Agenda of Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board

Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board

12 February 2024

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Waitai

Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board

Open Minutes

Date: Monday 11 December 2023

Time: 4.31 pm

Venue: Boardroom, Corner Beresford and Union Streets,
New Brighton

Present

Chairperson

Deputy Chairperson

Members

Paul McMahon

Jackie Simons

Tim Baker

Kelly Barber

Celeste Donovan

Alex Hewison

Yani Johanson

Greg Mitchell

Jo Zervos

Christopher Turner-Bullock

Manager Community Governance, Coastal-Burwood-Linwood

941 8233

christopher.turner@ccc.govt.nz

www.ccc.govt.nz

Karakia Tīmatanga: Led by Paul McMahon

The agenda was dealt with in the following order.

1. Apologies Ngā Whakapāha

Part C

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2023/00087

That the apologies received from Celeste Donovan for lateness and Greg Mitchell for early departure, be accepted.

Jackie Simons/Jo Zervos Carried

2. Declarations of Interest Ngā Whakapuaki Aronga

Part B

There were no declarations of interest recorded.

3. Confirmation of Previous Minutes Te Whakaāe o te hui o mua

Part C

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2023/00088

That the minutes of the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board meeting held on Monday, 6 November 2023 be confirmed with the following amendment to item 10, resolution 3 to read:

3. Delegates authority to the Manager Property Consultancy, to conclude and sign all documentation in relation to 1. above.

Schedule

Birkdale Reserve being Lot 101 Deposited Plan 335396 comprising 4736 m²(Record of Title 145137) and Lot 104 DP 335396 comprising 1435 m² (record of Title 145139) off Birkdale Drive Shirley.

Paul McMahon/Greg Mitchell Carried

4. Public Forum Te Huinga Whānui

Part B

4.1

Drucilla Kingi-Patterson

Drucilla Kingi-Patterson addressed the Board in relation to a new theatre she is planning on setting up.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Drucilla for her update.

Attachments

a Drucilla Kingi-Patterson - Theatre Proposal Hand Out

4.2

Youth Development Fund Report Back

Lenuschke Taube, Youth Development Fund recipient was unable to attend the meeting.

4.3

Social Wellbeing and Equity Network

Sarah McKay was unable to attend the meeting.

4.4

Mural Project – Broad Park

David Caines was unable to attend the meeting.

Celeste Donovan arrived at 4.47pm during consideration of item 5.1.

5. Deputations by Appointment Ngā Huinga Whakaritenga

Part B

5.1

Streets for People Aranui Connections

Nigel McDougall, local resident addressed the Board in relation to item 8, Streets for People Aranui Connections and his opposition to any proposed temporary cycleway.

After questions from members, the Chairperson thanked Nigel for his presentation.

Item 8 of these minutes records the Board recommendation to the Council on this item.

Attachments

a Nigel McDougall Statement and Survey

6. Presentation of Petitions Ngā Pākikitanga

Part B

There was no presentation of petitions.

7. Correspondence

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2023/00089 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part B

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receive the correspondence from Nikki Duffield and Anne Curry in relation to traffic and speed concerns on Alpine View Lane and refer to the staff for investigation and response back to the Board.

Kelly Barber/Jackie Simons Carried

The meeting adjourned between 5.33pm and 5.39pm.

8. Streets For People Aranui Connections
	Council Officers in attendance spoke to the accompany report. The Board took into consideration the deputation received from Nigel McDougall, item 5.1 of these minutes refer. Councillor Donovan moved the staff recommendation which was seconded by Paul McMahon, on being put to the vote, the motion was declared lost. Councillor Donovan foreshadowed a motion of approving Option 4, this lapsed due to the lack of a seconder. Secretarial Note: Following the meeting the delegations for the process was made clear. Noting that the delegation for the option designs sit with the Community Board and the delegation for approving the trial sits with the Council. As the Board did not approve a design no recommendation is required to be sent to the Council.
	Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board recommend that the Council: 1. Approve the implementation of Option 1 for a four-month trial period which includes a separated unidirectional cycleway on both sides of Breezes Road, spanning from the current Chisnallwood Intermediate pedestrian crossing to Pages Road.
	Community Board Decision Part C That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board recommend that the Council: 1. Approve the implementation of Option 1 for a four-month trial period which includes a separated unidirectional cycleway on both sides of Breezes Road, spanning from the current Chisnallwood Intermediate pedestrian crossing to Pages Road. Celeste Donovan/Paul McMahon Lost

Greg Mitchell left the meeting at 6.04pm.

9. Raranga Street - Proposed No Stopping Restrictions

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2023/00090 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Approves, pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017, that:

a. The stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the northern side of Raranga Street commencing at its intersection with Te Korari Street, extending in an easterly direction then following the road alignment in a southerly direction for a distance of 113 metres.

b. The stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the southern side of Raranga Street commencing at a point 67 metres east of its intersection with Te Korari Street and extending in an easterly direction and along the bend for a distance of 29 metres.

2. Revoke any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the traffic controls described in this report.

3. Approve that these resolutions take effect when parking signage and/or road marking that evidence the restrictions described in the staff report are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).

Kelly Barber/Jackie Simons Carried

10. Bowhill Road - Proposed No Stopping Restrictions

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2023/00091 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Approve that the stopping of vehicles be prohibited at any time on the north side of Bowhill Road commencing at its intersection with Rookwood Avenue and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 55 metres.

2. Revoke any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the traffic controls described in this report.

Jo Zervos/Celeste Donovan Carried

11. Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board 2023-24 Discretionary Response Fund Application - St John the Evangelist, Woolston

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2023/00092 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Approves a grant of $1,440 from its 2023-24 Discretionary Response Fund to St John the Evangelist, Woolston towards the costs of the weekly food parcels from Foodbank Canterbury.

Jackie Simons/Paul McMahon Carried

12. Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood - Better-Off Fund Application Waitai Youth Board

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2023/00093 Original Officer Recommendation accepted without change

Part C

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Allocates $30,000 to the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Governance Team from its Better-Off Fund towards the Waitai Youth Board Project.

Celeste Donovan/Tim Baker Carried

13. Community Board Representation on Outside Organisations and Committees - Wainoni Avonside Community Services Trust - Board Liaison

Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Appoint a member of the Board as Board liaison to the Wainoni Avonside Community Services Trust.

Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2023/00094

Part C

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Appoints Greg Mitchell as Board liaison to the Wainoni Avonside Community Services Trust.

Paul McMahon/Tim Baker Carried

14. Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board Area Report - December 2023
	Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board: 1. Receive the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board Area Report for December 2023.
	Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2023/00095 Part B That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board: 1. Receive the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board Area Report for December 2023. 2. Appoint Jackie Simons to attend the 2024 half day judging for the Street and Garden and Community Garden Pride Awards on behalf of Keep Christchurch Beautiful. Paul McMahon/Tim Baker Carried
	Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2023/00096 That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board: 3. Request that staff investigate options for slowing traffic entering Clarendon Terrace from Radley Street. Paul McMahon/Tim Baker Carried
	Community Board Resolved CCBCC/2023/00097 That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board: 4. Request that staff investigate traffic calming and safety improvements on Parnwell Street. Paul McMahon/Jackie Simons Carried

15. Elected Members’ Information Exchange Te Whakawhiti Whakaaro o Te Kāhui Amorangi

Part B

Members exchanged information on matters of mutual interest:

· Lyttelton Harbour Coastal Panel/Whakaraupō - update provided.

· Upcoming Bromley Community Liaison Group Meeting – reminder.

· Bromley Community Centre Christmas Function – member attendance.

· Improving Bromley Roads Traffic Plan - update received.

· High number of resource consents granted in Woolston – concern raised.

Karakia Whakamutunga: Led by Paul McMahon.

Meeting concluded at 6.50pm.

CONFIRMED THIS 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024

Paul McMahon

Chairperson

Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board

12 February 2024

8. Withdrawal of Woodham Park - Former Caretaker's Residence and Grounds Report
Reference / Te Tohutoro:	23/889308
Report of / Te Pou Matua:	Maria Adamski, Senior Parks Asset Planner, (Maria.Adamski@ccc.govt.nz)
Senior Manager / Pouwhakarae:	Rupert Bool, Acting Head of Parks (Rupert.Bool@ccc.govt.nz)

1. Nature of Decision or Issue and Report Origin

1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board approval to withdraw the "Woodham Park - Former Caretaker's Residence and Grounds" 16 March 2022 report that the Board resolved to lie on the table.

1.2 This report is staff generated in response to information in the report 'Woodham Park - Former Caretaker's Residence and Grounds' that has significantly changed and now requires a new report to be prepared for the Board's consideration.

1.3 The resolution that the report lie on the table (LCHB/2022/00019) stated:

That the Waikura Linwood-Central Heathcote Community Board:

1. Lay the report Woodham Park – Former Caretaker’s Residence and Grounds on the table and request staff:

a. To investigate the heritage values of the former caretaker’s house on Woodham Park and report back to the Board.

b. To undertake engagement on the viability of community use of the former Woodham Park Caretakers residence and report back to the Board.

1.4 The information that has changed relates to the investigative research on the heritage values of the caretaker's house and the proposed community engagement.

1.5 The decision in this report is of low significance in relation to the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. The level of significance was determined by taking into consideration the low number of people that would be aware of the house and its significance and be affected by the decision. The heritage significance, as defined in the District Plan, ensures there is a level of protection for the house. There are no costs involved in withdrawing the report.

2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Approve the withdrawal of the “Woodham Park - Former Caretaker's Residence and Grounds” report that was left to lie on the table at the Board’s 16 March 2022 meeting, on the basis that a new report with the revised information is to be prepared in due course.

3. Reason for Report Recommendations Ngā Take mō te Whakatau

3.1 The first requirement of the Board’s resolution to investigate the heritage values has been undertaken. The Heritage Team investigated the heritage values of the former caretaker’s house and setting on Woodham Park and have scheduled it as a Significant Heritage Item in the Christchurch District Plan proposed Heritage Plan Change 13, notified on 17 March 2023. This outcome is significantly different from the original report that recommended the building be demolished.

3.2 The second requirement of the Board’s resolution to engage with the community is deferred until mid to late 2024. This is to ensure there is funding available in the Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024-2034 should the building be required to be repaired for a preferred lessee following the outcome of the Expression of Interest (EOI) process.

4. Alternative Options Considered Ētahi atu Kōwhiringa

4.1 Status Quo – do nothing.

4.1.1 Advantage: There is no advantage.

4.1.2 Disadvantage: The report status remains ‘open’ and unresolved for potentially up to two years. The report has laid on the table since 26 March 2022 and there is no further action proposed until late 2024 due to budget restraints.

4.2 Initiate Community Engagement as requested by the Board’s resolution of 26 March 2022.

4.2.1 Advantage: The community will be able to inform staff of how they could use the building.

4.2.2 Disadvantage: Repair funding is yet to be prioritised from the heritage buildings repair programme should the Board determine the future use through the outcomes of the EOI and RFP process.

4.2.3 Disadvantage: The community could become disillusioned and critical with the process and the Board’s decision to approve the future use of the building when funding is not yet available for repairs.

5. Detail Te Whakamahuki

5.1 Heritage staff visited and researched the former caretaker’s house and setting in Woodham Park in May 2022. A heritage assessment of the building and setting was completed in June 2022. Staff assessed the building and setting as meeting the District Plan Policy for scheduling of heritage items. The building and setting have been scheduled as a Significant Heritage Item in the Christchurch District Plan proposed Heritage Plan Change 13, notified on 17 March 2023.

5.2 An EOI process and a Request for Proposals (RFP) is proposed to be undertaken in mid to late 2024, subject to funding for repairs being prioritised within the heritage buildings renewal programme, to determine if there are any community groups or individuals who may be interested in using the building.

5.3 To repair the house for residential occupancy is estimated at $460,000.00. For public use the cost would be higher as there would be additional compliance and accessibility requirements.

5.4 The decision affects the following wards/Community Board areas:

5.4.1 Waitai Costal-Burwood-Linwood - Central-Heathcote Community Board.

6. Policy Framework Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā- Kaupapa here

Strategic AlignmentTe Rautaki Tīaroaro

6.1 This report supports the Council's Long Term Plan (2021 - 2031):

6.2 Parks, Heritage and Coastal Environment

6.2.1 Activity: Parks Heritage Management

· Level of Service: 6.9.1.2 To maintain Parks scheduled heritage buildings - 95% or greater of key performance indicators (KPI's) in the annual maintenance programme are completed.

Policy Consistency Te Whai Kaupapa here

6.3 The decision is consistent with Council’s Plans and Policies.

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

6.4 Mahaanui Kurataio Ltd have confirmed that rūnanga do not consider the dwelling to be relevant to them.

6.5 The decision does not involve a significant decision in relation to ancestral land or a body of water or other elements of intrinsic value, therefore this decision does not specifically impact Mana Whenua, their culture and traditions.

6.6 The decision does not involve a matter of interest to Mana Whenua and will not impact on our agreed partnership priorities with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga.

6.7 Mana whenua will be consulted again in 2024 when the engagement process is implemented for the EOI.

Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi

6.8 This report does not impact on climate change as it is a procedural report.

Accessibility Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Hunga Hauā

6.9 This report does not affect accessibility of the park or house site as this is a procedural report.

7. Resource Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

7.1 Cost to Implement – There are no costs involved in withdrawing the previous report.

7.2 Maintenance/Ongoing costs – There are no implications on maintenance of the building which will continue to be covered by the Parks building maintenance team.

7.3 Funding Source – N/A

8. Legal Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture

Statutory power to undertake proposals in the report Te Manatū Whakahaere Kaupapa

8.1 The Community Board resolved to lie the original report on the table and have the delegated authority to withdraw the original report.

Other Legal Implications Ētahi atu Hīraunga-ā-Ture

8.2 There is no legal context, issue or implication relevant to this decision.

9. Risk Management Implications Ngā Hīraunga Tūraru

9.1 There is little if any risk with the Board approving the withdrawal of the original report as the Board’s decisions have and are being implemented when resources become available.

9.2 Staff need to continue with the community engagement to enable a preferred lessee to be determined through the EOI and RFP process to enable the building to be repaired. Without a future use and a preferred lessee, the building will fall into further disrepair.

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	Woodham Park - Former Caretaker's Residence and Grounds Report	21/263711	27

In addition to the attached documents, the following background information is available:

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

Confirmation of Statutory Compliance Te Whakatūturutanga ā-Ture

Compliance with Statutory Decision-making Requirements (ss 76 - 81 Local Government Act 2002).

(a) This report contains:

(i) sufficient information about all reasonably practicable options identified and assessed in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

(ii) adequate consideration of the views and preferences of affected and interested persons bearing in mind any proposed or previous community engagement.

(b) The information reflects the level of significance of the matters covered by the report, as determined in accordance with the Council's significance and engagement policy.

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Author

Maria Adamski - Senior Parks Asset Planner

Approved By

Kelly Hansen - Manager Parks Planning & Asset Management

Wolfgang Bopp - Director Botanic Gardens & Garden Parks

Rupert Bool - Acting Head of Parks

Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board

12 February 2024

9. Bridge Street / Estuary Road Roundabout - Proposed Intersection Safety Improvements
Reference Te Tohutoro:	24/23224
Report of Te Pou Matua:	Edwin Tiong, Transport Engineer, Traffic Operations (Edwin.Tiong@ccc.govt.nz) Samantha Smith, Engagement Advisor, Communications & Engagement (Samantha.Smith@ccc.govt.nz)
Senior Leader Pouwhakarae:	Jane Parfitt, Interim General Manager Infrastructure, Planning & Regulatory Services, (Jane.Parfitt@ccc.govt.nz)

1. Purpose of the Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 For the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board to approve a proposal for safety improvements at the Bridge Street / Estuary Road roundabout. This report has been written in response to safety issues raised by community requests to the Board at its meeting held on 6 March 2023.

1.2 The decisions in this report are of low significance in relation to the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy 2019. The level of significance was determined by the minimal cost, benefits and opportunities to the Council/community, and the low number of people affected and/or with an interest.

1.3 The community engagement and consultation outlined in this report reflect the assessment.

1.4 The recommended option is to construct speed humps on each arm of the intersection, improved pedestrian crossings, and new road markings in accordance with Attachment A.

2. Staff Recommendations / Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Approves, the scheme design as detailed on plan TG146826, dated 23/01/2024 in Attachment B to the agenda report.

2. Approves pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that the stopping of all vehicles be prohibited at any time on:

a. The west side of Estuary Road (south approach), commencing at its intersection with Bridge Street and extending in a southerly direction for a distance of 31 metres.

b. The east side of Estuary Road (south approach), commencing at its intersection with Bridge Street and extending in a southerly direction for 27 metres.

c. The west side of Estuary Road (north approach), commencing at its intersection with Bridge Street and extending in a northerly direction for 20 metres.

d. The east side of Estuary Road (north approach), commencing at its intersection with Bridge Street and extending in a northerly direction for 21 metres.

e. The south side of Bridge Street (west approach), commencing at its intersection with Estuary Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 22 metres.

f. The south side of Bridge Street (east approach), commencing at its intersection with Estuary Road and extending in a easterly direction for a distance of 35 metres.

g. The north side of Bridge Street (west approach), commencing at its intersection with Estuary Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 20 metres.

h. The north side of Bridge Street (west approach), commencing at a point 25 metres west of its intersection with Estuary Road and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 33 metres.

i. The north side of Bridge Street (east approach), commencing from its intersection with Estuary Road and extending in a easterly direction for a distance of 22 metres.

3. Approves pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 30 minutes between the times of 8am and 6pm Monday to Sunday, on the south side of Bridge Street (east approach), commencing at a point 35 metres east of its intersection with Estuary Road and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 43 metres.

4. Revoke any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the traffic controls described in resolutions 1 to 3 above.

5. Approve that these resolutions take effect when parking signage and/or road marking that evidence the restrictions described above are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).

3. Reason for Report Recommendations Ngā Take mō te Whakatau

3.1 The Bridge Street / Estuary Road roundabout is a busy intersection. It is one of the main access points to the South New Brighton area with many people walking, cycling, accessing public transport and driving through the intersection, particularly at school times. Whether people are travelling through this intersection on foot, by bicycle, by bus or driving, they should be able to do so safely. Council are seeking to create a safe transport system that recognises humans make mistakes and that these mistakes do not need to cost us our lives.

3.2 Safety at this intersection is compromised by the speed of vehicles passing through the roundabout. In addition, pedestrian/cyclist crossing sight distance when crossing the intersection is restricted by boundary fences and buildings.

3.3 The recommendations in this report will help to achieve the desired community outcome of having well-connected communities and neighbourhoods, so people can take fewer and shorter trips to access goods and services and have access to safe and reliable low-emission travel choices.

3.4 A roundabout is a primary safe system intervention (due to the reduced number of conflict points and more favourable impact angles when compared with other layouts), therefore it is proposed to retain the roundabout layout. Speeds will be managed so as not to result in unacceptably high entry speeds into the circulating carriageway. To improve safety and accessibility for the community it is proposed to install traffic calming across the entries to the roundabout. Slowing vehicle speeds using vertical traffic calming devices are part of the Safe System approach to road safety. Vertical deflection devices are increasingly being used to reduce the maximum comfortable operating speed for vehicles to Safe System collision speeds, particularly at intersections.

3.5 The science behind lowering speeds shows that lower vehicle speeds improve survival rates and reduces serious harm to people who walk, cycle, scoot and use motorcycles. Lower vehicle speed is particularly important for vulnerable road users, who include children, the elderly and those with visual or mobility impairments. For example, the survival rate of people over 60 is half that of people younger than 60 at most vehicle impact speeds.

3.6 Even small reductions in speed improve survival and reduce serious harm in the event of a collision with a vehicle. Several studies show a 1 km/h and 5 km/h drop in average speed improves survival rates by 4% and 20% respectively (Nilsson, 2004, Elvik et al. 2004). Serious harm is also reduced as vehicle speeds reduce. The speed humps contribute to safer outcomes by reducing vehicle speeds to the more survivable speed of 30km/h.

3.7 It is proposed to highlight the presence of people riding bicycles on the entries and exits of the roundabout through the use of sharrow markings. Sharrow markings are used to encourage cyclists to own the space and not ride in the gutter to prevent cars from attempting to overtake at the approach to and the departure from the roundabout which would be a safety risk.

3.8 Options within this report have been assessed against relevant industry-standard guidance including the Standard Safety Intervention Toolkit Handbook produced by NZTA Waka Kotahi, Austroads design guides and Christchurch City Council’s Infrastructure Design Standard and Construction Standard Specifications.

4. Alternative Options Considered Ētahi atu Kōwhiringa

4.1 Maintain the status quo – do nothing.

4.1.1 The advantages of this option include:

· There is no cost to Council.

4.1.2 The disadvantages of the option include:

· Does not support safer outcomes for all users at the intersection.

4.2 Proposed rubber speed cushions.

4.2.1 The advantages of this option include:

· Slightly cheaper cost compared to permanent asphalt speed humps.

4.2.2 The disadvantages of the option include:

· Does not last longer compared to permanent asphalt speed humps.

· Speed cushions can be traversed by buses, large trucks and sometimes utes resulting in them not needing to slow down for the intersection. Large vehicles travelling at higher speed would result in worse outcomes should a crash occur.

5. Detail Te Whakamahuki

5.2 The roundabout is located in the suburb of South New Brighton. Located close to the intersection is Brighton Street Dairy, Dune Café, local community shops, Kidsfirst Kindergartens South Brighton, and to the south are South New Brighton School, Estuary Road preschool, and to the east are Pacific Haven Rest Home and South New Brighton Surf Life Saving Club. On the northeast side of the intersection is a vacant land called The Common Ground that has a book fridge and community gardens. They normally host Friday food trucks with a fantastic community vibe.

5.3 There is only a single approach and departure lane on each arm of the intersection.

5.4 Pedestrians are provided with a crossing point with tactile pavers and holding rails through the median islands on all approaches, except tactile pavers are missing on south side of Bridge Street east approach. There are on-road cycle lanes marked on Bridge Street west approach only. There are existing fluoro-yellow pedestrian warning signs on both Estuary Road approaches but not on Bridge Street approaches. There is a redundant mobile library marking that needs to be removed. It is proposed that the redundant mobile library space will be posted as P30 parking spaces for café customers and parents dropping off their children at the preschool.

5.5 There are a number of people walking and scootering through the intersection, with the main demand in the morning and afternoon peaks from school children travelling to and back from the school.

5.6 There is one bus route that passes through the intersection, the 60 (north-south route). There are bus stops on Estuary Road north and south approaches to the intersection. Both of them have bus shelters installed. Currently these two bus stops do not have CCC standard marking as they are marked over the driveways. Due to time and budget constraints, upgrade of these bus stops will not be included in this project but will be done at a later stage.

5.7 The crash history from 2018 up to current year at Bridge Street / Estuary Road roundabout has a total of 5 reported crashes – 1 serious, 2 minor injury and 2 non-injury crashes (see Figure 1).

5.8 4 of the 5 crashes involved loss of control, 2 travelling southbound and 2 travelling northbound on Estuary Road. All 4 are alcohol related crashes.

5.9 The serious crash involved a cyclist making a crossing/turning movement. The cyclist was travelling on Bridge Street right turning into south of Estuary Road hit by vehicle entering from Bridge Street east approach without noticing the cyclist in the roundabout.

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Figure 1 – Bridge Street / Estuary Road Roundabout Crash Diagram 2018-2023

5.10 There are no reported pedestrian related crashes at the existing crossing point nor within 50 metres of the vicinity of the roundabout.

5.11 Figure 2 below indicates the Bridge Street / Estuary Road roundabout turning count conducted in September 2022. It was notable that there are 918 left turns from south of Estuary Road into west of Bridge Street; and 376 left turns from west of Bridge St into north of Estuary Road.

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Figure 2 – Bridge Street / Estuary Road Roundabout Turning Count 2022

Figure 3 shows 8,765 vehicles per day on Bridge Street before entering into Bridge Street / Estuary Road roundabout. The average speed is 56.7 km/h and 85^th percentile speed is 62.8 km/h, which are over the posted speed limit of 50km/h. The reason may be that the survey location was conducted close to the transition speed change between 70km/h and 50km/h. There are 4.3% heavy vehicles on Bridge Street.

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Figure 3 – Bridge Street Traffic count 2019

5.12 Figure 4 shows 3,299 vehicles per day on Estuary Road before entering into Bridge Street / Estuary Road roundabout. The average speed is 49.7 km/h and 85^th percentile speed of 56.6 km/h. There are 7.5% heavy vehicles on Estuary Road, which is relatively high.

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Figure 4 – Estuary Road Traffic Count 2020

5.13 Please see the memo report presented to the Board back in September 2023 for further information related to site investigation in Attachment C.

5.14 Approval is required by the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board.

5.15 If approved, the recommendations will be implemented within the current financial year (generally around four weeks after the contractor receives the request, but this is subject to other factors such as resourcing and prioritisation beyond Council’s control).

5.16 If approved, the recommendations will be implemented within the current financial year (generally around four weeks after the contractor receives the request, but this is subject to other factors such as resourcing and prioritisation beyond Council’s control).

Public Consultation Te Tukanga Kōrerorero

5.17 Early engagement with key stakeholders started in November 2023. An email was sent to key transport stakeholders, local organisations and schools to advise them of the proposed changes and offer to meet with staff. Staff met with Sustain South Brighton prior to the consultation to discuss their community board submission and share an early plan, which helped shape engagement tactics.

5.18 Community consultation started on 20 November 2023 and ran until 11 December 2023. An email was sent to 85 key stakeholders, including Fire and Emergency NZ, NZ Police, St Johns, ECan, Spokes, Age Concern Canterbury, Disabled Persons Assembly, and local businesses. Community organisations and the school were provided with a news item to share online. The consultation was posted on the council Facebook page, the Peoples Independent Republic of New Brighton page, and the Southshore 8062 page, inviting submissions on the Lets Talk consultation page (https://letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/bridge-estuary-roundabout), which had over 2600 views throughout the consultation period.

5.19 Local businesses were visited, provided with the consultation document, and asked if they wanted to have a poster and flyers available in their business to advertise the consultation. Businesses were largely supportive, citing issues with children crossing to the Bridge Street Dairy, and issues with driver speed.

5.20 Consultation documents were also made available in The Bridge Hub, Civic Offices and New Brighton Library.

5.21 Staff met with South New Brighton School, who were positive about the changes, and noted that teachers were concerned about the existing safety issues. They shared information to their board and to parents via a newsletter. They wanted staff to investigate weekends or school holidays for construction.

5.22 Staff attended Common Ground Market on 1 December 2023 and shared consultation documents and collected in person feedback. Feedback included concerns about near misses at the crossing opposite the dairy, requests for speed humps on the bridge coming into South Brighton, and improved visibility at the dairy. There were also requests for additional signage, concerns about speed, suggestions for other physical improvements to reduce speed, and requests for additional pedestrian crossing facilities.

Summary of Submissions Ngā Tāpaetanga

5.23 Submissions were made by eight recognised organisations, four businesses and 59 individuals. A full table of submission feedback is available in Attachment D.

5.24 Overall, 60.6% felt the proposed changes would be safe or very safe, as opposed to 28.8% feeling the current layout was safe or very safe.

5.25 85.7% of cyclists felt safe or very safe with the proposed changes, as opposed to 69.3% of walkers and 57.5% of drivers.

5.26 The top three themes were that submitters support the use of speed humps/platforms in making it safer, support improving visibility, and would like further traffic calming to reduce speeds.

5.27 The most controversial aspects of the plan were the speed humps/platforms and loss of parking.

5.28 Submitters were asked how safe they feel using these intersections and crossing points currently, as well as how safe they think they would feel if the proposed changes were made. Overall, there was a decrease in submitters feeling very unsafe or somewhat unsafe (50%) and an increase in feeling neutral or somewhat safe (51.5%). Please see Attachment E for further details on how to interpret this table.

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Table 1 - Overall shift in safety perceptions

5.29 Cyclists, walkers, those who travel through the intersection less than once a week, and those who visit the intersection sometimes (as opposed to living or commuting there) were all more likely than other groups to increase in their somewhat safe or very safe ratings. Drivers had a net decrease in their very safe rating, as well as those who commute through the intersection.

A full analysis of submissions is available in Attachment E, which includes themes and a breakdown of shift in perceptions of safety by user group.

6. Policy Framework Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā- Kaupapa here

Strategic Alignment Te Rautaki Tīaroaro

6.1 Council’s strategic priorities have been considered in formulating the recommendations in this report, including, residents having equitable access to a range of transport options that make it easy and safe to get around the city, and reduce emissions as a Council and as a City.

6.2 This report supports the Council's Long Term Plan (2021 - 2031):

6.3 Transport

6.3.1 Activity: Transport

· Level of Service: 10.0.6.1 Reduce the number of death and serious injury crashes on the local road network - <=96 crashes.

· Level of Service: 10.5.1 Limit deaths and serious injury crashes per capita for cyclists and pedestrians - <= 12 crashes per 100,000 residents.

Policy Consistency Te Whai Kaupapa here

6.4 The decision is consistent with Council’s Plans and Policies.

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

6.5 The decision does not involve a significant decision in relation to ancestral land or a body of water or other elements of intrinsic value, therefore this decision does specifically impact Mana Whenua, their culture and traditions.

6.6 The decision does not involve a matter of interest to Mana Whenua and will not impact on our agreed partnership priorities with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga.

6.7 The effects of this proposal upon Mana Whenua are expected to be insignificant as the proposal involves minor work within the existing carriageway.

Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi

6.8 The decisions in this report are likely to:

6.8.1 Contribute neutrally to adaptation to the impacts of climate change.

6.8.2 Contribute positively to emissions reductions.

6.9 The emission reductions associated with this proposal have not been estimated.

6.10 Improving the ability for people to walk and cycle are a key part of council’s emissions reduction efforts by providing a safe, low emission way for residents to move around the city.

6.11 From the 2022 Life in Christchurch Transport Survey, 96 percent of respondents travel by car. Inconsiderate and dangerous behaviour from other road users and sharing the road with cars were the main reasons respondents found it difficult to bike.

6.12 Improving safety and making the intersection feel safer would address some of the barriers to people making sustainable travel choices. Removing these barriers will lead to reductions in vehicle kilometres travelled and consequently emissions from transport.

6.13 The National Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) states we will have to ‘substantially improve infrastructure for walking and cycling’ to meet our emissions targets (including a 20% reduction in light Vehicle Kilometres Travelled by 2035 - required under the ERP). Improving the quality of walking and cycling infrastructure is also a key part of the Ministry of Transport and Waka Kotahi’s efforts to decarbonise the transport system, so improving safety for these users would be consistent with national direction.

Accessibility Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Hunga Hauā

6.14 This proposal improves accessibility for pedestrians/cyclists, by providing a safer means of crossing at the roundabout.

7. Resource Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

7.1 Cost to Implement - $38,000. This is an estimate and not a tendered price. Approximately $1500 for report design, engagement and producing the report.

7.2 Maintenance/Ongoing costs - To be covered under the area maintenance contract, the effects will be minimal to the overall asset.

7.3 Funding Source - Traffic Operations Minor Road Safety Budget.

Other

7.4 None identified.

8. Legal Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture

Statutory power to undertake proposals in the report Te Manatū Whakahaere Kaupapa

8.1 Part 1, Clauses 7 and 8 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 provides Council with the authority to install parking restrictions by resolution.

8.2 The Community Boards have delegated authority from the Council to exercise the delegations as set out in the Register of Delegations. The list of delegations for the Community Boards includes the resolution of stopping restrictions and traffic control devices.

8.3 The installation of any signs and/or markings associated with traffic control devices must comply with the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004.

Other Legal Implications Ētahi atu Hīraunga-ā-Ture

8.4 There is no other legal context, issue or implication relevant to this decision.

8.5 This specific report has not been reviewed and approved by the Legal Services Unit however the report has been written using a general approach previously approved of by the Legal Services Unit, and the recommendations are consistent with the policy and legislative framework outlined in sections 8.1 to 8.3.

9. Risk Management Implications Ngā Hīraunga Tūraru

9.1 None identified.

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	Bridge Street Estuary Road Proposed Intersection Safety Improvements drawing tg146826 For Board Approval	24/107749	43
b ⇩	Bridge Street Estuary Road Proposed Intersection Safety Improvements drawing tg146826 Dimensions Plan	24/107767	44
c ⇩	Internal or External Memos Sustain South Brighton - Bridge Street / Estuary Road Roundabout Improvement 30 September 2023 Report	23/1076162	45
d ⇩	Bridge Street Estuary Road - Submission Table (Public)	24/102980	53
e ⇩	Bridge Street Estuary Road - Analysis attachment	24/99313	93

In addition to the attached documents, the following background information is available:

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

Confirmation of Statutory Compliance Te Whakatūturutanga ā-Ture

Compliance with Statutory Decision-making Requirements (ss 76 - 81 Local Government Act 2002).

(a) This report contains:

(i) sufficient information about all reasonably practicable options identified and assessed in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

(ii) adequate consideration of the views and preferences of affected and interested persons bearing in mind any proposed or previous community engagement.

(b) The information reflects the level of significance of the matters covered by the report, as determined in accordance with the Council's significance and engagement policy.

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Authors

Edwin Tiong - Traffic Engineer

Samantha Smith - Engagement Advisor

Approved By

Katie Smith - Team Leader Traffic Operations

Stephen Wright - Manager Operations (Transport)

Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board

12 February 2024

10. Travis/Bower/Rookwood Intersection Safety Improvements
Reference / Te Tohutoro:	23/1667782
Report of / Te Pou Matua:	Gemma Dioni, Principal Advisor Transportation – Safety (Gemma.Dioni@ccc.govt.nz) Kiran Skelton, Engagement Advisor (Kiran.Skelton@ccc.govt.nz) Georgia Greene, Traffic Engineer (Georgia.Greene@ccc.govt.nz)
Senior Manager / Pouwhakarae:	Jane Parfitt, Interim General Manager Infrastructure, Planning and Regulatory Services (Jane.Parfitt@ccc.govt.nz)

1. Purpose and Origin of Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

1.1 For the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board to approve a proposal for safety improvements at the Travis/Bower/Rookwood intersection and that they recommend to Council the approval of two sections of shared path.

1.2 The report has been written in response to safety concerns raised at this intersection particularly for school children accessing the high schools and for journeys across the community by people travelling by all modes.

1.3 The Travis/Bower/Rookwood intersection is a busy location used by many people travelling to school or work, accessing the shops, or moving across the community. Whether people are travelling through this intersection on foot, by bicycle, by bus or driving, they should be able to do so safely. There have been several crashes at the intersection, and the intersection was raised during the Safe Speed Neighbourhood consultation as a safety issue in this suburb.

1.4 The decisions in this report are of low significance in relation to the Christchurch City Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. The level of significance was determined by the low level of impact and low number of people affected by the recommended decision. The community engagement and consultation outlined in this report reflect the assessment.

1.5 The recommended option is to construct speed humps on each approach and departure at the intersection, provide improved pedestrian crossing points, and implement new road markings in accordance with Attachment A.

2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board recommends that the Council:

1. Approves that in accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, that the path on the north side of Travis Road, commencing at its intersection with Bower Avenue, and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 40 metres, be resolved as a bi-directional Shared Path and in accordance with section 11.4 of the Land Transport Act - Traffic Control Devices Rules: 2004. This Shared Path is for the use by the classes of road user only as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004.

2. Approves that in accordance with Clause 21 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic & Parking Bylaw 2017, that the path on the west side of Bower Avenue, commencing at its intersection with Travis Road, and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 24 metres, be resolved as a bi-directional Shared Path and in accordance with section 11.4 of the Land Transport Act - Traffic Control Devices Rules: 2004. This Shared Path is for the use by the classes of road user only as defined in Section 11.1A of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule: 2004.

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

3. Approves the scheme design as detailed on plan TG147301, dated 22/01/2023 in Attachment A to the agenda report.

4. Approves pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that the stopping of all vehicles be prohibited at any time on:

a. The south side of Rookwood Avenue, commencing at its intersection with Bower Avenue and extending in an easterly direction for a distance of 36 metres.

b. The west side of Bower Avenue, commencing at its intersection with Travis Road and extending in a northerly direction for 26 metres.

c. The north side of Travis Road, commencing at its intersection with Bower Avenue and extending in a westerly direction for a distance of 71 metres.

5. Approves pursuant to Clause 7 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 that the parking of vehicles be restricted to a maximum period of 30 minutes between the times of 8am and 6pm Monday to Sunday, on the west side of Bower Avenue, commencing at a point 26 metres north of its intersection with Travis Road and extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 18 metres.

6. Revokes any previous resolutions pertaining to traffic controls made pursuant to any bylaw to the extent that they are in conflict with the traffic controls described in resolutions 4-5 above.

7. Approves that these resolutions take effect when parking signage and/or road markings that evidence the restrictions described in 1 to 4 are in place (or removed in the case of revocations).

3. Reason for Report Recommendations Ngā Take mō te Whakatau

3.1 The Travis/Bower/Rookwood roundabout is a busy intersection with many people walking, cycling, accessing public transport and driving through, particularly at school times. Whether people are travelling through this intersection on foot, by bicycle, by bus or driving, they should be able to do so safely. If Council are to achieve a reduction in death and serious injuries on our roads, we need to create a safe transport system; one that recognises humans make mistakes and that these mistakes do not need to cost us our lives.

3.2 The current intersection layout and pedestrian/cyclist crossing facilities (crossing widths, depths, aids for visually impaired users) are inadequate to cater for the increasing demand in active road users such as people walking, scooting and riding a bicycle, who are crossing daily at the roundabout, many of whom are school students.

3.4 A roundabout is a primary safe system intervention (due to the reduced number of conflict points and more favourable impact angles when compared with other layouts), therefore it is proposed to retain the roundabout layout. However, speeds and collision angles are proposed to be managed so as not to result in unacceptably high entry speeds into the circulating carriageway. To improve safety and accessibility for the community it is proposed to install traffic calming across the entries and exits to the roundabout. Slowing vehicle speeds using vertical traffic calming devices are part of the Safe System approach to road safety. Vertical deflection devices are increasingly being used to reduce the maximum comfortable operating speed for vehicles to Safe System collision speeds, particularly at intersections.

3.5 The science behind lowering speeds shows that lower vehicle speeds improve survival rates and reduce serious harm to people who walk, cycle, scoot and use motorcycles. Lower vehicle speed is particularly important for vulnerable road users, who include children, the elderly and those with visual or mobility impairments. For example, the survival rate of people over 60 is half that of people younger than 60 at most vehicle impact speeds.

3.7 It is proposed to provide improved pedestrian crossings for people walking, widen and install a shared path on the northwest corner of the roundabout by removing the short-left turn lane, and highlight the presence of people riding bicycles on the entries and exits of the roundabout using sharrrow markings.

4. Alternative Options Considered Ētahi atu Kōwhiringa

Maintain the status quo

4.1 The advantages of this option include:

4.2.1 There is no cost to Council.

4.2 The disadvantages of the option include:

4.2.1 Does not support safer outcomes for all users at the intersection.

Options considered through the investigation process

4.3 Three options were proposed by the design team for the intersection safety improvements:

Option 1	Option 2	Option 3
Raised tables in approach lanes only, prior to pedestrian crossing points.	Raised tables in approach and departure lanes, prior to pedestrian crossing points.	Raised tables in approach and departure lanes, prior to pedestrian crossing points. Raised tables are to be full height (kerb to kerb) Dual pedestrian/cyclist crossings on Travis Road west and Bower Avenue north.
Removal of left turn lane on Travis Road west with kerb buildout.	Removal of left turn lane on Travis Road west with kerb buildout.	Removal of left turn lane on Travis Road west with kerb buildout.
Refuge island adjustments and extensions to reduce circulating vehicle speeds and provide more refuge depth for pedestrians/cyclists to safely wait for a suitable gap in traffic.	Refuge island adjustments and extensions to reduce circulating vehicle speeds and provide more refuge width and depth for pedestrians/cyclists to safely wait for a suitable gap in traffic.	Refuge island adjustments and extensions to reduce circulating vehicle speeds and provide more refuge width and depth for pedestrians/cyclists to safely wait for a suitable gap in traffic.
Roundabout red surfacing and mountable apron.	Roundabout red surfacing and mountable apron.	Roundabout red surfacing and mountable apron.

4.4 The advantages and disadvantages for each option are presented below.

	Option 1	Option 2	Option 3
Advantages	Traffic calming reduces vehicle speeds entering the intersection.	Traffic calming reduces vehicle speeds entering the intersection.	Traffic calming reduces vehicle speeds entering the intersection.
Advantages	Larger areas to accommodate groups of school children crossing at the roundabout.	Larger areas to accommodate groups of school children crossing at the roundabout.	Larger areas to accommodate groups of school children crossing at the roundabout.
Disadvantages	Option 1 does not address the departure speeds; therefore, monitoring and potential further works would be required to ensure that safe speeds are maintained for pedestrians crossing the departure lanes at the roundabout.	Option 2 shifts the crossing points further away from the roundabout and therefore potentially away from the pedestrian desire lines. There is also increased risk of conflict with traffic turning left from the BP accessway #2 across the pedestrian crossing point, where drivers are less likely to be aware of crossing activity to their left. However, a traffic calming device is provided in advance of the crossing.	Full height platforms on the approach to crossing points and at the crossing points would be more expensive. Not just for the platform itself but also for the associated changes to stormwater and lighting upgrades for any priority crossing points.

4.5 The option that was preferred was Option 2, however the speed platforms were changed to standard CCC speed humps, to achieve the desired slower speeds but at a lower cost than the platforms. These are similar to those that have been installed at roundabouts in St Martins, Avonhead and Knights Stream. An example of the speed humps on the approach to a roundabout is shown below, the photograph was taken at the Merrin/Withells intersection.

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Option to control by traffic signals:

4.6 The advantages of this option include:

4.6.1 Movements are controlled by traffic signals so during peak hours, each approach to an intersection will be provided with time for vehicles to cross or turn at an intersection.

4.6.2 Provides pedestrian crossings controlled by traffic signals. Subject to design these crossings can be fully protected by holding traffic back from turning when pedestrians are crossing using arrows at the cost of time to vehicles.

4.6.3 At signalised intersections different movements are separated in time and therefore the risk to compliant cyclists is generally lower than at unsignalised intersections.

4.7 The disadvantages of the option include:

4.7.1 Creates additional delay to all road users at off-peak times.

4.7.2 Traffic signals alone are not a primary safe system treatment and the risk of collision to all road users including active transport users remains. To address this, a raised safety platform would be incorporated into the design.

4.7.3 The estimated construction cost of a signal-controlled intersection, excluding land purchase, lighting upgrades and design and management, but including the raised safety platform could be approximately $1.5-2.5 million.

4.7.4 This option cannot currently be funded from the Traffic Operations Minor Road Safety budgets and would need to be included and funded through the Long-Term Plan.

5. Detail Te Whakamahuki

5.1 Improving safety on local roads in Christchurch is a priority for the Christchurch City Council. Providing safe infrastructure is key to ensure people get to where they are going safely, irrespective of the mode of travel. CCC has a Level of Service to reduce the number of deaths or serious injuries from all crashes by 40% in 2030 that is a reduction of 5 or more per year, and for this to be under 71 crashes per year within the 10-year period. This is also a goal in the Road Safety Action Plan, which is a collaborative plan between Christchurch City Council, NZTA Waka Kotahi, ACC, FENZ and New Zealand Police.

5.2 The roundabout is located in the suburb of North New Brighton. Located close to the intersection is Shirley Boys High School, Avonside Girls High school, local community shops and medical centre, and Rawhiti School is located just to the east.

5.3 There is generally a single approach and departure lane on each arm of the intersection, except for Travis Road (west) that has a short-left turn lane, measuring approximately 18-20 metres.

5.4 Pedestrians are provided with a crossing point through the median islands on all approaches, however they are narrow and cannot always accommodate the number of children crossing. There are on road cycle lanes on Travis Road only.

5.5 There are large numbers of people walking and scootering through the intersection, with the main demand in the morning peak and after school has finished from school children travelling to the high schools.

5.6 There are approximately 25 people who cycle through the roundabout in the morning peak and lunch time period (2023 traffic count).

5.7 There are two bus routes that pass through the intersection the 80 (north-south route) and the 60 (east-west route). There are bus stops on Travis Road and both Bower Avenue approaches to the intersection. In 2023, there were an average of 71 boardings a day at the westbound stop on Travis Road and 69 at the southbound stop on Bower Avenue.

5.8 There are approximately 1400 vehicles passing through the intersection in the morning peak and evening peak. This reduces only slightly during the off-peak midday period.

5.9 Between 2017-2021, when the original analysis was undertaken, there were a total of 13 reported crashes (one serious, five minor, seven non-injury) at the Travis/Bower/Rookwood roundabout (Waka Kotahi Crash Analysis System). The main crash types were vehicle against vehicle crossing/turning (five crashes) and rear end/obstruction (six crashes) types. There were also two pedestrian crashes (one of which was the serious injury crash) that occurred on Bower Road north while pedestrians were trying to cross the road. The serious pedestrian accident was in 2021 and was attributed to a distracted driver moving north through the roundabout who hit a pedestrian trying to run across Bower Avenue north, this crash occurred in the evening. The minor pedestrian accident occurred in 2019 where a pedestrian mistakenly assumed a southbound vehicle on Bower Avenue north was giving way, proceeded to cross the road, and was hit by a vehicle, during daylight hours.

5.10 The design team carried out a further crash analysis for the full year of 2022, and to obtain data for 2023. This showed there was one minor crash in 2022, which involved a vehicle on Bower Avenue north failing to give way on entering the roundabout and crashing with a person riding their bicycle through the roundabout during daylight hours.

5.11 At the time this report was written, six crashes have been recorded in 2023 (data for 2023 is not yet fully complete in the Crash Analysis System). Three of these crashes have resulted in serious injuries to people riding their bicycle through the intersection. The crashes occurred outside of the peak hours on weekdays. The remaining three crashes resulted in two minor injuries and one non-injury to people travelling in vehicles.

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Number of crashes per year by mode (four of the seven crashes involving people walking or biking resulted in serious injury).

5.12 There are three accessways into the BP petrol station through which vehicles can enter and exit in both directions. Accesses for frequent heavy vehicle movements create a hazardous walking environment for pedestrians and increase the number of conflict points for people riding bicycles.

5.13 A Safe System Assessment was completed as part of the development of the proposal for the safety improvements. The assessment considered the existing layout and the proposed option. The Safe System Assessment is a formal examination of a road related program, project or initiative that assesses the safety of the existing intersection and the proposals. The process assesses if, and how, existing or future changes align with safe system principles with a focus on safer roads and safer speeds. The assessment provides a score for the existing arrangement and a score for the options from a total score of 448 (the lower score the safer the outcomes).

5.14 A summary of the scores from the Safe System Assessment can be found below. Note that the lower the score, the safer the option.

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Safe System Assessment (black is existing conditions and orange is the proposed option)

5.15 The proposed option, incorporating a primary safe system treatment (raised traffic calming), is the only option to decrease the severity of crash types and achieve safe system speeds for vulnerable users.

5.16 Following consultation, a change has been made to the proposal, which is to re-instate the parking on the east side of Bower Avenue (north) outside QEII Dental Care.

5.17 An additional crossing point was requested on Travis Road by the two local schools during consultation. This will be investigated separately in combination with targeted engagement with directly affected properties. A report to the Community Board will be prepared if a crossing point can be accommodated.

5.18 In response to the top three key themes raised during engagement, staff provide the following responses:

5.18.1 Change the intersection to traffic signals

The addition of the speed humps and crossings achieve a significant and much needed improvement to user safety at a more affordable cost than traffic signals. This project would not preclude traffic signals in the future if they were required and affordable.

5.18.2 Speed humps

The vertical traffic calming devices (speed humps) are designed to control speeds to 30km/h and as such, at the most congested times of the day (where travel speeds are less) they are not expected to be detrimental to the efficiency of the roundabout and exacerbate further any existing congestion related issues. Slower speeds and improved facilities help to make people travelling outside of vehicles feel safer, enabling more people to choose other transport options.

5.18.3 Left hand turn removal

Traffic modelling shows that there are minor increases to delays during the busy morning and evening peak periods. The short-left turn lane has been removed to reduce the width to a single lane exit which will improve visibility for drivers exiting. Currently a through or right turning vehicle will mask the left turning vehicle creating additional risk in the intersection for any person travelling across this entry. It was also raised by some submitters that they felt the turning lane was dangerous as a person waiting at the limit line had given way to someone, but another driver continued and hit a person riding a bicycle. It was also commented on that it would make it simpler for people on Bower Avenue to understand where vehicles are going from Travis Road. The width of the shared path will be able to accommodate more people walking, cycling and scootering and facilitate the left turn by people on bicycles accessing Bower Avenue.

The Waka Kotahi Cycling Network Guidance states that cycle lanes should not be used at roundabouts, as they put cyclists in a less safe position. Where cyclists use the roadway at roundabouts, they are encouraged to ‘take’ the lane so people riding a bicycle are in a central position within the lane (similar to a driver) and that people approaching are in a single file (this also supports the removal of the short-left lane). To do this safely and to feel comfortable, vehicle speeds need to below 30km/h. The guidance recommends that cycle lanes and road shoulders should be terminated prior to the entry of the roundabout and sharrows be marked to indicate that cyclists share the lane. While there are only on-road cycle lanes on Travis Road, the sharrow markings have been provided on each approach.

5.19 The decision affects the following Community Board area:

5.19.1 Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood.

6. Community Views and Preferences Ngā mariu ā-Hāpori

Public Consultation Te Tukanga Kōrerorero

6.1 Early engagement with affected businesses, key transport stakeholders and nearby schools started in October 2023. Staff visited businesses located near the intersection and left material inviting them to contact staff with any questions or book in a time to meet.

6.2 Staff heard back from 12 out of 16 local businesses that were approached, all who responded broadly support the proposals. QEII Food Market raised concerns about the impact parking removal would have on their business and the plans were amended. Key feedback included:

· Agreement with the proposal and the issues it sets out to address.

· School students don’t appear to use to existing pedestrian refuge island to cross.

· Rubbish can be an issue in the area.

6.3 Staff heard back from three out of six transport stakeholders that were approached. All transport stakeholders that responded were supportive of the proposal and in agreement with the issues it set to address. Environment Canterbury, although supportive of the overall plan and the goal to reduce speeds, were not supportive of speed humps. Their main concerns were that speed humps would negatively impact bus services through increased wear and tear and customer discomfort.

6.4 Staff met with Avonside Girls and Shirley Boys High School and ran a focus group with students at Shirley Boys High School, asking for their thoughts on the plans. Key feedback included:

· Agreement with the proposal and the issues it sets out to address.

· Students finding cycling through the intersection dangerous/cars not sharing the corridor.

· Speeding cars make it difficult to cross the road before school (8:20-8:30am).

· Many students who cycle do not use the intersection as they feel unsafe.

· Students cycling is increasing year-on-year.

6.5 Public consultation started on 7 November 2023 and ran until 5 December 2023. An email was sent to 32 key stakeholders, including emergency services, Canterbury AA, Spokes, Environment Canterbury, North Beach Residents’ Association and the Disabled Persons’ Assembly. Local businesses were provided with leaflets containing information about the proposal and inviting submissions on Kōrero Mai | Let’s Talk.

6.6 The consultation was posted on the council Facebook page and Newsline, inviting submissions on Kōrero Mai | Let’s Talk.

6.7 Physical and digital signage was installed at Taiora QEII and on the streets near the intersection, for the duration of the consultation.

6.8 Staff attended the North Beach Residents’ Association monthly meeting to discuss the proposal and answer questions. Attendees provided mixed feedback. Some members were supportive of the proposal, acknowledging the need for safety improvements at the intersection. Others raised concerns about the speed humps and left hand turn removal and questioned whether alternatives had been considered.

Summary of Submissions Ngā Tāpaetanga

6.9 Submissions were made by six recognised organisations – Sustain South Brighton, Environment Canterbury, Go Bus, Spokes Canterbury, Te Tāhuhu o Te Mātauranga Ministry of Education and UC Climate Action Club; one local business – QEII Shopping Centre; two schools – Avonside Girls and Shirley Boys High School and 156 individuals. A full table of public submission feedback is available in Attachment B.

6.10 Submitters were asked how safe they feel travelling through the intersection now, compare to how safe they think they would feel if the proposed changes were made. Overall, submitters felt the proposal was safer than the current intersection.

6.11 The main themes from consultation were:

· Requests for traffic lights at this intersection (42 submissions related to this theme)

· Support for speed humps and their effectiveness to slow traffic down (38 submissions related to this theme)

· Concern that the proposal would cause more congestion by removing the left turning lane and narrowing traffic (23 submissions related to this theme)

· Requests for pedestrian crossing supports. (E.g. raised zebra crossings and painted lines to define boundaries between the road and pedestrians) (21)

· Support the removal of the left turning lane from Travis Road onto Bower Avenue (20)

· Requests for more to be done to make the intersection safer for cyclists and pedestrians (5)

6.12 A full analysis of submissions is available in Attachment C.

7. Policy Framework Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā- Kaupapa here

Strategic AlignmentTe Rautaki Tīaroaro

7.1 Council’s strategic priorities have been considered in formulating the recommendations in this report, including, residents having equitable access to a range of transport options that make it easy and safe to get around the city, and reduce emissions as a Council and as a City.

7.2 This report supports the Council's Long Term Plan (2021 - 2031):

7.3 Transport

7.3.1 Activity: Transport

· Level of Service: 10.0.6.1 Reduce the number of death and serious injury crashes on the local road network - <=96 crashes.

· Level of Service: 10.5.1 Limit deaths and serious injury crashes per capita for cyclists and pedestrians - <= 12 crashes per 100,000 residents.

Policy Consistency Te Whai Kaupapa here

7.4 The decision is consistent with Council’s Plans and Policies.

Impact on Mana Whenua Ngā Whai Take Mana Whenua

7.5 The decision does not involve a significant decision in relation to ancestral land or a body of water or other elements of intrinsic value, therefore this decision does specifically impact Mana Whenua, their culture and traditions.

7.6 The decision does not involve a matter of interest to Mana Whenua and will not impact on our agreed partnership priorities with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga.

7.7 The effects of this proposal upon Mana Whenua are expected to be insignificant as the proposal involves minor work within the existing carriageway.

Climate Change Impact Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Āhuarangi

7.8 The decisions in this report are likely to:

7.8.1 Contribute neutrally to adaptation to the impacts of climate change.

7.8.2 Contribute positively to emissions reductions.

7.9 The emission reductions associated with this proposal have not been estimated.

7.10 Improving the ability for people to walk and cycle are a key part of council’s emissions reduction efforts by providing a safe, low emission way for residents to move around the city.

7.11 From the 2022 Life in Christchurch Transport Survey, inconsiderate and dangerous behaviour from other road users and sharing the road with cars were the main reasons respondents found it difficult to cycle.

7.12 Improving safety and making the intersection feel safer would address some of the barriers to people making sustainable travel choices. Removing these barriers will lead to reductions in vehicle kilometres travelled and consequently emissions from transport.

7.13 The National Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) states we will have to ‘substantially improve infrastructure for walking and cycling’ to meet our emissions targets (including a 20% reduction in light Vehicle Kilometres Travelled by 2035 - required under the ERP). Improving the quality of walking and cycling infrastructure is also a key part of the Ministry of Transport and Waka Kotahi’s efforts to decarbonise the transport system, so improving safety for these users would be consistent with national direction.

Accessibility Considerations Ngā Whai Whakaaro mā te Hunga Hauā

7.14 This proposal improves accessibility for pedestrians/cyclists, by providing a safer means of crossing at the intersection.

8. Resource Implications Ngā Hīraunga Rauemi

Capex/Opex Ngā Utu Whakahaere

8.1 Cost to Implement – $380k. This is an estimate and not a tendered price.

8.2 Maintenance/Ongoing costs - To be covered under the area maintenance contract, the effects will be minimal to the overall asset.

8.3 Funding Source – Traffic Operations Minor Road Safety Budget.

8.4 Funding support - Waka Kotahi have confirmed that funding support at 51% is approved for this intersection through the low-cost low-risk programme. Activities funded through the Low-Cost Low-Risk investment pathway do not need to calculate a benefit-cost ratio. Funding support is only guaranteed for this financial year.

Other He mea anō

8.5 None identified.

9. Legal Implications Ngā Hīraunga ā-Ture

Statutory power to undertake proposals in the report Te Manatū Whakahaere Kaupapa

9.1 Part 1, Clauses 7 and 8 of the Christchurch City Council Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 provides Council with the authority to install parking restrictions by resolution.

9.2 The Community Boards have delegated authority from the Council to exercise the delegations as set out in the Register of Delegations. The list of delegations for the Community Boards includes the resolution of stopping restrictions and traffic control devices. The shared path is outside of Community Board delegations and the decisions remains with Council.

9.3 The installation of any signs and/or markings associated with traffic control devices must comply with the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004.

Other Legal Implications Ētahi atu Hīraunga-ā-Ture

9.4 There is no other legal context, issue or implication relevant to this decision.

9.5 This specific report has not been reviewed and approved by the Legal Services Unit however the report has been written using a general approach previously approved of by the Legal Services Unit, and the recommendations are consistent with the policy and legislative framework outlined in sections 9.1 to 9.3.

10. Risk Management Implications Ngā Hīraunga Tūraru

10.1 None identified.

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	Travis/Bower/Rookwood Safety Improvements Plan	24/7309	111
b ⇩	Travis Bower Rookwood improvements - Submission Table (Public)	24/86730	112
c ⇩	Consultation attachment - Travis Bower Rookwood	24/98026	148

In addition to the attached documents, the following background information is available:

Document Name – Location / File Link

Not applicable

Confirmation of Statutory Compliance Te Whakatūturutanga ā-Ture

Compliance with Statutory Decision-making Requirements (ss 76 - 81 Local Government Act 2002).

(a) This report contains:

(i) sufficient information about all reasonably practicable options identified and assessed in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

(ii) adequate consideration of the views and preferences of affected and interested persons bearing in mind any proposed or previous community engagement.

(b) The information reflects the level of significance of the matters covered by the report, as determined in accordance with the Council's significance and engagement policy.

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Authors

Gemma Dioni - Principal Advisor Transportation - Safety

Kiran Skelton - Engagement Assistant

Georgia Greene - Traffic Engineer

Approved By

Katie Smith - Team Leader Traffic Operations

Stephen Wright - Manager Operations (Transport)

Lynette Ellis - Head of Transport & Waste Management

Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board

12 February 2024

14. Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board Area Report - February 2024
Reference / Te Tohutoro:	23/2029698
Report of / Te Pou Matua:	Christopher Turner-Bullock, Community Governance Manager (Christopher.Turner@ccc.govt.nz)
Senior Manager / Pouwhakarae:	Andrew Rutledge, Acting General Manager Citizens and Community (Andrew.Rutledge@ccc.govt.nz)

1. Purpose of Report Te Pūtake Pūrongo

This report provides the Board with an overview on initiatives and issues current within the Community Board area.

2. Officer Recommendations Ngā Tūtohu

That the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board:

1. Receive the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board Area Report for February 2024.

3. Community Support, Governance and Partnership Activity

3.1 Community Governance Projects

Activity

Detail

Timeline

Strategic Alignment

New Brighton Guardians

The Guardians have been in operation for 11 weeks leading up to the Christmas holidays and in that time have recorded over 300 incidents that they have been called to or observed and intervened whilst doing their rounds.

The amount of incidents recorded has steadily increased as the Guardians become more well-known to the community and are more relied upon to deal with disagreeable situations that arise. The last few months the incidents reported have averaged around 35 per week.

In December the types of incidents the Guardians attended to include engaging with rangatahi and building a rapport, reminding people about the 24-hour alcohol ban in the area, preventing theft at the local Countdown store, administering first aid, engaging with homeless, reporting graffiti through Snap Send Solve and as unobtrusively and kindly as possible, moving on anyone trying to intimidate or abuse local business owners or others in the community.

On-going

New Brighton Safety Initiatives

Woolston Village Twilight Gala & public survey

In the lead up to the event and on the day Youth Town were running a survey asking residents what events or activities they'd like to see happening at the Woolston Community Centre and asking what the biggest issues are for whānau and for rangatahi and tamariki in the area. They also sought feedback on what people thought of the event.

The survey highlighted the cost of living and poverty as key issues for whānau in the area.

For what comes next for the Community Centre, the most votes were for a youth drop in space and for sports and other activity sessions for rangatahi.

Youth Town are now reflecting on this information and will use the results to plan how they will activate the community space this year.

Dec 2023

Woolston Village Safety Initiative

3.2 Community Funding Summary

3.2.1 For the Board’s information, a summary is provided (refer Attachment A) on the status of the Board’s 2023-24 funding as at 23 January 2024.

3.2.2 Youth Development Fund

Board members with the delegation for the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board Youth Development Fund (Jo Zervos, Paul McMahon and Greg Mitchell) made three decisions under delegation:

· A grant of $150 from the 2023-24 Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Youth Development Fund to Jaeda Lynch-Brown to attend the South Islands Te Wai Pounamu Inter Provincial Series – 16 and 17 December 2023 at Burnside Park and the Junior Nationals and 2 to 4 February 2024 – Bruce Pulman Park, Auckland as part of the Canterbury Touch Under 18 girls team.

· A grant of $150 from the 2023-24 Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Youth Development Fund to Royal Harraway to the attend the Evolution Dance Finals in the Gold Coast competing in a solo, duo and in a squad performance in the Gold Coast from 7 January 2024 to 14 January 2024.

· A grant of $150 from the 2023-24 Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Youth Development Fund to Kyla Lynch-Brown the attend the Touch NZ National Championships travelling to Rotorua as part of the Canterbury U21 Mixed Touch team.

3.3 Participation in and Contribution to Decision Making

3.3.1 Report back on other Activities contributing to Community Board Plan [for items not included in the above table but are included in Community Board Plan]

· Over the last couple of months, the Brighton Gallery Trust has trialled a new venue, moving from their old premises half way down Carnaby Lane to the corner of Carnaby Lane and Brighton Mall.

Launched on 2 December, the pop-up shop has so far provided a more visible and larger space to operate out of and displays featuring several well-known Ōtautahi artists. With the foot traffic from the seaside Market, and the recent Kite Day event the new location has proved a big success with numbers coming through the gallery almost tripling in the last month.

Their most recent artwork display features Surface Active who design and produce t-shirts with native flora, fauna and landscapes of Aotearoa.

· Climate Action Campus have been busy cleaning and setting up a new space which will become The Community Lab. The lab is a dedicated space for teaching and learning about plants and insects. The first series will be delivered by Rob Cruikshank, an entomologist and lecturer at The University of Canterbury.

Over the holidays that last wall of the old Coal boiler buildings was demolished, freeing up a lot more land for cultivation. They also held a seedling giveaway on New Years Day giving away tomatoes, egg plants, cauliflower and broccoli with the caveat that you help pull a few weeds, help with planting or moving mulch.

· The Mātauranga Ngahere initiative is a unique educational project that started in November 2023 and runs through to the end of 2026. Its aim is to support the holistic development of tamariki and rangatahi in Ōtautahi who may not excel in a traditional school environment. This initiative is a joint venture between Climate Action Campus, Citycare Property and Christchurch City Council (Parks), and it creates an interactive learning space within the red zone based from the Climate Action Campus. The Mātauranga Ngahere initiative combines active recreation, environmental education, and skill development to provide a comprehensive learning experience. Moreover, it aims to rejuvenate and transform the red zone into a vibrant community space. Read the reviews from parents, and find out more about the initiative here: https://matauranga-ngahere.my.canva.site/

3.3.2 Upcoming Events

· Bromley Fair, Saturday 17 February 2024

· House of Hoops – 3x3 basketball events – Linwood Park, Sunday 11 February 2024, Wainoni Park, Sunday 3 March 2024 and Ta Waka Unua School, Sunday 24 March 2024

· Parklands @ Play, Sunday 18 February 2024

· Summer Jam 3x3 Basketball, Thursday 22 February 2024

· Children’s Day, Cuthberts Green, Sunday 3 March 2024

3.3.3 Events Report Back

New Brighton Museum's Commonwealth Games 50^th Anniversary

New Brighton Museum's Commonwealth Games 50^th Anniversary display was officially opened on Saturday 13 January 2024 by Bruce Ullrich of the NZ Olympic Committee and the Mayor. The exhibition, marking the historical hosting of the British 1974 Commonwealth Games at QEII among other venues. The exhibition features a huge collection of memorabilia including badges, uniforms, magazines, books, newspaper clippings, souvenirs, medals and lots more with people donating and lending items from right across Aotearoa. Some of the memorabilia has been donated permanently and so in keeping with it's kaupapa, the Museum will be able to preserve and showcase the items for the future.

The Museums' volunteers have worked countless hours to get all the displays ready in time for the opening. The main attraction, a rare 1974 Holden Kingswood car used by the Games officials to drive around VIPS.

The Exhibition is open Tuesday to Thursday 11am to 3pm, and on Friday and Sunday 10am-4pm. It runs through until mid-February after which the volunteers will be putting back the Museum's long-standing displays and creating a permanent space for the items, they've been donated from the 50^th anniversary of the Commonwealth Games.

Dallington Community Cottage Trust Christmas Bauble Hunt

The Dallington Community Cottage Trust held their annual Christmas Bauble Hunt in the Dallington Red Zone on Saturday 16 December 2023. Close to 50 Children took part in the event with a range of ages turning out to hunt in both a toddler only area as well as the main search zone the hunt ran for over an hour until all the baubles were returned. Many families stayed around to enjoy the sun in the Red Zone while the Baubles were collected, and prizes handed out to the winners.

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3.4 Governance Advice

3.4.1 Waitikiri Drive

At is meeting on 9 October 2023, the Board received a public forum presentation from Ross Harland, Denyse South and Wayne Fairweather in relation to health and safety concerns on Waitikiri Drive. Please see below staff response.

Ross Harland approached the Board with health and safety concerns for Waitikiri Drive, specifically:

a) Lack of visibility when exiting driveways with a request for broken yellow lines.

b) Disc golf players damaging the grass verge by regularly parking on them.

c) Cars parked making it impossible for cars to safely use either side of the pedestrian island.

In his presentation, Mr Harland has referred to the section of Waitikiri Drive closest to the Bottle Lake Forest southern boundary. My response therefore focusses on the section of road from the point of the pedestrian island on Waitkiri Drive, continuing north until the driveway entrance of the park, a total of approximately 130 metres (as per image 1).

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Image 1. Relevant length of Waitkiri Drive showing existing yellow lines.

As per image 1, there are broken yellow ‘no stopping’ lines either side of the road where the pedestrian island is located and then for a combined total of approximately 53 metres on another section of the street.

Item a.

As per the Suburban Parking Policy (Policy 10), If the carriageway of a street is less than 7 metres in width and there are known access problems (i.e. there are limited places for vehicles to pass and/or emergency access may be compromised), Council will propose to remove parking on one side of the street. Waitikiri Drive is greater than 7 metres wide along its entire length and is standard for streets around Christchurch.

The New Zealand road code requires that “you must not park or stop your vehicle in front of, or closer than 1 metre to, a vehicle entrance.” If residents notice cars illegally parking within 1 metre or blocking their driveway this can be managed by the Parking Enforcement Team. Staff encourage residents to contact Council at the time this occurs.

Staff have investigated the recorded prevalence of such issues and have noted that since 2018, there have been 7 complaints to parking compliance for Waitikiri Drive. No tickets have been issued for cars parked over or too close to driveways.

Item b.

The Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2017 applies the Land Transport Rule allowing a person to “stop, stand or park a motor vehicle off the roadway where there is no kerb unless otherwise restricted by signs and/or markings”.

In this location there is no kerb and no signage advising not to park there so cars can legally park in this location.

At the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board meeting on November 6^th 2023, Megan Carpenter (Team Leader of Parks Recreation Planning team) addressed the concerns raised by the residents in relation to location of start holes and the proximity to the boundary.

It has been suggested that the initial location of the start hole would encourage roadside parking as opposed to utilising designated car parking space. Upon consideration of feedback from local residents, the layout of the course was reconsidered and the location of the start hole has been moved. Megan mentioned at the recent November Community Board meeting that there had been a positive response from the residents to this change.

The parks team own this asset and are responsible for maintenance of the verge.

Item c.

Staff have investigated the two concerns raised in relation to safety of the pedestrian island:

The first would be if cars were parked illegally near the island (such as in image 2). Cars parked in these areas are doing so illegally and parking enforcement should be notified.

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Image 2. Illegally parked vehicle on berm near pedestrian island.

The second concern raised is around cars that are legally parked either side of the island (as seen in image 3).

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Image 3. Large vehicle legally parked near pedestrian island.

On investigation, staff have found that pedestrian crossing sight distance is not met on the southern side of Waitikiri Drive near the pedestrian island. The calculated crossing sight distance is 44.4m however, the current length of no stopping on this side only allows pedestrian visibility of 40m. It is proposed to consult on extending the no stopping lines at this location to improve the visibility of the crossing and for people crossing the road.

Conclusion

In conclusion:

· Staff encourage residents to contact the call centre if they consider that people are parking within the 1m area from the driveway that is restricting visibility.

· The parks team maintain the grass verge, any future issues should be referred to the Parks Team.

· Parking enforcement should be notified of any cars parked illegally close to and/or blocking driveways and the pedestrian island.

Staff actions:

· In the new year, staff will commence the process to extend yellow lines around the pedestrian island (to comply with pedestrian crossing sight distance).

· A traffic count has been requested to provide insight relating to volume and speed of vehicles travelling on this street during the peak season. This will be carried out in approximately February next year.

3.4.2 Taiora:QEII

At its meeting on 7 August 2023, the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board received an item of correspondence from Linda Stewart in relation to maintenance and Long Term Plan considerations for Taiora:QEII. The Board resolved to receive the correspondence and refer the maintenance concerns to staff for investigation and response back to the Community Board.

Below and attached (refer Attachment B) for the Board’s information is a response from the Head of Recreation, Sports and Events:

Recreation Sport and Event team members believe there is an adequate maintenance budget for Taiora:QEII. In FY24 $376,000 budgeted and an inflation adjusted amount is included each year of the Long Term Plan.

1. Spa Pool Closures - Taiora:QEII Recreation and Sport Centre is open 364 days a year for approximately 5,500 hours and during 2023 there were 8 spa closures for a total of 20 hours due to chemical imbalances.

2. Tog Spinners – the tog spinners have been relocated from within the change rooms to the general area so are accessible and visible to everyone. Since the relocation there has been a reduction in faults which the team believe is due to the togs spinners being used correctly.

3. General Maintenance Standards

a. Shower cubicles - Both women’s and men’s shower cubicle frontage has been replaced. Doors are functioning much better.

b. Car Park Gardens – RSE have changed the contractor due to non-performance. The new contract is performing well and we are seeing improvements.

4. Customer Satisfaction - The RSE team track customer satisfaction throughout the year using Net Promoter Score (NPS = % promoters - % detractors). A score above 0 is good, above 20 is great, and above 50 is amazing. Taiora:QEII is currently scoring 24 from members and 23 from concessions. Attached is a copy of the annual residents survey with comments specific for Taiora:QEII included within the report (Pages 12-27)

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Below are also some of the responses across all pools, not specific to Taiora:QEII.

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3.4.3 Parnwell Street

At its meeting on 11 December 2023, the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board resolved to request that staff investigate traffic calming and safety improvements on Parnwell Street. Below for the Board’s information is a staff response to this request:

Funding of traffic calming measures currently falls within our Minor Road Safety and Minor Safety Interventions programme budgets, which we are required to allocate to safety improvements at the worst sites/intersections for reported death and serious injury crashes. We receive a number of these requests, and due to the availability of limited funding, locations with historically a higher number of injury crashes or higher crash risk are prioritised.

The latest data for Parnwell Street shows:

· There have been 3 crashes on Parnwell Street within the last 10 years including:

- 2 non-injury crashes

- 1 Serious crash

None of the crashes have been determined as speed related crashes according to the NZTA Crash Analysis database.

· The traffic count data requested in December 2023 revealed:

- The average speed of vehicles travelling in both directions of Parnwell Street is 49.8km/hr

- 85% of vehicles are travelling at 54.9km/hr or less

Parnwell Street isn’t currently identified as a high risk area, however, Staff are supportive of measures such as intersection improvements, raised platform and speed bumps, to encourage drivers to travel at the safe and appropriate speed.

The requests for traffic calming measures on Parnwell Street have been added to our database and can be considered when funding is available.

Engagement staff have also advised the petition provided by resident Amy Cummins cannot be used to include Parnwell Street in staff recommendation for the Safer Speed Plan as it discusses traffic calming measures also. Further consultation would be required for this to occur.

3.4.4 Clarendon Terrace

At its meeting on 11 December 2023, the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board resolved to request that staff investigate options for slowing traffic entering Clarendon Terrace from Radley Street. Below for the Board’s information is a staff response to this request:

Traffic calming is not specifically funded within our road safety budgets, which are prioritised for high risk/high crash intersections and locations. We may use traffic calming as a tool to treat sites, but we don't have funding to use at sites that are not considered high-risk locations. As we receive many queries about speeding on local streets around the City, our first step is to lower the speed limits on local streets.

Relevant NZTA crash data for Clarendon Terrace shows:

· There have been 3 crashes on Clarendon Terrace within the last 10 years (as circled in image 1) including:

- 1 non-injury crash

- 2 Minor crashes

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According to the NZTA Crash Analysis database, one out of the three crashes were speed related.

Clarendon Terrace has a current speed limit of 50km/hr with 3 speed humps along its length.

The lowering of the speed limit on Clarendon Terrace to 30km/h was approved through the Safe Speed Neighbourhood Programme. Implementation of this city wide plan is currently being worked through by staff and the team are working as fast as they can to deliver the changes.

While we do not have current data for Clarendon Terrace specifically, the latest count for Radley Street shows the average speed (near its intersection with Clarendon Tce) is 48.5km/hr and that 85% of vehicles are travelling at 54.4km/hr or less.

Once the 30km/h speed limits have been implemented, we will monitor operating speeds. Undertaking this monitoring will allow the Council to develop an evidence-based approach for further changes where needed. This could include on-street changes, such as additional road marking or speed humps, or additional communications and education, or enforcement, as appropriate. All locations that require physical measures will have to be prioritised and implemented as budget is available.

4. Advice Provided to the Community Board Ngā Kupu Tohutohu ka hoatu ki te Poari Hapori

4.1 Renewal of Transitional Lease – Climate Action Campus

Attached for the Board’s information is a memorandum from staff regarding the renewal of a transitional lease to the Climate Action Campus (refer Attachment C).

4.2 Community Park Ranger Roles

Attached for the Board’s information is a memorandum from staff responding to an action which arose from the Waikura Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board in relation to the various park ranger roles and responsibilities (refer Attachment D).

4.3 Customer Service Requests/Hybris Report

For the Board’s information, attached is a copy of the November and December Hybris Reports (refer Attachments E and F).

Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga

No.	Title	Reference	Page
a ⇩	Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board Funding Update as at January 2024	24/102996	182
b ⇩	Recreation and Sport Facilities Report 2022-2023	24/103390	184
c ⇩	Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board - Staff Memorandm - Renewal of Transitional Lease - Climate Action Campus	23/2029706	218
d ⇩	Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board - Staff Memorandum - Community Park Ranger Roles and Responsibilities	24/99006	222
e ⇩	Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board - Hybris Report November 2023	24/102338	223
f ⇩	Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board - Hybris Report December 2023	24/102339	224

Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu

Authors

Cindy Sheppard - Community Board Advisor

Rory Crawford - Community Development Advisor

Emily Toase - Community Development Advisor

Jacqui Miller - Community Recreation Advisor

Christopher Turner-Bullock - Manager Community Governance, Coastal-Burwood-Linwood

Approved By

Christopher Turner-Bullock - Manager Community Governance, Coastal-Burwood-Linwood

Matthew McLintock - Manager Community Governance Team

John Filsell - Head of Community Support and Partnerships

Funding Request Number	Organisation	Project Name	Amount Requested	Amount Recommended
00066905	Strengthening Linwood Youth Trust	Linwood Youth Development Project	$5,000	$5,000

Total Budget 2023/24	Granted To Date	Available for allocation	Balance If Staff Recommendation adopted
$82,116	$58,400	$23,716	$18,716

Funding Request Number	Organisation	Project Name	Amount Requested	Amount Recommended
00066903	Faye White	Mosaic for Rose	$1,000	$1,000

Total Budget 2023/24	Granted To Date	Available for allocation	Balance If Staff Recommendation adopted
$82,116	$58,400	$23,716	$22,716

Funding Request Number	Organisation	Project Name	Amount Requested	Amount Recommended
00066926	The Brighton Gallery Trust	Brighton Popup Gallery	$15,180	$6,000

7. Correspondence
Reference / Te Tohutoro:	23/1980150
Report of / Te Pou Matua:	Cindy Sheppard, Community Board Advisor (Cindy.Sheppard@ccc.govt.nz)
Senior Manager / Pouwhakarae:	Andrew Rutledge, Acting General Manager Citizens and Community (Andrew.Rutledge@ccc.govt.nz)

Name	Subject
Councillor J Davies, Environment Canterbury	Urban Waterways and Estuaries Joint Working Group

11. Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood 2023-24 Discretionary Response Fund Application - Strengthening Linwood Youth Trust
Reference / Te Tohutoro:	24/104131
Report of / Te Pou Matua:	Rory Crawford, Community Development Advisor (Rory.Crawford@ccc.govt.nz)
Senior Manager / Pouwhakarae:	Andrew Rutledge, Acting General Manager Citizens and Community (Andrew.Rutledge@ccc.govt.nz)

12. Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood 2023-24 Discretionary Response Fund Application - Faye White
Reference / Te Tohutoro:	24/102747
Report of / Te Pou Matua:	Emily Toase, Community Development Advisor (Emily.Toase@ccc.govt.nz)
Senior Manager / Pouwhakarae:	Andrew Rutledge, Acting General Manager Citizens and Community (Andrew.Rutledge@ccc.govt.nz)

13. Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood 2023-24 Discretionary Response Fund Application - The Brighton Gallery Trust
Reference / Te Tohutoro:	24/106988
Report of / Te Pou Matua:	Emily Toase, Community Development Advisor (Emily.Toase@ccc.govt.nz)
Senior Manager / Pouwhakarae:	Andrew Rutledge, Acting General Manager Citizens and Community (Andrew.Rutledge@ccc.govt.nz)