Demand Management Team Meeting
Thursday, 5 March 2020 10:02 AM
Apologies
Aiden, Erana, Jessie, Connie, Libby, Shaun.
Introductions
Grant Smith, Stephen Fletcher, Warren Furner, Carey Morris, Wayne Wallace, Steve
Manunui, Toby Ohara, Garth Petricevich.
Welcome
Warren Welcomed attendees and offered a brief revision of background and actions from the
October workshop. Today's meeting is about assigning tasks and resources towards implementing a
Transport Management System by June 2021.
Terms of Reference
Draft ToR was circulated in December with limited feedback received. Discussion about ToR and the
roles of the each of the parties. The program of work and assigned task was discussed, it was agreed
that the program of work will form part of the response to Ngati Hikairo letter of concern, this will
identify our response actions and how the working group intend to go about implementation of
destination management systems. Connie, suggested short term actions with a longer term view.
Action
Warren and Connie to work to finalise ToR.
Carey to produce program and circulate for comment.
Funding Request
Warren outlined the funding request and discussed each component. A meeting with government
official in Wellington has been facilitated by Stuart Taylor (MBIE) to respond to the request for
financial support. Good discussion about commitment made by RAL and the contribution that Garth
has made to the transport solution.
Discussion about risk and conversation about the proposed GPS and new funding environment with
in NZTA. It was suggested that during the revision of the PT Pilot Project Business case a strong focus
on destination management objectives is required. Discussion about business planning process and
timeline, this led to a suggestion to extend the pilot into the first three years of the LTP 2021-31
Action
Proposal to extend pilot into the first year of three year term of the new RLTP
Warren to advise funding decision from MBIE.
Parking Strategy and Management Plan
Doc will support management of parking including associated infrastructure and has been advised by
Treaty partners to implement change in Tongariro National Park. Discussion about how to manage
parking demand and PT, travel demand incentives like first tracks and vehicle occupancy were
discussed as immediate action to consider. Need better occupancy data from car counts.
Marketing and messaging are actions that can be incorporated into BAU operations.
Regional communication for change management was discussed and it was agreed that
GHD produce a report co commissioned by RAL with DOC’s support.
Action
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Jono to commission GHD to produce Change Management Implementation. DOC will do
communications plan. Need to identify this program over the next few weeks to contribute to wider
project plan.
(RAL) Steve Manunui to work with Mere (DoC) to identify Congestion management actions for the
immediate future.
GHD to produce advice for the implementation period where required.
Communications
Discussion about the roles and accountabilities for both change management and ongoing
implementation of transport systems
Action
RAL to coordinate a communication plan group Jono to lead this in the immediate future. Financial
commitment is required from partners.
GHD to provide professional advice and support including price.
Fleet Operator Standard.
Jono reported that BCA has produced the document and consulted on it. Their job is complete and
the advice is now published. Warren raised NZTA's role in progressing this work now that BCA has
done its part. Discussion about introduction of standards in future transport concessions and
transport contacts. Phased implementation is recommended.
Action
RCAs to introduce standards over time to encourage companies Involved in transport systems to
adopt BCA advice.
Jono to circulate Alpine Standards when published by BCA.
Transport App
Carey gave an update on the app trial for this winter, the fleet standards will be a challenge but will
be introduced to suppliers over time. Winter Traffic management plan being produced by DoC for
Whakapapa village, some discussion about how parking and transport terminal to be managed.
Action
GHD to roll out app as a trial for this winter’s service with selected operators
Connie to share traffic management plan for Whakapapa village with warren and Carey to inform
APP operations.
Risks
Iwi awareness and alignment within our work
Risk of partners not being aligned, RMCA, FMC, Iwi, can we demonstrate this project will be
accommodated by partners.
Funding risk, without immediate funding (outside and statutory planning process) Transport
Demand Management timeframe expectations wil not be met.
Risk Mitigation
Response to Iwi sharing planned actions, Hikairo, Uenuku and Ngati Rangi. DoC to communicate with
partners and stakeholders. Long term Funding bid to be incorporated in draft RLTP.
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