Dear Christchurch City Council,

Under the Official Information Act 1982, I request information relating to the traffic management changes implemented around Reynolds Avenue, Bainton Street, Hoani Street, and Greers Road in Bishopdale.

Specifically, I would like to request:

Any traffic assessments, modelling, or transport analyses undertaken prior to implementing these changes, including any analysis of traffic flow, congestion, or travel times for local residents.

Any climate change, emissions, or environmental assessments undertaken as part of the project, including how the changes were expected to impact vehicle emissions or climate-related objectives at the time the plan was developed and put into action.

Any policy or strategic documents used to justify the changes, including references to transport or climate strategies adopted by the Council.

Any post-implementation monitoring or evaluation that has been undertaken to assess whether the changes have achieved their intended outcomes.

Any internal reports, briefing papers, or decision documents explaining the rationale for restricting entry/exit movements in this area.

By way of context, the changes appear to have increased travel time for some residents by requiring longer routes and additional time spent in vehicles. I am interested in understanding the analysis undertaken by Council that considered these effects and how the changes were expected to contribute to National and international climate or transport objectives.

Please provide the information electronically where possible.

Kind regards,
Jana Hayes