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Traffic and Parking Bylaw
Subcommittee
29 November 2018
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Part
A Reports
Proposed parking changes - November 2018
Department: Transport
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 This
report outlines recommended changes to some of Council’s current parking
controls for consideration by the Traffic and Parking Bylaw Subcommittee.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
That the Committee:
a) Recommends
to the Council the approval of changes to parking controls that are shown in the Dunedin City Council's traffic
and parking controls database, November 2018 update, https://tinyurl.com/DCCParkingBylaw.
b) Notes that
all parking controls previously approved by Council and not shown as a change
on the November 2018 traffic and parking controls database, remain unchanged.
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BACKGROUND
2 Making
parking controls contributes to achieving the objectives of the Dunedin
Integrated Transport Strategy 2013, particularly by supporting the achievement
of a safe, efficient and accessible transport network for all modes. Council is
also moving towards consistency and simplicity in the parking control system.
This should make parking easier for people to use and understand, and be more
efficient to enforce. Opportunities for commuters to change the way they travel
will be supported by Council as part of new sustainable travel initiatives to
be introduced over the next two year period.
3 Council
maintains a GIS map
database of traffic and parking controls (the database) which reflects all
on-street parking controls that are implemented with markings and/or signs.
4 Parking
controls are made under the Traffic and Parking Bylaw. The Bylaws Subcommittee
has the delegation to consider changes to parking controls, and to make
recommendations to the Council, which can approve traffic and parking controls.
5 Recommended
parking changes will be periodically brought before the Bylaws Subcommittee for
consideration.
DISCUSSION
6 Recommended
changes to parking are shown in the database https://tinyurl.com/DCCParkingBylaw.
An overview map showing the locations of the recommended changes is included as
Attachment A. A list of the recommended changes is included as Attachment B.
Consultations
7 At the
Council meeting on 30 October 2018, five proposed changes to parking controls
were approved for public consultation:
· TPC1
- Changes to paid parking on the SH 1 one-way pair and nearby roads, north of
the Otago Museum. The purpose is to try new approaches to parking management,
encourage parking turnover, and better provide for visitors to the Otago
Museum, Dunedin Hospital and the University of Otago.
· TPC2
- Changes to paid parking on Vogel Street to try new approaches to parking
management, encourage parking turnover, and better provide for visitors and
customers to the area.
· TPC3
- Changes to parking near Fairfield School to help lower congestion, improve
safety, and complement proposed speed management changes.
· TPC4
- Removal of one parking space on Buccleugh Street to improve visibility and
safety.
· TPC5
- Changes to parking in Moray Place (near Great King Street), to complement the
Bus Hub.
8 Public
consultation was open for 15 working days from 5 November to 12pm 23 November
2018. Information was delivered to properties in the affected areas and was
sent to the Saddle Hill Community Board (the only community board with proposed
changes within it’s boundary). The proposed changes were publicly
advertised in the Otago Daily Times on Wednesday 7 and Saturday 17 November
2018, and information was available on the Council website from 5 November 2018.
9 76
responses were received. Full text of the responses is included in Attachment
J. 11 people wished to be heard on the proposed changes. A list of feedback
grouped by subject is included in Attachment K.
10 Summary reports for
the proposed parking changes are in Attachments C to G. These include a
description of the changes as consulted on, a summary of the feedback, and
staff response to the feedback.
11 After reviewing the
feedback received:
· Three
proposals have been amended (TPC1, 2 and 3)
· Two
proposals are being recommended for approval as advertised (TPC4 and 5)
Minor changes
12 A number of minor
changes to parking controls are also proposed. These are detailed in Attachment
H and include:
· Parking
changes where consultation has been carried out with affected parties, and in
some cases are already marked and signed.
· Changes
to parking that have been made to enable new vehicle crossings to driveways.
· Adjustment
of the database to correct a mapping error or because minor variation from the
approved controls was needed to enable sensible installation of markings and
signs on the road.
Clarifications
13 Suggested
clarifications to the database are detailed in Attachment I. These are changes
to markings or signs intended to clarify parking controls which are already in
place. Changes may make existing markings or signs clearer, or reinforce
existing rules (for example installation of broken yellow lines to clarify that
no vehicles may stop within 6 m of an intersection under Land Transport (Road
User) Rule 2004, or signage to provide notice of citywide controls in the
Traffic and Parking Bylaw). The clarifications in Attachment I are considered
necessary for access or safety, and are an exception to Council’s general
approach not to mark anything that is currently enforceable under existing
rules.
OPTIONS
14 Options for each
proposed change are discussed in the summary report on the individual change as
appropriate.
Option
One – Recommend the proposed changes to the traffic and parking controls
database
Advantages
· Improves
safety, efficiency and access on the transport network for all modes by:
i) Enabling
visitors and customers to more easily find a park near destinations such as the
Otago Museum, Dunedin Hospital and University of Otago, and businesses on Vogel
Street.
ii) Reducing congestion and improving safety around
Fairfield School.
iii) Enabling Moray Place intersection redesign for
pedestrian safety and bus movement efficiency, and providing additional parks
for taxi, mobility, P5 and buses to allow for better access to the central
city.
iv) Improving safety and enabling property access by
removing a park on Buccleugh Street, better positioning bus stops, providing
for access to new driveways, and by making existing parking controls clearer.
· May
encourage people to consider transport modes other than the private vehicle,
through paid parking disincentive, and better provision for active modes and
public transport.
Disadvantages
· More
parking spaces charged for.
· Some
people may need to change their parking and travel routines.
· Alternatives
to private vehicle travel are not attractive for some people.
· Some
people may find it more difficult to park close to their house.
Option
Two – Recommend the existing traffic and parking controls are retained
without amendment
15 Do nothing and
retain the existing traffic and parking controls.
Advantages
· Council
resources can be allocated to other transport projects.
· People
do not need to change their parking and travel routines, or pay for parking in
more spaces.
Disadvantages
· Does
not improve safety, efficiency and access on the transport network for all
modes.
· People
are not encouraged to consider transport modes other than the private vehicle.
NEXT STEPS
16 If agreed, a report
will be brought before the Council at their meeting on 11 December 2018,
seeking approval of the proposed changes to the traffic and parking controls.
17 Approved changes
will be implemented through signs and road markings.
Signatories
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Author:
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Anja McAlevey - Senior Transportation Planner
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Authoriser:
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Nick Sargent - Transport Strategy Manager
Richard Saunders - Group Manager Transport
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Attachments
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Title
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Page
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⇩a
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Overview map of
proposed changes
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15
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⇩b
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List of proposed
changes
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16
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⇩c
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SH1 proposed changes
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18
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⇩d
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Vogel Street proposed
changes
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22
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⇩e
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Fairfield School
proposed changes
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25
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⇩f
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Buccleugh Street
proposed changes
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28
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⇩g
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Moray Place proposed
changes
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30
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⇩h
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Minor changes
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33
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⇩i
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Clarifications
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37
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⇩j
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Full text feedback
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39
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⇩k
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List of feedback -
grouped by proposed change
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185
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SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS
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Fit with purpose
of Local Government
This report enables democratic local decision making and
action by, and on behalf of communities.
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Fit with strategic
framework
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Contributes
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Detracts
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Not applicable
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Social Wellbeing Strategy
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☐
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☐
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☒
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Economic Development Strategy
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☐
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☐
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☒
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Environment Strategy
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☐
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☐
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☒
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Arts and Culture Strategy
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☐
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☐
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☒
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3 Waters Strategy
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☐
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☐
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☒
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Spatial Plan
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☐
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☐
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☒
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Integrated Transport Strategy
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☒
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☐
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☐
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Parks and Recreation Strategy
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☐
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☐
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☒
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Other strategic projects/policies/plans
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☐
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Establishing traffic
and parking controls contributes to the vision of the Integrated Transport Strategy that “Dunedin is one of the
world’s great small cities, with a safe low-carbon transport system
that supports a compact city with resilient centres, inclusive and healthy
communities, and national and international connectivity.”
Specifically, establishing and changing traffic and parking controls
contributes towards this vision by supporting the achievement of a safe,
efficient and accessible transport network for all modes.
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Māori Impact
Statement
There are no known impacts for tangata whenua.
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Sustainability
There are no implications for sustainability.
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LTP/Annual Plan / Financial
Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy
There are no implications.
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Financial
considerations
There are no financial implications, costs for
implementing the proposed changes are covered by existing budgets.
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Significance
proposed changes are of low significance. They are
generally minor and localised, with little impact on existing levels of
service, and low community interest. There is high consistency with
Council’s existing policy and strategy, and low impact on
Council’s finances, capacity and capability.
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Engagement –
external
Engagement has been undertaken with residents
and Community Boards in the affected areas. Public engagement was invited in
the Otago Daily Times and on Council’s website. See paragraph 8.
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Engagement -
internal
Transport and parking services staff have been consulted.
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Risks: Legal /
Health and Safety etc.
There are no identified risks.
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Conflict of
Interest
There are no known conflicts of interest.
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Community Boards
Community Boards with proposed changes within their boundary
were notified of the proposed changes at the start of the consultation
period.
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