Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative

AMETI

Presentation to Auckland CouncilTransport Committee

7 December 2011

• Draft Auckland Plan – AMETI Context

• Overview of AMETI programme

• Progress

• Timing and Funding

Agenda

• A vision for next 30 years

• Predicts growth 700k to 1m people

• Increase in business activity

• Increase in freight movements

Draft Auckland Plan ‐ AMETI Context

• “Auckland’s infrastructure is currently 

overburdened and patchy in its delivery.  The 

roads are seriously congested, particularly at 

peak times, impeding the movement of goods 

and people.”

Draft Auckland Plan ‐ AMETI Context

• Investment in Public Transport is a fundamental element of 

the Auckland Plan

• Increasing the transport options will free up the roads for 

freight and transport for which there are no alternatives

Draft Auckland Plan ‐ AMETI Context

The AMETI Programme

Issues addressed by AMETI• Few transport choices

• Low PT and active mode shares

• Congestion impacts strategic corridors and constrains growth

• 20,000 pop. growth over 20 years

• Potential for 40,000 new jobs within project area

Flat Bush

Study Area

Auckland Region

The AMETI study area

Sylvia Park

Pakuranga

Glen Innes

Panmure

Mt Wellington

AMETI Strategic Goals

AMETI Strategic Goals

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AMETI Packages

Package 07 – Travel Demand Mgmt

Panmure Package Overview

Phase 2•Panmure Roundabout•Lagoon Drive Bus Priority•Complete Design by June 2012•Construction  2015 ‐2016

Phase 3•Complete Design 2012•Construction 2017‐2018•To be confirmed

Phase 1•Mountain Road Diversion•E‐P Highway Bridge Replacement•AMETI Road•Completed design August 2011•Construction 2011 – 2014

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AMETI ‐ Progress

• Work commenced on Mountain Road rail over‐

bridge replacement in November 2011

• Contract for balance of Panmure Phase 1 will be 

awarded in December 2011

• Preliminary design for Panmure Phase 2 

completed

• Scheme assessment for Package 4 will be 

completed mid 2012

Stakeholder Engagement

• Panmure public open day 10 December 2011

• Open day for Pakuranga (package 4) in February 

2012

• Many meetings with Iwi

• Meetings with stakeholder interest groups eg: 

over Van Damms Lagoon

• Local Board briefings

Panmure Transport Interchange

Revised Panmure RTN Interchange 

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RTN Bus StationRTN Bus Station

Local Bus StopsLocal Bus Stops

Cycle ParkingCycle ParkingDrop Off / TaxisDrop Off / Taxis

Shared SpaceShared Space

Town CentreTown Centre

Park & RidePark & Ride

Indicative Concept 

Panmure Transport Interchange

• Panmure Rail Station has experienced very rapid growth:

– In 2003 used by less than 100 passengers per day

– In 2010 used by over 800 passengers per day

• Panmure is now 9th busiest rail station on Auckland network

• Forecast to grow to 7,000 passengers per day by 2026

• Interchange design is an essential element of PT system

• AMETI to dramatically improve quality of interchange

• Designed to minimise walk times, maximise quality of 

connections and waiting space

Panmure Transport InterchangeOverview of Panmure Station

AMETI Road Through Box

2.5m wide cycle lanes each direction, separated from traffic by 3.5m wide raised area

2.5m wide cycle lanes each direction, possibly “Copenhagen” style 

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Proposed Segregated Busway– Panmure Section

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Panmure Station

Lagoon Leisure Church Crescent

Dedicated Busway E‐P Highway ‐ Lagoon Drive –Pakuranga 

RTN – Pakuranga – Botany Proposals

• Two busway (RTN) concept options being developed• Will be different to suit specific locations• Main difference is impact on adjacent land uses

Property Acquisition

• Significant number of properties will be required

• Many already purchased

• Draft LTP includes $177m for property 

requirements

• Ongoing acquisitions programme

• Requirements will be designated providing clarity

Funding & Timing

• The AMETI programme is estimated to cost $1.5b

• Provision in the draft LTP in excess of $600m over 10 years

• NZTA approval of construction funding for Package 1 Phase 1 

works

• As other packages/phases are detailed funding applications 

will be progressed

• The rate at which AMETI will be progressed will be dependent 

on available funding

• Current programmes show AMETI completion in 2033

Questions?

Rick WaldenAuckland TransportManager, Major Projects and PMO

7 December 2011Transport Committee

EMU, Depot and Electrification Infrastructure

AT Team

• Claire Stewart ‐ Rail Development Projects (EMU, Depot, City Rail Link)

• Tom Salt – EMU Project Director

• Steve Hawkins – Depot Project Director

• Nick Seymour – Electrification Infrastructure Works

Presentation Overview

• EMU Delivery

• Depot 

• Electrification Infrastructure

• Q&A

EMU

Overview

• Timeline

• Operation

• EMU Configuration

• Key Passenger Features 

• User Group Engagement

EMU

CAF

• First train available for service end 2013

• Full fleet in service mid 2016

EMU

Timeline

• From Papakura in the South

• On Eastern line

• From Swanson on the Western line

EMU

Operation

EMU

Configuration

• Overall configuration

• Doors

• Manufacturing

• Power & Efficiency

• Technical Specifications

EMU

Key Passenger Features

• Capacity – 230 seats, 143 standing room, total 373

• Accessibility

• Passenger Information System ‐ State of the Art

• Passenger Security

EMU

User Group Engagement• Cross section of user groups

• TAAG ‐ review passenger interfaces

• Mock ups, images from CAF and December (door, seating layout, wheelchair, bicycle spaces, passenger communications

• Timeline

Depot

Overview

• Layout

• Building

• Programme

Depot

Layout

Depot

Building

Depot

Building ground floor

Depot

Building sections

Depot

Programme

Electrification

Overview

• Project Update

• Key Stations

• Bridge Raising

• AEP Traction, Earthing and Bonding

• Training and Communications

• Key stations, Parnell, Papakura, Swanson, Onehunga, Ellerslie

• Bridge Raising Works

• Installation of the AEP Traction Equipment

• Installation of Earthing, Bonding and Screening Equipment

• Communications/Training for the Auckland Electrified Area

Electrification

Project Update

• Parnell and Papakura: Significant track works over Christmas block of line being undertaken by KRG. Station designs to follow, construction commencing in 2012

• Swanson: Joint project with KRG. Land designation issue ‐ park and ride being finalised, construction phase P&R early 2012, Stn to follow

• Onehunga: First line to be commissioned by AEP 

₋ Platform extension design underway for 3 car EMU in coordination with KRG’sAEP team

• Ellerslie: KRG bridge raising combined with NZTA motorway widening and narrowing of station platform

‐ Substantial works over Christmas block of line Include new lifts, stairs, additional shelters

• Further platform extensions may be required ‐ pre 2010 upgraded stations

Electrification

Key Stations

• Substantial workload over Christmas block of line

• Bridgeworks at Orakei Road, Morrin Road and Mt Wellington to include widening and road realignment

• Mountain Road Bridge replacement ‐ AT (AMETI) leading 

• Pedestrian Footbridges ‐ Ellerslie, Puhinui, and Otahuhu South 

• Minor pedestrian bridge raising at Orakei Station, where existing span and infrastructure can still be used

• Planning advanced in preparation for substantial completion of all bridges during Christmas rail closure

Electrification

Bridge Raising

Electrification

AEP Traction, Earthing and Bonding

• Auckland Electrified Area (AEA) training underway AT/Contractors

‐ Half day training course for all staff/Contractors on/about rail or close proximity to overhead lines. Training module well underway, further courses ongoing

• AT continue to provide support to KRG on AEP Comms, including public information days and Local Board presentations 

• Significant increase in Comms in lead up to Electrification "Go Live"

• AEP once complete will have a significant impact on;

‐ Programme and Capital costs for future rail projects

‐ Methodology and costs of maintaining AT stations (e.g. use of hoses, ladders, etc.)

Electrification

Training and Communications

Electrification Project Update

Nicholas French ‐ Project Director

Overview

Planning

• Most OPWs have been obtained

• Outstanding ones awaiting finalisation of OLE design– Britomart Station– Papakura

Clearances

• Bridge raising and track lowering at 24 sites across the network to make room for overhead wires

• Expected completion in 2011/12 with the remaining five road bridges and 6 footbridges on Eastern and Southern lines

• Bridge rebuild – Orakei, Mt Wellington, Morrin Road, Puhinui footbridge, Meadowbank footbridge

• Working with AMETI for Mountain Rd, E&P Highway; and NZTA for Ellerslie footbridge.

Signalling

• PUT SIGNALLING map here

Traction

• Foundations, masts and cantilevers, overhead wires and power supply

– 25 kV AC overhead power – 2 Feeder Stations and 5 Section Cabins installed

– 1200of 3500 foundations installed  

– 600 masts installed– Earth wire installed – 5km of catenary wire installed.

Traction – next steps 

• Installation of OLE wires including contact wires to continue• Progressive energisation to begin in first half 2012 – Onehunga, then Western 

Line• Completion of wire installation on the Western line mid 2012, entire network by 

mid 2013.

Electrical safety issues

• 25000 volts – 100 times more powerful than that used in homes

• Minimum safe distance (MAD) from overhead wires:– 2m for people and any object being carried – 4m if operating machinery such as cranes, excavators and forklifts

• Training programme  developed and being rolled out  for those  who work in rail environment (including emergency services) to date 900 staff and contractors trained

• Measures being put in place to ensure public safety – Signage, Screening, Anti climbing guards.

At level crossings

• Height restrictions at  31 level crossings  

• 20 at 5m

• 11 with 4.25m

• Signage and in some cases physical barriers 

• Permit process for those with overheight loads.

Screening

• Screening required to prevent accidental contact with wires on bridges and other structures on the network

• Over 84 bridges across Auckland in need of screening

• KiwiRail and Auckland Council’s Public Art team have worked closely to develop innovative, high quality screening to meet KiwiRail technical specifications within available budget 

• Bespoke designs to be provided for heritage structures and other sites of high design significance.

Public awareness 

• Signage in place at level crossings

• Information distributed to key stakeholders

• Wider public awareness campaign to begin March/April 2012 

• initial wider media to be followed by localised advertising

• Schools programme to be developed and rolled out.

Other Christmas works

• PARNELL STATION• New station by Auckland Transport• Lowering of tracks for new station

– from Parnell bridge to the tunnel

• PAPAKURA STATION RE‐ALIGNMENT FOR:• Improving efficiency of passenger and freight operations• Allowing freight trains to pass with minimal interference to 

passenger timetables• Allowing greater flexibility for passenger trains to berth on 3 

platform faces and a new diesel dock platform• Improving passenger convenience• Allowing for electrification.

Other Christmas works

• Britomart – structural works within the Britomart tunnel and platform area to enable future changes at the station

• Wiri• EMU Depot (for Auckland Transport) • third main track installation• Renewals ‐ realignment of existing track

• AEP Clearances – 5 road and 6 footbridges• AEP Signalling commissioning – Western Line Morningside to Swanson• AEP Traction – Foundations, masts, OLE wires

Any questions?

December 2011

Regional Land Transport Programme

• Alerting shareholder of a public process, outlining the process, and reaffirming that Council is providing the direction for the RLTP through the LTP and Auckland Plan

• Have designed this process with Council’s LTP team to ensure we are working closely in parallel

• The Regional Land Transport Programme is a submission to the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) on behalf of the region for government subsidy for a three year period, with a ten year forecast

• The RLTP covers AT, NZTA Highways & Network Operations and some Auckland Council transport strategy work

• The LTP & the RLTP both have a three yearly cycle

What is it, why is it important?

• Auckland Council is AT’s most important stakeholder

• AT have attended most Auckland Plan hearings to gain a rich understanding of the Council’s strategic direction – they have been invaluable

• AT are taking the draft RLTP to all Local Boards and all Auckland iwi in early February 2012 – we will be using GIS maps to detail projects and their timing

• AT will consult will all major government departments and local authorities in March 2012

• The RLTP process is closely integrated with Council’s own LTP engagement process

• Seeking a workshop with the whole of Council about content early in 2012

Engagement

AT’s Prioritisation Layers

• Early engagement with Auckland Council, Advisory Panels and Local Boards -February 2012

• Draft RLTP approved by AT Board by Christmas 2011

• Adverts and summaries of LTP and RLTP to all households

• Public consultation period – 24 February to 23 March 2012 (same as LTP)

• Public Hearings – May 2012 integrated with LTP

• AT Board considers submissions – early May 2012

• Final RLTP submitted to NZTA by 30 June 2012

• National Land Transport Programme approved by 31 August 2012

Process and key dates

“Transport in Auckland 2011-2016”

One Year On – a progress report

What is the “Campaign for Better Transport”?

• Non-politically aligned lobby group for smarter and more sustainable transport options.

• Previously involved in many successful projects– Rail electrification– Reopening Onehunga Line– Wynyard Trams proposal– ‘Operation Lifesaver’ Puhoi-Wellsford

alternative

Background

• 2010 Regional Land Transport Strategy:– Balanced projected expenditure on transport

between 2010-2040. (50% on roads, 50% on PT).

• 2011 Draft Auckland Plan– Strong public transport focus– City Rail Link critical to Plan’s implementation

• 2009/2012 Government Policy Statement:– Roads of National Significance– Rail capital projects unable to be funded by NZTA– Cut in PT infrastructure funding

• Significant differences between council & government

Recap on the Plan

• Projects focused• Works within existing funding levels

– Funding reallocated as per RLTS

• Short term improvements (quick wins):– Focus on improving bus network– Walking/cycling/liveability improvements– Road safety improvements (e.g. Operation Lifesaver

& lowering speed limits).

• Ensuring larger projects are ‘ready to go’:– Designating City Rail Link, Rail to Airport, North

Shore Rail & Southeast RTN route.

Positive Steps

• City Rail Link identified by council as ‘top transport project’– Critical to future development of rail network– Critical to achieving goals of Auckland Plan &

City Centre Master Plan

• Additional EMU trains• Progress on designating other large

projects– SWAMMCP (Airport Rail)– Harbour crossing options

• AMETI shift to RTN focus

Positive Steps (cont.)

• Pedestrian improvements– Hobson/Nelson two-waying included in City

Centre Master Plan– Queen St closure for events becoming more

common– Removal of intrusive urban infrastructure

(lower Hobson viaduct)

• Bus route simplification– Outer/Inner Link– Western Bays changes

Challenges

• Government Policy Statement– Significant cuts to PT infrastructure funding– Cap on local roads funding– No money for rail capital projects

• Business case disagreements– City Rail Link economics disputed by MoT

• Competing interests for funding– Many very expensive projects in Draft

Auckland Plan

GPS 2012 funding levels

Opportunities

• Auckland Plan provides scope to integrate thinking about land-use and transport

• Auckland Transport able to look at transport in an integrated way (e.g. bus lanes to improve efficiency)

• Council has a significant transport budget

• Strong support for public transport improvements

Next steps - roading

• Some tough decisions necessary in Auckland Plan prioritisation– $11b in roading projects proposed beyond

currently funded– Interim improvements (Neilson St widening,

Warkworth bypass etc.)

• AMETI/Dominion Road– Struggle for funding in GPS as local

roads/PT infrastructure has been cut– What bits to do first?

• Lock in benefits of reduced local road traffic from Waterview Connection/VPT

Next steps - buses

• Greatest short-term opportunity– Bus priority is very cheap– 75% of PT trips are by bus– Integration with PTOM contracting

• Take advantage of integrated ticketing– Reduce bus/rail duplication– Key transfer nodes: Panmure, Onehunga,

New Lynn & Manukau– Feeder services not 2 hour long-hauls

• Simplify current bus system– Higher frequencies– Easier transfers

Patronage growth dependent on bus

Existing bus network

Simplified bus network

Eliminate wasteful duplication

• 135 bus route takes over 90 minutes at peak time• 1 return trip replaced by many feeders to Henderson/New Lynn

Even waiting 5-10 minutes for the train would be made up

Key transfer points

Urgency to improve bus system

• Implementation of HOP allows a system based around transfers – particular onto rail/busway

• PTOM contracting system has very long contracts – potential for poor current system to be ‘locked in’

• Big improvements can be made without extra cost

• Supporting growing rail patronage –boosts case for CRL & other projects

Next step - trains

• ‘Fine tuning’ the system pre/post electrification– Speeding up Western Line trains at Newmarket– Smarter location of stations (Addison/Te

Mahia/Takanini)

• Bus/train integration at key points– Onehunga, New Lynn, Panmure & Manukau– Physical infrastructure to make transfers easy &

fast

• Drury Station: make the Papakura-Pukekohe shuttle more useful

• Fare evasion between non-gated stations

Current Future?

Better station spacing

Next steps – walking/cycling/streetscape

• Implement City Centre Master Plan• Lower speed limits – 40 kph on town

centre & neighbourhood streets• ‘Gameplan’ for increasing pedestrian

focus on Queen & Quay Streets– Events closures– Regular weekend closures– Summer closures– Permanent closures– How do buses/trams fit in?

Quick & cheap pedestrian improvements in Times Square, New York City

Conclusion

• Many things are heading in the right direction

• Recognise financial constraints– Tough decisions on which projects to

prioritise– Search for high-return/low-cost projects

• Big focus on improving bus system– Take advantage of integrated ticketing– Create bus system that complements rail,

not competes with it

• Advocacy role to government