Agenda of Traffic and Parking Bylaw Subcommittee

Notice of Meeting:

I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Traffic and Parking Bylaw Subcommittee will be held on:

Date: Thursday 29 August 2019

Time: 11:00am

Venue: Edinburgh Room, Municipal Chambers, The Octagon, Dunedin

Sue Bidrose

Chief Executive Officer

Traffic and Parking Bylaw Subcommittee

PUBLIC AGENDA

MEMBERSHIP

Chairperson	Cr Andrew Whiley
Members	Cr David Benson-Pope	Cr Jim O'Malley

Senior Officer Nick Sargent, Transport Strategy Manager

Governance Support Officer Lauren McDonald

Lauren McDonald

Governance Support Officer

Telephone: 03 477 4000

Lauren.McDonald@dcc.govt.nz

www.dunedin.govt.nz

Note: Reports and recommendations contained in this agenda are not to be considered as Council policy until adopted.

Traffic and Parking Bylaw Subcommittee

29 August 2019

Traffic and Parking Bylaw Subcommittee

MINUTES

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Traffic and Parking Bylaw Subcommittee held in the Edinburgh Room, Municipal Chambers, The Octagon, Dunedin on Monday 10 June 2019, commencing at 10:05am

PRESENT

Chairperson	Cr Andrew Whiley
Members	Cr David Benson-Pope	Cr Jim O'Malley

IN ATTENDANCE

Richard Saunders (Group Manager Transport), Anja McAlevey (Senior Transportation Planner)

Governance Support Officer Jennifer Lapham

1 Public Forum

There was no Public Forum.

2 Apologies
No apologies were made.
3 Confirmation of agenda
	Moved (Chairperson Andrew Whiley/Cr Jim O'Malley): That the Committee: Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration Motion carried (TAPBS/2019/004)

4 Declarations of interest

Members were reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arose between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have.

No conflicts were advised.

Moved (Chairperson Andrew Whiley/Cr Jim O'Malley):

That the Committee:

a) Notes if necessary the Interest Register and

b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Interests

Motion carried (TAPBS/2019/005)

Part A Reports

4 Proposed parking changes - June 2019
	The Regulation Management report outlined the recommended changes to some of Council’s current parking controls in the Jetty Street to Police Street area (Vogel/Crawford and Bond Streets) for consideration by the Traffic and Parking Bylaw Subcommittee. Option One proposed changes to the traffic and parking controls database to improve: short term and resident parking; safety and property access through prohibiting obstructive parking; clearer parking controls. Option Two proposed the existing traffic and parking controls be retained without amendment which would allow for allocation of resources to other transport projects.
	The Transport Strategy Manager, Nick Sargent advised that all submissions had been considered and that minor changes to that proposed for Bond Street had been included in the tabled report. He advised that the staff recommendation reflected the consultation feedback received, particularly in regard to the east side of Bond Street. Mr Sargent confirmed that the tertiary precinct parking changes had been postponed until wider consultation on the tertiary precinct streetscape changes had been completed and other matters had been considered. Mr Sargent responded to questions from councillors about parking spaces for residents and commuters in Manor Place. He advised that the parking changes were a result of requests from residents in the area and were completed alongside a roundabout installation project. Mr Sargent confirmed that the number of parking spaces for Bond Street, Crawford Street and Vogel Street were not changing but that the use was, to allow turnover and availability of parking in the area. Car parking spaces remained the same with an increase in motorcycle parks. In response to a question on secure parking for bicycles, Mr Sargent advised that cycle provision would be part of the streetscape changes planned for Bond Street. Mr Tony Purvis spoke to his submission and responded to questions from councillors. He sought a collaborative approach by Council with residents, building and business owners due to their local knowledge ahead of any parking changes in the Jetty and Bond Street areas. He did not consider any changes should be put in place until the infrastructure work and improvements to the Bond Street alleyway were completed. He commented that the closure of the Jetty Street link into Cumberland Street effectively separated the two areas for traffic and parking needs. Mr Purvis questioned the method used to notify residents and owners of the proposed parking changes as many had not received any notification. Mr Sargent confirmed the notification method used by staff was through letters, delivered to properties in the area, and advertised public notices. He advised that the infrastructure improvement work to renew water pipes in Bond Street, from Queens Gardens to the Police Street, would be included in the next stage of the Central City Plan, with work to commence in the 2019/2020 financial year. Sensors would be put in place in the interim to collect data on car parking space usage, which in turn would inform future streetscape and parking changes in the Bond Street area. Cr O’Malley advised Mr Purvis that the staff recommendation was for parking spaces in the east side of the Bond Street area to remain unchanged until after the infrastructure work was completed.
	Moved (Cr David Benson-Pope/Cr Jim O'Malley): 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, May 2019 update, https://tinyurl.com/ParkingJune2019. b) Notes that all parking controls previously approved by Council and not shown as a change on the May 2019 traffic and parking controls database, remain unchanged. c) Notes that a decision on parking changes in the Tertiary area has been deferred for consideration during the Tertiary Precinct Upgrade project. Motion carried (TAPBS/2019/006)

The meeting concluded at 10:41 am.

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CHAIRPERSON

Traffic and Parking Bylaw Subcommittee

29 August 2019

Part A Reports

Proposed Parking Changes - August 2019

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.

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, August 2019 update, https://tinyurl.com/ParkingAugust2019.

b) Notes that all parking controls previously approved by Council and not shown as a change on the August 2019 traffic and parking controls database, remain unchanged.

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.

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/ParkingAugust2019.

Minor changes

7 A number of minor changes to parking controls are proposed. These are detailed in Attachment A and include:

· Parking changes improve safety, efficiency or access, where appropriate engagement has been carried out with affected parties.

· Parking changes arising from other projects where consultation has been carried out with affected parties, and in some cases are already marked and signed

· Changes to improve the operation of the bus network or changes to residents only parking.

Clarifications

8 Suggested clarifications to the database are detailed in Attachment B and include 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). These clarifications 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

9 Options are set out below for all changes.

Option One – Recommend the proposed changes to the traffic and parking controls database

Advantages

· Improves safety, efficiency and access on the transport network:

i) Providing appropriately located bus stops to enable bus services. Changing parking to enable buses to safely enter and exit bus stops.

ii) Providing appropriate short stay parking to provide for surrounding land uses.

iii) Improving safety and enabling property access by prohibiting obstructive parking, making existing parking controls clearer, and providing for access to new driveways.

· May encourage people to use public transport, through enabling better provision of this service.

Disadvantages

· Some people may be initially confused by the changes and new locations of parking.

Option Two – Recommend the existing traffic and parking controls are retained without amendment

10 Do nothing and retain the existing traffic and parking controls.

Advantages

· Council resources can be allocated to other transport projects.

· People would not get confused as no parking would change location.

Disadvantages

· Does not improve safety, efficiency and access on the transport network.

· Planned bus routes will not properly operate without bus stops correctly allocated. Redundant bus stops will not be used efficiently, and safety for buses accessing bus stops will not be improved.

NEXT STEPS

11 If agreed, a report will be brought before the Council at their meeting on 1 October 2019, seeking approval of the proposed changes to the traffic and parking controls.

12 Approved changes will be implemented through signs and road markings as required.

Signatories

Author:	Nick Sargent - Transport Strategy Manager
Authoriser:	Richard Saunders - Group Manager Transport

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	Attachment A TPC14	19
⇩b	Attachment B TPC15	22

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

Fit with purpose of Local Government

This report enables democratic local decision making and action by, and on behalf of communities.

Fit with strategic framework

	Contributes	Detracts	Not applicable
Social Wellbeing Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Economic Development Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Environment Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Arts and Culture Strategy	☐	☐	☒
3 Waters Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Spatial Plan	☐	☐	☒
Integrated Transport Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Parks and Recreation Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Other strategic projects/policies/plans	☐	☐	☒

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.

Māori Impact Statement

There are no known impacts for tangata whenua.

Sustainability

There are no known implications for sustainability.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

There are no implications.

Financial considerations

There are no financial implications, costs for implementing the proposed changes are covered by existing budgets.

Significance

Engagement – external

Engagement has been undertaken with affected parties as appropriate.

Engagement - internal

Transport and parking services staff have been consulted.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no identified risks.

Conflict of Interest

There are no known conflicts of interest.

Community Boards

There are no implications for Community Boards as the changes are minor.

Traffic and Parking Bylaw Subcommittee

29 August 2019

Traffic and parking controls – minor changes

Reference: TPC-14

The following minor changes to parking are proposed. Note that nsl = no stopping lines.

Ref No.	Name	Details
1	Water Street – create Electric Vehicle charging spaces	Council has granted a license to ChargeNet NZ Ltd to install electric vehicle charging units on Water Street between Crawford Street and Vogel Street (Council meeting 26 March 2019). To support this license, the two paid P120 parking spaces on the south side of Water Street nearest Vogel Street will be changed to electric vehicle charging only, with an unpaid P60 time restriction.
2	3 Forresbank Ave	Existing bus stop with access issues to be relocated and extended. Possible minor loss of parking however the house on the corner has two frontages and their driveway and pedestrian entrance is off Shetland St. ORC engaging with affected parties to notify change.
3	Ravensbourne Rd/ Wanaka St intersection	Parked cars are restricting visibility at the intersection of Wanaka St/ Ravensbourne Rd. The proposal is to swap the existing bus stop and the parking on each side of the intersection to improve visibility for drivers. The new stop will require an exit taper of no stopping lines resulting in the loss of one parking space. ORC engaging with affected parties to notify change.
4	Glen Rd, near Reynolds St	Replace temporary stops with permanent bus stops. One stop on each side of the road.
5	33 Chapman St	Existing bus stop to be relocated and extended. The proposal is to relocate the stop closer to the intersection where the intersection can form the entry taper. The exit taper will result in the loss of one parking space. ORC engaging with affected parties to notify change.
6	80 Gordon Rd	Remove P5, old school has closed.
7	Nr 36 Belgrave Cres	Remove redundant bus stop and reinstate parking.
8	60 Dundas St	The existing bus stop is inaccessible to buses and the adjacent dairy is requesting more short-term parking (P5’s on the state highway were moved due to the new cycle lanes) for customers and deliveries. The proposal is to rationalise the bus stops on Dundas St so this one will be redundant. Rearrange residents parking, remove bus stop and install three P5’s.
9	Princes St/The Octagon intersection	Swap parklet and P5 space at request of Urban Design. It was felt the space nearer the Octagon was a more suitable location for the parklet. No impact on parking numbers.
10	Vogel St, near Jervois St	Shorten AVO to 8m (adding two parking spaces). The business has changed from a furniture store having deliveries by furniture truck to smaller delivery vehicles.
11	Dunbar St	Rearrange parking layout to accommodate redundant driveways, move AVO to be accessible
12	Fryatt St	In response to a request from Z Energy Install 3m nsl adjacent to driveway at Z Energy depot to maintain safe access for truck and trailer units
13	Jutland St	In response to a request from Z Energy Install 5m nsl adjacent to driveway at Z Energy depot to maintain safe access for truck and trailer units
14	Glasgow St	Correction to mapping error. Update bylaw and map to add locations of 3 P120 parking areas not originally mapped in Glasgow St opposite # 30, outside # 46 and outside 70- 84 Glasgow St
15	Halsey St	In response to a request from ORC staff to install 3m nsl adjacent to driveway at #14 to maintain safe access for large trailers into the commercial unit
16	Hanover St	In response to the Dunedin Hospital Childhood centre request. Install 7m nsl over driveway exit to Dunedin Hospital Childhood centre pick up area for safety reasons. Cars parking over driveway force vehicles to back out the inward entrance which is close to the Great king St intersection.
17	Butts Rd, outside Logan Park Highschool	In response to requests from Logan Park Highschool unutilised bus stops will be removed to increase parking. NSL and wayfinding markings will be installed on the driveway to the school and the new Signal Hill Bike Track carpark to improve safety.
18	Anzac Avenue, outside Railway Station	Install NSL in front of temporary bus stop to the intersection.
19	Wright St,outside Kaikorai Valley Primary School	Request from Kaikorai Valley Primary School to change four P5 parks at the frontage of the school to Pick Up and Drop Off between 8:30-9:30am and 3:00-3:15pm.
20	Dundas St, outside no.50 (Dunedin Folk Club)	Request from Dunedin Folk Club for a single P5 “In This Area At All Times” at the frontage of 50 Dundas Street.
21	Princes St, Savoy to Night n Day	Rearrange parking at the frontage of Night and Day to change the position of the P5, Authorised Vehicle (AVO) and coach spaces. Note: The coach parking spaces will have variable parking signs installed when appropriate signs are sourced for that location.
22	Andersons Bay Rd (2 Colston Street)	Outside Frozen Direct – install three P30 spaces between driveways.
23	Highgate #342	Create residents only permit space for mobility purposes.
24	Kaikorai Valley Road #577	Create 2 P30 parking spaces (capture missing nsl 47m).

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Traffic and parking controls - clarifications

Reference: TPC-15

The following changes to parking are proposed to clarify restrictions which already apply through signage or rules. Some have already been installed on the road, as Council prior approval is not required. Note that nsl = no stopping lines.

Ref No.	Name	Details
25	Bedford St, next to the St Clair Reserve	GIS parking layer is showing two bus stops, one was temporary and has been removed due to changes in timetabling post bus hub.
26	Princes St/George St various	Correction to mapping error, new Mobility Parks are P60 as consulted on and signed, not P120 as mapped.
27	Gladstone Rd South #7a	In response to a request from the business. Installation of 5m nsl between driveways to business at 7A Gladstone Rd Clarification of Rule 6.9 Land Transport (Road user) Rule 2004.
28	Macandrew Rd #142	In response to requests from residents. Installation of one nsl at driveway to DCC flats (6 units) Clarification of Rule 6.9 Land Transport (Road user) Rule 2004.
29	Hillside Rd #493	In response to the resident. Installation of one nsl either side of driveway to # 493 Hillside, to maintain property access, lives within Forbury shopping centre and for medical reasons resident always requires access for ambulance. Clarification of Rule 6.9 Land Transport (Road user) Rule 2004.
30	Halsey St #14	Correction to mapping error 3m nsl
31	Oxford St #164	Removal of 3 areas of no stopping restrictions due to installation of new driveway.
32	Balmacewen Rd #36	In response to a request from the resident. one nsl to be installed at driveway to # 36 Balmacewen Rd Clarification of Rule 6.9 Land Transport (Road user) Rule 2004.
33	Lisburn St #14	In response to a request from a resident 3m nsl to be installed between driveways. Resident lives close to a church in South Rd that generates parking pressures when events and services are held at the church Clarification of Rule 6.9 Land Transport (Road user) Rule 2004.
34	Oxford St #164	Install nsl by 2 new/reconstructed driveways (3 nsl in total) at Oxford Court 164 Oxford St Clarification of Rule 6.9 Land Transport (Road user) Rule 2004.
35	Moray Place/Stuart St intersection	Mapping error P5 outside Café De La Rue is missing from map layer. The change from P60 was passed through June subcommittee as consequential change from bus hub.
36	Melville St #82	ROP in the wrong place on Geocortex. ROP currently outside 16 Melville St, should be outside 82 Melville St
37	Filleul St #52	Widening of vehicle crossing will require removing a parking space to accommodate the change
38	St Andrew St #97,	AVO installed outside tyre shop– should have been picked up with Bus Hub parking changes
39	SH1 / High St	2x Paid parking added – should have been captured with cycleway parking changes
40	St Andrew St, outside mall and Jay Jay’s	Mobility and P5 parks mapped incorrectly – doesn’t line up with physical works
41	Balmacewen Rd #36	Correction to mapping error 15m no stopping lines to be added
43	St David St / Clyde St intersection	Install 12 m of NSL around corner at intersection to prevent repeated offending Clarification of Rule 6.9 Land Transport (Road user) Rule 2004.
43	Albany St / Queen St intersection	Install 12 m of NSL around both corners of intersection to prevent repeated offending Clarification of Rule 6.9 Land Transport (Road user) Rule 2004.
44	Grater St #10 – 12A	Install 5m + 3m of NSL at 10 – 12A Grater St, between driveways. The spaces are too short for legal parking spaces
45	Leith St, between 477 and 481	Install 3m of NSL between driveways to prevent repeated offending Clarification of Rule 6.9 Land Transport (Road user) Rule 2004.
46	Main South Rd Green Island	New fuel station next to motorway off ramp, new driveways not reflected in GIS
47	Database correction – Vogel Street	Correction – paid parking Monday to Saturday

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