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Traffic and Parking Bylaw Subcommittee
28 September 2020
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Part
A Reports
Proposed parking restriction changes -
September 2020
Department: Transport
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 This
report seeks approval of minor changes and clarifications to parking
restrictions.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
That the Council:
a) Approves
the recommended changes to parking restrictions that are shown in the
September 2020 update of the Dunedin City Council's traffic and parking
restrictions database, https://tinyurl.com/ParkingSeptember2020.
b) Notes that
all parking controls previously approved by Council and not shown as a change
on the September 2020 traffic and parking restrictions database remain
unchanged.
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BACKGROUND
2 Traffic
and parking restrictions are made under the Traffic and Parking Bylaw. Traffic
and parking controls contribute to 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. The Land Transport
(Road User) Rule 2004 establishes rules under which traffic operates on roads
to support consistent and predictable responses by road users in New Zealand.
3 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.
4 Council
maintains a GIS map
database of traffic and parking restrictions (the database) which reflects all
on-street parking restrictions that are approved and implemented with markings
and/or signs.
DISCUSSION
5 The
Council receives a range of unsolicited requests to change parking restrictions
from individuals and businesses. Staff investigate and review the requests
across a range of factors including safety concerns, commuters, commercial
users, the road width and topography, traffic flow, neighbouring on-street
parking spaces, visibility concerns and crash statistics. If a proposed change
is supported, consultation is undertaken by the applicant with residents,
businesses and property owners in the area to demonstrate support for the
requested change.
6 Recommended
changes and clarifications to parking restrictions are shown in the database at
https://tinyurl.com/ParkingSeptember2020
and Attachments A and C. The GIS layer includes a new bookmark feature which
links the numbered item in the attachment tables for the location on the GIS
layer.
7 The
recommended minor parking restriction changes detailed in TPC-19 include:
a) Parking
changes to improve safety, efficiency or access, where appropriate engagement
has been carried out with affected parties.
b) Parking
changes on Ward Street and Mason Street to encourage parking turnover, improve
the consistency and efficiency of parking time restrictions in the area and
provide for dedicated mobility parking. The DCC sought feedback on the proposed
changes. The consultation summary can be seen in attachment B.
8 Clarifications
of parking restrictions and correction of database are detailed in TPC-20
(Attachment C) and do not change current parking restrictions and include:
a) 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 one metre of a driveway 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.
b) Corrections
to the database have been made to accurately reflect the parking restrictions
which are on the ground.
OPTIONS
Option
one – Approve the proposed changes to the parking controls database
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recommended minor changes to parking restrictions would be implemented.
Advantages
· Improves
safety, efficiency and access of the transport network by:
i) Providing
appropriate short stay parking to provide for surrounding land uses; and
iii) Improving
safety and enabling property access by prohibiting obstructive parking, making
existing parking controls clearer, and providing for access to new driveways.
· Provides
an improved and enforceable framework of parking restrictions.
Disadvantages
· Some
people may be initially confused by the changes and new locations of parking.
Option
two – Retain the existing parking restrictions without amendment
10 Do
nothing and retain the existing parking restrictions.
Advantages
· Council
resources can be allocated to other transport projects.
• People
would not get confused as no parking would change.
Disadvantages
· Does
not improve safety, efficiency and access on the transport network.
NEXT STEPS
11 If
the Council approves the recommended changes to parking restrictions, the
changes will be implemented through appropriate signs and road markings and
will be enforced under the Traffic and Parking Bylaw.
Signatories
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Author:
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Paula Barragan - Contractor
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Authoriser:
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Nick Sargent - Transport Strategy Manager
Jeanine Benson - Group Manager Transport
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Attachments
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Title
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⇩a
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TPC-19 Minor parking
changes
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⇩b
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Consultation summary
and feedback report-Ward and Mason St.
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⇩c
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TPC-20 Parking
clarifications and corrections
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20
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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; and promotes the social, economic
and environmental wellbeing of communities in the present and for the future.
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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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Economic Development Strategy
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Environment Strategy
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Arts and Culture Strategy
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3 Waters Strategy
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Spatial Plan
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Integrated Transport Strategy
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Parks and Recreation Strategy
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Other strategic projects/policies/plans
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Establishing and changing traffic
and parking restrictions support the achievement of a safe, efficient and
accessible transport network for all modes, and supports the social and
economic wellbeing of Dunedin communities.
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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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10 year plan /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
The report is considered of low significance in terms of
the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.
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Engagement –
external
Engagement has been
undertaken with property occupiers in the affected areas as appropriate.
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Engagement -
internal
Transport and parking services staff have been consulted.
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Risks: Legal /
Health and Safety etc.
This report seeks minor changes and clarifications to the GIS map database
of traffic and parking controls of the Traffic and Parking Bylaw.
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Conflict of
Interest
There are no known conflicts of interest.
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Community Boards
There are no significant changes within the boundary of
the Community Boards.
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Traffic and Parking Bylaw Subcommittee
28 September 2020
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Proposed one-way traffic restriction for
Pilkington Street
Department: Transport
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 A
proposed traffic restriction to change traffic to one-way only on Pilkington
Street from Balmacewen Road to Passmore Crescent.
2 Addition
of Pilkington Street (from Balmacewen Road to Passmore Crescent) to the
Schedule of one-way road restrictions in accordance with paragraph 13.20 of the
Traffic and Parking Bylaw.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
That the Subcommittee:
a) Restricts
traffic to one-way only on Pilkington Street from Balmacewen Road to
Passmore Crescent.
b) Notes an
addition to the traffic restriction schedule for one-way streets at
Attachment B.
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BACKGROUND
3 Traffic
and parking restrictions are made under the Traffic and Parking Bylaw. Traffic
and parking controls contribute to 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.
4 The
Traffic and Parking Bylaw requires the Council to maintain schedules which
reflect traffic restrictions that are approved and implemented with markings
and/or signs. This report provides the traffic restriction schedules for
one-way streets, including Pilkington Street as a one-way only from Balmacewen
Road to Passmore Crescent.
DISCUSSION
Pilkington Street one-way trial
5 John
McGlashan College approached the DCC to review the safety of Pilkington Street
and develop options that might alleviate some of the traffic congestion at
school pick up and drop off times. On street parking at the school was limited
and flowed over into the surrounding streets which was causing some friction
between the school and nearby residents. Pilkington Street already had a slow
speed environment due to the existing raised platforms but the two-way traffic
and volume of vehicles, combined with the narrow road, made traffic jams and
school children weaving between moving traffic a common occurrence.
6 In
late 2017, the DCC trialled road safety improvements around John McGlashan
College. This included a one-way trial by stopping vehicles turning from Pilkington
Street onto Balmacewen Road to increase visibility at this intersection and
reduce traffic outside John McGlashan College. Drivers used Grater Street or
Passmore Crescent to join Balmacewen Road or Highgate.
7 These
measures aimed to improve the safety of pedestrians crossing Pilkington Street
and to improve traffic flow through the area at pick up and drop off times
whilst also increasing the amount of available car parking close to John
McGlashan College.
Review of one-way trial
8 The
DCC reviewed the trial information and vehicle counts. This showed that
conflict points have been reduced and that the trial one-way system has worked
very well. The main benefits include:
a) A
safer pedestrian environment with pedestrians using the crossing points and
drivers allowing them to cross.
b) Traffic
flow is almost constant with minimal waiting times at the Passmore Crescent
intersection and there is reduced traffic queuing on Balmacewen Road when
entering Pilkington Street.
c) The
parking is fully utilised because vehicles can get in and out of spaces
relatively easily.
d) Angled
parking on the school block has concentrated the school related vehicles close
to the school.
e) School
buses can exit the street easily without getting stuck when meeting oncoming
traffic.
9 It
was reported by residents that traffic volumes had increased on Grater Street,
but vehicle counts, after the trial was implemented, suggest that there was
little change in numbers but there are more vehicles heading South, back to
Balmacewen Rd, (presumably doing the Pilkington, Passmore, Grater loop). Grater
Street is another relatively narrow street that has the occasional issue coping
with two-way traffic and monitoring has continued. There are no plans to change
parking restrictions at present.
10 A
small number of residents of the wider area opposed the new layout due to the
detour necessary if wanting to head towards Helensburgh Road from the
Cannington Road area. The detour adds approximately 200m to their journey. One
or two cyclists also wanted cycle access to Balmacewen Road via Pilkington St,
which was possible under the trial but will not be possible with the road
legally one way.
Community feedback
11 Community
feedback was sought on the proposal to permanently keep part of Pilkington
Street as a one-way from Balmacewen Road to Passmore Crescent from 30 March
2020 to 30 April 2020. Feedback was directly sought from John McGlashan
College and properties in the surrounding area through a mail drop of over 300
properties in the area, as well as a public notice. The summary of consultation
is provided at Attachment A.
12 The
Council received twenty-four (24) submissions. Eighteen (18) submissions (74%
of the responses) supported the proposal. Key themes from the submissions of
those who supported the proposed one-way street included:
a) Better
traffic distribution (eight comments);
b) Increased
safety around John McGlashan College (six comments);
c) Increased
safety around the wider area (three comments); and
d) Increased
parking areas (one comment).
e) About
1/3 requested that DCC to consider traffic and parking issues on Grater Street
in the future.
13 Six
(6) submissions (25% of the responses) did not support the proposal. Key themes
from the submissions of those who did not support the proposed one-way street
included:
a) Causes
traffic and/or parking issues on Grater Street (five comments);
b) Disruption
on traffic flow around the area (three comments);
c) Unnecessary
safety measure (two comments);
d) Reduced
safety around the area (two comments).
Bylaw Schedules
14 The
Traffic and Parking Bylaw notes traffic restrictions such as one-way roads and
therefore, Pilkington Street is proposed to be added to the schedule of one-way
roads. Paragraph 13.20 states that Council should maintain schedules of all
traffic restrictions which should be made available to the public.
OPTIONS
Option
one – Restricts traffic to one-way only on Pilkington Street from
Balmacewen Road to Passmore Crescent and adds it to the Schedule of one-way
roads.
Advantages
· Improves
safety by increasing visibility at the Balmacewen Road / Pilkington Street
intersection and reduces traffic outside John McGlashan College.
· Most
of the community feedback supported this option.
Disadvantages
· Costs
for installing permanent bollards.
· Possible
to consider future layout of Grater street
Option
two – Does not restrict traffic to one-way only on Pilkington Street from
Balmacewen Road to Passmore Crescent
Advantages
· No
change required to the traffic and parking bylaw layer and schedule.
· The
future layout of Grater street will not be considered.
Disadvantages
· Most
of the community feedback did not support this option.
· Does
not improve safety or reduce conflict points.
· May
create short-term confusion as traffic layout is returned to two-way layout.
· Costs
for installing former layout and for removal of signs and markings.
NEXT STEPS
15 If
the Council approves the one-way restriction of part of Pilkington Street, the
changes will be implemented through installing permanent bollards, signs and
road markings.
Signatories
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Author:
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Paula Barragan - Contractor
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Authoriser:
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Nick Sargent - Transport Strategy Manager
Jeanine Benson - Group Manager Transport
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Attachments
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Title
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⇩a
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Pilkington
Street-Consultation feedback report
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⇩b
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Traffic and Parking
Bylaw-Schedule 1: One-way roads
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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; and promotes the social, economic
and environmental wellbeing of communities in the present and for the future.
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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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3 Waters Strategy
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Spatial Plan
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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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☐
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☒
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Establishing and changing traffic
and parking restrictions support the achievement of a safe, efficient and accessible
transport network for all modes, and supports the social and economic
wellbeing of Dunedin communities.
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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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10 year plan
/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
The report is considered of low significance in terms of
the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.
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Engagement –
external
A consultation
process has been undertaken on the proposed one-way of part of Pilkington
Street.
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Engagement -
internal
Transport staff have been consulted.
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Risks: Legal /
Health and Safety etc.
This report seeks approval of a new traffic restriction of
the Traffic and Parking Bylaw.
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Conflict of
Interest
There are no known conflicts of interest.
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Community Boards
Pilkington Street is not in a community board area.
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