Outcome Two: Transport
Tūnuku
Our transport system is low-emission and better connected | He tukuwaro-iti tō mātou pūnaha waka, he pai ake hoki te honoka
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Key
2022-2025Year of deliveryAdaptationMitigationBiodiversity and sequestrationOur transport network is low-emission2.1
Collaborate with Otago Regional Council and Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency to plan and implement a local public transport system that is frequent, affordable, and meets the needs of local communities, comprising:
UPDATEUpdate
1 September 2024The Queenstown Public Transport Business Case has been endorsed by all the W2G partners. This includes a gradual increase in all services in the Whakatipu Basin, a new depot for an electrified fleet, which is planned to be introduced when the commercial PT contracts roll over in 2027/ 2028.
QLDC will also be providing input to other Regional Council workstreams, including the review of the Regional Public Transport Plan and the transition from Ministry of Education buses to public transport services.
A second Community Shuttle Trial was undertaken by Community Networks/LINK Upper Clutha with support from Council, ORC and Lake Wānaka Tourism. A report was prepared by Community Networks/LINK and made publicly available via the Audit Finance and Risk Committee meeting on the 12 December 2023.
2022-20252.1a
Advocate for increased public transport frequency, coverage, and facilities in Whakatipu as part of Otago Regional Council’s Public Transport Business Case (2022).
COMPLETE2.1b
Require only zero-emissions public transport buses to be purchased by 2025 (National ERP7 action 10.3.2).
2022-20252.1c
Promote public transport in QLDC master planning and business cases, including the Wānaka Network Optimisation Business Case (2022-23).
2023-20242.1d
Work with Waka Kotahi and Otago Regional Council to improve public transport infrastructure and services in the Whakatipu. This includes adding and upgrading bus shelters, improving Frankton transport hub, upgrading lighting and cycle facilities, and improving bus frequency and accessibility (2021-2027).
2024-20252.1e
Support local organisations to run public transport trials in the Upper Clutha (2022 – 2027).
COMPLETE2.1f
Identify and advocate for public transport connections within our wider region (2024 – 2027).
2022-20252.2
Increase investment in active travel networks and infrastructure, including improved access to public transport hubs, schools, and other popular destinations across the district.
UPDATEUpdate
1 September 2024> The Schools to Pool project is nearing completion, with the bulk of the work for Stage 3 complete. There are a few final details to come and future connection to Three Parks via an internal route.We are also still seeking funding from Waka Kotahi to seal Golf Course Road path that tied into the S2P route. Once completed, the pathway will connect Wānaka’s town centre and Three Parks facilities.
> Wakatipu Active Travel C5 commuter route from McChesney Bridge in Arthur’s Point into Gorge Road, Queenstown is completed. The rural trail along Gorge Road has been upgraded and now links into the Matakauri wetlands trail which has had surfacing and drainage works.> The new Queenstown Trails Trust Wharehuanui Trail that links Arthurs Point to Millbrook is due to open in spring 2024, with work on the Shotover Gorge Trail also underway and due to open for summer 2024.
2022-20252.3
Provide accessible cycle and secure cycle and micro-mobility parking in town centres.
UPDATEUpdate
1 September 2024> Parking for bikes and e-bikes being looked at as part of the Parking Strategy.
> Beam e-Scooter trial is ongoing. Currently e-scooter parking is only on private property, so looking to expand trial to permit parking on public land.
2022-20252.4
Identify, prioritise, and improve road crossings for pedestrians, particularly in areas of high exposure to traffic, long waits at signals or significant distances between controlled crossing points.
UPDATEUpdate
1 September 2024> Construction of signalised intersections with raised safety platforms is complete at Hawthorne Dr/Red Oaks and Hawthorne Dr/Cherry Blossom.
> Two new pedestrian signal crossings have been installed and commissioned in Wānaka at Ballantyne Road and Aubrey Road.
> QLDC are currently developing programmes to develop pedestrian safety through long term planning as part of the Road to Zero Programme.
2022-20252.5
Develop a plan to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the district. Incentivise electric vehicle uptake (e.g. dedicated parking) through the District-wide Parking Strategy and Comprehensive Management Plans.
UPDATEUpdate
1 September 2024> Draft parking guidelines are currently being finalised. The guidelines will direct how to manage EV parking and associated EV charging infrastructure.
> Negotiations are continuing with Meridian Energy to provide destination chargers in Queenstown, Arrowtown and Wānaka.
2022-20252.6
QLDC expects the Queenstown Airport Corporation to action the following as defined by QAC Statement of Intent:
UPDATEUpdate
2 September 2024Update Statement from QAC:
> QAC has developed an emissions reduction plan with a 2030 target set in accordance with the UNEP recommendations to reduce absolute emissions by 7.6% annually, aligned with a 1.5˚C climate warming pathway.> QAC has begun implementing the emission reduction plan, launching a vast number of different initiatives.
> QAC is an active member of NZ Airports Association (NZAA) and the company's CEO sits on its board of directors. The airport is also represented on the NZAA sustainability working group which is the key collective conduit to government on issues relating to sustainability and aviation emissions. QAC also actively engages with central government on proposed policy changes as they affect the future of aviation and clean energy deployment, having recently submitted on the proposed changes to the National Policy Statements on Renewable Energy Generation and Electricity Transmission.
> Enabling the decarbonisation of aviation is a key feature of QAC planning. Similar to above, QAC is actively working with airline customers to explore decarbonisation opportunities. See their Emissions Roadmap for further detail.
> QAC have now reduced operational Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 71% since their baselines year.
> Have a read of their latest Sustainability Strategy https://www.queenstownairport.co.nz/sustainability-strategy
COMPLETE2.6a
Develop an emissions reduction plan to reduce its organisational greenhouse gas emissions in line with a 1.5°C science-based target (2022-23).
COMPLETE2.6b
Implement the emissions reduction plan and report on progress annually.
2023-20252.6c
Advocate to government for sustainable aviation emissions reduction strategies.
2022-20252.6d
Work collaboratively with the aero industry and airlines to maximise the opportunity to reduce the carbon footprint associated with flying into and out of the district.
2022-2025We work together to change the way we travel2.7
Reduce car use and encourage uptake of other transport options through the ‘Traffic Demand Management’ initiative. This will include:
UPDATEUpdate
1 September 2024> Development of Parking Management Plans for Queenstown, Frankton and Wanaka has begun.
> Carpool permit scheme relaunched Dec 2022 and will be reviewed as part of the travel demand management business case.
> The Travel Demand Management Single Stage Business Case (SSBC) has been finalised and approved, and now moves into the implementation phase. The SSBC outlines four focus areas (Policy Review, Wayfinding, Transport Management Associations and Travel Planning) and a series of activity bundles to help manage demand on the transportation network by making sure new and existing developments are designed to both reduce the need to travel, and make it easier for new residents, tenants, employees and visitors to adopt sustainable travel modes such as public transport, walking and cycling. The Policy Review bundle is currently out for tender. Unfortunately, the funding allocated to the implementation of the TDM programme has been redirected towards Three Waters, limiting the ability to deliver this programme.
2022-20252.7a
Behaviour change initiatives.
2022-20252.7b
Comprehensive Parking Management Plans.
2022-20252.7c
Promoting cycle and micro-mobility parking.
2022-20252.7d
Review of the car-pooling scheme, including providing priority parking and priority lanes.
2022-20252.8
Partner with local organisations to promote active travel and public transport.
UPDATEUpdate
1 September 2024Strategic partnership between QLDC and key local organisations to be developed through TDM programme.
Local organisation will then work with schools, local communities and businesses to develop and implement travel plans.2022-20252.8a
Implement active transport plans around schools (National ERP8 action 10.12E).
2023-20252.8b
Support local organisations, businesses, and communities to develop their own low emission travel plans.
2022-20252.9
Partner with businesses to deliver active travel and shared transport solutions and innovations, such as community bike or car-share schemes.
Update in progress
2023-20252.10
Partner with the Government to deliver a light vehicle usage reduction programme in Queenstown (contingent on Central Government funding of National ERP action 10.1.2A).
UPDATEUpdate
1 September 2024This action is on-hold until further direction has been received about the new Government's commitment to the Vehicle Kilometres Travelled (VKT) reduction targets.
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More Outcomes
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1. Leadership
QLDC demonstrates ambitious climate leadership
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3. Built
Our built environment is low-emission and resilient
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4. Communities
Our communities are low-emission and resilient
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5. Business
Low-emission businesses thrive
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6. Environment
A flourishing natural environment
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