Briefing for Birkenhead College

30 July 2004

Peter WinderDirector Transport

Auckland Regional Council

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High forecast (Stats NZ)

∙ Estimated population of 1.3 million – and growing

∙ Expected to reach 2 million by 2050∙ 49 people, 35 new vehicles and 21 homes

added each day∙ The challenge: how do we deal with growth and still retain a great place to live and work

Where Are We Heading?

Auckland Region Anticipated Population Change 2001 - 2021

Auckland Region Anticipated Employment Change 2001 - 2021

Journey to Work Trips by Mode

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Accessibility

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PT Accessibility Index (2001, AM Peak)

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PT Accessibility Index

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Average Travel Speeds on Motorway Network – Morning Peak

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Average Travel Speeds on Motorway Network – Interpeak

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∙ Reshaping Auckland – achieving the growth strategy

∙ Moving Auckland – improving mobility by providing peak capacity

and moving people∙ Building Community

– providing basic accessibility for all to be part of the community

∙ Environmental sustainability – contributing to sustainability by energy efficiency and fewer emissions

Key PT objectives

Network Overview: The PT network can be described as a 3

layered PT Hierarchy

Comprehensive Base Layer - Bus

• Accessibility Focus

• Wide coverage at basic service level

Major Bus Route Layer

• High Frequency

• On-Road Bus Priority

Rapid Transit Layer

• Very High Frequency in Own Corridor

• Rail, Ferry, Busway

The Rapid Transit Network aims to provide an attractive alternative

to car use

• High Frequency• Own right-of-way• Unaffected by traffic congestion

Characteristics

• Northern Busway

• Central Transit Corridor• Rail: Southern, Western & Isthmus corridors• Ferry services

Services

• 2-way Busway betw Constellation Dve & Esmonde Rd; 1 way betw Esmonde Rd & Harbour Bridge

• 5 on-line stations, many with P+R

• Suburban stations

Fully operational 2008

• Britomart Rail/Bus Terminal

• Rail Station upgrades

• Rollingstock upgrades

• Frequency increases

• Increased operating hours

Rail now carries 6% of PT patronage

• Inner Harbour services continue to be well used

• Supplemented by services from Half Moon Bay & Pine Harbour

• Upper Harbour services ave now begun

Ferry now carries 7% of PT patronage

The Major Bus Routes are the ‘Workhorse’ of the PT network

• Many follow the routes of the old tram lines• Historically CBD focused• In recent years Cross-town services have been

added• Relatively high frequency (minimum 10-15

minutes)• Many have bus priority measures

– Bus Lanes, Signal Pre-emption, Bus Advance at Signals

• Aim is to provide higher level of infrastructure and information support than for base services

The Base Network of Bus Services

• Generally the aim is for Auckland residents to be within 500m of a bus service

• A minimum level of bus service is maintained in all areas to enable residents to access the PT Network

• This is particularly important for people without access to private motor vehicles

PT Patronage Trend - increasing for 10 years

Auckland Region:Urban Transport Patronage

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Ferry 996 889 1,021 1,148 1,737 2,464 2,481 2,662 2,686 3,259 3,590 3,607 3,770 3,679

Bus 36,822 34,097 30,394 30,971 30,696 30,243 31,390 31,898 32,341 35,406 38,284 41,369 46,046 44,403

1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

PT Patronage by Mode

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Bus % 94.19% 94.61% 93.71% 93.01% 90.18% 86.91% 87.15% 87.09% 87.17% 86.45% 87.32% 87.62% 88.01% 86.74%

Rail % 3.26% 2.92% 3.14% 3.55% 4.72% 6.00% 5.96% 5.64% 5.59% 5.59% 5.04% 4.75% 4.78% 6.07%

Ferry % 2.55% 2.47% 3.15% 3.45% 5.10% 7.08% 6.89% 7.27% 7.24% 7.96% 7.64% 7.63% 7.21% 7.19%

1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

$ (M)North Shore Busway 177Rail Fixed Infrastructure* 724Rail Rolling Stock* 336Rail Electrification 103Ferry Terminals 25Central Transit Corridor 19

* Best Estimate – currently being reviewed

Major PT Infrastructure