Traffic Subcommittee | KOMITI
ITI ARA WAKA
13
April 2021
Order
Paper for the meeting to be held in the
Council
Chambers, 2nd Floor, 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt,
on:
Tuesday 20
April 2021 commencing at 2.00pm
Membership
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Cr
B Dyer (Chair)
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Cr J Briggs (Deputy Chair)
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Cr K Brown
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Cr A Mitchell
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Cr N Shaw
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Cr D Hislop (Alternate)
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Deputy Mayor Lewis (Alternate)
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Cr S Rasheed (Alternate)
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PURPOSE:
The Traffic Subcommittee has primary responsibility for
considering and making recommendations to Council on traffic matters and
considering 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
has authority to:
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Do all things necessary to hear,
consider and make recommendations to Council on any traffic related matter.
§ Regulate its own processes and proceedings to achieve
its purpose and objective.
§ Provide options for the consideration of Council.
The Chair will have
authority to refer any traffic matter to:
§ A Community Board; or
§ The Infrastructure & Regulatory Committee; or
§ Council.
DELEGATED AUTHORITY:
The Traffic Subcommittee will have delegated authority to
carry out activities within its terms of reference.
HUTT CITY COUNCIL
Traffic Subcommittee | Komiti Iti
Ara Waka
Meeting
to be held in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt on
Tuesday
20 April 2021 commencing at 2.00pm.
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
Members
are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making
when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other
external interest they might have.
4. Recommendations to Council| te Kaunihera o Te
Awa Kairangi –
1 jUNE 2021
a) Tama Street,
Alicetown - Proposed P15 Parking Restrictions (21/385)
Report
No. TSC2021/2/70 by the Traffic Engineer 6
Chair’s Recommendation:
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“That the recommendations contained in the report be
endorsed.”
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b) Laery
Street, Melling - Proposed P15 Parking Restrictions (21/386)
Report No. TSC2021/2/71 by the Traffic Engineer 12
Chair’s
Recommendation:
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“That the recommendations contained in the report be
endorsed.”
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c) Dowse
Drive, Maungaraki - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Restrictions (21/387)
Report No. TSC2021/2/72 by the Traffic Engineer 18
Chair’s
Recommendation:
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“That the recommendations contained in the report be
endorsed.”
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d Jutland
Street, Waterloo - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Restrictions (21/388)
Report No. TSC2021/2/73 by the Traffic Engineer 25
Chair’s
Recommendation:
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“That the recommendations contained in the report be
endorsed.”
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e) Knights
Road, Hutt Central - Proposed Time Limited (P120 8am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday
(excluding Public Holidays) and No Stopping (At All Times)) Parking
Restrictions. (21/468)
Report No. TSC2021/2/74 by the Traffic Engineer - Network
Operations 31
Chair’s
Recommendation:
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“That the recommendations contained in the report be
endorsed.”
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f) Roberts
Street, Epuni - Proposed 'No Stopping' (At All Times) Parking Restriction
(21/469)
Report No. TSC2021/2/75 by the Traffic Engineer - Network
Operations 36
Chair’s
Recommendation:
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“That the recommendations contained in the report be
endorsed.”
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g) Clendon
and Fisk Streets, Naenae - Proposed 'No Stopping' (At All Times) Intersection
Parking Restrictions (21/470)
Report No. TSC2021/2/76 by the Traffic Engineer - Network
Operations 43
Chair’s
Recommendation:
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“That the recommendations contained in the report be
endorsed.”
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h) Hutt
Road, Alicetown - Proposed School Drop Off - Pick Up and P30 At Other Times
Parking Restrictions (21/472)
Report No. TSC2021/2/77 by the Traffic Engineer - Network
Operations 48
Chair’s
Recommendation:
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“That the recommendations contained in the report be
endorsed.”
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i) Leighton
Avenue / Awamutu Grove, Waiwhetu - Proposed No Stopping (At All Times) Parking
Restrictions (21/473)
Report No. TSC2021/2/78 by the Traffic Engineer - Network
Operations 53
Chair’s
Recommendation:
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“That the recommendations contained in the report be
endorsed.”
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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.
Toi Lealofi
DEMOCRACY ADVISOR
Traffic Subcommittee
15 March 2021
File:
(21/385)
Report no:
TSC2021/2/70
Tama Street,
Alicetown - Proposed P15 Parking Restrictions
Purpose
of Report
1. The
purpose of this report is to gain Council’s approval for the installation
and amendment of short term parking near Ngā
Tamariki Early Childhood Centre at 67 Tama Street, Alicetown, as shown in
Appendix 1 of this report.
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Recommendation
That the Traffic Subcommittee
recommends that Council:
(1) receives and notes
the information;
(2) approves the
application of P15, 7.30-9.30am and 3.30-5.30pm,
Monday-Friday (excluding public holidays) restriction over two current P10,
8.00am-6.00pm, Monday-Friday, (excluding public holidays) parking spaces at
54 Tama Street, attached as Appendix 1 to the report;
(3) approves
the application of P15, 8.00am-6.00pm, Monday-Friday
(excluding public holidays) restriction over one current P10, 8.00am-6.00pm,
Monday-Friday (excluding public holidays) parking space and one unrestricted
parking space at 67 Tama Street, attached as Appendix 1 to the 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-marking
have been installed.
For the reasons that the
proposed restrictions would improve accessibility and parking availability
for parents and caregivers accessing the kindergarten during peak times and
support Council’s Parking Policy (2017).
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Background
2. Council received a
request from Ngā Tamariki Early Childhood Centre
(located at 67 Tama Street, Alicetown) for additional short-term parking in the
vicinity of the centre.
3. Concerns were
expressed that unrestricted parks on the street are usually occupied by CBD
employees, and this results in a poor supply of parking for parents and
visitors to the Early Childhood Centre.
4. The centre’s
current hours of operation are 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, and it is
licensed for 32 children every day.
5. It
is recognised that the children do not attend full time, but at different times
and with varying durations, however 7.30-9.30am and 3.30-5.30pm are the peak
pick-up and drop-off times.
6. Following
discussions, the Ngā Tamariki Board
requested two car parks on the same side as the centre be made
P15 Monday- Friday and the two car existing P10 parks on the opposite side of
the road be made P15 during peak times only.
Discussion
7. Tama Street is a
residential access street and parking is unrestricted except for the three
existing short-term (P10, Monday-Friday) parks for the early childhood centre.
8. The proposal leaves four
parking spaces for the centre during peak drop-off/pick-up times as opposed to
the three currently available, increasing the parking level of service during
peak times.
9. During off-peak times
(9.30am - 3.30pm), the centre is able to utilise the two short-term parking
spaces directly outside, while residents,
visitors, tradespeople etc. are able to utilise the parks at number 54.
10. On the whole, one
unrestricted park is taken away from all day unrestricted pool and two spaces
are introduced to the unrestricted pool during off-peak times.
11. Two
‘T’ bars will also be installed in the parking bay at 54 to clearly
indicate the existence of four parking spaces and encourage better use of the
space available.
12. The proposed parking changes
are consistent with Council’s Parking Policy (2017), which states that in
‘Live and Play’ areas, parking for residents needs to be balanced
against the needs for short-term parking.
Options
13. The options are to:
a) Maintain the
existing level of service for short term parking availability; or
b) approve the application
of P15, 7.30-9.30am and 3.30-5.30pm, Monday-Friday (excluding
public holidays) restriction over two current P10, 8.00am-6.00pm,
Monday-Friday, (excluding public holidays) parking spaces near 54 Tama Street;
and/or
c) approve
the application of P15, 8.00am-6.00pm, Monday-Friday
(excluding public holidays) restriction over one current P10, 8.00am-6.00pm,
Monday-Friday (excluding public holidays) parking space and one unrestricted
parking space near 67 Tama Street; or
d) approve
a greater or lesser time limit over some greater or lesser extent within the
street.
14. Officers recommend options b) and
c), as this would improve short-term parking availability within the street
during peak times, while maintaining longer term parking during off-peak times.
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 15 properties in the immediate vicinity seeking
feedback.
18. Three
responses were received, two in support and one objecting to the proposed
changes.
19. Feedback
received is attached to the report as Appendix 2.
20. In
response to some of the feedback received, officers note the following;
a) The
infrastructure at the rear of the centre is Victoria Street Service Lane which
is approximately 6m wide, and is not suited for pick-up/drop-off purposes of
the centre, whose main entrance is on Tama Street.
b) Residents
on this section of Tama Street were consulted on a proposal for P120
restrictions on the street in 2016 and did not proceed due to lack of resident
support. While restricted parking would increase parking turnover in the area,
it does not necessarily ensure a safe roadway width for traffic to travel and
result in increased vehicle movement.
Legal
Considerations
21. These restrictions are
made pursuant to the provisions of the Hutt City Council Traffic Bylaw 2017.
Financial
Considerations
22. These changes can be
funded from Council’s 2020/21 road markings budget.
Appendices
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Appendix 1 Tama Street P15 Restrictions - Plan
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Appendix 2 Tama Street P15 Restrictions - Feedback
Summary
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Author: Threesa Malki
Traffic Engineer
Reviewed By: Charles Agate
Traffic Engineer - Network Operations
Approved By: Damon Simmons
Traffic Asset Manager
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Attachment 1
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Appendix 1 Tama Street P15 Restrictions - Plan
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Attachment 2
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Appendix 2 Tama Street P15 Restrictions - Feedback
Summary
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Traffic Subcommittee
15 March 2021
File:
(21/386)
Report no:
TSC2021/2/71
Laery Street, Melling
- 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 near Rudolf Steiner Early Childhood Centre on Laery Street, Melling, as
shown in Appendix 1 of this report.
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Recommendation
That the Traffic Subcommittee
recommends that Council:
(1) receives
and notes the information;
(2) approves the
application of P15, 7.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday-Friday (excluding Public
Holidays), time limited parking restriction on Laery Street, Melling, as
attached 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 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-marking
have been installed.
For the reasons that the
proposed restrictions would improve accessibility and parking availability
for parents and caregivers accessing the early childhood centre and support
Council’s Parking Policy (2017).
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Background
2. Council received a
request from the Rudolf Steiner Early Childhood Centre (Steiner Cottage) on
Laery Street, Melling for P10 parking restrictions to be applied over two or
three parking spaces 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 centre during drop-off and pick-up times in this mostly
industrial area.
4. Five
parking spaces available inside the property are utilized by the 6 staff
members and anecdotal evidence suggest on-street parks are occupied from as
early as 6.00am.
5. The centre provides all-day education and care for
children aged between two and six years, with 18 children enrolled per session.
6. Hours of operation
are from 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday, with peak drop-off
and pick-up times of 8.00am-9.30am, 12.30pm-1.00pm, and 3.30pm-4.00pm.
Discussion
7. Under the
District Plan, the north-eastern half of Laery Street falls in the general
residential zone while the south-western half falls in the general business
zone.
8. All parking on
Laery Street and Herbert Street is unrestricted except for one P15 and two P10
parking spaces near Herbert Street/Railway Avenue intersection (to serve the
adjacent food mart).
9. This results in
almost all parks being occupied by local employees or businesses, making it
difficult for parents, caregivers and visitors to the Early Childhood Centre to
find suitable parking.
10. Traffic volumes are low in
the street with an Annual Daily Traffic of 556 vehicles per day (counts taken
in 2020) with an 85th percentile speed of 46 km/h.
11. A check on the Crash
Analysis System (CAS) shows no reported crashes within a 100m radius of 13
Laery Street in the past 20 years.
12. In order to be consistent with
restrictions around other kindergartens 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.
13. A time limit of 7.30am to 4.30pm is
proposed for the P15 restrictions due to the three sets of peak times of the
centre and as well as to cater for any shorter term customers of the nearby
businesses.
14. Subsequent
discussion with the requesters confirmed that the slightly longer 15 minute
restriction period and the time limit suggested by officers is supported by
them.
15. The proposed parking changes
are consistent with Council’s Parking Policy (2017), which places a
priority on longer term parking for local employees in Make, Grow, and Move
areas in order to avoid some of the overspill of longer-term parking to
adjacent areas however balancing it against the needs of short-term parking
for, in this case, the early childhood centre.
Options
16. 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 4.30 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.
17. Officers recommend option b), as
this 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.
Climate
Change Impact and Considerations
18. The matters addressed
in this report have been considered in accordance with the process set out in
Council’s Climate Change
Considerations Guide.
19. 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
20. Consultation
letters were delivered to 13 properties in the immediate vicinity seeking
feedback.
21. Three
responses were received, two in support and one requesting amendments to the
proposed location of the restricted parks.
22. Feedback
received is attached to the report as Appendix 2.
23. Original
consultation documents indicated the restriction being applied over the two
single parking spaces in front on 13 Laery Street and 1 Herbert Street for ease
of access.
24. However
incorporating the resident’s feedback, the parks have been moved back, to
be on either side of the entrance to number 13.
Legal
Considerations
25. These restrictions are
made pursuant to the provisions of the Hutt City Council Traffic Bylaw 2017.
Financial
Considerations
26. These changes can be
funded from Council’s 2020/21 road markings budget.
Appendices
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Title
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Appendix 1 Laery Street P15 Restrictions - Plan
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Appendix 2 Laery Street P15 Restrictions - Feedback
Summary
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Author: Threesa Malki
Traffic Engineer
Reviewed By: Charles Agate
Traffic Engineer - Network Operations
Approved By: Damon Simmons
Traffic Asset Manager
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Attachment 1
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Appendix 1 Laery Street P15 Restrictions - Plan
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Attachment 2
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Appendix 2 Laery Street P15 Restrictions - Feedback
Summary
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Traffic Subcommittee
15 March 2021
File:
(21/387)
Report no:
TSC2021/2/72
Dowse Drive,
Maungaraki - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Restrictions
Purpose
of Report
1. The purpose of
this report is to gain Council’s approval for the proposed parking
restrictions by way of broken yellow lines on Dowse Drive, Maungaraki.
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Recommendations
That the Traffic Subcommittee
recommends that Council:
(1) receives
and notes the information;
(2) approves
the proposed No Stopping At All Times restrictions on Dowse Drive, Maungaraki
as shown in Appendix 1 attached to 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 the safety within the street for the
benefit of all road users; would promote compliance with the Land Transport
(Road User) Rule 2004; support Council’s Parking Policy 2017 and are
supported by majority of the local residents who responded to the
consultation documents.
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Background
2. Requests were
received on two instances by local residents regarding parking on Dowse Drive
on either side of Walnut Way.
3. Concerns were
expressed that vehicles parked on the northern side of this private road
obstruct sightlines to downhill traffic, and those parked on the southern side
cause exiting vehicles to swing across the centreline, making the egress on to
Dowse Drive more hazardous.
4. The issue is
exacerbated by the power transformer box located to the north of the exit,
which further impairs sight lines.
5. Photos below
further demonstrate the above points.
Discussion
6. Dowse Drive
is a Secondary Collector under the One Network Road Classification with an
approximate Annual Daily Traffic of 7,700 vehicles per day (traffic counts
taken in September 2018).
7. Walnut Way
is a private road servicing 20 properties.
8. A check on
NZTA Crash Analysis System for the past 20 years shows six crashes on Dowse
Drive within a 30m radius of Walnut Way, though none directly relates to the
lack of visibility or the existing power transformer.
9. However, to
alleviate the issues raised and reduce any risk of vehicle conflict due to
reduced visibility, the proposal involves the installation of a No Stopping At
All Times (NSAAT) restriction in front of 50 and 52 Dowse Drive.
10. Further to the request
made by the residents, the proposal takes into account a modification to the
entry and exit tapers associated with the nearby bus stop in alignment with
current national bus stop guidelines.
11. In this regard, it is
proposed to install a NSAAT restriction in front of 54 and 56 Dowse Drive to
allow buses to position themselves parallel to the kerb, improving the current
level of service.
12. In its entirety, the
lines will extend from the driveway of no.50 up to the driveway of 62 Dowse Drive
as shown in Appendix 1.
13. The proposal results in the
removal of a total of four on-street parking spaces.
Options
14. The options are to:
a. leave the
area as it is and accept the current level of service for road safety; or
b. approve
the No Stopping At All Times Restrictions (Broken Yellow Lines) as shown in
Appendix 1; or
c. approve
No Stopping At All Times Restrictions (Broken Yellow Lines) over some greater
or lesser extent.
15. Officers recommend Option (b)
as it is expected to increase road safety, prevent obstructions to sight lines
for vehicles exiting Walnut Way and improve level of service for buses.
Climate
Change Impact and Considerations
16. The matters addressed
in this report have been considered in accordance with the process set out in
Council’s Climate Change Considerations Guide.
17. 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
18. Consultation documents
were delivered to 30 affected residences on Dowse Drive and Walnut Way.
19. A copy was also sent
to Maungaraki Community Association for comment.
20. 15 questionnaires were
received, 14 in favour and one objecting to the proposed changes.
21. Feedback received is attached
as Appendix 2 to the report.
22. All supporting residents
reinforced the comments in the original requests on the lack of visibility and
safety when exiting Walnut Way.
23. The objecting resident
commented on the removal of the parking space at 56 not contributing to
increased visibility for vehicles exiting Walnut Way and stated that the bus
stop should be removed altogether.
24. Officers’ response is
that the restrictions at no.56 relates to the bus entry taper rather than the
visibility, and any requests associated to the positioning or need for a bus
stops should be directed to Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Legal
Considerations
25. These restrictions are
made pursuant to the provisions of the Hutt City Council Traffic Bylaw 2017.
Financial
Considerations
26. These changes can be
funded from Council’s 2020/21 road markings budget.
Appendices
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No.
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Title
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Appendix 1 Dowse Drive No Stopping At All Times
Restrictions - Plan
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Appendix 2 Dowse Drive No Stopping At All Times
Restrictions - Feedback Summary
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Author: Threesa Malki
Traffic Engineer
Reviewed By: Charles Agate
Traffic Engineer - Network Operations
Approved By: Damon Simmons
Traffic Asset Manager
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Attachment 1
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Appendix 1 Dowse Drive No Stopping At All Times Restrictions
- Plan
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Traffic Subcommittee
15 March 2021
File:
(21/388)
Report no:
TSC2021/2/73
Jutland Street,
Waterloo - Proposed No Stopping At All Times Restrictions
Purpose
of Report
1. The purpose of
this report is to gain Council’s approval for the proposed parking
restrictions by way of broken yellow lines on Jutland Street, Waterloo.
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Recommendations
That the Traffic Subcommittee
recommends that Council:
(1) receives
and notes the information;
(2) approves
the proposed No Stopping At All Times restrictions on Jutland Street, Waterloo
as shown in Appendix 1 attached to 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 the proposed
restrictions will improve accessibility, contribute to the improved parking
behaviour in the street, and promote compliance with the Land Transport (Road
User) Rule 2004.
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Background
2. Requests were
received on two instances from residents of Jutland Street in relation to the
poor utilisation of on-street space by parked cars, i.e. one car occupying
space able to accommodate two, resulting in reduced parking capacity in the
street.
3. The requests noted
the prominence of commuter parking in the street as a result of its proximity
to Waterloo Train Station.
4. Parking
availability is also affected due to the nearby Waterloo School as parents and
caregivers use the street for pick-up and drop-off purposes.
5. Vehicles parking
too close to property driveways was also raised as an issue to be addressed.
Discussion
6. Jutland
Street is deemed a Secondary Collector under the One Network Road
Classification with zero reported crashes in the past 40 years.
7. It is
proposed to mark the parking spaces using both ‘L’ and
‘T’ bars, and install broken yellow lines over all driveways to
reinforce the requirements of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004, as
shown in Appendix 1.
8. The
proposed changes will promote good parking behaviour by preventing
inconsiderate parking which results in reduced parking availability and
restrict vehicle manoeuvrability when entering and exiting driveways.
9. It is also
important to provide sufficient visibility and manoeuvrability when entering
and exiting the street. This can be achieved through the installation of
additional broken yellow lines at the intersection of Jutland Street and
Waiwhetu Road and removing one parking space outside 26 Jutland Street.
Options
10. The options are to:
a) leave the area
as it is and accept the current level of service for road safety; or
b) approve the No
Stopping At All Times Restrictions (broken yellow lines) as shown in Appendix
1; or
c) approve a No
Stopping At All Times Restrictions (broken yellow lines) over some greater or
lesser extent.
11. Officers recommend Option (b)
as it is meets the requirements of both residents and the Land Transport (Road
User) Rule 2004.
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 documents
were delivered to all properties on Jutland Street to gauge the need for Broken
Yellow Lines over driveways and the marking of parking spaces.
15. Ten responses were received,
eight in favour and two objecting to the markings.
16. Feedback received is attached
as Appendix 2 to the report.
17. Incorporating feedback from
one objecting resident, T bars have been removed from the parking bay in front
of their property.
18. In response to the some of
the feedback received, officers note the following;
a) Parking outside white
lines indicating a parking space is illegal under the Council’s Traffic
Bylaw and could incur an infringement fee of $40.
b) To address comments on
the markings causing the street to look commercial, a proposal without all
‘T’ bars was considered, however as this would not address the
initial concerns expressed over poor utilisation of available space, it was
dismissed.
c) Any existing markings
on the road are markings not requiring a Council resolution done prior to these
consultations upon requests from respective properties.
Legal
Considerations
19. These restrictions are
made pursuant to the provisions of the Hutt City Council Traffic Bylaw 2017.
Financial
Considerations
20. These changes can be
funded from Council’s 2020/21 road markings budget.
Appendices
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No.
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Title
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Appendix 1 Jutland Street No Stopping At All Times
Restrictions - Plan
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Appendix 2 Jutland Street No Stopping At All Times
Restrictions - Feedback Summary
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Author: Threesa Malki
Traffic Engineer
Reviewed By: Charles Agate
Traffic Engineer - Network Operations
Approved By: Damon Simmons
Traffic Asset Manager
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Attachment 1
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Appendix 1 Jutland Street No Stopping At All Times
Restrictions - Plan
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Attachment 2
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Appendix 2 Jutland Street No Stopping At All Times
Restrictions - Feedback Summary
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Traffic Subcommittee
22 March 2021
File:
(21/468)
Report no:
TSC2021/2/74
Knights Road, Hutt
Central - Proposed Time Limited (P120 8am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday (excluding
Public Holidays) and No Stopping (At All Times)) Parking Restrictions.
Purpose
of Report
1. The purpose of
this report is to gain Council’s approval for the proposed parking
restriction modifications on a section of Knights Road, Hutt Central.
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Recommendations
That the Traffic Subcommittee
recommends that Council:
(1) receives and notes
the information;
(2) approves the No
Stopping – At All Times parking restrictions on Knights Road, Central
Hutt – as shown in Appendix 1 attached to this report;
(3) approves the time
limited (P120, 8am-6pm, Monday to Sunday (excluding Public Holidays)) parking
restrictions on Knights Road, Central Hutt – as shown in 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 will improve the driveway visibility for neighbouring
properties, while supporting Council’s Parking Policy (2017),
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Background
2. Officers received
a request from a local resident to review the current parking allocation along
a section of Knights Road due to visibility issues being experienced when
exiting from driveways in the vicinity of 139 Knights Road.
3. The initial
request highlighted the following concerns:
a. The
area is a 120 minute zone and is not being policed as such by HCC. The park
closest to the 139 driveways is regularly being used for parking by a very high
and long vehicle for extended periods.
b. When
a vehicle is parked there, the visibility of the road to observe traffic
approaching from the west is very limited without the exiting car moving right
out into the traffic.
c. For
the sake of safety, this closest park needs to be permanently removed and
replaced with yellow lines.
d. This
is especially important now that HCC is shortly planning to provide a
cycle/scooter lane outside the existing parking on the north side of Knights
Road.
e. HCC
Auaha Evolving Spaces also proposes to eliminate parking on the south side of
Knights Road putting pressure on the limited parking on the north side.
f. Irrespective
of whether the interim Auaha proposals become the final proposal for Knights
Road cycleway, this is urgent and needs to be resolved before it causes an
accident.
4. The area currently
has a mix of time limited and unrestricted parking, along with some ‘no
stopping’ (broken yellow line) restrictions across driveways.
5. The existing
marked parking space outside 139 Knights Road is oversized (8 metres). Too big
for a single standard vehicle, yet too small for two standard vehicles, as
outlined in Part 13 – Parking Control of the Traffic Control Devices
Manual. The current P120 restriction dates back prior to 1991.
6. The revised
allocation of space will not reduce the current number of marked on-street
parking spaces
Discussion
7. Knights Road is
classified as a Primary Collector under the One Network Road Classification,
with Average Daily Traffic Volumes of 3500 vehicles in either direction and an
85% percentile speed of 47km/h.
8. An onsite review
found that there is enough space to both maintain the existing parking levels
and provide better visibility for the driveway servicing multiple properties.
9. The area in
question does not form part of the current Knights Road Micro-Mobility Trial.
10. As mentioned previously, the
current P120 restriction dates back prior to 1991. The current signage
represents a 8am to 6pm, Mon to Sunday restriction, and this is what is
intended to be reconfirmed within this report.
Options
11. The options are to:
a. keep the existing
parking layout, and accept the current level of service;
b. approve the new extent
of the P120 (8am – 6pm, Monday to Sunday, excluding Public Holidays)
parking restriction outside property no’s 135 and 139, as shown in
Appendix 1;
c. approve the
installation of a No Stopping (At All Times) Restriction outside properties 135
and 139, as shown in Appendix 1attached to the report; and /or
d. approve restrictions
over a lesser or greater extent
12. Officers recommend
options (b) and (c) as together they reinforce good parking behaviour, by
reinforcing existing restrictions with regards to parking over driveways, while
maintaining the existing level of service for on-street parking.
Climate
Change Impact and Considerations
13. The matters addressed in this
report have been considered in accordance with the process set out in
Council’s Climate Change Considerations Guide.
14. 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
15. Consultation relating
to the proposed changes was carried out with properties 123 to 141 and 104 to
120 Knights Road.
16. Council received two
submissions to the proposal, both in support.
The first was from the original requestor, and the second from their next door
neighbour.
17. Submitters raised
additional concerns outside the scope of traffic engineering, and these issues
have been passed through to the relevant Council departments.
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 existing road-marking and signage budget.
Appendices
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Appendix One - Proposed Time Limited & No Stopping
Parking Restrictions
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Author: Charles Agate
Traffic Engineer - Network Operations
Reviewed By: Damon Simmons
Traffic Asset Manager
Approved By: John Gloag
Head of Transport
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Attachment 1
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Appendix One - Proposed Time Limited & No
Stopping Parking Restrictions
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Traffic Subcommittee
22 March 2021
File:
(21/469)
Report no:
TSC2021/2/75
Roberts Street, Epuni
- Proposed 'No Stopping' (At All Times) Parking Restriction
Purpose
of Report
1. The purpose of
this report is to gain Council’s approval for the proposed ‘no
stopping’ restrictions associated with the installation of a 1.8m brush
fence inside the existing fence line of the Dyer Street Kindergarten.
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Recommendations
That the Traffic
Sub-committee recommends to Council to:
(1) notes and receives
the information;
(2) approves the No
Stopping – At All Times parking restrictions on Roberts Street, Epuni
– as shown in Appendix 1 attached to this report.
(3) rescinds any previous
resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the
extent that they 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 will improve the safety for vehicles given the reduction in
visibility caused by the installation of the brush fence, while supporting
the Council’s Traffic Bylaw (2017) and sections of the Land Transport
(Road User) Rule 2004.
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Background
2. Officers
were approached by the management group of the Dyer Street Kindergarten as a
result of concerns raised by the public after their installation of a brush
fence (to provide both shade and privacy) along their fence line opposite 19 to
39 Roberts Street.
3. The
installation of the brush fence resulted in reduced sight distance for
motorists travelling around the corner bounding the site. The photograph below
shows the site after the removal of the brush fence.
4. The photograph
below shows the corner with the brush fence installed (prior to removal)
– note the reduced sight distance through the corner, and vehicles parked
close to the corner.
5. Officers asked for
the fence to be removed, until a suitable engineering remedy could be provided.
The Kindergarten was happy to comply with this request.
6. Officers noted
that the existing fence is located within the road reserve, approximately 3m
outside of the property boundary. This means that the brush fence was located
closer to the carriageway than would have been the case if the fence were
located on the boundary.
7. Further concerns
were raised that vehicles parking too close to the corner resulted in vehicles
crossing the centreline while rounding the corner, increasing the risk for
vehicle conflict.
8. The photograph
bellows shows that when vehicles are parked close to the corner, vehicles
rounding the corner must travel close to, or over, the marked centreline.
Discussion
9. Officers reviewed
the area, and agreed that extending the existing no parking restriction (as
shown in Appendix 1 attached to the report) to prevent vehicles parking close
to the corner would allow vehicles travelling in both directions to remain
within the allocated lanes, and reduce the possibility of vehicle conflict.
10. By allowing cars to travel
wholly within their lane when rounding the corner, the risk of vehicle conflict
is sufficiently mitigated to allow the reinstatement of the brush fence to
provide shade and privacy for the children attending the kindergarten.
Options
11. The options are to:
a. keep the
existing parking restrictions, and not allow the fence to be installed;
b. approve the
installation of additional ‘No Stopping – At All Times) parking
restrictions to facilitate the installation of the brush fence, as shown in
Appendix One; or
c. approve
restrictions over a lesser or greater extent.
12. Officers recommend option (b)
as the measures proposed provide a targeted level of improvement to facilitate
the desired result.
Climate
Change Impact and Considerations
13. The matters addressed in this
report have been considered in accordance with the process set out in
Council’s Climate Change Considerations Guide.
14. 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
15. Consultation was
undertaken with Roberts Street properties 15-41, along with Dyer Street
properties (78 and 80) and Dyer Street School.
16. Officers received three
submissions during the consultation, with two in support, highlighting how the
measures will improve the overall safety of the area, and one objection, in
relation to the reduced visibility of properties when exiting their driveways.
17. Officers will look into
the option of driveway mirrors as mentioned in the objectors’ submission,
but believe that the proposed restrictions will mitigate the concerns raised.
Legal
Considerations
18. These restrictions are made
pursuant to the provisions of the Hutt City Council Traffic Bylaw 2017 and
in-line with the requirements of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004.
Financial
Considerations
19. These changes can be funded
from Council’s existing road-marking and signage budget.
Appendices
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Author: Charles Agate
Traffic Engineer - Network Operations
Reviewed By: Damon Simmons
Traffic Asset Manager
Approved By: John Gloag
Head of Transport
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Attachment 1
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Appendix One - Proposed No Stopping (At All Times)
Parking Restrictions
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Traffic Subcommittee
22 March 2021
File:
(21/470)
Report no:
TSC2021/2/76
Clendon and Fisk
Streets, Naenae - Proposed 'No Stopping' (At All Times) Intersection Parking
Restrictions
Purpose
of Report
1. The purpose of
this report is to gain Council’s approval for the proposed restrictions
associated with improvements being made to the Clendon Street / Fisk Street
intersection to assist with improving visibility within the intersection for
both vehicles and pedestrians.
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Recommendations
That the Traffic Subcommittee
recommends that Council:
(1) receives and notes
the information;
(2) approves the No
Stopping – At All Times parking restrictions on Clendon Street, Naenae
– as shown in Appendix 1 attached to this report;
(3) approves the No
Stopping – At All Times parking restrictions on Fisk Street, Naenae
– as shown in 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 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 will improve the visibility of the Clendon and Fisk Street
intersection approaches, while supporting the Council’s Traffic Bylaw
(2017) and sections of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004.
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Background
2. Officers have received a
number of enquiries from concerned residents around parking habits, footpath
management and intersection visibility in the vicinity of Clendon and Fisk
Streets.
3. The District Plan
designates the area as General Business, boarding on General Residential.
4. Both Clendon
and Fisk Streets are currently classified as Access Roads under the One Network
Road Classification (ONRC) system.
5. Clendon
Street has a current Average Daily Traffic Count of approximately 2700
vehicles, with a median speed of 39km/h and an 85th percentile speed
of 45km/h. The streets heavy vehicle percentage currently sits around 8.2%.
Under the current ONRC classifications, this could lift Clendon Streets’
classification from Access to Secondary Collector.
6. This report
deals with concerns raised around visibility at the intersection of Clendon and
Fisk Streets.
7. The
intersection has recorded two crashes since 2010, one involving a single
vehicle, and the other, a loss of control crash involving three vehicles and a
pedestrian.
Discussion
8. The commercial
sections of both Fisk and Clendon Streets are home to a variety of different
businesses, from Commercial Printing, Engineering, Auto Repairers, Building
Contractors, through to Couriers, Vehicle Detailers and a Beauty Salon
9. As the vehicle
numbers show, there are multiple vehicle movements throughout the day, with
vehicles of all shapes and sizes. This puts pressure on the available on-street
parking, and at times vehicles park within the confines of the intersection,
providing visibility issues for those exiting from Fisk Street.
10. Parking
within 6 m of an intersection can reduce visibility for other road users or
restrict movement of vehicles and is not permitted under sub clause 6.3(2) of
the Road User Rule. While there is no legal requirement to provide road
markings at such locations, a Road Controlling Authority (RCA) may provide them
where appropriate to help reinforce the need for vehicles to be kept clear of
such locations. There will be times where the RCA believes that these
minimum lengths are not suitable, and require additional lengths of restriction
to provide the required visibility. As mentioned in (5), with current numbers
moving Clendon Street up into the Secondary Collector classification within the
ONRC, a greater restriction at the intersection is warranted, given the volume
and number of heavy vehicles.
Options
11. The options are to:
a. keep the
existing intersection layout, and accept the current level of service;
b. approve the
installation of additional ‘No Stopping – At All Times) parking
restrictions, as shown in Appendix One; or
c. approve
restrictions over a lesser or greater extent.
12. Officers recommend
option (b) as the measures proposed provide a targeted level of improvement
that make an initial impact in the short term. Further work is required around
both parking and footpath management.
Climate
Change Impact and Considerations
13. The matters addressed in this
report have been considered in accordance with the process set out in
Council’s Climate Change Considerations Guide.
14. 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
15. Consultation was undertaken with
all properties with a Clendon Street Address, and those in Fisk Street from 35
and 46 back to Clendon Street.
16. Officers only received one
submission, in support of the proposal, and asking for Council to continue
looking into ways of improving the parking and footpath management of Fisk
Street in the vicinity of the commercial section.
Legal
Considerations
17. These restrictions are made
pursuant to the provisions of the Hutt City Council Traffic Bylaw 2017 and
in-line with the requirements of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004.
Financial
Considerations
18. These changes can be funded
from Council’s existing road-marking and signage budget.
Appendices
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Appendix One - Proposed Intersection No Stopping
Restrictions
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Author: Charles Agate
Traffic Engineer - Network Operations
Reviewed By: Damon Simmons
Traffic Asset Manager
Approved By: John Gloag
Head of Transport
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Attachment 1
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Appendix One - Proposed Intersection No Stopping
Restrictions
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Traffic Subcommittee
22 March 2021
File:
(21/472)
Report no:
TSC2021/2/77
Hutt Road, Alicetown
- Proposed School Drop Off - Pick Up and P30 At Other Times Parking
Restrictions
Purpose
of Report
1. The purpose of
this report is to gain Council’s approval to modify the existing parking
restrictions on the southern side of Hutt Road – Alicetown, between
Railway Avenue and Te Mome Road.
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Recommendations
That the Traffic
Sub-committee recommends the Council:
(1) receives
and notes the information;
(2) approves the
P30 Loading Zone (Goods Vehicles Only – 8am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday,
Excluding Public Holidays) on Hutt Road, as shown in Appendix 1 attached to
this report;
(3) approves
the P30 (8am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday, Excluding Public Holidays), parking
restrictions on Hutt Road, as shown in Appendix 1 attached to this report;
(4) approves
the P5 (8.30 – 9.30am, 2.45 – 3.15pm, School Days Only), parking
restrictions on Hutt Road, as shown in Appendix 1 attached to this report;
(5) approves
the P30 (At Other Times), parking restrictions on Hutt Road, as shown in
Appendix 1 attached to this report;
(6) rescinds
any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any
bylaw to the extent that they conflict with the traffic controls described in
this resolution; and
(7) notes that
these resolutions will take effect once the appropriate signage and/or
road-markings have been installed.
For the reasons that the
proposed changes will improve parking space turnover outside of the schools
restrictions, increase the availability of short term parking in the area,
while supporting the Council’s Traffic Bylaw (2017), Parking Policy and
sections of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004.
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Background
2. Officers received
a request from a local business (Music Warehouse) to look to provide additional
time limited parking on Hutt Road, between Railway Avenue and Te Mome Road in
Alicetown. This would improve the availability of parking for customers of the
nearby businesses.
3. The area is
currently fronted by Hutt Central School, Smart Arts and The Music Warehouse.
4. Parking demand is
high in the area, being in close vicinity to Hutt Central School, Eastern Hutt
Rail Station and residential and commercial land use.
5. Current parking
restrictions in the area consist of :
a. 1x P30 Loading Zone
(restricted to Goods Vehicles Only);
b. 2x P30 (8am – 6pm,
Monday to Sunday (excluding Public Holidays));
c. 5x P5 (8.30-9.30am,
2.45-3.15pm School Days Only); and
d. 1x unrestricted.
6. The proposal
involves changing these restrictions to consist of:
a. 1x P30 Loading Zone
(restricted to Goods Vehicles Only);
b. 2x P30 (8am – 6pm,
Monday to Sunday (excluding Public Holidays));
c. 6x P5 (8.30-9.30am,
2.45-3.15pm School Days Only) and P30 at other times; and
d. 0x unrestricted.
Discussion
7. It has been
observed that outside of the existing P5 restriction hours (8.30-9.30am,
2.45-3.15pm School Days Only), when there is no time limit on these spaces,
vehicles typically park for long periods making these spaces unavailable for
business customers. Providing a P30 restriction on these spaces outside
of the school drop off/ pickup times would increase parking turnover and
provide more parking opportunities for customers of nearby businesses.
8. The 30 minute
limit is a suitable timeframe for businesses in the immediate vicinity that
rely on on-street parking.
9. During school
holidays, the P30 spaces within the current school drop-off / pick-up area will
remain P30 as there would be no demand for P5 drop off spaces on those days.
Options
10. The options are to:
a. keep the existing
parking time limits, and accept the current level of service;
b. approve the parking
restrictions as proposed, as shown in Appendix 1; or
c. approve restrictions of
a lesser or greater time limit and extent.
11. Officers recommend option (b)
as the measures proposed provide a targeted level of improvement that meet the
needs of, and are acceptable to the businesses and educational facility in the
area.
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 with the businesses and Hutt Central School who directly faced onto
the area under review.
15. Officers received
submissions from Hutt Central School (No Objection), and The Music Warehouse
(Supportive).
Legal
Considerations
16. These restrictions are made
pursuant to the provisions of the Hutt City Council Traffic Bylaw 2017 and
in-line with the requirements of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004.
Financial
Considerations
17. These changes can be funded
from Council’s existing road-marking and signage budget.
Appendices
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Appendix One - Proposed School Drop Off - Pick Up and
P30 At Other Times Parking Restrictions
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Author: Charles Agate
Traffic Engineer - Network Operations
Reviewed By: Damon Simmons
Traffic Asset Manager
Approved By: John Gloag
Head of Transport
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Attachment 1
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Appendix One - Proposed School Drop Off - Pick Up
& P30 At Other Times Parking Restrictions
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Traffic Subcommittee
22 March 2021
File:
(21/473)
Report no:
TSC2021/2/78
Leighton Avenue /
Awamutu Grove, Waiwhetu - Proposed No Stopping (At All Times) Parking
Restrictions
Purpose
of Report
1. The purpose of
this report is to gain Council’s approval for the proposed restrictions
associated with improvements being made to the Leighton Avenue / Awamutu Grove
intersection to assist with increasing the efficiency of the current network.
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Recommendations
That the Traffic Subcommittee
recommends that Council:
(1) receives and notes
the information;
(2) approves the No
Stopping – At All Times parking restrictions on Leighton Avenue,
Waiwhetu – as shown in Appendix 1 attached to this report;
(3) approves the No
Stopping – At All Times parking restrictions on Awamutu Grove, Waiwhetu
– as shown in 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 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 and additional road-markings and signage will improve
the operation of both the Leighton / Awamutu and Leighton / Whites Line East
intersections, while supporting the Council’s Traffic Bylaw (2017) and
sections of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004.
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Background
2. Dating back to
2019, Officers have been receiving concerns around the operational efficiency
of the Leighton Avenue / Awamutu Grove intersection, which have worsened as a
result of infill housing intensification and increased traffic volumes in the
area.
3. Increased traffic
volumes within the area have resulted in issues around the blocking of
intersections, lane capacity, traffic signal phasing and rat-running.
4. Issues around the
Leighton Avenue / Awamutu Grove intersection relate to intersection blocking
and visibility.
5. The proposed changes
contained within this report are a first step in trying to improve the
efficiency of the traffic signal controlled intersections along Whites Line
East.
Discussion
6. The sections of
Leighton Avenue (between Whites Line East and Meadows Avenue), and Awamutu
Grove (between Leighton Avenue and number 40) are four
classified as Secondary Collectors under the One Network Road
Classification (ONRC) system.
7. Most recent
Traffic Data (2020) shows Leighton Avenue with an Average Daily Traffic Count
of approximately 1000 vehicles per day, and an 85th percentile speed
of 48km/h.
8. The proposed
changes seek to improve the following:
a. Allow more vehicles to
stack at the Whites Line East intersection by removing all parking along the
western kerb line of Leighton Avenue (between Whites Line East and Awamutu
Grove), and extending the current central lane line;
b. Improve visibility for
vehicles exiting Awamutu Grove through the removal of parking along the
Leighton Avenue western kerb line, either side of Awamutu Grove; and
c. Reinforce the current
Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 restrictions as it relates to Approaching
and entering intersections
i. 4.5
Approaching and Entering Intersections
(2) ….. a driver approaching an intersection or an area controlled by
traffic signals must not enter the intersection or controlled area if the
driver’s intended passage or exit is blocked by stationary traffic.
Through the use of hatched road-markings and signage.
Options
9. The options are
to:
a. keep the existing
intersection layout, and accept the current level of service;
b. approve the
installation of additional ‘No Stopping – At All Times) parking
restrictions, along with the other road-marking and signage improvements, as
shown in Appendix 1; or
c. approve restrictions
over a lesser or greater extent
10. Officers recommend
option (b) as the measures proposed provide a targeted level of improvement
that make an initial impact in the short term, and will work with future
changes to nearby intersection operation.
Climate
Change Impact and Considerations
11. The matters addressed in this
report have been considered in accordance with the process set out in
Council’s Climate Change Considerations Guide.
12. 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
13. Consultation relating to the
proposed changes was carried out with the following properties in relation to
the parking restrictions proposed.
a. Leighton Avenue: 3
– 7 and 8 – 12
b. Awamutu Grove: 59, 63
52, 54 A-D and 56
c. Whites Line East:
no’s 61 and 65 (A, B, C and H)
14. Council received two
submissions to the proposal, both in support. One submitter asked that we look
to extend the ‘No Stopping’ (At All Times) restriction along the
northern kerb line of Awamutu Grove to the driveway of number 61. This was agreed.
Legal
Considerations
15. These restrictions are made
pursuant to the provisions of the Hutt City Council Traffic Bylaw 2017 and
in-line with the requirements of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004.
Financial
Considerations
16. These changes can be funded
from Council’s existing road-marking and signage budget.
Appendices
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Parking Restriction
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Author: Charles Agate
Traffic Engineer - Network Operations
Reviewed By: Damon Simmons
Traffic Asset Manager
Approved By: John Gloag
Head of Transport
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Attachment 1
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Appendix One - Proposed NoStopoping (At All Times)
Parking Restriction
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