bout the METI transport projects The uckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (METI) is a group of transport projects for the southeast (,,, Howick and ). ims Give people better transport choices by improving public transport, walking and cycling facilities and reducing traffic congestion Create jobs by unlocking the economic potential of the area Improve transport for freight and business traffic Promote good urban design. The need The area has some of the highest traffic flows, highest proportions of freight traffic and greatest levels of congestion, anywhere in the country. Public transport is a poor option because buses get caught in congestion, resulting in long travel times. It also has some of the worst conditions for walking and cycling in uckland. The two bridges across the carry more than 120,000 vehicles a day, more than State Highway One through Victoria. They also have more freight traffic than any other corridor in the country. The population is expected to grow by 20-25,000 during the next 20 years, further increasing pressure on the transport system. Timing METI projects are spread across a number of years, meaning they are at various stages of development. The first phase in is being built and will be complete in 2014. Further projects are at design or investigation stage. Funding The NZ Transport gency and uckland Council are major funders of METI. OVERLL SCHEME/PROPOSL Current travel issues Unreliable, infrequent bus services Poor connection between rail station and town centre Poor walking and cycling environment Poor travel choice with over-reliance on car Congestion Rat running on residential streets The METI improvements will: Increase travel options Increase connectivity between communities and businesses Improve travel times Provide road upgrades Provide safety improvements including more and safe pedestrian crossings Offer new cycle facilities and walkways Offer new or increased public transport services including a new busway ddition of real-time travel information e.g. MXX e St Johns Stonefields Sylvia Shopping Centre H Domain E ELLERSLIE-PNMURE HWY MTWELLINGTON HWY uckland University Tamaki Campus Basin 1 C B D LGOON DRIVE F I Quarry Link Road Tamaki New link to Pilkington College Road B - Glen Innes Pt England New local road link Highway - Merton Road C D E F G Station Pt England New bus / rail Primary interchange Pt England New Intersection Roundabout replacement, urban realm improvements Ellerslie- Highway Bus, cycle, pedestrian improvements New Bus, pedestrian and cycle facility Reeves Road flyover H Sylvia Bus Interchange Tamaki and route improvements Primary and Intermediate I /South Eastern Improvements New road Busway Stage 1 Busway Stage 2 Existing road with improvements PKURNG ROD G TI RKU DRIVE Ba Creek P
Glen Innes Glen Innes Primary Intermediate St Johns Meadowbank Shopping Centre Tamaki College Remuera Golf Course Pt England SEH Retirement Village a tu a Tam Pt England Primary uckland University Tamaki Campus Existing Traffic Movements Waiatarua Es Colin Maiden Pt England Half Moon Bay Marina ry ki Ngahue METI transport strategy Wai-o-Taiki Bay Health Camp Half Moon Waimokoia, Bay Bucklands Bch, Pigeon Mt s Macleans Rd Macleans College Ngahue hael ark hool Domain SEH Retirement Village Mcleans Primary Highland Ellerslie Highland Shops m Domain PKURNG RD Highland Hamlins Hill Sylvia Shopping Centre SOUTH ESTERN HIGHWY B Riverina C Sylivia Hamlins Hill Mt Richmond r ive Seaside ir ak r ive Public Transport Howick & Eastern Bus Depot Burswood Tam Local Movements ir ak Congestion points Mt Richmond Millhouse Mt Smart Stadium PKURNG RD Town Centre D Through Movement 1 Pakura ga Creek n Sunnyhills WIPUN BRIDGE Burswood Tam Through Movement iv aki R PNMURE BRIDGE SH1 m Country Club Local Movements 1 Basin Howick Historical Village Pakura ga Creek n To Town Centre Seaside Manukau Harbour Highbrook Otahuhu Highbrook Mculey High This also impacts on public transport, walking and cycling. Otahuhu East Tamaki Industrial Focus local journeys and public transport on the route. B Waipuna and the south eastern highway becomes the primary route for through traffic to uckland central and freight/business traffic. C Reeves Road Flyover provides better road connection to Waipuna. D Improvements to the connection between SH1 and the South Eastern Highway currently being investigated. Ngati Otara The overall METI strategy is to: Give people better transport choices Get more people onto public transport to free up roads for freight and business traffic Focus roading improvements on unlocking key congestion points like town centre and the Drive/Reeves Rd/South Eastern highway intersection. Highbrook Dannemora East Tamaki Industrial ll existing routes are heavily congested with local and through traffic How Scho Ho Inter Town Centre SOUTH ESTERN HIGHWY Mcleans Primary Howick Intermediate WIPUN BRIDGE Maclea Colleg Farm Cove Train and Bus Station Howick Sunnyhills Lloyd Elsmore REEVES RD Bucklands Bch, Pigeon Mt s er iv aki R PNMURE BRIDGE SH1 Health Camp Half Moon Waimokoia, Bay Pigeon Mountain Ta Ta Basin a Tam Pt England Primary er Ellerslie ry Stonefields Michael Shopping Centre Cinemas a tu Waiatarua Farm Cove Train and Bus Station Colin Maiden Future Traffic Movements Remuera Golf Course Stonefields Pigeon Mountain Es eadowbank ki St Johns Theological College Mculey High
Train and Bus Station B Basin Waipuna 1 SOUTH ESTERN HIGHWY Town Centre E C Highbrook REEVES RD TI RKU DR Creek PKURNG RD Sunnyhills GOSSMER DR D D TRUGOOD DR Burswood Bus lane Busway General traffic Signalised intersection Bus stop East Tamaki Industrial Highland Town Centre METI to Overview Urban Busway High quality bus lanes separate from traffic to allow faster and more frequent buses Safe and attractive bus stops more reliable bus service Will help to reduce congestion on main roads. B Better access to rail The busway will provide a direct connection to train station, with easy transfer between buses and trains. C town centre Better local connections by car, bus, cycling and walking bus station at town centre, providing a single stop for buses from Rd and Dr Provides opportunity to enhance urban design. D Gossamer and Trugood Drives Intersection upgrades and road widening to address congestion to/from Highbrook and East Tamaki. E Reeves Rd flyover direct connection between Rd and the South Eastern Highway/Southern Motorway over Dr Local road improvements beneath flyover to maintain connections and enhance town centre Traffic reductions on Rd provides opportunity to improve the urban environment. Better walking and cycling facilities Wider footpaths and new cycle facilities Separate shared path for cyclists and pedestrians on new Separate cycle lanes alongside new urban Busway Wider berms and improved landscaping along road edge.
to Project Timeline Project key milestones NOW Confirm allignment of busway Majority of property impacts identified for north side of Rd Undertake more detailed investigations of scheme including on: - Busway along Drive and land impacts - Design of Reeves Rd flyover - Solution for Gossamer / Trugood Intersection Property impacts along Dr identified Confirm details of preferred option and staging of implementation Submit Notice of Requirement (NOR) for final scheme Begin detailed design of preferred option (subject to funding approval) to busway construction begins (subject to funding and consents) Dr central busway construction (subject to funding and consents) March 2012 March - July 2012 Mid 2012 End 2012 Early - Mid 2013 2015 Post 2021 NOW Start engaging with owners and tenants of directly affected properties on north of Rd Inform community of preferred busway allignment and seek feedback on several aspects of project Start engaging with owners and tenants of directly affected properties on Ti Rakau Dr Seek feedback on more detailed options developed for Reeves Rd flyover and Gossamer / Trugood Dr intersection Have your Say as part of NOR statutory planning process Open days will be held to get community feedback as designs develop Community input stages CONSTRUCTION TIMING INDICTIVE, CONFIRMTION BY END 2012
South Eastern Busway ELLERSLIE PNMURE HIGHWY Countdown Sylvia Primary Hamlins Hill Sylvia Shopping Centre Otahuhu Domain consent Mt Richmond approvals. Train and Bus Station Basin DOMIN RD SOUTH ESTERN HIGHWY Waipuna Stage One CHURCH CRES KERSWILL PL Stage one: 1 Station to town centre along the north side of Lagoon Dr and Rd. New for busway and shared cycle/walking path. Construction will begin no earlier than 2015, a confirmed date will depend on funding and Seaside Stage two: town centre to town centre in the centre of Dr from Reeves Rd east. Construction tentatively scheduled for post 2021. Town Centre REEVES RD MRRIOTT RD TI RKU DR Creek Farm Cove PKURNG RD Bus lane Busway General traffic Signalised intersection Proposed bus stop Local bus routes Sunnyhills Stage Two GOSSMER DR TRUGOOD DR Burswood BURSWOOD DR HRRIS RD GREENMOUNT DR East Tamaki Industrial HUNTINGTON DR Highland BOTNY RD TE IRIRNGI DR n urban busway between Station, and is a key part of improving transport choices in the area. Low numbers use public transport because buses get caught in congestion, resulting in long travel times. The busway would cut journey times by public transport significantly and ease pressure on congestion. What is the South Eastern Busway? n urban busway, different to the Northern Busway. It will be designed to fit in the urban area. Has separate right of way for buses so they don t get caught in congestion Will improve journey times and bus reliability llows higher frequency of buses High quality bus stops, with intersections designed to provide improved connections and safety for pedestrians. How will the busway operate? Local bus services wil remain and use the busway when they get to Rd and Dr dditional bus services will be provided over time to increase frequencies. Have your say: What do you think about the proposed bus stop locations? The South Eastern Busway is expected to have 5.5 million passengers a year, compared to the current 2.2 million using the Northern Busway.
South Eastern Busway - Train and Bus Station Bus lane Busway General traffic Signalised intersection Proposed bus stop Local bus routes Basin DOMIN RD CHURCH CRES Stage One Construction 2015 (subject to funding and consents) The section of the busway will start from an upgraded Station, providing easy connections between trains and buses. new bridge at the station for the busway is currently being built. It will run along the north side of Lagoon Drive, with bus stops at the intersections with Domain Rd and Church Cres. New new will be built north of the existing one to allow for two busway lanes and a separate shared cycle and pedestrian path. It is needed because: This is the only walking and cycling crossing over the north of Highbrook Dr Walking across the existing bridge is currently unpleasant with only a narrow path There are no dedicated facilities for safe cycling There is no room to accommodate the busway It avoids affecting the last intact portion of the Makoia Pa site, which also forms part of the crater rim of the Basin. Proposed additional
South Eastern Busway - Rd KERSWILL PL Bus lane, local buses Busway General traffic Signalised intersection Proposed bus stop Local bus routes Stage One Construction 2015 (subject to funding and consents) two directional busway on the north side of Rd from to Dr New high quality bus stop near Kerswill Pl and Millen ve, still to be confirmed New signalised intersection near William and Latham ves Most existing accesses for properties on the south side of Rd will remain ccess for some properties north of Rd and side road connections with Rd will need to change. Options are currently being investigated. dditional land may be required to provide for improved intersections. This will be confirmed by mid 2012. Town Centre View of Rd busway REEVES RD Typical Rd bus stop layout High quality on-road cycle lanes on south side of Rd High quality separate cycle path on northern side of busway Wide footpaths and planted road edge on both sides of road ll busway stops will be at signalised intersections only so people can always get on to a stop safely.
town centre Traffic reduced along Rd and Dr outside town centre allowing improvements to urban environment for example better pedestrian access, landscaping Bus lanes on Rd towards Highland New bus station at town centre for buses travelling along Rd and Dr, exact location to be confirmed New local road layout under flyover to improve town centre and better connect north and south of town centre. Have your say: Improvements delivered by the busway and flyover provide opportunities for regeneration of the town centre. How would you like to see it develop? New town centre bus stop, Dr
Reeves Rd flyover Have your say: What do you think of these suggestions? How would you like the Reeves Rd flyover to look? What is the Reeves Rd flyover? new road bridge linking Rd to Waipuna above the current Reeves Rd bove Dr, reducing congestion at this intersection for buses and traffic making local journeys Reduces traffic on Rd and Dr outside the town centre Currently programmed for construction in 2019. What will the flyover look like? The proposed flyover will be a significant new feature in the town centre. Its design is important. The aim is to do this in a way that positively contributes to the urban realm. Options could include: n instantly recognisable landmark that visually acts as a gateway to n expression of art or architecture that reflects the area. Examples of infrastructure that contribute to a sense of place
South Eastern Busway Dr to Town Centre REEVES RD Stage Two Construction post 2021 (subject to funding and consents) central busway in the middle of Dr from Reeves Rd to town centre Road widening is required on Dr affected property owners will be contacted mid-2012 when details are confirmed MRRIOTT RD Three new high quality bus stops at intersections TI RKU DR GOSSMER DR New signalised intersections proposed Creek Bus lane Busway General traffic Signalised intersection Proposed bus stop Local bus routes BURSWOOD DR TRUGOOD DR HRRIS RD GREENMOUNT DR HUNTINGTON DR BOTNY RD Town Centre TE IRIRNGI DR ccess to Dr for some properties and side road connections will need to change. Options are currently being investigated. Gossamer/Trugood Dr intersection improvements still being investigated Connection between the busway and town centre still being investigated. View of Dr busway Typical Dr bus stop layout High quality on-road cycle lanes on both sides of Dr Wide footpaths and planted road edge on both sides. ll busway stops will be at signalised intersections only so people can always get on to a stop safely.
Walking and cycling improvements Plaza Sunnyhills Have your say: What do you think of the proposals for Rd and Dr? Improving walking and cycling facilities to make them safer and more attractive to use is one of the main aims of METI. new bridge to provide a wide shared path for cyclist and pedestrians, separated from busway lanes. Rd and Dr Proposals Provide cycle lanes within the road corridor with some form of separation from traffic lane wherever possible to cater for both confident and less confident cyclists Wide footpaths. 6km of new cycle lane/path and 5.5km of new or improved footpaths including: Cycle lanes in both directions on Ellerslie Highway from Highway to Queens Rd The new METI road will also have cycle lanes in both directions and an off-road shared use path for walking and cycling Replacement of the footbridge between William Harvey Place and Ireland Rd with a wider, longer bridge with ramps for disabled access. Burswood Seaside Highbrook On-road cycle facilities Proposed regional cycle network Proposed new signalised intersections Off-road route Town Centre Dannemora
Construction MT WELLINGTON HWY ELLERSLIE-PNMURE HWY Station Upgrade IRELND RD New road Morrin Rd to Highway Replacement of Ellerslie Highway New 2 lane bridge for busway and Ride car parking Mountain Rd bridge and road alignment Tunnel for new road with local road on top JELLICOE RD Continuing until 2014, the first phase of METI in includes: new bridge built on Ellerslie Highway for a future busway and the existing bridge replaced. The bridges will be higher and longer to allow for rail electrification, a new road and a possible future third rail line to pass underneath. 1.5km new road linking Morrin Rd to Highway and a 220m tunnel for the new road built next to the rail line at Station. This will be created by building a box with a new road on top for buses and taxis to stop at the station. major upgrade of Station to create an interchange that allows easy transfers between trains and buses Replacing the Mountain Rd bridge and realigning the road. Completing this phase of construction will reduce traffic so work can begin on a new intersection to replace roundabout and stage one of the busway from Station to. Walking and cycling improvements Cycle lanes in both directions on Ellerslie Highway from Highway to Queens Rd. Cycle lanes in both directions along the new METI road will also have cycle lanes in both directions and an off-road shared use path for walking and cycling Replacement of the footbridge between William Harvey Place and Ireland Rd with a wider, longer bridge with ramps for disabled access.