Strand Optimisation project
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From: J Turner
Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,
I am writing to request any information about the decision to remove the pedestrian crossings on the Strand as part of the Optimisation Project: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/auckla...
The information I seek should include, but not be limited to:
Notes from meetings where the decision to remove the pedestrian crossings was made
Any safety evaluation of the effects of removing the crossing
Any discussion about the funding requirements of the NLTP and how that applied to this project
And any other information that is relevant to the decision to remove these pedestrian crossings.
Yours faithfully,
J Turner
From: Official Correspondence
New Zealand Transport Agency
Kia ora J Turner
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From: Official Correspondence
New Zealand Transport Agency
Good morning
Thank you for your request relating to the decision to remove the
pedestrian crossings on the Strand as part of the Optimisation Project:
[1]https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/auckla....
We have formatted your request as follows:
The information I seek should include, but not be limited to:
1. Notes from meetings where the decision to remove the pedestrian
crossings was made
2. Any safety evaluation of the effects of removing the crossing
3. Any discussion about the funding requirements of the NLTP and how that
applied to this project
4. And any other information that is relevant to the decision to remove
these pedestrian crossings.
Can you please specify a timeframe or particular discussions?
Regarding bullet point 3, can you please clarify what information you are
seeking in relation to the pedestrian crossing or if your request is for
NLTP funding discussions as it applied to the project, and please refine
this question to a timeframe or particular discussions ( e.g. internal
between decision-makers or at a NZTA Board level)?
If you were able to please respond to the above clarification at your
earliest convenience, it would be much appreciated.
Ngā mihi
Ministerial Services
Te Waka Kōtuia | Engagement & Partnerships
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
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From: J Turner
Dear Official Correspondence,
Thanks for your reply,
I am most interested in the timeline between 6th October 2023 through to the current date (February 2nd 2025)
In regards to bullet point 3 - I am interested in how the new requirements of the NLTP funding (walking to be funded separately from other projects, and the limited scope of this funding across the NLTP), affected the decision to remove pedestrian crossings from this project. So, any meeting minutes that refer to the funding changes of the NLTP and the scope of this project, both internal and at NZTA board level if relevant.
Yours sincerely,
J Turner
From: Official Correspondence
New Zealand Transport Agency
Kia ora
Thank you for refining your request on 10 February 2025 made under the
Official Information Act 1982.
Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate section of NZ Transport
Agency Waka Kotahi for response. They will contact you if they require
clarification of your request, more time to respond, or if your request
has been transferred to another organisation to respond to. Unless more
time is required, NZ Transport Agency will send a response to you within
20 working days of receiving your request – in this instance on or before
10 March 2025.
Please be aware that the timeframe for your request has been re-set in
accordance with Ombudsman Guidance which states that if clarification is
sought within seven working days of the request, the timeframe for
responding can be re-set. Further information can be found at page 13 of
[1]https://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/site...
If you would like to discuss your request with NZ Transport Agency, please
contact us by email at [2][NZTA request email].
Ngā mihi
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Te Waka Kōtuia | Engagement & Partnerships
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
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