1 Franklin Road Improvements Community Liaison Group meeting 28 October 2015

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•  Introductions •  Housekeeping •  Ground rules

Introduction

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The CLG will: •  Represent the key stakeholders in the development and delivery of the

project •  Receive regular updates provided by the Franklin Road Project Team on

design and construction progress •  Circulate project-related information through member networks and gather

feedback from member networks as required •  Provide feedback on the development of:

•  The design of Auckland Transport works •  Delivery Work Plans (DWPs) •  Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs), •  The Communication and Consultation Plan.

•  Input into a regular forum monitoring the effects on the community •  Report concerns and issues to the Franklin Road Project Team that it will be

discussed at the CLG for response.

Purpose of the CLG

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•  Present and discuss project progress with the CLG, including updated options

•  Seek feedback on the updated options

•  No decision has been made on a final option

•  We are seeking your feedback as part of the decision making

Purpose of the meeting

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Auckland’s whole transport network is changing: •  The City Rail Link •  New Public Transport Network •  Investigation of Light Rail •  Introduction of Double Decker

buses •  City Cycle Network •  Wynyard Quarter •  Ponsonby Road Plan

Auckland’s transformational change

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Franklin Road is: •  An iconic Auckland street with

significant heritage value •  Lined by mature, hundred year old

London Plane trees that form a canopy over the road during summer months.

•  During the Christmas festival period residents of Franklin Road host a Christmas lights event which attracts thousands of visitors every year.

•  An important connection between Ponsonby and the Central Business District with over 14,000 vehicle trips per day, including buses and over dimensioned vehicles.

We are aiming to upgrade the road to best meet the needs of all users, including: •  Providing an improved pavement

surface, as well as improved footpaths and drainage

•  Protecting tree root zones from vehicles by redefining the berm area

•  Providing for the safe movement of pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles

•  Retaining as much on street parking as possible

•  Working with utility providers to minimise disruption and deliver an integrated programme of works

•  Improving street lighting

Project Objective

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Journey so far

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Decision making considerations

Decision

Feedback from residents

(>9,000 flyers) Further investigations

Other stakeholders – LB, CAA, wider

community (>9,000 flyers)

Internal and external technical specialist

inputs AC and AT strategic

documents Funding constraints

Design standards

International best practice

Safety considerations

Operational considerations

(OD route, 14,000 vpd,

motorway link)

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1.  Walking Safety 2.  Walking Amenity 3.  Cycling – Confident 4.  Cycling – Non-confident 5.  Cycling Safety 6.  Right Turning Vehicles

7.  Traffic Speed 8.  Resident Driveways 9.  Parking 10. Tree Impact/Health 11.  Sense of place 12. Streetscape, spatial

quality, and attractiveness

Qualitative Assessment of Options

Criteria used to assist decision making regarding the options:

Options

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•  On-road cycle facility

Option 1

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•  On-road cycle facility •  Partial removal of

flush median

Option 2

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•  Off-road separated cycle facility (raised pavement)

•  Partial removal of flush median

Option 3

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Turning Movements to or from the Existing Flush Median

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Discussion

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Next CLG meeting early December •  All members will be present, including utility services •  Purpose will be to discuss Stage 1 works which

commence February 2016 •  Present the approved preferred option to be

progressed to detailed design

Next meeting