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Request for the latest traffic data survey and key findings from Wynyard Quarter (WQ) monitoring surveys.

Adam Parkinson made this Official Information request to Auckland Transport

Response to this request is long overdue. By law Auckland Transport should have responded by now (details and exceptions). The requester can complain to the Ombudsman.

From: Adam Parkinson

Dear Auckland Transport,
Pursuant to the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act, I am requesting the latest traffic data survey and key findings from Wynyard Quarter (WQ) monitoring surveys.
The Resource Consent for Wynyard Quarter set a target of a 30:70 mode split by 2020, where single occupancy private vehicle trips represent no more than 30% of the overall trips to and from Wynyard Quarter, and where the remaining 70% of all journeys are made by sustainable modes.
The vehicle ceiling targets set for the area in the District Plan aimed to reduce the number of single occupancy vehicles at peak times.
The split is also put into Plan Change 4 in the Unitary Plan, rather than being just a target Auckland Transport (AT) might aim for.
Trip generation ceiling targets were specified in the Plans and are linked to the extent and timing of development permitted in WQ.

BACKGROUND

Section I214.11 of the Auckland Unitary Plan identifies objectives so that Wynyard Quarter can be developed in a sustainable manner. In order to meet these objectives, the Unitary Plan has various policies and methods specifically related to Wynyard Quarter. This includes the monitoring of traffic effects both internal and external to WQ, with a methodology specified in I214.11.1 Appendix 1: Methodology for Undertaking Traffic Generation Surveys in Wynyard Quarter.
Appendix 1 also sets out the objective sand general description of data required. The methodology includes survey dates and times, buildings to be surveyed and the survey intervals.
In order to ensure that existing road infrastructure is capable of accommodating the proposed development associated with WQ, trip generation ceiling targets are specified in Section I214.8.2 of the Unitary Plan. These ceiling targets are for vehicles to and from Wynyard Quarter from all activities.

The scheduling of these surveys are referenced in Appendix 1 Objectives:
To confirm the vehicle traffic generated by the office buildings in Wynyard (a)Quarter during the morning and evening peak period as surveyed in 2009:
On a 6-monthly basis for two years following the date that Plan Change 4 (i) becomes operative; and thereafter, ANNUALLY.

Noting that there is a requirement for annual surveys, I request a copy of the data from annual Surveys undertaken from 2012 to 2019 by, or on behalf of, Auckland Transport.
I understand such surveys have been undertaken by Flow Transportation Specialists on behalf of Auckland Transport in the form of a Technical Note report that also compares data going back to 2012. I have a copy of the May 2017 report.

If that is still currently the case, then only a copy of the most recent annual survey (2019?), would most likely contain the additional 2018 & 2109 information required, if it includes the comparative annual data back to 2012.

Yours faithfully,
Adam Parkinson

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From: AT Official Information (AT)
Auckland Transport

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Dear Mr Parkinson

 

We acknowledge receipt of your request for official information dated 7
September 2019 regarding latest traffic data survey and key findings from
Wynyard Quarter (WQ) monitoring surveys.

 

We are processing your request according to the provisions of the Local
Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. You will receive a
decision within 20 working days after the receipt of your request by
Auckland Transport, as required by the Act. The expected due date for a
decision is 4 October 2019. Please note this is the maximum response time
and we will endeavour to respond to you sooner.

 

If you have any further queries, please contact us on (09) 355 3553 during
business hours, quoting Local Government Official Information request
number CAS-1157921-J9N8Y4.

 

Kind regards

 

Pablo | Customer Liaison Specialist
Auckland Transport

Private Bag 92250, Auckland 1142

P 09 355 3553 | E [1][email address] or
[2][email address]

[3]www.at.govt.nz
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Hi Adam,

 

Auckland Transport is going to grant your request. However, it will take
us some time to prepare the information for release. We estimate the
information will be ready by 25 October 2019.

You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of
this decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available at
[1]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.

Please let us know if you would like to discuss the decision.

Kind regards

Cameron Kirchoff | LGOIMA – Business Partner
Auckland Transport

Private Bag 92250, Auckland 1142

P 09 355 3553 | E [2][email address] or
[3][email address]

[4]www.at.govt.nz
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From: AT Official Information (AT)
Sent: Tuesday, 17 September 2019 11:55 a.m.
To: Adam Parkinson <[FOI #11160 email]>
Subject: Auckland Transport - CAS-1157921-J9N8Y4 - Latest traffic data
survey and key findings from Wynyard Quarter (WQ) monitoring surveys

 

Dear Mr Parkinson

 

We acknowledge receipt of your request for official information dated 7
September 2019 regarding latest traffic data survey and key findings from
Wynyard Quarter (WQ) monitoring surveys.

 

We are processing your request according to the provisions of the Local
Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. You will receive a
decision within 20 working days after the receipt of your request by
Auckland Transport, as required by the Act. The expected due date for a
decision is 4 October 2019. Please note this is the maximum response time
and we will endeavour to respond to you sooner.

 

If you have any further queries, please contact us on (09) 355 3553 during
business hours, quoting Local Government Official Information request
number CAS-1157921-J9N8Y4.

 

Kind regards

 

Pablo | Customer Liaison Specialist
Auckland Transport

Private Bag 92250, Auckland 1142

P 09 355 3553 | E [11][email address] or
[12][email address]

[13]www.at.govt.nz
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Auckland Transport

Kia ora Adam 

 

We are still working on your request

Unfortunetly it is taking longer than expected and will update you on 8
November, or as soon as we know more.
 
Please let me know if you would like to discuss.

You are able to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this
decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available at
[1]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.

 

Ngā mihi

Cameron 

LGOIMA Business Partner 

Auckland Transport

20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland 1010

[2]www.at.govt.nz

 

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From: Adam Parkinson

Dear AT Official Information (AT),

Thanks Cameron, any update is always welcome. Happy to phone you.
Shall I just call yoou at AT?

Yours sincerely,

Adam Parkinson

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From: AT Official Information (AT)
Auckland Transport

Hi Adam,

I am sincerely apologetic for the time already taken.
It has come to my attention that the 2017 & 2018 reports have been made
public. Can you please review the below link and see if this satisfies
your request. 
[1]https://www.wqtma.co.nz/plansandreports

From my understanding; there was a recent change to the way the 2019
report is being run and because of this change, because of this change,
the report has not been finalized.

Please let me know if you would like to discuss further.

Kind regards
Cameron Kirchoff | LGOIMA – Business Partner
Auckland Transport
Private Bag 92250, Auckland 1142
P 09 355 3553 | E [2][email address] or
[3][email address]
[4]www.at.govt.nz
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From: Adam Parkinson

Dear AT Official Information (AT),

Thanks for the 2018 report update, very interesting.
In terms of this LGOIMA request we are halfway there.
Can you please advise:
When the 2019 survey data and report is expected to be available
And more information about the whys in the change in the way the 2019 report is being run given that it is a RC condition (or perhaps that info will come with the 2019 report?)

Yours sincerely,

Adam Parkinson

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From: AT Official Information (AT)
Auckland Transport

Hi Adam,

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I am trying to ascertain when the 2019 data will be available.

I will update you by the end of the week, 6 December 2019.

Kind regards
Cameron Kirchoff | LGOIMA – Business Partner
Auckland Transport
Private Bag 92250, Auckland 1142
P 09 355 3553 | E [email address] or [email address]
www.at.govt.nz

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Auckland Transport

Kia ora Adam 

I have just been advised that the 2019 Wynyard Quarter (WQ) monitoring
surveys will be publicly available in April 2020. 
Unfortunately we can’t keep the LGOIMA active till then and will need to
close the request under section 17 (d) of LGOIMA, the information
requested will soon be publicly available. 

I understand this may not be the outcome you where hoping for but I
recommend to check [1]https://www.wqtma.co.nz/plansandreports, in April
2020.
​​​​​​​ 
If you need to provide us with more information relevant to your request
or you have any questions, simply reply to this email leaving the subject
line as it is. We’ll make sure this information is added to your case.

Ngā mihi Cameron 

LGOIMA Business Partner 

Auckland Transport

20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland 1010

[2]www.at.govt.nz

 

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Kia ora Adam 

 

Thanks for getting in touch with Auckland Transport

When people get in touch we automatically open a case (yours was
CAS-1157921-J9N8Y4 ).

 

Your request has been taken care of and your case is now closed.

Ngā mihi

Auckland Transport

20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland 1010

[1]www.at.govt.nz

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