MANAWATU ACTIVE TRANSPORT STRATEGY
MANAWATU ACTIVE TRANSPORT STRATEGY 2007
PNCC PRINT SYNERGY/154092/5.2007
2007
MANAWATU
ACTIVE
TRANSPORT
STRATEGY
Produced by:
In collaboration with staff of the Roading Division of Palmerston
North City Council and the Manawatu District Council.
Approved for Issue by: Palmerston North City Council and Manawatu District Council
Dated:
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April 2007
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WELCOME
PNCC Mayor Heather Tanguay
PNCC Chief Executive Paul Wylie
MDC Mayor Ian McKelvie
MDC Chief Executive Rod Titcombe
We are pleased to introduce you to the first pedestrian and cycling strategy for the Manawatu,
a joint venture between Palmerston North City Council (PNCC) and Manawatu District Council
(MDC). In these districts we enjoy relatively short distances in and around towns and the
city, a mild climate, flat terrain and jeweled surroundings; Manawatu is well placed for
making active transport an attractive and easy choice for everyone. Active transportation
includes those forms of transport that have a component of physical activity, such as cycling,
jogging, skateboarding and walking.
We have developed this document with the help of many agencies and interest groups.
In particular, we would like to thank the members of the Manawatu Active Transport
Strategy Working Group for assisting in the development of this strategy. Together with our
communities, we are committed to the vision of this strategy:
M O R E MANAWATU PEOPLE AND VISITORS USE ACTIVE TRANSPORT
M O R E OFTEN FOR TRAVEL, HEALTH AND ENJOYMENT.
This strategy aims to be a community document with Council clearly having a role but not
able to directly provide or influence all areas of the plan. Partnerships are key elements
and without your support and input, we can only achieve limited success. Please think
about areas you can be involved in and what needs to happen to achieve the results we are
aiming towards. The Manawatu will become an active transportation centre of excellence
in New Zealand!
A commitment to your own health starts with the first step. We expect to see more people
leaving the car at home for some or all of their travel. So for the good of your health and the
community’s health, get moving!
C O M E O N MANAWATU PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD AND
W O R K WITH US TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN!
We’ll see you out there!
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
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2
THE FOUR E’S
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2.1
Engineering
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2.2
Encouragement
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2.3
Enforcement
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2.4
Education
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3
VISION AND GOALS
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3.1
Vision
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3.2
Goals, Objectives and Action Plan
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INDICATORS
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5
BACKGROUND
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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STRATEGY WORKING GROUP
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APPENDIX A
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WALKING AND CYCLING NETWORK PLANS
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APPENDIX B
POLICY CONTEXT
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Appendix B.1
National
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Appendix B.2
Regional
38
Appendix B.3
Local/District Policies and Initiatives
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APPENDIX C
DATA AND TRENDS
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Appendix C.1
Census Data
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Appendix C.2
Pedestrian and Cycle Crash Analysis for Manawatu 1995-2004
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APPENDIX D
BENEFITS OF ACTIVE TRANSPORT MODES
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Appendix D.1
Individual Benefits
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Appendix D.2
Transport System Benefits
47
Appendix D.3
Economic Benefits
48
Appendix D.4
Community Benefits
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Appendix D.5
Environmental Benefits
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APPENDIX E:
DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR FACILITIES
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APPENDIX F:
ENCOURAGEMENT
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APPENDIX G:
FUNDING
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INTRODUCTION
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The Manawatu Active Transport Strategy, for Pedestrians1 and Cyclists is a joint venture
between PNCC2 and MDC. However, the vision of this strategy could not be realised without
the assistance and support of partner agencies committed to achieving positive outcomes
in our community.
Partners include:
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Sport Manawatu
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Destination Manawatu
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RoadSafe Central
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Transit New Zealand
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Land Transport New Zealand (LTNZ)
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New Zealand Police
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Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
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Public Health
•
Sport Clubs
•
Advocacy Groups
•
Road Sense
While vitally important, it is widely recognised that engineering alone has limited ability to
deliver on sought objectives. Throughout the development of this strategy a collaborative
approach combining the aspects of Engineering, Encouragement, Enforcement and Education
(i.e. the 4 E’s) has been taken.
It’s time for Manawatu people to work together towards a community where “More Manawatu
people and visitors use active transport more often for travel, health and enjoyment”.
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Pedestrians - includes those with intellectual, sensory and physical impairments and is therefore intended to provide for
the needs of the elderly and disabled.
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PNCC adopted its Bike Plan in 1998, signalling its intent to encourage cycling in one of New Zealand’s leading cycling
cities. This strategy supersede’s the Bike Plan.
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THE FOUR E’S
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E N G I N E ERING - ENCOURAGEMENT - ENFORCEMENT - EDUCATION
The ‘Four E’s’ is a term describing often overlapping areas of agency responsibility regarding
active transport. Individually, Engineering, Encouragement, Enforcement and Education
are interventions used in central government’s Road Safety 2010 strategy3. The following
describes each intervention of the ‘Four E’s’ and details where agencies are most likely to
be playing a key role.
2.1
ENGINEERING
The responsibility for ‘Engineering’ rests with PNCC, MDC and the national road controlling
authority, Transit New Zealand. Engineers recognise that pedestrians and cyclists are the
most vulnerable of road users and because of this there is a need to maintain a higher safety
focus for these road users. In keeping with best practice standards the roading network is
being upgraded continuously to improve accident blackspots such as intersections, pedestrian
crossings, and kerb ramps.
Both local and international experience indicates that developing connected facilities in a
pedestrian and cycling network better serves the needs of the users than isolated facilities.
For these reasons an Active Transport Network / Principal Cycle Network has been developed
(please refer to supporting documentation). When the roads were considered for inclusion
in the Active Transport Network, the following attributes were reviewed:
ENGINEERING
PLANNING
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Carriageway width
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Road hierarchy
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Presence and width of footpaths
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Land use
•
Intersection control
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Origins and destinations
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Centre and edge marking
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Connectivity
•
Shoulder width
•
Integration with passenger
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Road surface
•
Road gradient
•
•
•
Traffic volumes
•
Traffic speed
•
Traffic composition (i.e. % of truck traffic)
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transport interchanges
http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/strategy-2010/
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Aesthetics
Spacing of facilities, toilets/rest areas,
water, food, accommodation
2.2
E N C O U R AG E M E N T
The responsibility for ‘Encouragement’ rests with many agencies. Sport Manawatu, Public
Health and RoadSafe Central have bigger roles to play than others, yet all network partners
and advocacy groups support encouragement activities. While each partner has varied
reasons for increasing pedestrian and cyclist activity, all agree that our communities’ key
benefits are in reducing vehicular trips.
Examples of encouragement could be programs or projects that have been designed to
promote the increased use of Active Transport modes and/or reducing vehicle trips for short
journeys. Passenger Transport may directly benefit from these programs. All partners to this
strategy clearly see ‘Encouragement’ as a component that complements the other E’s.
Partners to this strategy recognise that other sporting activities such as mountain biking, can
encourage riders to choose active transport modes for commuting purposes. Consequently,
all partners will encourage other sporting and recreational activities that have commuting
benefits. See Appendix F for more detail.
2. 3
ENFORCEMENT
The primary responsibility for ‘Enforcement’ rests with the New Zealand Police however both
PNCC and MDC are able to contribute to ‘Enforcement’ through a parking enforcement role
within the community.
In addition to enforcement, the Police have a role to play in targeting traffic offenders with
educational activities, advertising and promotion campaigns.
It is a legal requirement for all crashes to be reported to the Police. Land Transport New
Zealand captures this information in a database, where crashes are then analysed, so key
agencies collaborate on improving problematic areas.
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2.4
E D U C AT I O N
The primary responsibility for road user ‘Education’ and wider road safety rests with Land
Transport New Zealand. It is also supported by many other agencies such as New Zealand
Police, Accident Compensation Corporation, Horizons Regional Council and RoadSafe Central
e.g. New Zealand Police play a large role in ‘Education’ by providing programs to local schools
to teach them how to comply with road rules and how to travel safely on the roads. These
programs are delivered through the ‘Police Education Officers’.
Land Transport New Zealand and New Zealand Police actions are targeted around the major
contributing factors to crashes. Pedestrians’ and cyclists’ safety can be improved through
better education of all road users, including motorists.
At a school level, walking school buses teach children road safety behaviour on their journey
to and from school. The Land Transport New Zealand “RoadSense” programme delivers road
safety messages as part of the school curriculum.
Locally, RoadSafe Central is working with the community to develop localised community
road safety projects. In addition, Sport Manawatu and Public Health are developing regional
initiatives that directly benefit our communities by increasing awareness of pedestrian and
cycling benefits.
Nationally, Kidsafe awareness campaigns have highlighted key child road safety issues
including pedestrian and cycle safety. Bike Wise Week also highlights key safety messages
when encouraging the use of bicycles for short journeys.
As central government further develops its implementation programme for the ‘Getting there
– on foot, by cycle’ strategy, further educational opportunities will present themselves. Local
Authorities and their partners will play a key role in the collaboration and implementation
of these opportunities.
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3.1
VISION AND
GOALS
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VISION
The vision of this strategy is that:
M O R E MANAWATU PEOPLE AND VISITORS USE ACTIVE TRANSPORT
M O R E OFTEN FOR TRAVEL, HEALTH AND ENJOYMENT
In an effort to achieve this vision, network partners will work towards the following objectives
and actions.
A large number of projects have been suggested by the working group or requested by members
of the public and interested groups. Not all of these projects were identified individually as
several of the generic action points eliminate the need for separate identification.
While the partners are committed to pursuing these actions, implementation will necessarily be
tailored to budgets and resource allocation. For this reason, setting a firm priority and target
for each action is not included. As this strategic document is intended to offer long term
guidance, budgets will change based on Annual Plans and potential new funding streams.
Palmerston North City and Manawatu District Council’s Commitments are shown in Appendix
G, “Funding”.
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GOAL S, OBJECT I VES AND AC TION PLAN
1.1
1.1.2
1.1.6
1.1.5
1.1.4
1.1.3
TARGET
Support active transport events where appropriate
Ongoing
Ongoing
partners
NZ Police, Public Health and other
PNCC, MDC, RoadSafe Central, ACC,
Health and other partners
and educational institutes
Encouragement of workplace and travel plans to employers
•
Ongoing
July 2008
Sport Manawatu, Horizons, Public
Regular review and implementation
•
Workplace and Travel Plans
Develop implementation programmes
•
other partners
RoadSafe Central, Horizons and
Investigate the possibilities of ‘Safe Routes to School’
programmes
January 2008
All partners
•
Ongoing
July 2007
PNCC, MDC, Transit, LTNZ,
Regular review and implementation
encourage use of existing end of trip facilities
Develop a promotional campaign to raise awareness and
Safe Routes to Schools
•
•
Promote End of trip facilities such as secure parking and lockers
Regular review and implementation
encourage use of the existing walk and cycleway networks
Ongoing
Health and other partners
•
PNCC, MDC, Sport Manawatu, Public
Develop a promotional campaign to raise awareness and
October 2007
PNCC, MDC and other partners
RESPONSIBILITY
•
Ongoing
May 2007 – Ongoing
(WHERE APPROPRIATE)
Promote Active Transport Network
Regular review and implementation
•
Develop a promotional campaign to raise awareness of the
trips, tourism and recreation.
•
Promote Manawatu Active Transport Strategy
strategy
often
1.1.1
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS, PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES
instead of driving cars for day to day
active transportation more
To encourage more people to use
OBJECTIVES
Encouragement – Education
G OA L 1 : TO P RO M OT E M O R E USE O F ACT IVE TRANSPORT MODES FOR HEALTH AN D E N JOY ME N T A N D A S A LT E R N AT I V E S TO
P R IVAT E M OTO R VEH IC LE TR AVE L
3.2
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1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
improve
social
parking infringements affecting active transport
satisfaction
of
active
active transport are realised
To ensure the tourism potential of
transport programmes/projects
Monitor
1.5.1
Through ongoing community anecdotal feedback
Through Communitrak survey
Promote active transport tourism options where appropriate
•
•
Biannual surveys to measure community attitudes towards
active transport modes
To act as role models in the community
•
perception of Active Transport modes and program them for
To develop programmes/projects that enhance community
Ongoing
Ongoing
partners
Destination Manawatu and other
Central and other partners
PNCC, MDC, Horizons, RoadSafe
Central and other partners
PNCC, MDC, Horizons, RoadSafe
Central and other partners
Ongoing
PNCC, MDC, NZ Police, RoadSafe
November 2007
•
Develop a promotional campaign to raise awareness of
Parking
North areas
Deliver the programme in the Manawatu and Palmerston
and other partners
Central and other partners
•
Ongoing
Ongoing
NZ Police, RoadSense, RoadSafe
Sport Manawatu and other partners
RESPONSIBILITY
LTNZ, RoadSafe Central, Transit NZ
•
1.4.1
1.3.1
Deliver the programme to all primary and secondary
schools in the Manawatu and Palmerston North areas
Ongoing
(WHERE APPROPRIATE)
TARGET
Road user behaviour education programme for the community
•
transport
community
image,
other network partners and agencies
Coordinate active transport events with the support of
Road user behaviour education programme for school students
•
Promote active transport events
implementation
and
the
1.2.3
1.2.2
1.2.1
1.1.7
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS, PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES
awareness of the benefits of active
acceptability
To
active transport
enforcement programmes to advance
To provide safety, education and
OBJECTIVES
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2.1
needs of pedestrians and cyclists
footpaths are compatible with the
To ensure new and existing roads and
OBJECTIVES
2.1.9
2.1.8
2.1.7
2.1.6
2.1.5
Review State Highway design with a view of applying Design
2.1.4
open road and around school areas (urban & rural)
Consider where there are opportunities to reduce speed limits on
pedestrians and cyclists; implement any improvements
Review roads and bridges to ensure they are suitable for
or intersection upgrade
Consider the needs of pedestrians and cyclists with any new road
cyclists and implement any improvements
Review intersections to determine suitability for pedestrians and
Network ((Appendix A)
Investigate and action Active Transport Network / Principal Cycle
Guidelines for Facilities ((Appendix E)
Develop policy regarding lighting of new sealed pathways
Guidelines for Facilities ((Appendix E)
Review road design policies with a view to applying Design
Cater for all road users in new designs
2.1.3
2.1.2
2.1.1
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS, PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES
Engineering - Encouragement
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
December 2008
Ongoing
Ongoing
APPROPRIATE)
(WHERE
TARGET
PNCC, MDC, Transit, LTNZ
PNCC, MDC, Transit
PNCC, MDC, Transit
PNCC, MDC, Transit
PNCC, MDC
Transit
PNCC, MDC
PNCC, MDC
PNCC, MDC, Transit
RESPONSIBILITY
G OA L 2 : TO D EVEL O P A SA F E, CO NVE NIENT AND ATTRACTIVE TRAVEL NETWO R K FOR AC TI V E T R A N S P O RT
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OBJECTIVES
2.1.18
2.1.17
2.1.16
2.1.15
2.1.14
2.1.13
2.1.12
2.1.11
2.1.10
Investigate improved broken glass clearance system
Road shoulder as part of the annual reseal program
•
Investigate and develop a programme for converting sump
points and implement improvements
Investigate and develop a programme for pedestrian crossing
appropriate
Investigate width of existing footpaths and widen where
letter, community newsletter)
Promote “Report a Hazard” system (e.g. advertising, rates demand
km/h (full or part time) in high pedestrian/cycle areas
Investigate the possible reduction of urban speed limit below 50
cycle paths. Implement new lighting where appropriate
To undertake a review of all lighting on existing walkways and
possible, but no more than 48hrs after notification
carried out. Repairs of defects will be implemented as soon as
Regular checks of lighting on pedestrian and cycle routes will be
Water blast footpath on a 5 to 7 year cycle, as required
and Manawatu District
impediments on State Highways within Palmerston North City
Investigate and develop a programme for removing isolated
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Periodically
in response to complaints that compromise safety within Ongoing
48hrs
•
grates
APPROPRIATE)
(WHERE
TARGET
of segregated cycle routes (and footpaths/walkways where Ongoing
appropriate) will occur in response to seasonal demand
•
•
•
Additional maintenance
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS, PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES
PNCC, MDC, Transit,
PNCC, MDC
PNCC, MDC
PNCC, MDC
PNCC, MDC
PNCC, MDC, Transit
PNCC, MDC, Transit
PNCC, MDC, Transit
PNCC, MDC, Transit
RESPONSIBILITY
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2.4
2.3
2.2
Regional pedestrian and cycle routes
Rural routes (Appendix A)
•
•
•
•
•
accordingly
active transport user safety and improvements programmed
All existing bridges urban/rural should be investigated for
should consider access for pedestrians and cyclists
Any future road bridges/underpasses or river crossings
Avenue Bridge
upstream and downstream of the existing Fitzherbert
Investigate river crossing for pedestrians and cyclists
Bridges (Urban/Rural)
Te Araroa Trail
•
2.4.2
Kowhai to Kitchener Park Pathway
•
and neighbouring districts
Manfeild Park Pathway
Investigation of pathways and cycle routes
future subdivisions
Consider pedestrian, cycle and public transport linkages through
•
2.4.1
2.3.1
with good linkages within the district
To provide pedestrians and cyclists
parks and reserves
between new subdivisions and within
attractive linkages are developed
To ensure that convenient and
cyclist’s perspective
Review the Safety Management System from a pedestrian and
devices on roads, where appropriate
Investigate and prioritise implementation of traffic calming
pedestrians
•
Ensure use of traffic calming devices on the Active Transport
for roads support active transport
•
Traffic Calming Devices (LATM’s)
Network takes into consideration the needs of cyclists and
2.2.2
2.2.1
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS, PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES
Council’s Safety Management System
Management (LATM) plans and the
To ensure that Local Area Traffic
OBJECTIVES
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
APPROPRIATE)
(WHERE
TARGET
PNCC, MDC, Transit
PNCC, MDC
PNCC, MDC
MDC, LTNZ
PNCC, MDC, Transit, LTNZ
RESPONSIBILITY
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2.6
2.5
of
2.6.2
2.6.1
•
•
Include wheeled pedestrian facilities on all connecting
Investigate the option of bike transport on urban buses
modes of travel
to
enhance
these
2.6.3
Ongoing
Ongoing
February 2008
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
APPROPRIATE)
(WHERE
TARGET
timetables) as a measure of promoting active transport
Promote public transport (plus provision of bus shelters,
bike stands at selected bus stops
Ongoing
Investigate Safe bike parking, potentially including lockers and Ongoing
Palmerston North
forms
routes, e.g. pushchair access on buses from Feilding to
active
active transport networks
Investigate need for drinking fountains and public toilets on
developments
Develop guidelines for all cycle parking requirements for all new
lockers
including cycle and mobility scooter parking, showers and
Investigate and implement improvements to end of trip facilities
appropriate
Utilise unformed legal road for active transport corridors, where
linkages
Use land designations where necessary and required to achieve
opportunities
and
2.5.5
2.5.4
2.5.3
2.5.2
2.5.1
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS, PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES
transport and implement appropriate
transport,
To look for synergies between public
the Manawatu
transport networks and facilities in
To expand and enhance the active
OBJECTIVES
Horizons, PNCC, MDC
UCOL, PNCC, MDC
PNCC, MDC, Horizons, LTNZ
PNCC, MDC
PNCC, MDC
PNCC, MDC, and other partners
PNCC, MDC
PNCC, MDC, Transit
RESPONSIBILITY
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plans,
Long
Term
transport
and other key plans support active
land use planning and urban design,
Council Community Plan (LTCCP),
management
To ensure that relevant resource
www.livingstreets.org.nz See Appendix E
3.1
OBJECTIVES
3.1.8
3.1.7
3.1.6
3.1.5
3.1.4
3.1.3
3.1.2
3.1.1
Consider ‘Living Streets’ landscape designs for new and
existing neighbourhoods4
prejudicies accessibility by pedestrians and cyclists
providing alternatives of equal or greater quality nor unjustly
Ensure that development neither severs existing routes without
that will enhance the Active Transport Network
To incorporate elements from the Manawatu District Leisure Plan
networks
of trees and shrubbery adjacent to roading and active transport
Investigate the need to develop a policy for appropriate planting
all pedestrian needs
Review footpath standards to ensure they adequately cater for
steep grade, disability access)
Review walking track standards (e.g. gravel vs. sealed, steps vs
•
Review landscape and urban streetscape policies and practices
through and between subdivisions
convenient and attractive linkages for pedestrians and cyclists
Ensure that developers of new subdivisions provide safe,
comply with best practice for active transport modes
Review Subdivision Standards and code of practice to ensure they
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS, PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES
Engineering – Encouragement – Education - Enforcement
Ongoing
2007/2008
2007/2008
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
(WHERE APPROPRIATE)
TARGET
PNCC, MDC
MDC
MDC
PNCC, MDC
PNCC, MDC
PNCC, MDC, Transit
PNCC, MDC
PNCC, MDC, Transit
RESPONSIBILITY
GOA L 3: TO ENS URE AL L R EL EVA N T PO L IC IES AND PRACTICES INCLUDE AND S U P P ORT AC T I V E T R A N S P O RTAT I O N
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3.4
3.3
3.2
plans and practices
on all relevant strategies, policies,
are consulted at appropriate stages
pedestrians, cyclists and the disabled
To ensure that groups representing
3.4.1
and practices
Consult with relevant stakeholders on strategies, policies, plans
Plans
pedestrians and cyclists
2009 and 2012 Long Term Council Community Plans and Annual
Review the network plans and implementation programme for
facilities
Monitor and audit quality and quantity of pedestrian and cycling
Transit working on issues relevant to
3.3.1
Conduct periodic inspections of the
active transport network to pre-empt safety or access issues
maintenance activities.
Ensure the needs of active transport users are considered during
relevant sections of PNCC, MDC and
To facilitate collaboration amongst all
3.2.4
3.2.3
needs of pedestrians and cyclists
Review capital works programme for opportunities to include the
and cyclists
active transport
3.2.2
Actively monitor progress of this strategy
•
Review reseal programme for opportunities to reassess road
Review Active Transport Strategy
•
needs of active transport users
To ensure that any new or existing plans, policies consider the
riverside plans
Develop a riverside pathway policy complementing any regional
roadwork sites affecting pedestrians and cyclists
Investigate practices of temporary traffic management at
layout which may include additional provisions for pedestrians
3.2.1
3.1.11
3.1.10
3.1.9
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS, PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES
and maintenance activities support
To ensure road and park management
OBJECTIVES
Ongoing
2008 and 2011
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
2009
Ongoing
2008/2009
Ongoing
(WHERE APPROPRIATE)
TARGET
PNCC, MDC, Transit
partners
PNCC, MDC, Transit and other
PNCC, MDC, Transit
PNCC, MDC, Transit
PNCC, MDC
PNCC, MDC
PNCC, MDC and other partners
PNCC, MDC
PNCC, MDC, Transit
RESPONSIBILITY
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3.7
3.6
3.5
other
resources
are
made
for
good
corporate
support active transport
plans and practices for Manawatu
that all relevant strategies, policies,
To encourage other agencies to ensure
transport
behaviour supporting active forms of
community
To act as role models in the
constraints
strategy within relevant budgetary
available for implementation of this
and
To ensure that adequate funds
OBJECTIVES
3.7.1
3.6.2
3.6.1
3.5.3
3.5.2
3.5.1
Convene a Regional Active Transport Steering Group
Provide and promote the use of bikes for staff
related to work and private activities
Encourage staff to walk and cycle to work and for short journeys
Support this strategy with adequate funding and staff resources
incorporated into the 2012 LTCCP
Review this Strategy to ensure amended objectives are
the implementation of this strategy
Consider the appointment of an Active Transport Officer to drive
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS, PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
2011
July 2007
(WHERE APPROPRIATE)
TARGET
Horizons and other partners
PNCC, MDC and other partners
PNCC, MDC and other partners
PNCC, MDC, Transit
PNCC, MDC
MDC
RESPONSIBILITY
INDICATORS
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Progress made in realising the vision, goals and objectives of this strategy will be measured
using these indicators:
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2
Increase the proportion of walking and cycling trips. Measures to include:
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Census “Travel to Work” data5
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CBD cycle parking surveys
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School cycle parking surveys
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Recreational Route Cycle Counts
Reduce the proportion of pedestrians and cyclists injured in crashes with motor
vehicles on Manawatu roads, relative to the total number of casualties
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As recorded in the Crash Analysis System, LTNZ database
Increase the level of satisfaction expressed by residents regarding active transport
infrastructure.
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As recorded in the residents’ survey
Progress reports will be completed annually.
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Census data are based on those who travel to work (i.e. excludes those who worked from home or did not travel to work).
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BACKGROUND
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Central government requires ‘walking and cycling’ to be given more importance at the
regional and local level than previously, as noted in the NZ Transport Strategy (2002) and the
Land Transport Management Act 2003. “Getting there - on foot, by cycle” (February 2005)
reinforces the importance central government places on these modes of travel. Government
financial support through Land Transport New Zealand for projects depends on the existence
of walking and cycling strategies.
Keeping these key documents in mind, Palmerston North City and Manawatu District Councils
joined forces to develop a walking and cycling strategy in early 2005. Determined to create
and develop a safe and seamless walking and cycling experience for their communities.
Recognising the value in evolving regional linkages and local routes for pedestrians and
cyclists, the officers took a collaborative approach to developing a ‘terms of reference’ for the
project. Land Transport New Zealand funding enabled the Councils to engage MWH consultants
Andrew MacBeth and Axel Wilke of Christchurch City Solutions to lead the development of a
draft strategy.
Keeping their walking and cycling communities at the forefront, strategy development
progressed through two groups of dedicated walking and cycling enthusiasts. A working
group comprising of key stakeholders from both districts set the content and direction, while
a wider consultation group made valuable contributions.
The overall aim of the strategy was to encourage greater use of active transport modes,
which would inevitably make Manawatu a safer place in which to live, learn, work and play.
It is intended to be a guiding document for both Councils to use for planning and funding
the implementation of active transport routes, reinforcing the commitment required from the
communities and network partners to achieve its goals.
Network partners, such as Land Transport New Zealand, Transit, Public Health, Accident
Compensation Corporation, RoadSafe Central, RoadSense, Sport Manawatu, Destination
Manawatu and New Zealand Police, are equally committed to supporting the strategy. They
will support the strategy by educating and encouraging our community to take responsibility
for our health, economy, and environment by safely taking active transport into the future.
The Manawatu Active Transport Strategy supersedes Palmerston North’s Bike Plan (1998),
is an action identified in the Manawatu District Leisure Plan, and reflects the New Zealand
Transport Strategy objectives of:
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Assisting economic development
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Assisting safety and personal security
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Improving access and mobility
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Protecting and promoting public health
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Ensuring environmental sustainability
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The goals of Getting there - on foot, by cycle (the national walking and cycling strategy) are:
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Community environments and transport systems that support walking and cycling
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More people choosing to walk and cycle, more often
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Improved safety for pedestrians and cyclists
Until recently, roading standards made few provisions for disabled users, pedestrians in a
higher traffic environment, or the needs of differing types of cyclists. New paradigms will need
to be explored throughout New Zealand as population and land use trends are contributing
to the changing transport environment. In Palmerston North policies such as commercially
realistic pricing for carparking will assess more of the true market costs to motorists and
increase demand for active transport facilities. The Manawatu Active Transport Strategy is
our collaborative commitment to meeting the transport challenges of the future.
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GLOSSARY OF
TERMS
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Action Plan
Programme of proposed pedestrian and cycling projects and activities
Bicycle
A cycle with two wheels (see “cycle”).
Cycle
A vehicle designed to be propelled solely by the muscular energy of its
driver(s) through pedalling.
Cycle lane
Part of a roadway allocated specifically for cycle use but which may
occasionally be used by motor vehicles for turning at intersections or
driveways or manoeuvring into parking spaces.
Cycle Network Plan A map of the primary cycle route network and a schedule of the
infrastructure projects required to develop it.
Cycle path
An off-road path path for cycles. It can be an exclusive cycle path, a
shared-use path or a separated path (see “shared path”).
Cycle route
A recommended route for cyclists comprising cycle lanes, cycle paths, sign
Cyclist
A person riding a cycle.
posting, pavement markings or other walking and cycling facilities.
Footpath
A path for use by pedestrians and others (see “pedestrian”).
LTNZ
Land Transport New Zealand is a government agency providing funding
and support for New Zealand’s land transport system and road safety
responsibilities. This agency was formed from the amalgamation of
Transfund NZ and the Land Transport Safety Authority (LTSA) in December
2004.
LTCCP
Long Term Council Community Plan, plan of council activities mandated
by the Local Government Act
Manawatu
The area comprising the Palmerston North City Council and Manawatu
District Council.
MDC
Manawatu District Council
Network plan
Plan of existing and proposed walking and cycling facilities
Pedestrian
Any person on foot or who is using means of conveyance propelled by
human power, other than bicycle. (As defined in the Pedestrian Network
Planning and Facilities Design Guide, Land Transport NZ 2005). See also
“walking”. This is further clarified by noting that this strategy includes
people with a range of sensory, physical and intellectual impairments.
A pedestrian is someone walking under this definition.
PNCC
Palmerston North City Council
Shared path
A physically separated path for pedestrians and cyclists, from motor
Track
An off-road path used by pedestrians and/or cyclists but not motor
Transit
Transit New Zealand, agency responsible for New Zealand’s state highway
vehicles. A path provided for use by both cyclists and pedestrians.
vehicles. Generally has an unsealed surface.
network.
Walking
The Pedestrian Network Planning and Facilities Design Guide, Land
Transport NZ 2005 defines walking as “the act of self-propelling along
route, whether on foot or on small wheels, or assisted by additional
aids” (see “pedestrian”).
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WORKING GROUP
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Many people have provided assistance and reviewed drafts of the strategy during its
preparation. The assistance of all concerned is greatly appreciated - especially that of the
Working Group who assisted in the development of this draft strategy. Composition of the
group was as follows:
Name
Organisation(s) Represented
Bob Nicholls
Manawatu Striders
Chris Teo-Sherrell
Cycle Aware Palmerston North (CAPN), Living Streets Aotearoa
Christine Cheyne
CAPN, Massey Bicycle Users Group, Masters Cycling Club,
Te Araroa Trust
Colin Giles
Manawatu District Council (MDC)
Cushla Bowie
Sport Manawatu
David Curson
Land Transport New Zealand (LTNZ)
Donald Kerr
CAPN, Manawatu Forest and Bird
Frank Goldingham
Te Araroa Trust, Walk New Zealand
Grant Spiers
Manawatu Triathlon Club
Heather Mordaunt
Public Health - Mid Central Health
Mary Mitchell
Road Safe Central, Palmerston North
Maurice Mildenhall
Transit New Zealand
Peter Lister
DPA New Zealand. Phoenix Inc and Destination Manawatu
Sandi Morris
Palmerston North City Council (PNCC)
Todd Simmiss
CAPN, Massey Bicycle Users Group
Tracey Hunt
Manawatu District Council (MDC)
Andrew Macbeth
MWH New Zealand Ltd, Christchurch, Working group co-ordinator
Axel Wilke
Christchurch City Council, Christchurch
(until June 2005)
We would like to make special mention of our friend and colleague Peter Lister who
unexpectedly passed away during the development of this strategy.
“Peter, we sincerely hope that our work fulfils your vision”
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