avalon (1058-1062) - Stop #8247, as shown in Appendix 9, attached to the report:

1) 15 metre ‘Bus Stop – At All Times’ class restriction

2) 13 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (entry taper) parking restriction

3) 10 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (exit taper) parking restriction

(j) High Street, Avalon (1006) - Stop #8246, as shown in Appendix 10, attached to the report:

1) 11 metre ‘Bus Stop – At All Times’ class restriction

2) 4 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (entry taper) parking restriction

3) 9 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (exit taper) parking restriction

(k) High Street, Boulcott (814) - Stop #8227, as shown in Appendix 11, attached to the report:

1) 15 metre ‘Bus Stop – At All Times’ class restriction

2) 10 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (entry taper) parking restriction

(l) High Street, Boulcott (776) - Stop #8226, as shown in Appendix 12, attached to the report:

1) 15 metre ‘Bus Stop – At All Times’ class restriction

2) 9 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (entry taper) parking restriction

3) 12 metres of P180 (Monday to Friaday 8am to 6pm excludes Public Holidays) parking restriction

(m) High Street, Boulcott (736-740) - Stop #8225, as shown in Appendix 13, attached to the report:

1) 15 metre ‘Bus Stop – At All Times’ class restriction

2) 9 metres of ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (entry taper) parking restriction

(3) rescinds any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the traffic controls described in this resolution; and

(4) notes that these resolutions will take effect once the appropriate signage and/or road-markings have been installed.

For the reason that the proposed restrictions will;

· reduce the risk of vehicle conflict at the listed on-road bus stop locations;

· improve visibility and safety for the benefit of all road users;

· promote compliance with the NZTA’s draft Guidelines for Public Transport Infrastructure and Facilities;

· reduce the instances of ‘pole strikes’; and

· meet the requirements as set out in Council’s Traffic Bylaw 2017.

Background

1. In 2014, the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) provided an interim consultation document on ‘Guidelines for Public Transport Infrastructure and Facilities’. The intention of the guidelines is to encourage best practice, with the aim of improving the effectiveness of public transport across New Zealand, and in time replacing all existing local/regional/city public transport infrastructure and facility guidance.

2. In mid-2018, the Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) awarded new public transport (bus) contracts under the Public Transport Operating Model (PTOM). The new contracts in part looked to provide new, modern, more environmentally friendly buses with improved customer accessibility. As a result, the modernised bus fleet includes both double-decker and longer wheelbase (length) buses.

3. Existing bus stop infrastructure has not kept up with changes in existing bus fleets. While new buses are designed to be fully accessible for customers, this is only achievable when the bus can position itself parallel to the kerb, allowing customers step-free access to the bus. This is particularly critical for customers with mobility aids, as well as prams or wheeled luggage, where having to step out onto the roadway and then up into the bus is a significant barrier to access. Council and GWRC have agreed to the following guidance in relation to kerbside bus stops with reference to the NZTA Guidelines.

4. The NZTA’s core principles underlining its guidelines are those of Accessibility, Safety, Affordability and Operational Efficiency. The proposals contained within this report meet the core principals as follows:

a. Accessibility: ‘the vehicle aligns close and parallel with the stop platform’;

b. Safety: ‘providing infrastructure that is safe to use’;

c. Affordability: ‘improved public transport infrastructure and facilities will unlock economic, social and environmental benefits’;

d. Operational Efficiency: ‘efficiency should include the movement of vehicles, loading of vehicles’.

5. The proposed changes to bus stops contained within this report have been identified by GWRC and Council officers as not meeting the core principles of the ‘Guidelines for Public Transport Infrastructure and Facilities (draft)’. The main deficiencies relate to:

a. insufficient bus stop length;

b. lack of required road markings (as a result of increased bus stop length);

c. lack of parking restrictions (no stopping) on either side of the bus stop to promote better kerb alignment;

d. existing utility poles located close to the kerbline, resulting in buses being unable to access stops safely, increasing the risk to multiple road users through damage to buses and property due to striking poles and verandas, as well as disadvantaging bus users boarding and alighting from services.

Discussion

6. The proposed changes will better align bus stops within Hutt City’s Network with the NZTA “Guidelines for Public Transport Infrastructure and Facilities”

7. The proposed bus stop layout changes will ensure that:

a. the road markings (bus box) will be of sufficient length to accommodate both existing and planned buses operating on the network;

b. ‘no stopping’ restrictions will allow buses to align correctly with the kerb allowing improved access/egress and safety for passengers;

c. ‘no stopping’ restrictions will improve the efficient running of the network by minimising the potential for buses to block traffic lanes due to poor alignment to the kerb;

d. The likelihood of pole strike will be reduced, if not eliminated.

8. Some on-street parking will be affected (relocated or removed) as a result of the proposed changes. The effect on parking is deemed to be minimal given the availability of nearby unrestricted on-road parking, and/ or sufficient off-road parking areas.

Options

9. The options are to:

a. do nothing, leaving the bus stops as they are, accepting that bus and passenger accessibility issues will continue to occur, along with the increased possibility of pole strikes at certain locations given the increased height of buses on some routes and the camber of the existing roadway; or

b. approve the proposed changes to the listed bus stops so that they move towards meeting the ‘guidelines’ as set down by NZTA, promoting Accessibility, Safety, Affordability and Operational Efficiency, promoting Public Transport, while aligning the on road infrastructure with Council’s Transport Activity Management Plan 2018 – 28.

c. Approve restrictions to a lesser or greater extent to those recommended in option b.

10. Officers recommend Option (b.) as this will improve the safety and efficiency of the public transport network.

11. In making these recommendations, officers have given careful consideration to the purpose of Local Government in section 10 of the Local Government Act 2002. Officers believe that these recommendations fall within the purpose of Local Government. It does this in a way that is cost-effective because it utilises standard road markings.

Climate Change Impact and Considerations

12. The matters addressed in this report have been considered in accordance with the process set out in Council’s Climate Change Considerations Guide.

13. The decision will not increase greenhouse gas emissions, and will not be affected by a changing climate. There are no opportunities in this decision to reduce emissions or build resilience.

Consultation

14. Consultation was undertaken by GWRC’s Public Transport Team in June 2020:

15. Additional consultation was undertaken in mid-January, with a reminder notice delivered 17 February 2021 notifying directly affected residents of the upcoming Traffic Sub-Committee Meeting.

Legal Considerations

16. These restrictions are made pursuant to the provisions of Hutt City Council Traffic Bylaw 2017.

Financial Considerations

17. These changes can be funded from Council’s 2020/2021 Road Marking Budget along with a contribution from GWRC’s Public Transport team.

Appendices

No.	Title	Page
1 ⇩	Appendix 1 - High Street, Boulcott (773) - Stop #9225	30
2 ⇩	Appendix 2 - High Street, Boulcott (803-805) - Stop #9226	31
3 ⇩	Appendix 3 - High Street, Avalon (939-943) - Stop #9245	32
4 ⇩	Appendix 4 - High Street, Taita (1139-1145) - Stop #9250	33
5 ⇩	Appendix 5 - High Street, Taita (opp 1381-1383) - Stop #9256	34
6 ⇩	Appendix 6 - High Street, Taita (opp 1399-1402) - Stop #9257	35
7 ⇩	Appendix 7 - High Street, Taita (1394-1396) - Stop #8256	36
8 ⇩	Appendix 8 - High Street, Taita (opp 1141-1145) - Stop #8250	37
9 ⇩	Appendix 9 - High Street, Avalon (1058-1062) - Stop #8247	38
10 ⇩	Appendix 10 - High Street, Avalon (1006) - Stop #8246	39
11 ⇩	Appendix 11 - High Street, Boulcott (814) - Stop #8227	40
12 ⇩	Appendix 12 - High Street, Boulcott (776) - Stop #8226	41
13 ⇩	Appendix 13 - High Street, Boulcott (736-740) - Stop #8225	42

Author: Charles Agate

Traffic Engineer - Network Operations

Reviewed By: Damon Simmons

Traffic Asset Manager

Approved By: John Gloag

Head of Transport

MEMORANDUM 43 02 March 2021

Our Reference 21/130

TO: Chair and Members

Traffic Subcommittee

FROM: Marian Radu

DATE: 02 February 2021

SUBJECT: Taita Drive Local Area Traffic Management (Stage 1)

Recommendation

That the Traffic Subcommittee notes the future installation of four sets of speed cushions on Taita Drive between Percy Cameron Street and Reynolds Street, Taita.

Purpose of Memorandum

1. The purpose of this memorandum is to inform the Traffic Subcommittee about the future implementation of a Local Area Traffic Management scheme, consisting of four sets of speed cushions, to be installed on Taita Drive between Percy Cameron Street and Reynolds Street, as shown in Appendix 1.

Background

2. Members of the local community raised concerns in relation to vehicle operating speeds on Taita Drive, culminating in an injury (broken arm) to a young boy who was struck by a speeding vehicle.

3. Officers obtained speed profile data over a representative week long period in the area to quantify the magnitude of the operating speed issues. This data revealed:

· An average vehicle operating speed of 48 km/h and an 85th Percentile speed of 54 km/h;

· The maximum speed recorded was 88 km/h;

· Around 36% of vehicles were travelling faster than 50 km/h, the majority of these vehicles travelling between 50 km/h and 56 km/h.

4. Overall this suggested that vehicle operating speeds are higher than desirable in this location and that the safety of road users would benefit from intervention to encourage lower speeds.

5. Officers commissioned a traffic engineering report looking at Taita Drive as a whole, but with a specific focus between Percy Cameron Street and Reynolds Street, the area of concern raised by residents. The recommendation of the report was to install four sets of speed cushions as shown in the attached Appendix 1.

6. The speed cushions are designed to allow buses to straddle the cushions, minimising the impact on public transport travel time and ride comfort, but encouraging reductions in small vehicle operating speed.

7. The installation of four sets of speed cushions establishes the area as a ‘slow route’ as opposed to a single speed hump or cushion which only reduces speeds at a single point.

8. This will complement the speed humps that were installed in Taita Drive around Maybe Road (approximately 800m south of this site) in 2018.

9. Consultation letters were issued to 38 residents of Taita Drive between Percy Cameron Street and Reynolds Street, as well as Ricoh Centre management, between 15 January 2021 and 29 January 2021. The results of the consultation are as follows:

· 17 responses were received (45% response);

· 15 respondents (88%) were in support of the introduction of the speed cushions;

· 2 respondents were in support of the introduction of the speed cushions, but did not want them in the vicinity of their own property.

10. Due to the support from respondents, and the expected outcome of lowering vehicle operating speeds and improving road safety, officers intend installing the four sets of speed cushions which will be funded from the existing 2020/ 2021 Local Area Traffic Management budget.

11. This memorandum has been presented to the Traffic Subcommittee so that the Subcommittee is informed of the upcoming changes.

12. No further work for introducing speed deterrent devices is planned for Taita Drive at this stage.

Appendices

No.	Title	Page
1 ⇩	Appendix 1 Taita Drive LATM Plan (Stage 1)	46

Author: Marian Radu

Senior Traffic Engineer

Approved By: Damon Simmons

Traffic Asset Manager

MEMORANDUM 46 02 March 2021

Our Reference 21/131

TO: Chair and Members

Traffic Subcommittee

FROM: Aileen Campbell

DATE: 02 February 2021

SUBJECT: Innovating Streets for People: Update on Knights Road Connectivity Project

Recommendation

That the Subcommittee notes the installation of a temporary new layout on Knights Road between Waterloo Station and Willoughby Street, attached as Appendix 1 to the report.

Purpose of Memorandum

1. The purpose of this memorandum is to inform the Traffic Subcommittee about the implementation of a temporary new layout on Knights Road as a project under the Waka Kotahi Innovating Streets for People fund.

Background

2. Innovating Streets for People is a Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Initiative that provides 90% funding to Councils for projects targeted at retrofitting streets to improve safety for all users and create more amenity value. The initiative is part of the Government’s Road to Zero Strategy targeting 40% mode shift towards active and public modes of transport by 2030. Council successfully obtained this funding to trial the preferred connection from a previous connectivity study between Waterloo Station and Lower Hutt’s CBD.

3. The trial layout on Knights Road is intended to provide a safer and more attractive connection from Waterloo Station and the new Beltway route to Lower Hutt’s CBD and to schools for people using non-motorised modes of transport. It consists of speed cushions on either side of the pedestrian crossings, a cycleway on each side of the road with delineators, narrowed carriageways and flush median and the temporary removal of parking on the south side of Knights Road between 10 and 134 Knights Road. The layout is attached as Appendix 1 to the report.

4. The layout being trialled came from the original connectivity study and a series of community engagements held between July and December 2020. It will be installed between 14 and 25 February, and will be in place for five weeks. During this time feedback on the new layout will be gathered from residents, commuters, schools and businesses. At the end of that time, a decision will be made based on the feedback on whether to remove, amend or to extend the trial down Knights Road, and on the layout of that extension.

Appendices

No.	Title	Page
1 ⇩	Appendix 1 - Knights Road Design	51

Author: Aileen Campbell

Road Safety Coordinator

Author: Damon Simmons

Traffic Asset Manager

Approved By: John Gloag

Head of Transport

Cr L Sutton (Chair)

Cr J Briggs	Cr K Brown
Cr B Dyer (Deputy Chair)	Cr A Mitchell
Cr N Shaw

Cr D Hislop (Alternate)	Deputy Mayor Lewis (Alternate)
Cr S Rasheed (Alternate)

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