Guide to travelling to and around Panmure April 2013
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This guide provides an overview of travel options to and through the Panmure area as construction proceeds on the AMETI project. Please note that as construction progresses some arrangements will change. Go to www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz for the latest updates. AMETI is a group of transport projects for the eastern suburbs that will give travellers greater choice by improving public transport, walking and cycling facilities and reducing traffic congestion. AMETI will also unlock the economic potential of the area by improving strategic transport links. AMETI Panmure involves a number of major projects, which are mostly underway. These includes: Project Intended work Pedestrian Plaza Now open Mountain Road bridge replacement and realignment of road to Jellicoe/Pleasant View Rd intersection Now open, speed restrictions in place Panmure Station Upgrade Construction of the new station building and other improvements until 2014 Busway bridge completion and Ellerslie Panmure Highway bridge replacement Northbound traffic to Glen Innes diverted via Forgeway from 28 October 2012 to August 2013 Ellerslie-Panmure Highway traffic diverted to busway bridge 25 November 2012 to August 2013 November to Christmas 2012 Ellerslie Panmure Highway bridge demolished New Ellerslie Panmure Highway bridge built from late 2012 to August 2013 Ellerslie Panmure Highway bridge operational about August 2013. Busway bridge operational for buses late 2013 AMETI Link Road Construction of new road north - south 2013-2014 Tunnel for new road 2012-2013 Further details on AMETI and updates on the construction activities around Panmure can be found here. www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/ameti 3
Travelling around the area on foot Please be aware there are changes to pedestrian access in the area, particularly around Panmure Station, while construction is underway. This includes the closure of the Ellerslie Panmure Highway footpath on the south side between Panmure Roundabout and Forge Way. Major improvements for pedestrians, including a number of upgrads of new footpaths, are being made as part of the AMETI project. For your safety use footpaths and designated crossings and follow detours where marked. The current pedestrian routes are shown in this map. Carpooling Let s Carpool is the easy way to find a carpool match. Join the rapidly expanding community of members to find carpool partners for your regular commute or a one-off trip. Just register, find a match and share a ride. This is a free, secure service from Auckland Transport that finds carpool matches for you. See the LET S CARPOOL website to find out more or sign up at: www.letscarpool.govt.nz Many people recognise the benefits of sharing a ride including taking advantage of transit lanes which give priority to carpoolers at peak times. See the Auckland Transport website for a map of transit lanes across Auckland. 4
Pedestrian access to Panmure Station Jellicoe Rd Queens Rd Lagoon Dr Mountain Rd Potaka Ln West Park n Ride East Park n Ride Ireland Rd Platform 2 Papakura/Manukau Platform 1 Britomart Construction area Footpath closed Forge Way Key Road Closed Pedestrian access New bridge Pedestrian crossing Station access Do Not Cross Road Closed Pedestrian crossing Pedestrian crossing 5
Travelling by bicycle The AMETI project will see a major improvement for cyclists in the area, with new cycle lanes both on and off road being created. Although there are currently few dedicated cycling facilities in and around Panmure the area has important through routes for both commuting and recreational cyclists. Traffic lanes have been reduced along Ellerslie-Panmure Highway and a diversion put in place for some traffic to allow for construction. While construction is underway in the area, the main recommended routes, shown on the map below, for cyclists are: Use Mountain Road to travel between Ellerslie Panmure Highway and the Panmure Roundabout (follow the detour signs) Use Forge Way and Mountain Road to ride between the Ellerslie Panmure Highway and the Panmure Roundabout. The recently opened new section of Mountain Road, including the new bridge, has a wide road and wide footpaths. An alternative is to dismount and use the footpaths as directed through the construction section. The Central Auckland Cycle Map provides more information about cycling in the Panmure area. These free maps can be viewed on and ordered through the Auckland Transport website Auckland Cycle Maps or picked up from bike shops, libraries and other community venues. 6
Cross at the pedestrian crossing Cross at the pedestrian crossing Recommended Cycle Routes Pillkington Rd Dunn Rd Green Rd Jellicoe Rd Pleasant View Rd Dunlop Ln Queens Rd Lagoon Dr Mt Wellington Mt Wellington Domain Panmure Mountain Rd Forge Way Construction area Ireland Rd Ellerslie Panmure Hwy Mt Wellington Hwy Confident rider route Novice/avoid the roundabout New bridge 7
Travelling by car Due to construction, speeds are restricted to 30km and lanes reduced from three to two westbound on the section of Ellerslie-Panmure Highway between the roundabout and Mt Wellington Highway. From 28 October 2012 until about August 2013 there are major traffic changes to allow demolition of the Ellerslie-Panmure Highway (EPH) bridge and construction of a new one. This includes a diversion and the Ellerslie-Panmure Highway eastbound lanes between Forge Way and Panmure roundabout reduced from two to one. Heading north to Jellicoe Rd/Glen Innes? Use the left lane and follow the diversion via Forge Way and Mountain Rd bridge Heading east to Panmure town centre or Pakuranga? Traffic will be reduced to one lane approaching Panmure roundabout. Please use the right hand lane on Ellerslie-Panmure Highway and continue to come through the roundabout. Buses and trucks for all destinations should also use the right lane. Traffic heading south or west from Glen Innes/Jellicoe Rd, Panmure, Pakuranga and Howick will continue to come through the roundabout and on Ellerslie-Panmure Highway. Please check signs to ensure you get in the correct lane early and be aware traffic will be much busier at peak times. Consider travelling earlier or later if possible, or using public transport if it works for your journey. From late November 2012 until about August 2013 traffic will use a new Ellerslie-Panmure Highway bridge next to the old one. This map shows the current routes for traffic through Panmure. To help you plan your journey and consider your options, approximate travel times by car to and through Panmure during the am peak are provided below: To Panmure Howick village (via Pakuranga) 15 13 Botany Town Centre (via Te Irirangi + Ti Rakau + Lagoon Drive) 25 20 Burswood (via Pakuranga Hwy + Lagoon Drive 15 12 Pakuranga Shopping Centre 6 5 Otahuhu (via Mt Wellington Hwy) 9 9 Ellerslie (Ellerslie -Panmure Highway) 10 12 CBD via Glen Innes 21 28 CBD via Great South Road 27 35 From Panmure *These am-peak times are approximate and averaged from Auckland Transport data collection during the month of June 2012. 8
Traffic routes Pillkington Rd Morrin Rd Dunn Rd Green Rd Jellicoe Rd Pleasant View Rd Dunlop Ln Queens Rd Lagoon Dr Construction area Mt Wellington Mt Wellington Domain Panmure Mountain Rd Forge Way Ireland Rd to Glen Innes Jellicoe Rd Ellerslie Panmure Hwy to Panmure Howick Mt Wellington Hwy to Glen Innes Jellicoe Rd one lane only east New bridge to Panmure Howick Left turn only 9
Travelling by public transport Bus and train timetable information is available from the AT Public Transport website www.at.co.nz, it also has a Personal Journey Planner that can help you plan your trip. It also has the most up to date information about any changes that may affect your journey by public transport in Panmure. Train The train service is fully operational and travel times are not affected by construction activities. Other than some weekends and public holidays when trains aren t running for rail electrification work see www.at.co.nz. However the construction work will see changes around the station, passengers should take care on platforms as they will be narrowed in places to allow for construction work. Examples of average train journey times during the morning peak hours are shown below*: Panmure to Britomart Travel time 18 mins Otahuhu 10 mins *These times are taken from the Auckland Transport Train Timetable The frequency of Britomart services varies during the day with an increased number of trains running between 7-8am when you will have a maximum wait of 12 minutes for a train. Pedestrian access to the train station Pedestrian access to the train station changed earlier this year to take account of construction and accommodate the opening of the new pedestrian plaza. This map shows these access points for pedestrians and for mobility impaired users. All changes to access and routes around the station are well sign-posted. 10
Access to Panmure Station Jellicoe Rd Queens Rd Lagoon Dr Mountain Rd Potaka Ln West Park n Ride East Park n Ride Ireland Rd Platform 2 Papakura/Manukau Platform 1 Britomart Construction area Footpath closed Forge Way Key Road Closed Pedestrian access New bridge Pedestrian crossing Road Closed Station access Do Not Cross Pedestrian crossing Pedestrian crossing 11
Travelling by bus The majority of buses that travel to and through Panmure leave from stops on Queen s Road. These include services connecting Pakuranga, Howick, Botany, Buckland s Beach and the CBD. These services also stop on the Ellerslie Panmure Highway along with buses to Glen Innes. Bus times to and through Panmure vary by destination. The table below shows approximate times that buses take to travel from eastern destinations to Panmure during the morning peak. It also shows the times they take to travel through Panmure to Britomart in the CBD and the average frequency. To Panmure To Britomart Bus Frequency Howick Village 25 min 1hr 15 min On average every 20 min Botany Town Centre 25 min 1hr 15 min Every 15 min Burswood 20 min 1hr 10 min Every 15 min Pakuranga Town Centre 10 min 1hr On average every 10 min The AT Public Transport Journey Planner can help you plan your trip by public transport. www.at.co.nz/journey-planner. Park and ride Two park and ride sites provide a useful means of accessing the train and bus services from Panmure, but get there early as these are normally full by 7.30am. They are situated to the West (84 spaces) and the East (92 spaces) of the Panmure train station. 12
Public transport information The AT Public Transport website has a range of information, including a live departure board, timetables and transport updates, available at www.at.co.nz. The live departure board Once you have identified your bus stop number through the Personal Journey Planner you can click on it to see a Live Departure Board showing the actual times for approaching buses where these are available. Where do you want to go in Auckland? From address or location To address or location Time 01 52 PM Date Today Leave After Arrive Before Customise My Search GO Information on the move You can also access live departure information on the move by downloading the AT iphone or Android app or by entering your bus stop number at www.at.co.nz/vpid or texting it to 3666. online mobile web txt AT.co.nz AT.co.nz/vpid txt text to 3666 (texts cost 20c incl GST) Call AT Public Transport You can call the AT Public Transport call centre for help with route, timetable and fare information on 09 366 6400. The Call Centre is open from 6am - 9pm Monday to Friday, 7am to 8pm Saturday and 8am - 6:30pm Sunday and public holidays. 13
Traffic text alerts: Text AMETI to 244 (first text 20c) Email newsletter: Sign up at www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/ameti Project information: www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/ameti Construction enquiries: Call Stakeholder Management Specialist Greg Horne on 09 355 3553