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About AMETI

The Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) is a group of transport projects for the eastern suburbs. The aim is to give people living in the area transport choices by improving public transport, walking and cycling facilities and reducing traffic congestion.

Other major aims are to unlock the economic potential of the area and to promote good urban design.

The need

Severe congestion in the area is holding back the huge potential for economic growth in the area – there are a number of sites ripe for redevelopment if key transport links are improved. There is potential for 40,000 new jobs in the area.

Public transport use is very low, less than four cent of all journeys, because it isn’t a realistic travel choice people have to drive.

The population is also expected to grow by 20-25,000 during the next 20 years, further increasing pressure on the transport system.

The plans

• AMETI will see a major focus on public transport improvements, including a busway with high frequency services that will eventually run between Botany, Pakuranga and Panmure

• Getting more people onto public transport will free up roads for freight and business traffic. A number of roading improvements will ensure roads work effectively

• Local journeys and public transport will be focused on the Panmure Bridge route

• The Waipuna Bridge and south eastern highway will become the primary route for through traffic to Auckland central and freight/business traffic

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• To inform on the next steps

• Designation of footprints for work

• Proposals for new AMETI road

• Updated plans for bus and rail station

• Explain the construction timeline for works

What you said at the last open day: What was covered in the last open day on Saturday 16th October:

Rapid Transit Network proposal along Ellerslie Panmure Highway and Lagoon Drive

There was support for the proposal and for developing functional public transport options

Why are we here today?

Revised Panmure intersection including the bus/rail station and traffic movements through the intersection

• To consult on proposals around Van Damm’s Lagoon and mitigation concepts

• Give an update on progress and changes since last open day on Saturday 16th October 2010 including busway proposals and Panmure Bridge

• To listen to your comments

What has been done since then? Main Changes

Proposed extension of AMETI link road to Triangle Road, with northbound link from William Harvey Place

Proposed replacement of footbridge across rail between Ireland Road and WHP with wider longer bridge spanning new road with disabled accessibility

Proposed “green wall” planting alongside Panmure Rail station western platform

Developed Design for Phase 1

• Assessment of Environmental Effects on Phases 1 and 1a

• Improvements in and around Panmure Station

• Proposed landscaping plans for the new road alignment and around the new bus/rail station

Completed preliminary design of interchange

Confirmed the layout of the intersection and addressed traffic movement questions

What has been done:

Mostly positive feedback about the revised Panmure intersection and the benefits for pedestrians and cyclists but still some questions about traffic movements around greater Panmure, especially from the north east.

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AMETI Panmure TimingConstruction: 2011 - 2014

Status: Proceeding to final design and consenting

• AMETI road

• Mountain Road diversion

• E-P Highway lifting

• E-P Highway busway bridge

• Covered Box for rail and new AMETI road

• Local road over covered box

• Replace footbridge over rail between Ireland Road and William Harvey Place

Construction: 2014 - 2016

Status: Still at concept stage. Opportunity for feedback will be at a later date

• Panmure Roundabout replacement

• Lagoon Drive Bus Priority

Construction: 2015+

Status: Still at consent stage. Opportunity for feedback will be at a later date

• AMETI road extension

PANMURE BASIN

MT WELLINGTON

STONEFIELDS

PANMURE ROUNDABOUTELLERSLIE-PANMURE HWY

MT WELLINGTON HWY

PLEASANT VIEW RD

QUEENS RD

CHURCH RD

LAGOON DRIVE

IRELAND RD

WILLIAM HARVEY PL

PANMURE BRIDGE

MOUNTAIN RDFRASER RD

JELLICOE RD

PILKINGTON RD

TAINUI RD

HANNIGAN DRIVE

HOMESTEAD RD

COLLEGE RD

LUNN AVE

POINT ENGLAND RD

TRIPOLI RD

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Changes to Traffic Movements from Jellicoe Road Following Roundabout Replacement

Existing

• Currently 38% of southbound Jellicoe Road traffic is destined for Mt Wellington Highway, 18% to Lagoon Drive and 16% to E-P Highway.

• 11% is destined for Ireland Road (much of this is rat running to Carbine Road).

• 11% go back up Jellicoe Road, presumably after visiting Panmure town centre.

Future

• 45% of current southbound Jellicoe Road traffic will divert to the new AMETI link, including some trips currently using Ireland Road and Lagoon Drive. Traffic headed to E-P Highway will use Mountain Road / Forge Way, or divert elsewhere (eg Lunn Ave).

• Some of the traffic using Ireland Road (rat run) and Lagoon Drive (to Pakuranga / Botany) is likely to divert to the AMETI Road and Mt Wellington Highway.

Return via Jellicoe 11%

Mt Wellington Highway 38%

Ireland Road 11%

Lagoon Drive 18%

Church/Tripoli/ Kings 2%

Ellerslie - Panmure Highway 16%

Pilkington Road 4%

Church/Tripoli/ Kings 2%

Pilkington Road 4%

Return via Jellicoe 11%

Potential future link Mountain Road to Fraser Road

Lagoon Drive via Queens Road 16%

Ireland Road 6%

Ellerslie - Panmure Highway 16%

Mt Wellington Highway via AMETI Road 45%

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Designation Outlines

Realignment of Mountain Road and Ellerslie Panmure Highway (Phase 1a)

Auckland Transport will submit a Notice of Requirement to Auckland Council in April 2011 of its requirement for a designation in the Auckland City District Plan: Isthmus Section for public works in the vicinity of Mountain Road, Mountwell Crescent, Forge Way, Ellerslie Panmure Highway, and Jellicoe Road.

Statutory approvals will also be required for:

• The proposed Park and Ride Facility at 528 536 Ellerslie Panmure Highway (Auckland Transport)

• The proposed upgrades to Panmure Station (Auckland Transport).

AMETI Link Road - Mt Wellington Highway to Tainui Road (Phase 1)

Auckland Transport intend to submit a Notice of Requirement to Auckland Council in August 2011 of its requirement for a designation in the Auckland City District Plan: Isthmus Section for public works for the AMETI Link Road between Mt Wellington Highway (Triangle Road) to Tainui Road.

Construction of the new road linking Mt Wellington Highway and Morrin Road will remove some through traffic from the town centre and will serve proposed developments to the north of Panmure. Construction is expected to start in 2012.

This designation will include mitigation proposals to off-set the impact of the proposal on Van Damm’s Lagoon.

Ellerslie Panmure Highway to Panmure Bridge (Phase 2)

This next stage is currently at concept stage. Detailed design will begin later this year. Statutory approvals will be sought in 2012.

Statutory approvals

There will be an opportunity for the public to make submissions on the project through the NOR process for Phase 1 and 2. Details of the proposal are likely to be advertised in the newspapers, Council publications and online.

Revised Panmure Interchange

Proposed Urban Busway

ELLERSLIE-PANMURE HWY

VAN DAMM’S LAGOON

MT WELLINGTON

MT WELLINGTON HWY

LAGOON DRIVE

JELLICOE RD

TAINUI RD

Existing Designation

TRIANGLE RD

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AMETI Road (North)The proposal is for a new two lane road from Morrin Road in the north to Mt Wellington Highway in the south

• Long term proposal is to make it four lanes (post 2020)

• Morrin Road to be widened to four lanes between Fraser and Tainui

• Improved vehicle access

• Safe pedestrian and cycle facilities

• Boulevard style large tree plantings Tainui Road IntersectionFraser Road Intersection

Planted Median

Exposed Rock Wall

Shared Cycle and Footpath

Boulevard Tree Planting

Railway

FRASER ROAD

Pedestrian Crossing at Intersection

TAINUI ROAD

MOUNTAIN ROAD

Key

Shrub planting

Groundcover planting

Specimen Tree

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AMETI Road Through Covered Box• Between Mountain Road and Ellerslie-Panmure Highway the new road will be

covered

• Another road will be built on top, for local buses and providing access to the station for drop off and taxis

• Mountwell Crescent will be realigned to connect with the new road

Cross Section Intial Scheme 2012-2014

Full AMETI Scheme (Post 2020)

Short Term Parking & Taxis

Mountwell Crescent Connection

Local Bus Road & Stops

Panmure Rail Station

Cross Section Area

Roundabout Replacement Design to be confirmed in

Phase 2

Mountain Road Realignment

Jellicoe Road

Rapid Transit Network Road and

Station

General Traffic and Cycle Lanes

New AMETI Road

Replacement of Ellerslie - Panmure

Highway Bridge

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AMETI Road (South)• New road extended to meet Mt Wellington Highway near Triangle

Road

• Initial two lane scheme has limited impact on Van Damm’s Lagoon

• Footbridge between Ireland Road and William Harvey Place to be replaced with wider longer bridge with disabled access ramps

• Left turn from William Harvey Place onto the new road provided

ELLERSLIE-PANMURE HWY

MT WELLINGTON HWY

WILLIAM HARVEY PL

Shared Cycle and Footpath

Boulevard Tree Planting

RailwayImproved Footbridge

New Feature Tree Planting

New Wetland Feature

Van Damm’s Lagoon

Key

Shrub planting

Groundcover planting

Grass

Specimen Tree

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Panmure InterchangeUpdated intersection/bus/rail station plan showing pedestrian connections

• Pedestrian connections around the station will be improved

• Interchange between buses and rail will be enhanced

• Development of the proposed Transit Orientated Development (TOD) will be enabled

Mountwell Crescent Connection

Local Bus Road & Stops

Forge Way

Roundabout Replacement Design to be confirmed in

Phase 2

Mountain Road Realignment

Jellicoe Road

Rapid Transit Network Road and

Station

General Traffic and Cycle Lanes

Short Term Parking &

Taxis

New AMETI Road

Replacement of Ellerslie - Panmure

Highway Bridge

Pedestrian Link

Key

Street Connections

Mt Wellington/Town Centre pedestrian linkage

Building blocks from Auckland Council masterplan

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Ellerslie - Panmure Highway

A. Western Abutment Section

B. Section Over Rail Corridor

Mountain Road Realignment

Mountwell Crescent Connection

Local Bus Road & Stops

Forge Way

Cross Section A

Cross Section B

New AMETI road

ELLERSLIE - PANMURE HIGHWAY

General Traffic and Cycle Lanes

Bus Only Road

Bus Shelters

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Public Transport Network

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HIGHLAND PARK

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Existing Rapid Transit Network (RTN) Rail

Proposed Rapid Transit Network (RTN) Bus

Quality Transit Network (QTN) Bus

Major Interchange

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Phase 2: On Going Urban Busway Investigation

To accommodate the urban busway, access arrangements to a number of properties will need to be modified. The project team are currently identifying issues and preparing options for discussion with land owners.

Panmure Bridge

The team are assessing options to widen Panmure Bridge to generate continuous busway priority between Panmure and Pakuranga.

Alternative access arrangements for these properties

Access mitigation for Domain Road

Roundabout replacement design

to be confirmed

Key

Proposed Bus Station locations