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Request for Fare Review information under the Long Term Plan

Tony Randle made this Official Information request to Wellington Regional Council

The request was partially successful.

From: Tony Randle

Dear Wellington Regional Council,

I am interested in the work and supporting calculations for the planned Fare Review to be undertaken as part of the Long Term Plan. I am aware that the Wellington Public Transport Fares were reviewed last year, However, I also understand that this review was undertaken on the assumption that Public Transport costs would remain the same.

Multiple GWRC Reports associated with the 2017 Fare Review stated that the PT fares would again be reviewed once the final costs for the new PT network were confirmed. The following are quotes from these reports:

"The fares component of this relationship is primarily addressed via the PT Fares Review. The costs and subsequently the revenue needed from rates and the National Land Transport Fund will be determined as part of the Long Term Plan process and Regional Land Transport Plan development."
Section 4.5 of Public Transport Fares Review – update and decisions (Report 17.123, Date 2 May 2017)

"The amount of the funding shortfall and impact on “farebox recovery” also depends on changes in public transport costs. These changes and any other changes in fare revenue
will be considered as part of the next long term plan and may require further increases in fares."
Section 5 of Public Transport fares review - consultation (Report 17.269, Date 2 August 2017)

"For funding, the approach for the review was based on delivering fare proposals within Council budgets set out in the Long Term Plan and Annual Plan. For farebox recovery this assumed operating costs remain the same but any savings/increase will be taken account of in the Council’s budget setting."
Secion 2.6 Officer Comment of "Summary of key submission themes and officer comments" - Attachment 1 of Feedback received on consultation document for the Better Metlink Fares review (Report 2017.382, Date 28 September 2017)

1) Can I please have a copy of any Reports, presentations or workshop material on the public transport costs and supporting funding of the new PT network since September 2017 ? Please include any appendices.

2) Can I please have a copy of any Reports, presentations or workshop material on the impact of the public transport costs on fares and/or the Farebox Recovery Ratio for the new PT network since September 2017 ? Please include any appendices.

3) Can I please have a copy of the detailed Farebox Recovery calculations that includes the public transport costs of the new PT network ?

4) Can I please have a copy of the detailed public transport costs for the new PT network used in the calculation of the Farebox Recovery as outlined in 2) ?

5) Can I please have a copy of the detailed revenue estimates for the new PT network used in the calculation of the Farebox Recovery as outlined in 2) ?

If the requested information is held in electronic form, I would prefer it was provided in its complete and original electronic format. I would also prefer that all correspondence be via the FYI web site.

Yours faithfully,

Tony Randle

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From: Darrell Young
Wellington Regional Council

 

Dear Tony,

Acknowledgement of Request for Information

 

Thank you for your email dated 20 January 2018, requesting information
regarding the planned fare review under the Long Term Plan.

 

Your request is being followed-up and a reply will be sent to you shortly.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Darrell Young

 

 

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Luke Troy

General Manager

Strategy

Greater Wellington Regional Council

 

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From: Helen Plant
Wellington Regional Council

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Dear Mr Randle

Attached is our response to your recent OIA 2018-014.

 

Yours sincerely

Helen Plant

 

 

Helen Plant | Executive Assistant to Chair and General Manager Public
Transport
GREATER WELLINGTON REGIONAL COUNCIL
Te Pane Matua Taiao
Shed 39, 2 Fryatt Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011:  PO Box 11646, Manners
St, Wellington 6142
T:  04 830 4246     M:  027 201 2478
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From: Helen Plant
Wellington Regional Council

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Dear Mr Randle

Attached is our response to your recent OIA 2018-014.

 

Yours sincerely

Helen Plant

 

Helen Plant | Executive Assistant to Chair and General Manager Public
Transport
GREATER WELLINGTON REGIONAL COUNCIL
Te Pane Matua Taiao
Shed 39, 2 Fryatt Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011:  PO Box 11646, Manners
St, Wellington 6142
T:  04 830 4246     M:  027 201 2478
www.gw.govt.nz

 

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From: Helen Plant
Wellington Regional Council

Attachment Attachment to OIA 2018 014 Draft Presentation for Council Workshop 8FEB Version for Release.pdf
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Dear Mr Randle

Attached is a copy of the workshop presentation to councillors in February
2018 that contains the information covered by your request dated 21
January 2018 and filed as

OIA 2018-014.

 

Yours sincerely

Helen Plant

 

Helen Plant | Executive Assistant to Chair and General Manager Public
Transport
GREATER WELLINGTON REGIONAL COUNCIL
Te Pane Matua Taiao
Shed 39, 2 Fryatt Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011:  PO Box 11646, Manners
St, Wellington 6142
T:  04 830 4246     M:  027 201 2478
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From: Tony Randle

Dear Helen Plant,

This 20 January 2018 LGOIMA request included requests for the following specific items of information:
1) Can I please have a copy of any Reports, presentations or workshop material on the public transport costs and supporting funding of the new PT network since September 2017 ? Please include any appendices.

2) Can I please have a copy of any reports, presentations or workshop material on the impact of the public transport costs on fares and/or the Farebox Recovery Ratio for the new PT network since September 2017 ? Please include any appendices.

3) Can I please have a copy of the detailed Farebox Recovery calculations that includes the public transport costs of the new PT network ?

4) Can I please have a copy of the detailed public transport costs for the new PT network used in the calculation of the Farebox Recovery as outlined in 2) ?

5) Can I please have a copy of the detailed revenue estimates for the new PT network used in the calculation of the Farebox Recovery as outlined in 2) ?

The GWRC response letter of 19 February 2018 (File Ref: OIAP-7-5112) stated the GWRC response to the request for these requested items which was:
1) "The consultation documents for the LTP will also include details of the costs and funding information associated with implementation of the new bus network under the Public Transport Operating Model (PTOM) that will commence from end of April this year.

We will provide you with a copy of this information after it is considered by Council at its meeting on 14 March 2018."

2) "... the costs and fare revenue associated with the new bus network are budgeted in the proposed LTP. The LTP consultation documents will be released for public review after 14 March 2018."

3) "Please refer to the answer under question 2."

4) "Details of the costs and funding information associated with the implementation of the new bus network will form part of the consultation documents for the LTP. This will be considered by Council on 14 March 2018."

5) "Details of the costs and funding information associated with the implementation of the new bus network will form part of the consultation documents for the LTP. This will be considered by Council on 14 March 2018."

The GWRC 19/11/2018 response for item 1) confirmed the GWRC would provide the requested information but the GWRC position with respect to providing requested information outlined in the other items is less clear.
For the sake of clarity, can the GWRC please confirm it will provide the information requested in items 2), 3), 4) and 5) on or shortly after the Council meeting on 14 March 2018 and that this information will be in the form requested ?

Yours sincerely,

Tony Randle

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From: Helen Plant
Wellington Regional Council

Dear Mr Randle
 
In response to your enclosed request for clarification on our response to
you on 19 February 2018, and to clarify GWRC’s responses to your requests
under items 2), 3), 4) and 5); we will provide you with the following
information after the Council meeting on 14 March 2018:
 
Response under item 2) GWRC will provide you with a copy of the GWRC
2018/19 proposed budget and public transport funding impact statements
that will be included in the consultation documents for the Long Term Plan
(LTP) after the Council meeting on 14 March 2018.
 
Response under item 3) GWRC will provide you with a copy of farebox
recovery calculations as part of reporting on compliance with the farebox
recovery policy and review of budget provisions in LTP, once it is
finalised and after the Council meeting on 14 March 2018.
 
Responses under items 4) and 5) GWRC will provide you with a copy of the
costs, revenue and funding information associated with the implementation
of the new bus network that will be included in the consultation documents
for the LTP after the Council meeting on 14 March 2018.. 
 
Yours sincerely
Helen Plant
 
Helen Plant | Executive Assistant to Chair and General Manager Public
Transport
GREATER WELLINGTON REGIONAL COUNCIL
Te Pane Matua Taiao
Shed 39, 2 Fryatt Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011:  PO Box 11646, Manners
St, Wellington 6142
T:  04 830 4246     M:  027 201 2478
[1]www.gw.govt.nz
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Tony Randle
[[2]mailto:[FOI #7152 email]]
Sent: Wednesday, 7 March 2018 10:10 a.m.
To: Helen Plant
Subject: Re: Release of information from 8 February Council Workshop
 
Dear Helen Plant,
 
This 20 January 2018 LGOIMA request included requests for the following
specific items of information:
1) Can I please have a copy of any Reports, presentations or workshop
material on the public transport costs and supporting funding of the new
PT network since September 2017 ? Please include any appendices.
 
2) Can I please have a copy of any reports, presentations or workshop
material on the impact of the public transport costs on fares and/or the
Farebox Recovery Ratio for the new PT network since September 2017 ?
Please include any appendices.
 
3) Can I please have a copy of the detailed Farebox Recovery calculations
that includes the public transport costs of the new PT network ?
 
4) Can I please have a copy of the detailed public transport costs for the
new PT network used in the calculation of the Farebox Recovery as outlined
in 2) ?
 
5) Can I please have a copy of the detailed revenue estimates for the new
PT network used in the calculation of the Farebox Recovery as outlined in
2) ?
 
The GWRC response letter of 19 February 2018 (File Ref: OIAP-7-5112)
stated the GWRC response to the request for these requested items which
was:
1) "The consultation documents for the LTP will also include details of
the costs and funding information associated with implementation of the
new bus network under the Public Transport Operating Model (PTOM) that
will commence from end of April this year.
 
We will provide you with a copy of this information after it is considered
by Council at its meeting on 14 March 2018."
 
2) "... the costs and fare revenue associated with the new bus network are
budgeted in the proposed LTP. The LTP consultation documents will be
released for public review after 14 March 2018."
 
3) "Please refer to the answer under question 2."
 
4) "Details of the costs and funding information associated with the
implementation of the new bus network will form part of the consultation
documents for the LTP. This will be considered by Council on 14 March
2018."
 
5) "Details of the costs and funding information associated with the
implementation of the new bus network will form part of the consultation
documents for the LTP. This will be considered by Council on 14 March
2018."
 
The GWRC 19/11/2018 response for item 1) confirmed the GWRC would provide
the requested information but the GWRC position with respect to providing
requested information outlined in the other items is less clear.
For the sake of clarity, can the GWRC please confirm it will provide the
information requested in items 2), 3), 4) and 5) on or shortly after the
Council meeting on 14 March 2018 and that this information will be in the
form requested ?
 
Yours sincerely,
 
Tony Randle
 
-----Original Message-----
 
Dear Mr Randle
 
Attached is a copy of the workshop presentation to councillors in February
2018 that contains the information covered by your request dated 21 
January 2018 and filed as
 
OIA 2018-014.
 
 
 
Yours sincerely
 
Helen Plant
 
 
 
Helen Plant | Executive Assistant to Chair and General Manager Public 
Transport  GREATER WELLINGTON REGIONAL COUNCIL  Te Pane Matua Taiao  Shed
39, 2 Fryatt Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011:  PO Box 11646, Manners  St,
Wellington 6142
T:  04 830 4246     M:  027 201 2478
[1][3]www.gw.govt.nz
 
 
 
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From: Tony Randle

Dear Helen Plant,

Can the GWRC please provide an update on when the requested information that was promised to be provided after "the Council meeting on 14 March 2018" will be provided ?

Yours sincerely,

Tony Randle

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From: Helen Plant
Wellington Regional Council

I am on leave today, Friday, 16 March only.  My landline landline (04) 830
4246 will be answered by any of the EAs who will be able to assist.  Or
email Michaela Lloyd on [email address].

 

Regards

Helen

 

 

 

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From: Helen Plant
Wellington Regional Council

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Attachment Attachment to OIA 2018 014 2018 19 PROJECTED FARE TARGETS Ccl meeting 14 3 18 with Formulas.xlsx
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Dear Mr Randle

Attached is our further response to your OIA 2018-014 plus attachments.

 

Yours sincerely

Helen Plant

 

 

Helen Plant | Executive Assistant to Chair and General Manager Public
Transport
GREATER WELLINGTON REGIONAL COUNCIL
Te Pane Matua Taiao
Shed 39, 2 Fryatt Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011:  PO Box 11646, Manners
St, Wellington 6142
T:  04 830 4246     M:  027 201 2478
www.gw.govt.nz

 

 

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