Agenda of Waikanae Community Board Meeting

Waikanae Community Board Meeting Agenda

12 December 2023

7 Pūrongo | Reports

7.1 Elizabeth Street Corridor Improvements

Kaituhi | Author: Ron Minnema, Transport Safety Lead

Kaiwhakamana | Authoriser: Sean Mallon, Group Manager Infrastructure Services

Te pūtake | Purpose

1 The purpose of this report is to:

a. summarise the findings and recommendations of the KCDC Elizabeth Street Corridor Safety Study (WSP, 2021).

b. update the Waikanae Community Board on the proposed safety improvements following a review of the above report by Council Officers.

He whakarāpopoto | EXecutive summary

2 Following a pedestrian being seriously injured in February 2021 a study was undertaken to identify potential safety improvements on the section of Elizabeth Street between Main Road and the 50/ 60 Threshold treatment (south of Poneke Drive).

3 Following a review of the study, Council Officers have identified the preferred option to address the various issues identified.

Te tuku haepapa | Delegation

4 The Waikanae Community Board Council has the delegation to accept this report.

Taunakitanga | RECOMMENDATIONS

A. Waikanae Community Board receives this report.

B. Waikanae Community Board notes that:

B.1 Prior to consultation, commencing a safe system audit will be carried out on the preferred options to identify any safety issues that may need to be mitigated.

B.2 The community will be informed about the proposed improvements as outlined in the Communications Plan.

B.3 Consultation is scheduled to be undertaken with key stakeholders in the first quarter of 2024 (e.g., adjacent businesses, Greater Wellington Regional Council and Emergency Services) on the proposed improvements, including changes to on-street parking.

B.4 A report will be submitted to the Community Board once consultation has concluded.

Tūāpapa | Background

5 Following a pedestrian being seriously injured in February 2021 while crossing Elizabeth Street (between Anne and Seddon Streets), Council commissioned WSP (an engineering consultancy) to undertake the Elizabeth Street Corridor Safety Study to identify potential safety improvements on the section of Elizabeth Street between Main Road and the 50/60 Threshold treatment (east of Poneke Drive).

6 Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2022 came into force on 19 May 2022 and resulted in Councils 2021-24 Minor Improvements Programme being reprioritised to enable delivery of key projects associated with the Speed Management Plan.

7 As a result of the reprioritisation the projects to be implemented to address issues identified in the Elizabeth Street Corridor Study are being delivered in two stages, i.e.:

Stage	Timing for completion	Project Description	Status
1	No later than end of June 2024	Winara Ave Pedestrian Refuge and Seddon Street intersection improvements.	Construction tender scheduled to be awarded in February 2024
2	2024 – 27	As outlined in this report	For delivery in 2024 – 27 as part of a package of works subject to funding approval and consultation feedback.

He kōrerorero | Discussion

8 The objectives of the Elizabeth Street Corridor study were to:

a. Produce concept designs to install new and improved pedestrian facilities on Elizabeth Street to increase vulnerable road user safety.

b. Produce concept designs of speed calming to positively impact road user behaviour further improving the road safety of the corridor.

He take | Issues

9 Data relating to this section of Elizabeth Street follows.

One Network Road function^{^[1]}

Road Section	ONF Classification	Description	SAAS^{^[2]} km/h
Main Road to Seddon Street	Activity Street	These streets provide access to shops and services by all modes. They have a significant movement demand as well as place, so competing demands need to be managed within the available road space.	30 - 40
Seddon to Poneke Drive	Urban Connector	These streets provide the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of people and goods between regions and strategic centres and mitigate the impact on adjacent communities.	40 - 60

Traffic volumes

10 The daily traffic volumes Monday to Friday recorded in 2021 at three locations on Elizabeth Street is:

13.1 Main Road to Pehi Kupa Street - 9,430vpd

13.2 Seddon Street to Winara Avenue - 5,687vpd

13.3 Winara Avenue to Matuhi Street - 2,358vpd

Motorists travel speeds

11 Motorists travel speeds recorded in 2021 at several locations on Elizabeth Street follows:

Section	Description	Comments	Study^{^[3]} Conclusions
1	Main Road to Pehi Kupa Street	· Less than 5% of all motorists travel more than 50km/h. · Less than 1% of all motorists travel more than 60km/h.	Speed reduction not a major priority
2	Seddon Street to Winara Avenue	· 42% of all eastbound motorists travel more than 50km/h. · 51% of all westbound motorists travel more than 50km/h. · Less than 5% of all motorists travel more than 60km/h. · 222 pedestrians crossed Elizabeth Street in a 12-hour period.	Speed reduction a priority given the numbers of pedestrians crossing at this location combined with speeds that exceed the safe and appropriate speed of 30km/h
3	Winara Avenue to Matuhi Street	· 17% of all eastbound motorists travel more than 50km/h. · 19% of all westbound motorists travel more than 50km/h. · Less than 1% of all motorists travel more than 60km/h.	Speed reduction not urgent but could be considered
4	Poneke Drive to Speed Threshold	· 10% of all eastbound motorists travel more than 50km/h. · 21% of all westbound motorists travel more than 50km/h.	Speed reduction not urgent but could be considered

Pedestrians

12 292 pedestrians were recorded crossing at 6 locations between Main Road and Poneke Drive over 12 hours on 19 May 2021 as illustrated in Attachment 1.

15.1 Of the 292 pedestrians recorded crossing Elizabeth Street, 222 (76%) crossed Elizabeth Street between Anne and Seddon Streets as outlined in attachment 2.

15.2 Of the 222 pedestrians that crossed Elizabeth Street between Anne and Seddon Street:

15.2.1 approximately 142 (64%) crossed between 12 and 2pm.

15.2.2 3.2% were young.

15.2.3 45.5% were middle aged.

15.2.4 51.3% were elderly, with 1 in 4 using a mobility device.

15.2.5 Approximately 74% of the time during the peak hour (12-1pm) the time gaps between motorists are not sufficiently long enough for elderly pedestrians or mobility device users to cross safely.

13 Observed behaviours include:

16.1 Immediately west of the North Island Main Trunk railway (NIMT):

16.1.1 Very few pedestrians cross Elizabeth Street east of the NIMT, i.e., 35 pedestrians in 12 hours.

16.1.2 Stationary motorists park across the crossing area forcing pedestrians to cross between stationary traffic.

16.2 Many elderly car passengers cross Elizabeth Street from the northern side to Relish café and the East side Food market.

Issues

14 The key issues are as follows:

Section	Description	Issue
1	Elizabeth Street/ Main Road intersection	· Pedestrians having to weave their way through stationary traffic which can affect pedestrian safety and accessibility.
2	Anne Street to Seddon Street	· Lack of appropriate pedestrian facilities that will enable a pedestrian to cross Elizabeth Street safely. · The speed of motorists is more than the safe and appropriate speed of 30km/h. · If a pedestrian is struck at 50km/h there is an 80% chance they will be seriously injured or killed which reduces to 10% if struck at 30km/h.
3	Seddon Street to Poneke Drive	· The corridor does not have the feel of a normal 50km/h road given the wide grass verges and the distance that the properties are set back form the edge of the carriageway. · The existing crossing facility provides insufficient intervisibility between westbound traffic and pedestrians wishing to cross from the southern side of Elizabeth Street to the north.
4	Poneke Drive to Speed Threshold	· The speeds of motorists adjacent to the threshold are slightly higher than the speed limit.

Ngā kōwhiringa | Options

15 Options have been developed for each section as describe below and as illustrated in Attachments 3 to 6.

Section	Description	Proposed option	Pro’s/ Cons
1	Elizabeth Street/ Main Road intersection (Attachment 3)	Option 1 - Retain the existing traffic island in the existing location. · Install new pedestrian crossing ramps west of existing. · Mark limit line east of the existing location.	· Separate pedestrians from stationary vehicles. · No need to relocate traffic signal pole. · Preferred option
1	Elizabeth Street/ Main Road intersection (Attachment 3)	Option 2 - Install signalised pedestrian crossing.	· Results in increased delay for motorists turning right in and out of Elizabeth Street. · While not costed it will be significantly more expensive than retaining the existing traffic island in the existing location. · Rejected as an option.
2	Anne Street to Seddon Street (Attachment 4)	Option 1 - Construct Raised Platform (2m wide).	· Reduces vehicle speeds. · No crossing facilities for pedestrians. · Vehicles have priority. · Loss of on street restricted parking. · Rejected as an option.
		Option 2 - Construct Raised Platform (6m wide).	· Reduces vehicle speeds. · Does not provide specific crossing facilities for pedestrians. · Vehicles have priority. · Loss of on street restricted parking. · Rejected as an option.
		Option 3 - Construct Pedestrian Zebra Crossing on a Raised Platform (6m wide).	· Reduce the speed of vehicles at this location to a safe and appropriate speed which will in turn maximise the survivability of a pedestrian of struck by a vehicle. · Provides crossing facilities for pedestrians (Pedestrian Zebra crossing). · Give priority to pedestrians wishing to cross Elizabeth Street. · Loss of on street restricted parking. · Preferred option
3	Seddon Street to Poneke Drive (Attachment 5)	Option 1 - Construct kerb build outs on the southern side of Elizabeth Street adjacent the existing crossing point.	· Crossing distance reduced. · Improves visibility between vehicles and pedestrians. · Reduces vehicle speeds. · Forces cyclists into the live lane. · Rejected as an option.
3	Seddon Street to Poneke Drive (Attachment 5)	Option 2 - Construct kerb build outs on both sides of Elizabeth Street adjacent the existing crossing point.	· Crossing distance reduced. · Improves visibility between vehicles and pedestrians. · Forces cyclists into the live lane. · Reduces vehicle speeds creating larger gaps between vehicles thereby assisting pedestrians to cross Elizabeth Street safely. · Rejected as an option.
3	Seddon Street to Poneke Drive (Attachment 5)	Option 3 – Construct side islands between (1) Seddon Street and Winara Avenue (2), Matuhi Street and Poneke Drive (3), He Awa Crescent and Poneke Drive	· Reduces vehicle speeds. · Forces cyclists into the live lane. · Rejected as an option.
3	Seddon Street to Poneke Drive (Attachment 5)	Option 4 – Extend existing footpath west of where it currently terminates.	· Improves intervisibility between motorists and pedestrians wished to cross. · Does not reduce vehicle speeds. · Preferred option
4	Poneke Drive to Speed Threshold Attachment 6	· Increase the size of the Speed Threshold and supplement with pavement Markings. · Clear vegetation.	· Increase visual cues to reduce speed. · Preferred option

16 Of the four proposals section 2 option 3 could be the most contentious given the loss of on street restricted parking noting that it has the capacity to be the most effective in reducing the risk to pedestrians.

17 The loss of parking could be mitigated by converting the un-restricted parking west of the proposed pedestrian zebra crossing on the northern side of Elizabeth Street to restricted.

Mana whenua

18 Access and Transport will work with the Iwi Partnerships team on engaging with mana whenua iwi.

Panonitanga Āhuarangi me te Taiao | Climate change and Environment

19 The Government Policy Statement on Transport lists climate change as one of the key strategic priorities.

20 The Kāpiti Coast Sustainable Transport Strategy has several focus areas including (1) safety (2) addressing climate change.

21 The proposed options will reduce the safety risk and has the potential to provide a greater contribution to climate change by providing an environment that may encourage a ‘shift’ to more environmentally friendly and active modes such as walking and cycling.

Ahumoni me ngā rawa | Financial and resourcing

22 Funding of approximately $355k has been included in the LTP and Councils funding bid to Waka Kotahi for funding assistance in 2024-27 Regional Land Transport Plan.

Tūraru ā-Ture me te Whakahaere | Legal and Organisational Risk

23 No legal or risk matters have been identified.

Ngā pānga ki ngā kaupapa here | Policy impact

24 This proposal aligns with the Kapiti Coast District Council Sustainable Transport Strategy (2022).

TE whakawhiti kōrero me te tūhono | Communications & engagement

Te mahere tūhono | Engagement planning

25 Council will prepare a Communications Plan.

26 The purpose of the Communications will be to (1) Inform the community of how the proposed solutions will address identified issues (2) Seek feedback from key stakeholders on the proposed improvements, including changes to on street parking.

Whakatairanga | Publicity

27 The community and stakeholders will be informed of the proposals as outlined in the Communications Plan and invited to comment as outlined above.

Ngā āpitihanga | Attachments

1. Attachment 1: Pedestrian Count Locations ⇩

2. Attachment 2: Age demographic of Pedestrians ⇩

3. Attachment 3: Options ⇩

4. Attachment 4: Options ⇩

5. Attachment 5: Options ⇩

6. Attachment 6: Options ⇩

Waikanae Community Board Meeting Agenda

12 December 2023

8 Ngā Take e Mahia ana | Matters Under Action

8.1 Matters Under Action

Author: Kate Coutts, Democracy Services Advisor

Authoriser: Mike Mendonça, Acting Group Manager Place and Space

Te pūtake | Purpose

The purpose of this report is to present the Waikanae Community Board with the updated matters under action (as of 6 December 2023) to review and note.

TAUNAKITANGA | RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Waikanae Community Board notes the following matters under action.

Item	Date Raised	Target Date	Matter	Progress
1.	Ongoing	2023	Waikanae Library and Service Centre	A Request for Proposals is currently in the market for design. Planning for stripout proceeds concurrently. An engagement plan is also under development and will subsume the former Library Working Group with light touch community engagement at key stages.
2.	22/06/21		Old State Highway 1 revocation (including widening of Waikanae Bridge once work commences)	The Waikanae Bridge Pedestrian/Cycleway work is set to recommence in the New Year and scheduled to take eight to ten weeks to complete. The SH1 revocation work scope is now complete, and construction defects are being rectified prior to handover of the road. The Council is waiting on NZTA to progress final close out and transfer of the old State Highway to Council as a local road.
3.	22/06/21		Old State Highway 1 road naming	Briefings were held with Council and Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti in October. Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti are going to meet with the Working Party that was established for the renaming of Old State Highway One and discuss with them the renaming process. Once this is completed reports will then be taken to Council and Te Whakaminenga o Kāpiti on the next steps in the renaming process.
4.	09/11/21		Takutai Kāpiti Coastal Adaptation Panel	Update from board representative Michael Moore to be provided as a standing item at each board meeting.
5.	09/11/21		Pharazyn Reserve Focus Group	Update from board representative Michelle Lewis to be provided as a standing item at each board meeting.
6.	01/02/22		Status of reserves in Waikanae	Work on the ‘omnibus’ Reserve Management Plan (RMP) project continues. The precursor Land Classification subsidiary project is underway with Simpson Grierson currently engaged to provide advice and lead the classification process. A second engagement hui with iwi for the wider RMP and Land Classification work is proposed for February.
7.	01/02/21		Work planned for Waikanae Park	Recreation, Sport and Leisure are proceeding with high level consultation and engagement around the wider park development plan with a series of workshops planned with stakeholders and the Waikanae Community Board. Playground and skatepark specific engagement is scheduled to start after the Christmas break, but the sports field engagement will kick off this year.
8.	01/06/22		Waikanae Beach Hall future plans	There is currently no plan or significant budget to address the existing beach hall, which must be strengthened by December 2033 if it is to remain open.
9.	22/11/22		Beach Access	The Beach Accessways Asset Management Plan was presented to the Climate and Environment Subcommittee on 7 November, and to the Strategy, Operations and Finance Committee on 19 November.
10.	2/5/23		Mangaone Stream at Te Horo Beach Road	Update from Deputy Chair Michael Moore to be provided as a standing item at each board meeting.
11.	27/6/23		Re-establishment of a bus stop in Te Horo for Route 290	Greater Wellington Regional Council and Metlink are scheduled on this agenda to provide an update on this matter.
12.	1/8/23		Waikanae Visioning Work	Staff are continuing to collect and collate feedback from the Vision Waikanae survey and postcards. Initial analysis of feedback will be undertaken to support a discussion with the Community Board early in the new year. At this meeting we will look to capture engagement to date, a summary of the themes received/identified from feedback and discuss and agree next steps for further engagement with the community to develop a final Vision. We will be in touch to organise a time to meet. In the meanwhile, we encourage your ongoing efforts to seek community input into Vision Waikanae from markets and other stakeholder events.
13.	12/9/23		Waimanu Lagoons Focus Group	Update from board representative Tonchi Begovich to be provided as a standing item at each board meeting.
14.	31/10/23		Reikorangi Hall	The latest drawings have been received and officers are checking the final scope and budget costs; and submitting for building consent.
15.	31/10/23		Kāinga Ora Activities	There is no update on this matter at this time.

[2] Safe and appropriate speed limits give people the best chance of survival without serious injury if they are involved in a crash.

[3] KCDC Elizabeth Street Corridor Safety Study (WSP, 2021)


RĀRANGI TAKE AGENDA Poari ā-Hapori o Waikanae \| Waikanae Community Board Meeting
I hereby give notice that a Meeting of the Poari ā-Hapori o Waikanae \| Waikanae Community Board will be held on:
Te Rā \| Date:	Tuesday, 12 December 2023
Te Wā \| Time:	7.00pm
Te Wāhi \| Location:	Waikanae Community Centre, Utauta Street, Waikanae
Mike Mendonça Acting Group Manager Place and Space

Mr Richard Mansell	Chair
Mr Michael Moore	Deputy
Mr Tonchi Begovich	Member
Ms Michelle Lewis	Member
Cr Nigel Wilson	Member