Otago and Southland Regional Transport Committees 27 October 2017

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1 Meeting of Otago and Southland Regional Transport Committees to be held in the Clutha District Council Chambers, 1 Rosebank Terrace, Balclutha on Friday 27 October 2017 commencing at 10.30am Membership: Southland Regional Transport Committee Cr E Roy Environment Southland Cr J McPhail Environment Southland Cr B Dillon Southland District Council Cr N Davis Gore District Council Cr L Thomas Invercargill City Council Mr Jim Harland New Zealand Transport Authority 1. Welcome 2. Apologies Otago Regional Transport Committee Cr T Kempton Otago Regional Council (Meeting Chair) Cr G Bell Otago Regional Council Cr G Percival Waitaki District Council Cr A Forbes Queenstown Lakes District Council Cr B Wills Central Otago District Council Cr J O Malley Dunedin City Council Cr B Graham Clutha District Council Mr Jim Harland New Zealand Transport Authority A G E N D A 3. Public Forum, Petitions and Deputations 4. Matters Arising from the Minutes of 16 June 2017 (attached) 5. Item 1 Update on the prioritised programme in the RLTPs Item 2 Consultation document for the RLTPs review and variation Item 3 Updated timeline for the RLTP Review Item 4 Update on the Road Safety Influencing Group project Item 5 Update on governance and strategic approach to cycling in Southland region: (oral report from Russell Hawkes, Environment Southland) 6. Extraordinary and Urgent Business 7. Public Excluded Business Tanya Winter Russell Hawkes Director, Policy Planning & Resource Management Senior Policy Planner Transport Page 1

2 Minutes of a meeting of the Otago and Southland Regional Transport Committees held in the Central Otago District Council Chambers, 1 Dunorling Street, Alexandra on Friday 16 June 17 commencing at am Present: Southland Regional Transport Committee Cr E Roy Environment Southland (Meeting Chair) Cr J McPhail Environment Southland Cr B Dillon Southland District Council Cr C Bolger Gore District Council (alternate) Otago Regional Transport Committee Cr G Bell Otago Regional Council Cr G Percival Waitaki District Council Cr A Forbes Queenstown Lakes District Council Cr B Wills Central Otago District Council Cr J O Malley Dunedin City Council Cr B Graham Clutha District Council In attendance:mr R Hawkes Environment Southland Dr J Turnbull Otago Regional Council Ms R Dovey Otago Regional Council Mr M Voss Waitaki District Council Mr C Bopp Clutha District Council Mr H Hare Southland District Council Mr P Standring, Gore District Council Mr T Sizemore, Mr G Hall Ms Kate Averill, Contractor, EvalStars Ltd Mrs J Favel Minute Taker 1. Welcome Cr Eric Roy extended a welcome to those attending the meeting. 2. Apologies Apologies were received from: Mr Jim Harland (), Cr T Kempton (ORC), Cr Lindsay Thomas (ICC), C Nicky Davis (GDC), Cr Kate Wilson (DCC). The apologies were accepted on the motion of Crs Bell and Dillon. 3. Public Forum, Petitions and Deputations There were no public forum items, petitions or deputations presented to the Committee. 4. Notification of Extraordinary and Urgent Business There were no items of extraordinary or urgent business. 5. Questions No questions were raised at this time. Page 2

3 6. Matters Arising from the Minutes of 31 March 2017 Teleconference - Dr Turnbull advised that a teleconference option was being pursued on the recommendation of the Otago RTC at its recent meeting to consider two applications to vary the RLTP. Representation - Cr O Malley advised that he had replaced Cr Wilson as the DCC representative on the Committee. Advocacy Cr Kempton was to liaise with promoting a change to the Land Transport Management Act to allow RTC alternates to count towards a quorum and to have voting rights. This change would be encouraged by councils requesting it through LGNZ. Notice of Motion Cr Roy suggested that a Notice of Motion relating to voting rights for alternates be put on the agenda for the next RTCs meeting. Mr Harland was to liaise with Cr Kempton. Cr Roy moved Cr Bell seconded That support be sought from the two Committees to approach LGNZ to seek changes to the Land Transport Management Act which would allow alternates on regional transport committees to count towards a quorum and to have voting rights. Motion carried 7. Chairman s Report South Island RTC Chairs Meeting Dr Turnbull advised that the South Island RTC Chairs had met on 20 March in Christchurch. Terry Sloane (Marlborough District) was elected Chair, and Andrew Rolfe (West Coast District), Deputy Chair. There was general support for a joint RTCs project in relation to South Island freight task and tourist flow, and it was suggested that each council contribute $10,000 towards the project. There was also agreement for a stocktake on civil defence work in the South Island, which would be the focus of the next combined SI RTC chairs meeting in July. Minister of Transport Meeting - 9 June 2017 Notes from Cr Kempton were tabled (circulated with these minutes). Cr McPhail noted that discussion included freight and tourist issues, but also commented that the basics such as need for gravel should not be forgotten. 8. Staff Report 17/RTC/42 Item 1 - RLTP Programme Update R funds - Southland - Mr Hawkes noted $43m of R funding was available; this mostly resulted from TLAs being unable to meet the local share for projects. Tiwai Bridge work had been paid for out of R funds, and much of the SH programme in the current RLTP was included in order to utilize the R funds. Mr Hall explained that 2018 projects had to be committed and tendered, and R funds would be utilized for the Edendale Realignment ($9.8m assigned). was monitoring projects to ensure Southland did not lose funds. - Otago - $1.4m was available to be utilized, for Queenstown projects for example. Page 3

4 Action: Mr Hall to prepare for the next meeting a specific quantification of R funded projects and costs. Mr Sizemore commented that because of changes to funding categories the Edendale Alignment, Elles Road and Pyramid Bridge projects should be accepted by the Board. - Otago Mr Hall noted that R funds were available for the Tucker Beach Road underpass, and the project would be carried out this year. Mr Sizemore noted safety and efficiency improvements had been carried out, and the favoured option was to use the existing road under the bridge. Cr Forbes moved Cr Wills seconded That use of Otago R funds for the Tucker Beach Road underpass be approved. Carried - Pyramid Bridge - The bridge was on the boundary between Southland and Gore District Councils, and Cr Dillon had concerns with the consultation between the two councils. He queried how the business case was drawn up, noting that it concentrated on the amount of heavy freight usage, not the number of cars. Cr McPhail commented that NavMap showed the bridge as the appropriate route between Gore and Mataura, but it was not suitable as a tourist route. It was considered that the bridge should be replaced, or at least widened to two lanes. Cr Dillon suggested a change be made to the way funding was made and agreement be reached between the three parties. - Mooving Day Cr Wills raised the issue of stock effluent disposal sites, and requested an update on the funding of their installation, operation and maintenance. Action: Dr Turnbull to provide to the next meeting an update on funding of the installation, operation and maintenance of stock truck effluent disposal sites in Otago. Cr Wills moved Cr O Malley seconded That the Regional Transport Committees note the report and provide direction on any actions they require, based on the information provided. Carried Item 2 - Review of Otago and Southland RLTPs: Problem Statements Dr Turnbull s report detailed the consultation at the three stakeholder meetings held to discuss the problem statements. The meetings generally agreed with the proposed statements, and also suggested that Problem Statement 3 be amended to include reference to future-proofing. Stakeholder comments on state highways were included in the report, and these were to be brought to s attention. Page 4

5 Cr Forbes requested clarification of Problem Statement 2. After discussion it was agreed to amend the Statement to read increasing recognition that the issue that parts of the network are vulnerable to closure from adverse events resulting in economic and social disruptions is increasingly recognized. Action: Dr Turnbull to reword Problem Statement 2 accordingly. Cr McPhail moved Cr Forbes seconded Subject to the rewording of problem statement 2 just discussed, that for the purpose of revising the Otago and Southland RLTPs, the Otago and Southland Regional Transport Committees endorse the following statements as the three key problems presently facing transport in Otago and Southland and apply a weighting of 3.5/2.5/4 respectively: 1. attitudes and behaviours, together with inconsistent quality of routes in the two regions, result in fatal crashes and serious injury; 2. increasing recognition that parts of the network are vulnerable to closure from adverse events resulting in economic and social disruptions; 3. inability to assess, plan, fund and respond to changing mobility user demands in a timely way results in some poor investment prioritisation and decisions, and inadequate future-proofing. Carried Item 3 - State Highway Investment Proposal Update Mr Sizemore explained that the projects listed in the report had been forwarded to s national moderation/prioritization team. LED renewals work Cr Wills noted proposed expenditure of $3,000 in Alexandra for dark skies accreditation, and advised that there was pressure to achieve timely commencement of the work. Mr Sizemore explained that the upgrade work had been programmed nationally, and there was an issue around timing with the TLAs. Projects which were already in the RLTP could be reprioritised. Mr Hall advised that was considering accelerating their programme. Cr O Malley noted that DCC would be carrying out LED renewals work in 2018/19. Albert Town bridge currently in RLTP but reprioritized down to 2026/27. Mr Sizemore noted the initial assessment that while traffic problems were increasing, significant delays needed to be recorded to bring the project forward. Lindis crossing bridge some safety improvement work had been done. The bridge was structurally sound, and did not have a significant, recorded crash history. Mr Hawkes noted the discussion with Minister Bridges that RLTPs should consist of projects in TIO and also aspirational projects of which the Albert Town and Lindis crossing bridges might be examples. If these were promoted through RLTPs over a period of time, might be able to intervene. He encouraged the Committees to identify such projects. Page 5

6 Cr O Malley noted that BCRs were weighted to serious injury/death crashes, and missed a lot of smaller crashes, which could cause substantial delays. Mr Sizemore explained that the government s strategic fit was focused on collective and personal risk. BCRs were accounted for, although costs were lower a project with a positive BCR might not get funding. The issue of high under-reporting of crashes, particularly in remote areas, was discussed. It was suggested that information could be sought from, for example, tow truck operators, police, fire brigade, and local people. Mr Sizemore commented it would be useful for to be advised of unreported crashes which could be fed into the crash database. Dr Turnbull noted the resilience risk because non serious crashes could close roads and leave no alternative route. Mr Sizemore explained that the crash problem was dealt with as a safety issue and to count road closures as well was seen as double counting. Cr Bell said in the case of Lindis Crossing, there was an alternative route. - SH6 Kawarau Gorge Mr Sizemore explained that the safety corridor work had been done, and this was a placeholder for the next tranche of the programme. Cr Dillon moved Cr Forbes seconded That the Regional Transport Committees note the update and provide direction on any actions they require, based on the information provided. Carried Item 4 - New Zealand Transport Agency Update Mr Sizemore circulated a paper Queenstown Integrated Transport Recommended Programme (circulated with these minutes). He explained that the growth, traffic and tourism information would be used to report through to the Board. The Frankton to Queenstown link and reduced PT reliability because of traffic delays were of the most concern. There would be improvement once the eastern access road was opened (in the week beginning 19 June). Some of the planned SH projects had been brought forward because of multi effects. There was a strong focus towards PT and active modes. The predicted high level costing was $ m over the period between or so. Cr Forbes commended the work undertaken. Cr Forbes moved Cr O Malley seconded That the Regional Transport Committees note the update and provide direction on any actions they require. Carried Cr Forbes left the meeting at 12.00pm. Page 6

7 Item 5 - Otago Policy Approach to Public Transport Ms Dovey gave a presentation on the Regional Public Transport Plan Otago: Goal - to achieve viable passenger transport which meets the needs of Otago s communities Objectives - Community wellbeing, resilience, alternatives to domestic vehicles, transport disadvantaged, allow intensive residential development, fully accessible, space for Passenger Transport, and realistic levels and quality of service. Users pay an adequate proportion of costs. Total mobility establishment of electronic card payment system. Dunedin network network restructure, PTOM unit definition, new fare structure, supporting infrastructure. Wakatipu network need for review signalled (recently undertaken). Two addenda to the 2014 Plan had been adopted: the Green Island- Concord link, and the Wakatipu basin network (now completed). Wakatipu basin network objective - to provide the core of a public transport network that contributes to addressing the congestion issue on key corridors and meets the needs of local communities and visitors. The Plan was to be reviewed late 2017, with the goals and objectives being taken from the RLTP. The Plan would be brought in line with the GPS, the new RLTP, the Otago Regional Policy Statement, and the ORC Long Term Plan Cr Bolger moved Cr Wills seconded That the Regional Transport Committees note the presentation from ORC made at the meeting on Friday 16 June 2017 and provide direction on any actions they require. Carried Item 6 - A Framework for Evaluating the Implementation of the RLTPs Dr Turnbull explained that this topic would be discussed at a workshop following the meeting. An evaluation framework was needed to close the feedback loop from monitoring projects and the results of those projects. It would help ensure that the outcomes sought in the RLTP were being realized, and meet the legislative requirement under the LTMA. Kate Averill from EvalStars Ltd introduced herself to the meeting and spoke about her qualifications and experience. She explained that she would assist the Committees in developing the evaluation framework. Cr Bell moved Cr O Malley seconded That the Regional Transport Committees note the report and hold a workshop at the conclusion of the meeting to discuss ideas for evaluating the RLTPs. Carried Page 7

8 Item 7 - Southern Road Safety Influencing Group Update Mr Hawkes noted that the Road Safety Influencing Group was considering how the road safety conversation could be changed. Community focus group meetings had been held to gauge people s understanding of road risk, and their capacity to be involved in becoming aware of why crashes were still happening. This investigation was being carried out by internet survey, individual interviews, focus groups (Invercargill, Queenstown, Dunedin, Balclutha, Ranfurly and Winton), and the resultant data was being evaluated. The Group was close to launching a project across Otago and Southland to influence how people thought about road safety and road safety risk. was funding this work. The aim was to have the work fronted by ordinary people, not by the traditional road safety people or politicians. A full detailed report would be presented to the next meeting of the Committees. Cr Wills moved Cr McPhail seconded That the Regional Transport Committees note the report. Carried Item 8 - Next Meeting Cr Dillon moved Cr Bell seconded That the next meeting of the Regional Transport Committees be held in Balclutha on 29 September 2017 or, if required, earlier at the discretion of the Committee Chairmen. Carried 9. Extraordinary and Urgent Business Cr Dillon advised that Joe Bourque, current Roading Manager at Southland District Council, was to retire soon, and would not attend future meetings. His replacement would be Hartley Hare. Cr O Malley advised that he had attended meetings of the cycleway group which oversaw the cycleway network from the coast to the interior. He would put on the agenda for the next meeting of the Committees that a cycleway group become a subcommittee of the Otago and Southland Regional Transport Committees. The meeting was declared closed at pm. Meeting Chairperson (Cr Eric Roy) Date: Page 8

9 Actions from Otago/Southland RTCs meeting 16 June 2017, updated for agenda 27 October 2017 Item source Item Responsible Status 1. RTC March 2016 Upload progress traffic lights tables to ES and ORC websites on the RLTP, after each RCT meeting. Russell Hawkes Ongoing 2. RTCs August 2016 Southern Road Safety Influencing group to report regularly to RTCs Russell Hawkes Ongoing 3. RTCs 1 Dec 2016 RTC to keep a watching brief on the development of a governance group in Southland regarding cycle networks, before taking further action RTC Ongoing 4. RTCs 1Dec 2016 Roadshow to present information on the role of the RTCs in Council Dr Turnbull Russell Hawkes Ongoing: joint Southland Roadshow 6. RTCs 17 Feb 2017 MBIE, DoC and tourism industry reps to be invited to a workshop that aims to identify short, medium and long-term visitor pressures and their transport implications Jim Harland Dr Turnbull Now to be a South Island workshop, as part of the SI RTC chairs initiative 8. Workshop 17 Feb 2017 Check with the definition of measures in a RLTP Jim Harland Ongoing 9. RTC 31 March 2017 Update on the Queenstown to Milford key corridor 10. RTC 16 June 2017 R funds - prepare for the next meeting a specific quantification of projects and costs. Graeme Hall 11. RTC 16 June 2017 Provide to the next meeting an update on funding of the installation, operation and maintenance of stock truck effluent disposal sites. Dr Turnbull Postponed until 4 December 2017 meeting 12. RTC 16 June 2017 Reword RLTP Problem Statement 2 in accordance with discussion at meeting. Dr Turnbull Done Page 9

10 Item 1 Update on the Prioritised Programme in the RLTPs MORF ID: A Strategic Direction: - ES Transport ORC Transport Report by: Russell Hawkes, Senior Policy Approved by: Planner (Transport), Environment Southland Executive Approval: Purpose To update the Regional Transport Committees on the current status of projects that were prioritised in the current Regional Land Transport Plans (RLTPs) for Otago and Southland. This table will be included in the consultation document proposing the updates to the RLTPs and also in the completed variation to the RLTPs This report replaces the traffic lights report usually on the Committees agenda. Summary The Land Transport Management Act 2003 requires that the Committees include in their RLTPs a table showing all projects that are proposed to be varied, abandoned or suspended. In this update of the Otago and Southland RLTPs, several Approved Organisations (AOs) has proposed changes to their lists of projects in the current RLTPs. The tables below provide an update for the Committees of the projects in the current RLTPs that will be carried forward into the updated RLTPs; those already completed; those that already have funding committed; and that are proposed to be varied, abandoned or suspended. The tables include comments provided by the respective AOs; we propose to include these comments in the RLTPs consultation document. The Committees are asked to review status of the various projects and identify any items they see as needing to be addressed in order to meet the long-term goal and the objectives of the Otago and Southland Regional Land Transport Plans. Should the committees have concerns regarding the indicated status or proposed changes then they should provide direction to the authority proposing the changes. Recommendation It is recommended that the Regional Transport Committees note the report and provide direction on any actions they require, based on the information provided. Report Background At previous committee meetings, a traffic light report has been presented to indicate the status of improvement projects that were included in the current RLTP With the three-yearly review of the RLTP currently underway, the Land Transport Management Act 2013 Sec 16 (6) (d) requires the update of the RLTP to include an explanation if it is proposed that any activity in the current plan be varied, suspended or abandoned. There are several projects in the section of the RLTP that will not be delivered by June 2018, some that are not being proposed to carry through into years in the updated RLTP, and some that will be delivered under as new or revised projects. The following tables provide the Committees with an update on all projects that were Page 10

11 prioritised under the Local Roads or State Highway activity class in RLTP section of the and their likely status in the updated RLTP covering that will be consulted on later in the year. Many of the projects that were prioritised in the current RLTPs are planned to be included in the new Low cost/low Risk Activity Class. This new activity class replaces the Minor Improvements Activity Class, which had a much lower funding ($350,000) ceiling, and which gave a bulk allocation to the Road Controlling authority. That created a situation where many quite low value works were separately identified and prioritised in the RLTP. The new Low cost/low Risk Activity Class arose from the draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport, which included a change in the funding allocations for improvement projects on both local roads and state highways. The activity class for improvements has been split to encompass Low Risk/Low Value Projects (under $1,000,000) and a new Regional Improvements activity class for higher value projects that on local roads may attract an additional funding assistance rate. Views of Affected Parties There are no matters in this report which require consideration under this heading. Legal Compliance There are no legal issues identified within the report. Consistency with Council s LTP/Annual Plan/Policy/Strategy The contents of this report are consistent with Environment Southland s and Otago Regional Council s planning requirements. Financial and Resource Implications There are no financial or resource implications for Environment Southland or Otago Regional Council contained in this report. Page 11

12 Otago and Southland Regional Land Transport Programmes Update on the Prioritised Projects Notes The table lists the prioritised programmes in the current RLTPs, and notes which have been submitted for inclusion in the update of the RLTPs for The table will be further updated prior to consultation on the RLTP, as (some) Approved Organisations update their bids for Table 1: Southland Activity Class 12 - New and Improved Infrastructure Local Roads Regional Organisation Project Name Project Description and Objective Priority Current Status Sept 2017 Name 2015/18 ES Minor improvements To complete, and advise the industry of the network of stock truck effluent sites in southern NZ, thus minimising the spillage of stock effluent onto roads, and the resultant road safety risk and environmental pollution. One Funding Approved Included in 2018/21 Programme Comment GDC Bridge Replacement Replace Pyramid Bridge to maintain a safe and economic crossing of the Mataura River on this existing route. One Detail Business Case Approved. Construction not approved No Construction should be approved in 207/18 so project would be committed. SDC Alternative Scenic Route Seal Extension Seal Extension along the scenic route Haldane-Curio Bay Road to achieve the following benefits: Benefit 1 Enhance the ability to upgrade the area's status to Gateway (55%) Benefit 2 Reduced risk of number and seriousness of crashes (5%) Benefit 3 A greater ability to maximise maintenance investment across the region (40%) Replacement of a nine span single lane wooden bridge to ensure continued access to two major stations and a SDC Mararoa Riv Bridge Three Not included in 2015/18 NLTP No conservation area used by hunters, trampers and anglers. One Construction Approved Abandoned Page 12

13 Organisation Name Project Name Edendale Realignment Regional Included in Project Description and Objective Priority Current Status Sept /21 Comment 2015/18 Programme Bypass of Edendale Township. There are issues with variations in the speed limits through the Edendale township and; a horizontal curve with an intersection located on the apex and an adjacent level crossing located contained within a short section of highway. Additionally an expansion of Fonterra's plant will generate additional traffic, which will travel past residential properties and a school. The project will provide a by-pass to the township with appropriate connections to the Fonterra plant. Fonterra will provide financial contribution to this project in kind. Objective(s): the project is to improve (i) a safety for vehicles, from head on crashes; (ii) turning crashes and; (iii) travel time savings. One One Included in 2015/18 NLTP. Construction Not Approved Yes Elles Road Roundabout Realign highway approaches to existing intersection. Replace priority control with roundabout. Extend Lake Street to become fourth leg of roundabout. Objective of project is improved safety for all road users. Reduction in crashes and the severity of crashes that are unavoidable. Improved access to commercial/industrial premises. One One Detail Business Case Approved Yes Falls Creek Bridge Widening This is a single-lane bridge on which, tourist buses stop to enable viewing of Falls Creek and Christie Falls. No real edge protection, just sight rails. The project is to replace the existing one lane bridge with a new two lane bridge; widen the approaches and; provide a separate pedestrian walkway. Objective(s): the project is to improve (i) a safety for vehicles, from head on crashes; (ii) a safety for vulnerable road user (i.e. tourists on bridge) and; (iii) reducing delays. One One Not included in 2015/18 NLTP No Varied - This project is now being delivered under the Visiting Driver Signature Project which has funding committed for 17/18. Invercargill - Moto Rimu Rd Safety Improvements Safer Journeys - Roads and Roadsides. Various activities to address crash types which may include wide centreline, safety barrier, ATP and intersection improvements and closures. Objectives are improved safety for all road users, and reduction in crash rates and severity of crashes. Two Two Not being delivered in 2015/18. No longer fits funding requirements No Varied - This is no longer a State Highway improvement activity and will be delivered as a Low Cost/Low Risk activity. Longbush - Invercargill Safety Impts Safer Journeys - Roads and Roadsides. Various activities to address crash types which may include wide centreline, safety barrier, ATP and intersection closures. Objectives are improved safety for all road users, and reduction in crash rates and severity of crashes that are unavoidable. Two Two Two Not being delivered in 2015/18. No longer fits funding requirements No Varied - This is no longer a State Highway improvement activity and will be delivered as a Low Cost/Low Risk activity. Mataura Intersection Improvement Rail line parallel with SH1 at the intersection of SH1 & SH93. Trucks from SH93 are unable to pull up to the limit line to confirm it is safe to turn left into SH1 without straddling rail line. Install merge bay on SH1 for left turning traffic. Objectives are improved safety for road and rail users. Improved amenity for residents. Two Two Two Not on 2015/18 approved programme No Varied - This is no longer a State Highway improvement activity and will be delivered as a Low Cost/Low Risk activity. Milford Rockfall/Avalanche Protection Realignment to avoid avalanche path on eastern approach to tunnel. Relocation of visitor attraction/stopping location. High velocity catch fencing at two locations. Objectives are improved safety for users and resilience of a key tourism route. Fewer highway closures will lead to a reduction in losses for tourism operators. Avalanche risk management will remain an on-going issue based on climatic conditions. Current solution is to relocate stopping areas away from avalanche path. One One One Not on 2015/18 approved programme Yes Visiting Driver Signature Project - Southland Safety improvements for tourist drivers on the Southland section of the Queenstown - Milford Sound route including ATP, pull-off areas, barriers. This aims for a reduction in tourist driver related crashes and where these cannot be avoided, a reduction in their severity. Consistency in the application of safety measures on major routes through Southland which provide key links to the adjacent region of Otago. One One One Funding Approved Yes Wilsons Crossing Passing Lanes Construction of staggered passing lanes Lochiel (southbound), Wilsons Crossing(northbound). Yr 1 - earthworks, drainage, subbase Yr 2 - basecourse, surfacing. This passing lane project is situated within an undulating section SH6 with poor passing opportunities; traffic volumes > 6400 vpd; increasing commuter and heavy traffic for the Port. Objective(s): the project is to provide (i) a safe passing environment while at the same time; (ii) reducing travel time and; (iii) vehicle operating costs. Three Not included in 2015/18 NLTP No Suspended - This project has been reprioritised in the 10 year State Highway Programme beyond the period. Page 13

14 Table 2: Otago Activity Class 3 - Walking & Cycling Organisation Name DCC DCC DCC Project Name Central City Transport Hub Central City and NEV Cycle Network Strategic Cycle Network - Mosgiel Regional Included in Project Description and Objective Priority Current Status Sept /21 Comment 2015/18 Programme The ORC are planning a Central City Bus Hub. This project is to enhance the bus hub to provide centralised facilities for other transport modes such as walking, cycling, taxis and intercity buses / coaches. It is part of the Central City PBC. Provision of a cycle network for the central city and North East Valley. This is part of a programme business case. Provide local cycle network in Mosgiel. This will be part of a programme business case to be developed in 2017/18. 4 Probable No Indicative Business Case 1 No Approved 4 No Upgrade to streets surrounding University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic Campuses, to improve safety and DCC Tertiary Precinct 3 Yes accessibility by foot and cycle. Varied - any work required to accommodate other modes will be undertaken by ORC through their Bus Hub project, or through the DCC low Varied - part of this activity will be completed in 2017/18, part in is included in the Dunedin Urban Cycleways project included in the 2018/21 Varied - this activity will be included as appropriate in the Dunedin Urban Cycleways and the Mosgiel Town Centre and Arterial Routes Varied - name changed to Tertiary Precinct Improvement Project and included in the 2018/21 programme. Dunedin One Way Pair Cycle Lanes In Dunedin, to establish separated cycle lanes on the State Highway 1, one-way routes, through the central city. To improve road safety for cyclists; to provide a safe route choice for cyclists, to facilitate the adoption of cycling as a safe and practical choice for inner city transport; and to integrate with the wider city cycling network. While this could be implemented as a standalone project, it integrally contributes to a wider inner & city network. Also, the Dunedin City Council are proposing to set up a project covering the central city area (i.e. that would be the programme for which this is an initiative). 1 Funding Approved SH 88 Cycling and Pedestrian Facilities SH 88 Cycling and Pedestrian Facilities 1 Funding Approved No Varied - This project is now being delivered under the Dunedin - Port Chalmers Safety Improvements project which has funding WDC Walking and Cycling Oamaru to Pukeuri 2015/16 This is a separated cycleway on SH1 from the north end of Oamaru to the Pukeuri Alliance meat works located on the west side of the road carriageway. The objective of this project is to provide a separated cycling track off SH1 from Oamaru's north end boundary to the Pukeuri Alliance meat works which will allow cyclists to commute to and from work in safety without death or serious injury. 4 Not included in NLTP No Variation - included in Low Cost Low Risk projects for 2020/21 Page 14

15 Activity Class 12 - New and Improved Infrastructure Local Roads Regional Included in Organisation Project Name Project Description and Objective Priority Current Status Sept /21 Comment Name 2015/18 Programme CDC Seal Extension of The Nuggets Road The objective is to provide a safe and quality experience for Visiting Drivers using the route to the iconic sight seeing area of Nugget Point. With the constant loss of control by Visiting Drivers on this section of unsealed road, it is proposed to obtain the stated objective through the sealing of The Nuggets Road. 1 Complete DCC Central City Safety and Accessibility Upgrade Safety and accessibility upgrade of the Central City and North Dunedin area. Indicative Business Case 1 Yes Approved Varied - name changed to Central City Upgrade and included in the 2018/21 programme. Improvements to the efficiency and design of the freight bypass between SH1 in Andersons Bay and SH88 to the Indicative Business Case DCC Eastern Bypass 1 No Port. This is part of the PBC. Approved Suspended - investigation and data collection will be carried out, prior to confirming the scope of this project. Page 15

16 Organisation Name DCC Project Name Mosgiel Safety and Accessibility Upgrade Regional Included in Project Description and Objective Priority Current Status Sept /21 Comment 2015/18 Programme Improve safety and accessibility in Mosgiel Town Centre. It will covered by a PBC. 2 No Varied - name changed to Mosgiel Town Centre and Arterial Routes projects and included in the 2018/21 programme. DCC Peninsula Roading - Portobella Road Roading improvement works on the Otago Peninsula as detailed in the city's Integrated Transport Strategy. Project to replace deliver security of sea wall protection, enable sustainability for sea level rise effects, security of tourist route, maintain connectivity of communities, accident rate reduction, travel time improvement and to enable safe separation of vulnerable road users with increasing demand volumes. 1 Construction Underway DCC Phase 4 Penninsula Roading - Harrington Point Rd Roading improvement works on the Otago Peninsula as detailed in the city Integrated Transport Strategy. Project to replace deliver security of sea wall protection, enable sustainability for sea level rise effects, security of tourist route, maintain connectivity of communities, accident rate reduction, travel time improvement and to enable safe separation of vulnerable road users with increasing demand volumes. 1 Funding Approved DCC Strategic Corridors: Warehouse Precinct Accessibility (SH1) The project is part of the Strategic Corridors package which assessed the existing and future requirements for the movement of goods, services and people including the corridor demands by major traffic generators. The revitalisation of the Harbourside area and the permeability across the rail corridor to the Central Activity Area (CAA) were also considered. Dunedin is an origin or destination for the majority of vehicle movements travelling within the city. The One Way Pair (SH1) is required to serve the access function equally as well as its mobility or through movement function. 2 Project not started. Programmed for No Suspended - investigation and data collection will be carried out, prior to confirming the scope of this project. DCC Street Light Renewal With LED Renewal of street light luminaires at the end of life with LED with acceleration for the complete street light network to complete the network change with safety. 2 Not approved to date Yes Varied - name changed to LED Streetlight Renewal and included in the 2018/21 programme. Funding approval being sought in 2017/18. QLDC Eastern Access Road Eastern Access Road. The Frankton Flats programme business case is presently under development. 1 Funding Approved QLDC Frankton Flats Programme Business Case Implementation This project is a placeholder for new works anticipated to arise from the completion of the Frankton Flats programme business case. This project is part of the Frankton Flats Programme Business Case. This work is being undertaken this financial year (2014/15) 1 Funding Approved QLDC Queenstown TC Programme Business Case Implementation Implementation of transport interventions recommended by the Queenstown Town Centre Programme Business Case, which is to be completed by February No Varies - Project has been split into a number of combined transport initiatives for the Queenstown network QLDC Wanaka Programme Business Case Implementation Implementation of the transport interventions emanating from the Wanaka Programme Business Case, which is presently being developed. 3 Proposed No Varied - Project now included as wider Wanaka Transport Business Case WDC Harbourside Projects 2015/18 An extract from the Oamaru Harbour Development Strategy. "Roads within the harbour will service commercial requirements and support business, tourism and connectivity. Shared space between pedestrians and vehicles will be enabled. Speed limits will be restricted to support pedestrian, penguin and port user safety. 3 Not included in NLTP No Variation - included in Low Cost Low Risk projects for 2019/20 WDC Street Light Upgrade Renewal of street light luminaires at the end of life with LED with acceleration for the complete street light network to complete the network change with safety. 3 Funding Approved Construction - installation to be 100% completed by 31 December 2018 River training is required at these 2 locations to ensure that the river flows freely under existing bridges. The WDC River Training 2015/18 objective is to complete river training works at these 2 locations so that the rivers are free flowing and do not 3 No cause extensive damage to the bridge or road infrastructure Variation - included in Low Cost Low Risk projects for 2020/21 Page 16

17 Activity Class 13 - New and Improved Infrastructure State Highways Organisation Name Project Name Regional Included in Project Description and Objective Priority Current Status Sept /21 Comment 2015/18 Programme Albert Burn Bridge Replacement Replacement of vulnerable existing narrow bridge on poor vertical alignment with HPMV capable structure. Load limitations currently force trucks to cross at the Luggate Bridge which is increasing the maintenance costs of this structure. Objectives are: Improved freight efficiency: Improved resilience. Improved vertical alignment by raising bridge to lessen the severity of the dip and reduce driver surprise: Reduced traffic and therefore loading on the Luggate Bridge resulting in lower maintenance costs. 5 No Suspended - This project has been reprioritised in the 10 year State Highway Programme beyond the period. Andersons Bay Rd/Caversham Motorway Improvements to the intersection of Andersons Bay Rd and Caversham Motorway to improve efficiency for freight using the local arterial by-pass to access Port Otago. Current alignment requires deviation in the opposite direction of travel. Traffic signal control of approach and circulating flow. There is a by-product of improved safety and congestion relief on the Dunedin one way network. 1 Not included in NLTP No Varied - This project has been programmed to align with the reprioritisation of the DCC's Eastern Bypass project which is now beyond the period. Beaumont bridge replacement Replacement bridge and approach realignment. An aging bridge, which has reached the (next 1 to 5 years) end of its economic life. The project proposes to replace the existing structure with a new two lane bridge. Objective(s): the project is to ensure (i) a resilient and secure transport network and; (ii) reduce delays. 3 Funding Approved Yes Big Kuri Creek Flood Mitigation Regular flooding at Big Kuri Creek bridge due to aggradation of river bed. Raise approaches and bridge deck to clear peak flood levels. Objectives are: Improved highway corridor resilience with fewer or no road closures during storm events: Reliable freight movement with little or no delays: Reduced maintenance costs through construction of a pavement less susceptible to inundation by floodwater. 3 Proposed No Varied - The flood mitigation works are now consented as an ongoing maintenance activity and therefore this improvement project is no longer required. Cromwell Intersection Improvement SH6 & SH8B, fatal crash site. Separated left turn lane has improved safety but may require further improvement. Objectives are improved safety for all road users, and a reduction in crashes and the severity of crashes that are unavoidable. Start year outside of No RLTP Realign the road to a 100km/h design speed over the railway line, by lowering the railway line 5.1m and installing a new 76m culvert railway underpass on the new alignment. Reverse curves cause driver surprise and Deborah Realignment pose a crash hazard, particularly with respect to HCVs which is exacerbated in wet conditions. The project 2 Not included in NLTP No proposes to undertake a realignment of the railway line and highway to eliminate driver surprise and improve network resilience. Objective of the project is to improve safety for motorists. Suspended - This project has been reprioritised in the 10 year State Highway Programme beyond the period. Suspended - This project has been reprioritised in the 10 year State Highway Programme beyond the period. Dunedin - Fairfield Safety Improvements Infill of wire rope side barriers and other improvements to create safer and more forgiving roadsides. Part of the Safer Journeys - Roads & Roadsides business case. Objectives are improved safety for all road users and a reduction in crash rates and severity of crashes that are unavoidable. A by-product of safety improvements is improved network efficiency and resilience with fewer highway closures as a result of crashes. 2 Funding Approved No Due for completion 17/18 Grant Rd to Kawarau Falls Bridge Improvements Capacity issues, widening, urbanisation and intersection improvements. Work necessary to compliment development projects in the area including improvements for pedestrians, lighting, widening and utility integration. Includes surrounding projects for Glenda Drive, Frankton BP R/A Improvements and BP R/A to Kawarau Falls Bridge Corridor Improvements. Objectives are reduced congestion, improved use of existing corridor, and improved customer experience. 1 Funding Approved Hilderthorpe Straight Flood Mitigation Flooding at various locations from surface water run-off during heavy rainfall resulting in road closures. Floodprone areas include McEneaney passing lanes, 45th Parallel, Hilderthorpe Floodway, Hilderthorpe Rd & Wai-iti Park. Significant drainage work required. Objectives are: Improved highway corridor resilience with fewer or no road closures during storm events: Reliable freight movement with little or no delays Safer highway for motorists with less potential for surface flooding along the corridor: Reduced maintenance costs through construction of a pavement less susceptible to inundation by floodwater Start year outside of No RLTP This project has been reprioritised in the 10 year State Highway Programme beyond the period. Page 17

18 Organisation Name Project Name Regional Included in Project Description and Objective Priority Current Status Sept /21 Comment 2015/18 Programme Katiki Erosion Protection Coastal erosion along Katiki straight. Currently being monitored but requires a long term solution. Objectives are: Improved highway corridor resilience to storm events: Reliable freight movement with little or no delay: Reduced pavement maintenance costs through improved coastal protection and shoulder support. 3 Funding Approved Due for completion 17/18 Enhanced Network Resilience Otago Improve resilience of SH network addressing bridge deficiencies, rock fall/slips risk areas, flood prone areas and coastal erosion 3 Not included in NLTP No Abandoned - This was a "placeholder" activity which has been replaced by site specific resilience activities. Ladies Mile Corridor Improvements Capacity and safety issues related to Howards Drive which is the only access to the Lake Hayes Estate residential development. Development down Stalker, Lower Shotover & Tucker Beach Rds require corridor and access improvements. Further population growth predicted for the area. Objectives are: Reduced congestion and improved use of existing corridor: Improved customer experience: Journey time reliability. 3 Funding Approved Yes Maheno Flood Mitigation Prone to flooding from the Kakanui River resulting in road closures with no logical commercial vehicle detour. Approximately 300m section of highway needs to be raised by up to 500mm with large diameter culverts installed to provide resilience to flood events. Objectives are: Improved highway corridor resilience with fewer or no road closures during storm events: Reliable freight movement with little or no delays Safer highway for motorists with less potential for surface flooding along the corridor: Reduced maintenance costs through construction of a pavement less susceptible to inundation by floodwater. 1 No Approvals to date No Varied - This is no longer a State Highway improvement activity and will be delivered as a Low Cost/Low Risk activity. Mosgiel - Balclutha Safety Improvements ATP infill to encourage lane discipline on a highway with challenging geometry. Additional treatment as required. Part of the Safer Journeys - Roads & Roadsides business case. Objectives are: Improved safety for all road users: Reduction in crash rates and severity of crashes that are unavoidable: A by-product of safety improvements is improved network efficiency and resilience with fewer highway closures as a result of crashes. 2 Funding Approved Nevis Bluff Rockfall Protection Ongoing work by Opus under NMM contract but capital project required. International peer review recommends staged physical catch fences. Objective is improved safety for users and resilience of a key regional and tourism route. 1 No Approvals to date Yes North Oamaru Corridor Improvements Possible re-allocation of road space with removal of cycle lanes and provision of quiet streets detours for cyclists. Intersection improvements. Objectives are: Improved safety for all users. Improved efficiency for people and goods on main highway corridor with improved access for residents from side roads: Improved amenity for residents. 3 Yes Oamaru - Dunedin Safety Improvements Installation of wire rope barrier and ATP in high risk areas along the highway corridor. Part of the Safer Journeys - Roads & Roadsides business case. Objectives are improved safety for all road users and a reduction in crash rates and severity of crashes that are unavoidable. A by-product of safety improvements is improved network efficiency and resilience with fewer highway closures as a result of crashes. 3 Funding Approved Pine Hill Rd/Great King St Intersection Improvements Identified as one of the 100 high risk intersections in the country. Restricted visibility from priority controlled intersection located at base of a steep incline. Consideration of an improved at grade solution required. Improved safety for all intersection users by potentially signalising with pre-warning amber signals located prior to the George St over bridge and installation of a downhill crawl lane for heavies. Priority phasing may be given to heavies using the crawl lane to ensure the intersection is clear. It is anticipated that this will mitigate the risk of conflict at the intersection. Part of the Safer Journeys - Roads & Roadsides business case. 1 Proposed No To be confirmed by Page 18

19 Organisation Name Project Name Regional Included in Project Description and Objective Priority Current Status Sept /21 Comment 2015/18 Programme Roaring Meg Bridge Widening Narrow bridge on poor alignment. I&R completed but lower cost option of widening one side needs progression. Objectives are improved safety for all motorists, and improved corridor resilience on an arterial route linking Queenstown with the wider Central Otago region and further north. 5 Not included in NLTP No Varied - This project has been reprioritised in the 10 year State Highway Programme beyond the period. SH 88 Cycling and Pedestrian Facilities SH 88 Cycling and Pedestrian Facilities 1 Funding Approved Varied - This project is now being delivered under the Dunedin - Port Chalmers Safety Improvements project which has funding committed for 17/18. SH6A Corridor Improvements Corridor improvements to relieve congestion, improve use of existing corridor, and improve customer experience with greater accessibility from side roads 3 No Approvals to date Yes St Andrews St Anzac Ave Revise layout of existing signal controlled intersection to improve operational efficiency, especially for portbound freight. Intersection complicated by adjacent rail line. By-product of improved safety and congestion relief on the Dunedin one way network. 1 Not included in NLTP No Varied - This project has been programmed to align with the reprioritisation of the DCC's Eastern Bypass project which is now beyond the period. Stanley St Corridor Improvements Main arterial link into Queenstown which doesn't cope with peak hour demand. Delays also occur due to the current roundabout configuration at the major intersections and a pedestrian crossing. Objectives are: Reduced congestion and associated driver frustration: Improved and more reliable travel times: Enhanced safety for pedestrians along the corridor: Improved visitor experience. 2 Not included in NLTP No Abandoned - This project has been replaced by the Queenstown Town Centre Arterial activity in the RLTP. Visiting Driver Signature Project Otago Safety improvements to the Otago network for tourist drivers on key links: Queenstown - Milford (Otago section), Queenstown - West Coast, Queenstown - Christchurch (Otago section), ATP, pull-off areas, barriers. Objectives are a reduction in tourist driver related crashes and where these cannot be avoided, a reduction in their severity, and consistency in the application of safety measures on major routes through Otago which provide key links to the adjacent regions of Canterbury and the West Coast. 1 Funding Approved Waikouaiti Flood Mitigation Highway prone to flooding from the Waikouaiti River between the Waikouaiti River bridge and Karitane turnoff. Possible solution to overlay and raise highway by up to 700mm requiring installation of large diameter culverts. Objectives are: Improved highway corridor resilience with fewer or no road closures during storm events: Reliable freight movement with little or no delays: Safer highway for motorists with less potential for surface flooding along the corridor: Reduced maintenance costs through construction of a pavement less susceptible to inundation by floodwater and erosion from the adjacent river. 1 Proposed No Varied - This is no longer a State Highway improvement activity and will be delivered as a Low Cost/Low Risk activity. Waitati Curve Realignment Realign curve to 550m radius, relocate Blueskin store and SH1: Harvey Street Intersection. Curve very much out of context and adjacent commercial land use. The project proposes a realignment of curve to 550m radius, relocate Blueskin store and SH1: Harvey Street Intersection Objective(s): the project is to: (i) improve safety for vehicles; (ii) reduce potential for roadside impact crashes; (iii) reducing travel time and; (iv) vehicle operating costs. 5 Not included in NLTP No Suspended - This project has been reprioritised in the 10 year State Highway Programme beyond the period. Weigh in motion station. A key part of the 's work programme for the "Moving more freight on fewer trucks" initiative is called "Weigh/Right", and is designed to support weight compliance in the heavy truck fleet. Enhancing existing weigh bridges with Weigh in Motion and Automatic Number Plate Recognition provides for Weigh Right, Otago the selection of vehicles which will directly increase the effectiveness of enforcement when matched with 4 No Approvals to date. Yes linked roadside, data analysis and investigative activity. Improved strategic siting of additional weigh bridges significantly increases the likelihood of an errant operator of being prosecuted and should result in a higher level of incentive to comply. Page 19

20 Item 2 Consultation Document for the RLTPs Review and Variation MORF ID: Strategic Direction: - ES Transport ORC Transport Report by: Jane Turnbull, Manager Approved by: Strategic and Transport Planning, Otago Regional Council Russell Hawkes, Senior Policy Planner (Transport), Environment Southland Executive Approval: Purpose To recommend how the Regional Transport Committees consult on proposed updates to (and variation of the) RLTPs, and to propose, for the Committees consideration, a draft consultation document. The latter includes recommendations on the prioritisation of significant projects, for the Committees consideration. Summary The Committees have two opportunities to review the consultation document on the proposed updates to the RLTPS: at this meeting on 27 October 2017 and again at the next Committees meeting on 4 December. Consultation is scheduled to start mid-december. The consultation document contains replacement sections for both for the common strategic front-end of the current RLTPs and for the programme of activities. The mechanism for making these changes to the RLTPs is by way of variation. The updated programme of activities set out in the consultation document covers The Committees now need to form their initial view on: (1) which of these projects (those over which they have this discretion) should be included in the updated RLTPs, and (2) the prioritisation of the significant projects. The consultation document has been prepared on the working presumption that all the projects submitted through TIO be included in the RLTPs. The document also contains a strawman prioritization, prepared by TAG members, for the Committees consideration. The programme of activities set out in the consultation document should, at this stage, be treated as a draft. There could be projects that drop in or out e.g. as result of the discussions that is presently having with each Approved Organisation. This draft programme will be updated before the Committees consider the draft document again on 4 December, to sign it off for consultation. Recommendation It is recommended that the Regional Transport Committees: a. consider the attached draft of the consultation document for the review of, and proposed updates to, the Otago and Southland RLTPs including the prioritisation of significant projects, and b. identify any/all elements they would like clarified or amended before their next meeting to adopt this document. Page 20

21 Report Background The Regional Transport Committees have been reviewing the content of the Otago and Southland RLTPs since 2016, assisted by the Otago Southland Technical Advisory Group (TAG). As part of the review of the current RLTPs, the Committees consulted representative land transport users and providers in May this year regarding the key problems that an updated RLTPs should focus on in the next three years. Under the Land Transport Management Act 2003, each Regional Transport Committees is required to complete its RLTP review in the six-month period immediately before the expiry of the third year of the plan; i.e. in the period from 1 January 2018 to 30 June An RTC may propose a variation its RLTP, if the variation addresses an issue raised by the review. There is sufficient change proposed to the RLTPs for the Committees to consider making a variation to each plan. The changes arise from: the review of the strategic front-end of the document, including: o a clearer strategic content, and the intended long-term results from investment in o the activities and projects included in the RLTPs; and application of business case planning principles as required by the Transport Agency; changes to projects already in the RLTPs, proposed by Approved Organisations, as described in the previous report on this meeting agenda; and new projects proposed by Approved Organisations, including several large Queenstown projects. Due to the significance of some of these changes, each Committee needs to consult on the proposed variation to its RLTP, before making any final decision. Proposed consultation process When preparing or varying a RLTP, a Regional Transport Committee is required to consult in accordance with the consultation principles specified in Section 82 of the Local Government Act, but may otherwise chose how it consults. These principles are set out in Attachment 1 of this report. Staff are recommending that the Committees: 1. Prepare a consultation document, outlining the main proposed changes to the RLTPs (in effect, replacements for sections 1 to 3 of the current RLTPs) and place this on ES and ORC websites. 2. Write to representative land transport users and providers alerting them to this consultation document; and also place public notices in main newspapers. 3. Ask for feedback in the form of submissions. 4. Hold hearings for those who wish to speak to their submission or give feedback orally. Proposed dates from the consultation are set out in the next report on this agenda. Proposed consultation document Staff are writing a consultation document, and have attached a draft to this agenda, for the Committees consideration. Please note that the Committee will have another opportunity to consider an updated version of this document before it is finalised. This allows Approved Organisations to update any of their proposed projects (up until 31 October) should they need to do so. Page 21

22 The consultation document contains a replacement for sections 1, 2 and 3 in the current RLTPs: i.e. for both the strategic front-end of the RLTPs and the activities and projects recommended for funding. The consultation document does not include the Appendices in the current RLTPs as the changes required to those sections are not significant and can be made after consultation and before the RTCs formally decide to vary the RLTPs in April. Decisions that the Committees are required to make on the proposed programme of activities There are two main decisions that the RTCs need to make on activities submitted for consideration: 1. Determining which projects should be included 2. Prioritising the significant projects which are included. What projects should be included? The following activities an Approved Organisation proposes must be included in the RLTP: local road maintenance local road renewals local road minor capital works existing public transport services. The definition in the RLTPs of local road minor capital works is out of date and needs to be changed. TAG is recommending that if a local activity falls within the Transport Agency s definition of low cost / low risk activity class then it should be deemed to be a local road minor capital work for the purpose of compiling the RLTPs. The consultation document has been prepared on this basis. Any of the following activities may be included in the RLTP at the discretion of the Committee: any other activities proposed by an Approved Organisation all state highway work proposed by including maintenance, renewals and construction/improvements, activities not relating to state highways that are proposed by. To assist the RTCs in these decisions, TAG members are recommending all the projects submitted through TIO be included in the RLTPs. The consultation document has been drafted on this basis. Prioritisation The significant projects included in the RLTP need to be prioritised. This firstly involves assessing which projects are significant. This should be done in accordance with the significance policy. TAG is recommending that all improvement projects and all walking and cycling projects should be considered as triggering the significance policy and therefore prioritised by the Committees. To prioritise the significant projects, the RLTP strategic results framework should be taken into account, along with the GPS priorities. The draft GPS 2018 has set three priorities for the allocation of funding. These are the same as for the current GPS: economic growth and productivity; road safety; and value for money. TAG members have developed a strawman prioritisation for the Committees consideration. This is included in the consultation document: it is shown both in the priority column in the full list of tables, and also in the summary tables for each prioritised project. The latter include the reasons for the selected priority, and to which of the benefits they are expected to contribute. Page 22

23 Please note this prioritization in the draft document is only a proposal and the Committee should consider and discuss the prioritisation. In particular, the Committees may wish to consider whether the significant projects should be prioritized by with regional focus areas (e.g. Queenstown, Dunedin, Otago/Southland rural etcetera) or by key journey. Matters leftover after the review of list of policies in the current RLTPs Attachment 3 contains a list of matters of leftover from the list of policies in the current RLTPs after we (1) separated out the RTCs advocacy programme and (2) shortened and updated the list of policies. The suggestion, made at a recent RTC meeting, was that this list be appended to the Traffic Lights report presented to each RTCs meeting, to enable the RTCs to monitor progress on these matters. Views of Affected Parties There are no matters in this report which require consideration under this heading. Legal Compliance There are no legal issues identified within the report. Consistency with Council s LTP/Annual Plan/Policy/Strategy The contents of this report are consistent with Environment Southland s and Otago Regional Council s planning requirements. Financial and Resource Implications There are no new financial or resource implications for Environment Southland or Otago Regional Council contained in this report. Page 23

24 Attachment 1 Local Government Act 2002, 82 Principles of consultation (1) Consultation that a local authority undertakes in relation to any decision or other matter must be undertaken, subject to subsections (3) to (5), in accordance with the following principles: (a) that persons who will or may be affected by, or have an interest in, the decision or matter should be provided by the local authority with reasonable access to relevant information in a manner and format that is appropriate to the preferences and needs of those persons: (b) that persons who will or may be affected by, or have an interest in, the decision or matter should be encouraged by the local authority to present their views to the local authority: (c) that persons who are invited or encouraged to present their views to the local authority should be given clear information by the local authority concerning the purpose of the consultation and the scope of the decisions to be taken following the consideration of views presented: (d) that persons who wish to have their views on the decision or matter considered by the local authority should be provided by the local authority with a reasonable opportunity to present those views to the local authority in a manner and format that is appropriate to the preferences and needs of those persons: (e) that the views presented to the local authority should be received by the local authority with an open mind and should be given by the local authority, in making a decision, due consideration: (f) that persons who present views to the local authority should have access to a clear record or description of relevant decisions made by the local authority and explanatory material relating to the decisions, which may include, for example, reports relating to the matter that were considered before the decisions were made. (2) A local authority must ensure that it has in place processes for consulting with Māori in accordance with subsection (1). (3) The principles set out in subsection (1) are, subject to subsections (4) and (5), to be observed by a local authority in such manner as the local authority considers, in its discretion, to be appropriate in any particular instance. (4) A local authority must, in exercising its discretion under subsection (3), have regard to (a) the requirements of section 78; and (b) the extent to which the current views and preferences of persons who will or may be affected by, or have an interest in, the decision or matter are known to the local authority; and (c) the nature and significance of the decision or matter, including its likely impact from the perspective of the persons who will or may be affected by, or have an interest in, the decision or matter; and (d) the provisions of Part 1 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (which Part, among other things, sets out the circumstances in which there is good reason for withholding local authority information); and (e) the costs and benefits of any consultation process or procedure. (5) Where a local authority is authorised or required by this Act or any other enactment to undertake consultation in relation to any decision or matter and the procedure in respect of that consultation is prescribed by this Act or any other enactment, such of the provisions of the principles set out in subsection (1) as are inconsistent with specific requirements of the procedure so prescribed are not to be observed by the local authority in respect of that consultation. Page 24

25 Attachment 2 Draft of the consultation document of the Updated Otago Southland Regional Land Transport Plans : 2017/18 update. Note this document is a work in progress. Page 25

26 Attachment 3 Work that the RTCs expect one or more Approved Organisations to do DRAFT Explanation: these matters listed below, are what s left of the list of policies in the current RLTPs after we (1) separated out the RTCs advocacy programme and (2) shortened and updated the list of policies. The suggestion, made at a recent RTC meeting, is that this list be appended to the Traffic Lights report presented to each RTCs meeting, to enable the RTCs to monitor progress on these matters. Those responsibilities identified below for progressing individual items are suggestions for the RTCs to consider. Minimising road trauma Responsibility: Southern Road Safety Influencing Group 1. Promote better community conversations on road risk. 2. Research and pilot new ways of moving towards zero serious road trauma on our networks including methods for bringing about the social change needed. 3. Develop a more accurate baseline of serious injuries on the regions transport corridors, based on reliable information, using robust scientific and statistical methods. Managing the environmental effects of the transport system Responsibility: ORC and ES 4. Complete a network of stock truck effluent disposal sites across Otago and Southland. Freight and exporting Responsibility: ORC and ES as part of a South Island RTCs initiative 5. Identify the strategic freight network the routes that are critical for the transport of product in Otago Southland. Responsibility: RCAs 6. Define, protect and improve the connection between the roading part of the strategic freight network, and ports, airports and other hubs. 7. Operate, maintain, and improve the strategic freight network to allow efficient movement of heavy vehicles, including overweight and over-dimensional vehicles. Page 26

27 Visitors and tourism Responsibility: ORC and ES as part of a South Island RTCs initiative 8. Identify the strategic visitor network the routes that are critical for the transport of visitors to protect and develop our economy. Responsibility: TAG 9. Develop a prioritised programme of improvements to the strategic visitor network, focusing on safety, reliability and resilience and catering to the special needs of visiting drivers (both domestic and overseas). roadside facilities, destination signage and information, to promote quality, safe travel experiences in those areas frequented by visitors (for example rest areas, public conveniences, and pull-off areas for vistas); journey planning information for visiting drivers, about road conditions and travel times; adequate, appropriate coach parking, pick-up/drop-off points in areas used by tourists; adequate facilities and services for transporting cruise ship passengers; choice in public transport services between towns. Responsibility:??? 10. Support the growth of cycle tourism by completing a network of rides in southern NZ; and planning and providing attractive and safe choices for travel between parts of Nga Haerenga the NZ Cycle Trail. Ensuring resilience Responsibility: ORC and ES, with TAG 11. Develop an Otago Southland resilience plan which: identifies risks to key routes; specifies management strategies for these risks (including minimising road closures, keeping overall disruptions to a minimum, and providing for adequate detour routes for critical connections); sets up a system to continuously monitor, and improve as necessary, the resilience of the transport network. Responsibility: RCAs 12. Minimise road closures on key routes arising from maintenance/improvements by ensuring adequate detour routes for all modes of transport, and keeping overall disruptions to a minimum. 13. Ensure monitoring and communications systems are in place for the state highway network and key arterial roads, communicating road closures and conditions to users of the transport system. Page 27

28 Providing for mode choice including walking, cycling and public transport Responsibility: ORC and ICC 14. Contract public transport services on any key corridors in Otago and Southland where there is no adequate commercial service provided, provided there is sufficient support from both the community and bus users to make the service viable to fund and operate. Question for RTCs: is this still a valid expectation? 15. Ensure all urban buses are able to carry bikes, and that urban town centres have bike racks. Responsibility: RCAs 16. Include provision for safe walking and cycling in all new road construction and major improvements in areas of high pedestrian and cycle use. 17. Ensure infrastructure is sufficiently integrated to allow people and freight to change safely and efficiently from one mode of travel to another, including from the roading network to rail, air or water networks. 18. Expand and improve the cycling network, and connect existing cycling routes to keep cyclists safe, and to encourage new cyclists, giving priority to those areas where there is latent or emerging demand, and to initiatives that assist with access to and from schools, workplaces, and local commuting trails. Responsibility: All TAs with KiwiRail 19. Protect KiwiRail s ability to continue operations (including maintenance) safely and efficiently, including options to create more sidings, increase train speed and numbers and grow freight transport. Page 28

29 Item 3 MORF ID: Updated Timeline for the RLTP Review Strategic Direction: Report by: Jane Turnbull, Manager Strategic and Transport Planning, Otago Regional Council Executive Approval: Approved by: Purpose To propose a revised timeline for the review and update of the Otago and Southland Regional Land Transport Plans (RLTPs), and meeting dates for the Regional Transport Committees. Summary Due to the Transport Agency making several of the templates in Transport Investment Online available by much later than we anticipated, we are no longer able to prepare a consultation document in time to consult in November on the proposed update to the RLTPs. This means that if we are to meet the deadline of updating the RLTPs (by variation) by the end of April, consultation can only now be done in December and January. A revised timeline is attached. This includes RTC meeting dates up until the end of Recommendation It is recommended that the Regional Transport Committees adopt the revised timeline for the review and update of the RLTPs. Views of Affected Parties There are no matters in this report which require consideration under this heading. Legal Compliance There are no legal issues identified within the report. Consistency with Council s LTP/Annual Plan/Policy/Strategy The contents of this report are consistent with Environment Southland s and Otago Regional Council s planning requirements. Financial and Resource Implications There are no new financial or resource implications for Environment Southland or Otago Regional Council contained in this report. Page 29

30 Updated timeline for the review of the Otago and Southland Regional Land Transport Plans, plus Committee meeting dates for 2018 Year Month Work item Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meeting subject (only RLTP matters are listed) 2017 Jul/August By 31 August: each AO submits their programme in TIO September / October Consider proposed updates to the RLTPS: both the strategic front-end and the programmes of activities Consider a draft of the strategic front-end of the RLTP Consider, in outline, the draft schema for monitoring whether outcomes anticipated in RLTP are eventuating Review the items submitted for inclusion in the RLTP programmes Formulate recommendations on these to the RTCs Update on Southern Road Safety Influencing Group s work KiwiRail and Police sessions if required We will open up TIO for any updates/corrections October. Note, amendments in TIO can now be made at any time (and saved); programmes will be resubmitted within this window in late October November Prepare consultation document Look at any changes to the programme section of RLTPs arising since last TAG meeting (as a result of amendments made in TIO by AOs) Consider the consultative draft of proposed updates to the RLTPs December Undertake public consultation on a consultation document that outlines proposed updates to the RLTPs. Make consultation document available 16 December From early December, let key stakeholder know about the impending consultation 2018 January Close consultation on 29th January February Hear submissions and formulate recommendations to the RTCs on these March April Consider Hearing Committee recommendations on the RLTP consultation results and any consequent changes (variation) to each RLTP Finalise the variation to each RLTP Obtain regional councils approval of each RLTP variation Submit each final RLTP variation to via TIO Post letters to those listed in the LTMA as needing to be notified Consider Hearing Committee recommendations on the RLTP consultation results and any consequent changes to the RLTP: identify any issues arising Consider final RLTP variation Technical Advisory Group meeting dates Friday 29 September Balclutha DONE Wednesday 15 November Teleconference, late-february Mid-March: date to be set Otago Southland RTC meeting / workshop dates Friday 27 October Balclutha Monday 4 December Multiple hearing sessions in second week of February: Wednesday 7th Feb to Friday 9th Feb, actual dates, times and venues to be set Monday 26th February Tuesday 27th March RTC meeting subject (this lists only the main items and is not a full list of agenda items) Consider a draft of the strategic front-end of the RLTP Consider TAG recommendations on activities that RTC needs to decide whether to include in RLTP and to prioritise as proposed variations to the RLTPs Formulate the proposed variation to the programme component of each RLTP (as a basis for preparing the consultation document) Approve consultation document Set up a hearing committee for hearing RLTP submissions Hearing Committee hears formal submissions and makes recommendations to the RTCs on these and the variation to be made to each RLTP Consider feedback on the proposed updates to the RLTPs and make any adjustments to the RLTP variation Chair for RTCs meetings ORC ES Joint ORC Each RTC to finalise their RLTP variation ES ES July Work on the draft schema for monitoring Beginning of Friday 20th July Advocacy programme ORC ORC Who does agendas & minutes ORC ES ORC for those in Otago ES for those in Southland ORC Page 30

31 Year Month Work item Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meeting subject (only RLTP matters are listed) whether outcomes anticipated in RLTP are eventuating Technical Advisory Group meeting dates July, date to be set Otago Southland RTC meeting / workshop dates RTC meeting subject (this lists only the main items and is not a full list of agenda items) Cycling Chair for RTCs meetings Who does agendas & minutes October Late September, date to be set Friday 12th October Consider the draft schema for monitoring whether outcomes anticipated in RLTP are eventuating ES ES Page 31

32 Item 4 Update on the Road Safety Influencing Group Project MORF ID: A Strategic Direction: - ES Transport ORC Transport Report by: Russell Hawkes, Senior Policy Approved by: Planner (Transport), Environment Southland Executive Approval: Purpose To update the Regional Transport Committees on the Road Safety Influencing Groups major project developed in partnership with the New Zealand Transport Agency. Summary A community engagement project titled Any number is too many has been developed by the Road Safety Influencing Group in partnership with the New Zealand Transport Agency. The project aims to try and influencing the community attitude to death and serious injury on our roads by changing the conversations about road risk in the community. engaged SenateSHJ to develop the project based on sparking a social movement. The project was launched on the 14 October and has a major evaluation scheduled for March At that stage a decision will made on continuing with the project or trying to implement it across New Zealand. Recommendation It is recommended that the Regional Transport Committees note the report Report Background The Road Safety Influencing Group has been working in partnership with the New Zealand Transport Agency () to develop a community engagement project with the aim of changing the conversations relating to road safety in the community. The following report was prepared by SenateSHJ the consultants engaged by to develop and implement the project. Page 32

33 Overview: Any number is too many prepared for Otago Southland Regional Transport Committees October 2017

34 Table of Contents Otago and Southland Regional Transport Committees 27 October 2017 New solution to an old problem 35 Partnering with the Southern Road Safety Influencing Group 35 Making it happen 37 Measurement 38 Appendix # 1 39 Genesis: where we ve come from 39 Appendix # 2 Creative devices 43 34

35 New solution to an old problem The Southern Road Safety Influencing Group (SRSIG) is looking for a new solution to an old problem: the number of people being killed and seriously injured on our roads. It knows it needed to try something different. As of early October the number of deaths (126) on Southern roads had exceeded both 2015 and Deaths also are above national averages. There is an undeniable problem. Partnering with the Southern Road Safety Influencing Group Sparking a social movement (Any number is too many) The Southern Road Safety Influencing Group (SRSIG) invited the NZ Transport Agency to work with it to develop and test a new community-based approach to road risks. A key driver for the SRSIG was that current solutions weren t working and it was committed to trying new approaches to improving road safety in the lower South Island. This partnership created a programme based on a collaborative approach between the SRSIG and the NZ Transport Agency over a common cause. The goals of the SRSIG are: Communities are having good conversations about risk on the road More people know there are conversations going on More people are participating in these conversations More people care: The concerned and disengaged become more public in displaying their concern More people agree that some roads are dangerous More people believe speed should match risk. These goals are centred on conversation and care. We know good conversations, or even an awareness of conversations, will lead to Care. Care means people become engaged in the issue. They think about it and they are willing to publicly display their concern. This creates more conversations and more momentum. It also creates cognitive dissonance if people say they care and display care, they feel uncomfortable if their actions don t reflect this so they change. They change the way they behave, and they feel comfortable talking about it. Emergency responders (St John and NZ Police) have now also joined with the Influencing Group as they also have a strong desire to create change. The new partnership is taking a new approach in the Southern region - testing community solutions grounded in research. The aim is to develop and deliver a new approach based on community conversations a social movement addressing road risk. Any number is too many is a true partnership which will enable us to reach out across Southland and Otago and create new conversations. We know the answer lies with them and with having conversations about what we can all do to make a difference. When we know the road risk problems in our communities, we can address it together. Research Research over the past year that has driven our thinking. The transport Agency s research programme has tested everything from the level of concern about road risks, to the name of the programme Any number is too many, to the nature of the devices that have been produced for people to use to show they care. Key out-takes from focus groups and quantitative surveys in 2017 showed: 35

36 Southerners care about road safety: many believe road risks are increasing and most feel that deaths have a serious and lasting impact on their communities 3 in 5 Southerners are talking about risk and road safety, more so than other communities Southerners are also more likely to believe that having conversations about risk will make their communities safer But most of these conversations occur between friends and family, not in the public domain 2 in 5 Southerners are willing to show public support for road safety, though this is less than the national average People needed to: Be confident of risks and solutions before they feel comfortable having conversations Feel that risks are increasing before they will engage in more public conversations (beyond friends and family) The underlying creative concepts were also tested before finalising the creative approach being used. Creating community conversations Importantly, we want to move the community conversation from an individual driver (blame) context, to a community-based context, where people are asking wider questions about road risk, and thinking about what they could do to make a difference. Underpinning the social movement will be data and accurate local road risk information that creates, and moves, local conversations from the perceived problem (othering) to the actual problem based on evidence and data and underpinned by Safe System principles. This approach will target the people who can make the greatest difference. Through the initial Better Conversations on Road Risk research we identified segments of the population who are concerned about road risk issues but generally don t engage in road safety conversations or RCA processes (see page 12). We explore four main areas: The level of conversation being held, understanding of road risk, the level of care held, and choices being made. Further research allowed a deeper understanding of these segments and the original segments were broken down further into six segments. We are now targeting three segments: NIMBY (15%) Slow Your Roll (13%) Pro Safety (30%) We believe these are the most effective segment for starting a social movement and enacting change. If we can raise the level of care among the targeted segments, then they are more likely to engage in conversations on road risk, leading to safer choices by communities and individuals. We note the research found that Southland has significantly more NIMBY s, Northland has more Slow and Pro Safety people In terms of the four main areas we probed: Care: Communities do care but and many believe road risks are getting worse and more can be done. However, less than half believe road deaths are avoidable, a potential barrier to engaging in safety improvement. 36

37 Conversations: Communities are having conversations about risk and while many see the potential for conversations to improved safety, there are questions as to whether the right risks are being discussed, another potential barrier for engaging in safety improvement. Understanding: Understanding of both local risks and solutions varies. Most risks and solutions target individual driver behaviour. Media, personal experience and conversations appear to drive perceptions of risk. Confidence in ability to identify a local risk and/or solutions varies. Choices: Awareness of risks and solutions appears to lead to more positive perceptions of choices. Confidence in local solutions appears to support the view that more can be done and that the community can play a role. Our aim is to encourage these groups to make a public declaration through the adoption of a device that demonstrates their care and commitment to reducing road risk. Once this happens their behaviour will change through cognitive dissonance 1. Communities equipped with local road risk evidence and data will leverage increased awareness and community support to introduce initiatives targeted at reducing the road toll in their area. We are developing new ways of using local road risk evidence, including NZ Transport Agency s Communities at Risk Register (shows road risks in local areas based on the Transport Agency s Crash Analysis System). Making it happen The Any number is too many programme was launched on Saturday, 14 October, at the Otago and Southland Battle of the South Mitre10 Cup rugby game at Forsyth Barr stadium. 126 chairs in the West Stand were blacked out and wrapped with the Any number is too many programme tape to demonstrate the number of people who have died on Otago and Southland roads since the start of The ground commentator talked about the wrapped seats and their significance. Commentary about the seats and a call to action to the programme s Facebook page were also put up on the stadium s big screen. A media release issued by the Southern Road Safety Influencing Group also promoted the activity. MediaWorks also provided the release to its radio announcers and shared content on its social channels. This activity coincided with the launch of the programme s Facebook page The page was launched on the Saturday afternoon and featured a video of Pauline Buchanan (District Operations Manager Southland, Otago St John New Zealand). Our native advertising programme with MediaWorks also began on the Sunday morning on the Rural Exchange farming programme. That programme ran over the following two weeks. 1 Cognitive dissonance refers to a situation involving conflicting attitudes, beliefs or behaviors. This produces a feeling of discomfort leading to an alteration in one of the attitudes, beliefs or behaviors to reduce the discomfort and restore balance etc. 37

38 Members of the Southern Road Safety Influencing Group also began their communications - sending internal s to promote the Facebook and Pauline s video through their online social accounts. Earlier this week (23 October) Influencing Group members also were asked to: Put up posters in their offices and foyers Asking staff, friends and family to like the Facebook page, or make a post to show their support or to share their stories. Hand out stickers for staff to use on their car, letterbox, or anywhere else they felt comfortable doing so. Many of the Influencing Group s existing road safety programmes will now be done as part of Any number is too many s wider programme. The aim is for Any number is too many to be the umbrella for all of our road safety work across the region. Over the next few weeks Councils will be publicly declaring their support for the programme. Suggested activities include wrapping up the Invercargill water tower, the bandstand, Cromwell s fruit basket, and so on. Each of these activities will help create media and social content. Local retailers and businesses will also be asked to put up posters and to take part in doing (mobile phone filmed) videos saying why they believe the road tool needs to come down. These will be shared on the Facebook page and website. Measurement We will conduct informal and formal measurement of the programme. This will ensure we recognise indicators of a national adoption early and can prepare for it. In each Any # is too many region we will conduct monthly pulse checks to measure device uptake, initiative success and the spread of the movement. This will be informed by digital analytics, surveys and our programme knowledge to track progress in each region and to demonstrate indications of interest from regions not currently involved with the programme. We will also conduct formal qualitative and quantitative regional research in each Any # is too many region when the movement is activated. In the second year of the movement in each region, we will conduct quantitative regional research. 38

39 Appendix # 1 Genesis: where we ve come from The NZ Transport Agency s Better Conversations on Road Risk programme objective is to: Build public understanding of road risk resulting in safer choices by communities and individuals The programme focus is a result of lessons learned through national research into public perceptions on road risk and speed, and the Waikato Demonstration Project, which tested the Speed Management Guide. This is a dynamic programme grounded in robust evidence and supported by established theory. Defining a more productive conversation Central to developing a new approach was agreeing a more productive and accepted space for conversations to take place. The above recognised the unique nature of New Zealand roads, and the need to help people understand where risk lies. The focus is on building public understanding of road risk resulting in safer choices by communities and individuals. It is aimed at changing New Zealanders conversations on road risk and move the public from thinking as individual drivers to citizens who care about road risk and want to help others. Any number is too many is based on the Transport Agency s investigations using social Build public understanding of road risk resulting in safer choices by communities and individuals Support to RCAs to successfully engage to implement speed management initiatives Create a social movement to expand the conversation on road risk Understand the conversation on road risk movement, conversation and complexity theory to guide our approach, and are concentrating our activity in three primary areas. Research In 2015, the Transport Agency conducted comprehensive national and regional research to understand New Zealanders perceptions and attitudes to speed, driving and road safety. The research revealed: People are more likely to blame driver behaviour for crashes. A significant proportion blame poor decisions (54%), driver distraction (50%), exceeding the speed limit (49%) and driving too fast for the road (45%). 39

40 People are less likely to blame crashes on speed limits that are too high (19%) although most do acknowledge the role higher speeds play in injuries (84%). People are divided on speed limit reduction (31% support versus 33% oppose). People tend to believe better solutions are to improve warnings to drivers of changing conditions (66%) and to improve road design rather than reduce speed limits (62%). Four population segments were identified from this research, based on perceptions of road safety, speed and the desire to changes to speed limits. The Better Conversations on Road Risk programme uses these segments to inform its approach and to understand how different people think and talk about road safety and road risk. The research and associated news media audits show the current conversation tends to focus on extreme events, and attributes blame to the other, for example young or foreign drivers. This does not result in productive discussions around speed or speed management research The national quantitative survey (that had booster samples for Otago and Southland) allowed a deeper understanding of these segments and the original segments were broken down further into six segments. Road Risk Segments: Care, Conversations, Confidence, Choices (retaining some focus on speed) The segments echo the 2016 segmentation model and are primarily based around the extent to which they care, are having conversations and support for reducing speeds. NIMBY 15% Public conversations No conversations Life in the fast-lane 12% 15% 12% Fast is Slow your roll! 13% Good Middle of the road 16% 23% 16% 13% Safe Speed Advocate We are now targeting three segments: 19% Concerned but NIMBY (15%) disengaged 14% 27% Slow Your Roll (13%) Pro safety 30% 30% Pro Safety (30%) The following slide show the concentration of each group in each region. Private conversations only Care Free 31% Silent pro safety 14% n=3,

41 Southland has significantly more NIMBY s, Northland has more Slow and Pro Safety 14% 6% 18% 12% 9% 11% 13% 9% 16% 14% 16% 11% 7% Silent Pro Safety 30% 43% 29% 25% 28% 25% 34% 34% 27% 35% 30% 35% 34% Pro Safety 13% 15% 12% 16% 18% 16% 5% 11% 14% 12% 11% 12% 14% 9% 13% 15% 13% 17% 18% 20% 14% 16% 14% 18% 11% 10% 20% 18% 11% 15% 18% 14% 11% 13% 14% 12% 6% 9% 17% 17% 15% 18% 17% 16% 15% 13% 15% 12% 7% 35% 10% 7% Slow your roll! NIMBY Life in the fast-lane Middle of the Road #% = Significantly higher than NZ regions overall #% = Significantly lower than NZ regions overall n=3,112 Compared to other NZ regions, Southland has significantly more people in the NLaBY (not in my backyard) segment and significantly less in the Slow your roll and aiddle of the road segments. Ln htago and Southland they two dominant segments are tro safety and NLaBY. 36 Appendix # 2 Five key elements of a social movement Established social movement theory identifies five key elements for a successful social movement. They are: These have been incorporated into all planning. 41

42 The common cause is the desire to stop people dying on Southern Region roads. It is the emotional attachment a human hope, plea or loss. The catalyst was SRSIG asking NZ Transport Agency to partner with it on this programme. The other elements: co-ordination, connections and conversations are the components of the programme currently under development. 42

43 Appendix # 3 Creative devices 43

44 Appendix # 4 Website and Facebook page Facebook page Website Views of Affected Parties The project has been developed based on the use of community focus group, individual interviews, and community meetings across both Otago and Southland. Legal Compliance There are no legal issues identified within the report. 44