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Sent: Wednesday, 11 November 2020 10:45 am
To: Jym Clark <[email address]>
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Subject: FW: NPS-UD rapid transit service intensification directions
Kia ano Jym
Some further suggestions for a response to WCC You are welcome to cc me in any response (or
forward comments from me). I have a role in work ng with both WCC and GWRC as part of spatial
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planning but also land transport planning, and keen to ensure here is as much clarity as possible
around the rapid transit provisions assoc ated with the NP -UD especially as they apply in a
Wellington context.
Definitions for rapid transit – both ‘rapid transit service’ and ‘rapid transit stop’ are provided
in the NPS-UD as follows:
Rapid transit service means any existing or planned frequent, quick, reliable and high-
capacity public transport ser ice that operates on a permanent route (road or rail)
that s largely separated from other traffic
Rapid transit stop means a place where people can enter or exit a rapid transit service,
whether existing or planned
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Rapid transit is therefore both existing and planned and can be a service that operates on rail
or road. There are a range of types of modes that fit within this spectrum.
The Intensif cation Guidelines provide some further guidance noting that a planned
service/stop may be noted in a Regional Land Transport Plan. They could also be noted in a
Regional Public Transport Plan, or a spatial plan (such as the draft Wellington Regional
Growth Framework (WRGF)).
n the WRGF Draft Framework Report, page 44, we have noted the rapid transit network.
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We have noted, based on feedback from GWRC, that current service frequencies are 20
minutes on average. Frequency improvements are scheduled for around 2025, generally
increasing service frequency to 10-15mins.
Therefore yes, Johnsonville can be defined as a rapid transit service. It might not met the
definition of it strictly now as my understanding the service frequency is not frequent
throughout the day (eg, 7am to 7pm), but it will be around 2025. This particular point should
be confirmed with GWRC.
I strongly support the need for further joint discussion with GWRC, councils and ourselves
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Hi 9(2)(a)
Please see the email below from Jym Clarke on the NPS and the definition of RTN in the context of
the Johnsonville Line.
(Jym,9(2)(a) is a Lead Strategic Planner too based in Wellington, is familiar with the NPS-UD and
involved in Wellington spatial planning and can provide advice to WCC on this. Looking at your
draft response I’m not sure that it is the city councils role alone in defining the RTN stops as the
Regional Councils RLTP and RPTP documents may also define the existing and planned RTN)
Cheers
9(2)(a)
From: Jym Clark <[email address]>
Sent: Monday, 9 November 2020 2:27 PM
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Kia ora 9(2)(a)
Hope this email finds you well.
Would you be able to put me in touch with someone a Waka Kotahi who might be able to assist
Wellington City Council firm up i s position regarding classifying the Johnsonville rail line as a rapid
transit service? They ar experiencing significant community push back via the spatial plan they are
consulting on at the moment and could do with a hand. See their email below. You will see I have
drafted a response but more thinking to be done.
Thanks in advance,
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Jym Clark – Senior Advisor
Urban and Infrastruc ure Policy – Wellington
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022-517-0088 Level 2 23 K te Sheppard Place
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From: Jym Clark
Sent: Monday, 9 November 2020 1:51 PM
To: 9(2)(a)
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Subject: RE: NPS-UD rapid transit service intensification directions
9(2)(a)
I have quickly drafted this response to the below question from 9(2)(a) WCC – can you take a look
and add amend as you see fit. Basically I have put questions back to 9(2)(a) that we don’t have to
go away and do the research for him.
Can we aim to get a response by the end of the week you think?
Jym
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Kia ora 9(2)(a)
Thank you for your enquiry.
Ultimately it is up to the council to decide if it meets the definition of a rapid transit service. I can
acknowledge that it isn’t straight forward, especially as the community is asking the same question.
We will not be able to answer the question for this particular service given you have more
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information about it and know what changes could occur in he future.
In relation to the definition, questions that I have are and that you should consider:
how reliable is it?
how frequent is the service?
how quick it is it how quick is it to get from one end of the line to the other (not what
speed does it run)?
how much capacity does it have?
The final two tests clearly include rail line – permanent route and separated from other traffic
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I think you should also consider what planned changes might occur, or what changes might occur to
frequency etc if there are more people living near the stations on the line, so::
Can it become more reliable?
Can it become more frequent?
Can the capacity be increased?
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We can reach out to Waka Kotahi who may be able to provide further support.
Jym Clark
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Sent: Monday, 2 November 2020 8:54 AM
To: Liz Moncrieff <[email address]>
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