Greater Wellington Regional Council Industry Briefing – Bus Operators

26 August 2015

Purpose

• Provide an overview of public transport transformation in the Greater Wellington region

• Provide information about the upcoming tender opportunities

• Initiate a feedback process with industry to inform key strategic decisions and processes

Venue

• Health and safety

• Wi-Fi available

• Rest rooms

• Refreshments

• Break-out space

• Aotea Lounge for one-on-one meetings

• Social hour

Self-guided Tour – 26 & 27 August

• Details in your welcome pack

• Two itineraries

• A short itinerary that can be done this afternoon

• A longer itinerary for tomorrow

• RealTime app available

Event Programme 26 August, 2015

Part One

Agenda Item Presenter

Our vision Greg Campbell, CEO

Probity Robert Buchanan, Probity Adviser

PT Transformation Wayne Hastie, GM Public Transport

NZ Transport Agency –role and involvement

Barbara Tebbs, National Manager Information, Monitoring & Public Transport

Our Vision

Greg Campbell, CEO

Points about Probity

GWRC Bus Industry Presentation

26 August 2015

Robert Buchanan (robert@buchananlaw.co.nz)

PTOM Project Probity adviser

Tel (027) 229 1769

Why probity?

GWRC wants to ensure its PTOM processes:• are fair to all participants and promote

confidence• meet public sector expectations of transparency• contribute to value for money outcomes

Good probity management …

… is about:

•clarity and integrity of process•equality of opportunity and fair treatment•honest and ethical behaviour (including in respect of conflicts of interest)•actively managing risks and issues

What is GWRC doing about PTOM

probity management?

• Drawing a clear distinction between the “planning and design” phases and the formal “procurement” phases

• Ensuring structured opportunities for industry input• Applying good practice approaches to all stages of the

procurement

Key documents

• PTOM Probity Framework, which includes:�probity principles�project governance and risk management arrangements�conflict of interest and confidentiality protocols� role of the Probity Adviser �assurance arrangements (including probity audit)

• Bus Procurement Probity Plan�enables active management of probity in the bus context

For this event:

• The industry briefing is the first stage of the bus procurement process

• Industry engagement enables:�presentation of information to all existing and potential

operators about forthcoming opportunities� feedback and questions

• Maximising information flows, with an appropriate level of structure and control

Qs and As

• See section 3 of the pre-event communication• Process for written questions:

– probity adviser filter– anonymity will be preserved, but content (Q & A)

available to all– further questions may be received after the event

• Process for oral questions – through chair• Please avoid asking questions by other means

(e.g. during breaks)

Afterwards

• The information gained today will be used in developing the procurement approach and tender documentation

• No reliance should be placed on today’s disclosures or discussions in subsequent stages

• Participants should use formal communication channels only, and avoid attempting to influence the process or the outcome by informal means

Questions?

Public Transport Transformation

Wayne Hastie - GM Public Transport

Our Role

• Fund, design and manage the delivery of public transport services for the Wellington region

• Undertake network planning

• Responsible for PT infrastructure such as railway stations, bus and ferry shelters, signage and park and ride facilities

• Sustainable transport

Integrated

Transport

Network

(handout)

Recent Growth

% Growth over last 5 years

9%

2%

-2%

Our Target

15%By 2030

PT Transformation Programme

Regional Network Development

Network planning covers:

• Wairarapa

• Kapiti Coast

• Porirua

• Hutt Valley

• Wellington City

• PT Spine Study corridors (Bus Rapid Transit or BRT)

• Extended PTSS core corridors

• East-West

• North-South

• Other high demand core corridors

• Taranaki

• Brooklyn

• Victoria University

• Kelburn to key hubs

• Suburban extensions

• Other local routes

• Key interchanges

• Peak commuter buses

New Wellington City Bus Network

North -South and East-West Spines

Current45% within 1km30% within 500m

Planned75% within 1km51% within 500m

10 minute frequency bus routes

Access to High Frequency Bus Services

Current Mon-Sun Service

PlannedMon-Sun Service

Enhanced 7 Day Service

Bus Rapid Transit• Improving reliability along

the most used parts of the network or “Spine”

• Progressively introduced

• A joint WCC, NZTA and GWRC project

• Indicative business case endorsed by the three agencies

• Can be progressively introduced

Rail Contracting • Three parties have been shortlisted for the

rail operating and maintenance contracts• Selection process later this year, with new

contract operational on 1 July 2016

Rail Development• Introducing the second

tranche of Matangi into service

• Capacity and service level enhancements

Business Readiness• Realise the transformation of PT by

integrating with, and transforming, BAU

The New Zealand Transport Agency

Creating Transport Solutions for a Thriving New Zealand

Barbara TebbsNational Manager Information Monitoring and Public TransportPlanning and Investment Group

26 August 2015

The New Zealand Transport Agency

Our purpose is to deliver transport solutions for a thriving New Zealand on behalf of the government.

New Zealand thrives when the transport system and sector is:

• effective – moves people and freight where they need to go in a timely manner

• efficient – delivers the right infrastructure and services to the right level at the best cost

• safe and responsible – reduces the harms from transport

• resilient – meets our future needs and endures shocks.

What we do

Invest for performance

• Allocate funds from the National Land Transport Fund to land transport activities.

• Co-invest with local and regional government, in local roads and public transport infrastructure and services.

Regulate access and use to the land transport system

• Vehicle rules

• Driver licensing

Operate and improve the state highway network

Investing for New Zealand

• Substantial increase in public transport investment over the last 10 years

• $1.9b in 2015-18

• Co-invest with regional councils

• Whole of network approach

• Government transport priorities:

• Economic growth & productivity

• Safety improvements

• Value for money

Public Transport Operating Model Expectations

What: continuous improvement in services leading to increased patronage and public transport as an integral part of modern urban transport

Way of working: partnering and collaboration

How: opportunities for operators to grow business, and regional councils to deliver for their communities

Moving forward

• Your feedback is important

• GWRC will design its contracts and the Agency must be satisfied that legislation and policy is met.

• GWRC and the Agency are aligned, having worked closely

• However; final decisions still to be made and your feedback is part of this

• The Agency is happy to discuss matters of a general nature, GWRC will deal with any specifics.

Further Information

www.nzta.govt.nz

www.mot.govt.nz

www.gets.govt.nz

barbara.tebbs@nzta.govt.nz

Questions and answers