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
9 June 2024> In recent months QLDC has undertaken a significant level of advocacy with regards to regional and national consultation over public transport services and transport infrastructure investment. These have included submissions on the Ministry of Transport on the draft GPS Land Transport 2024-2034 and mid-term review of the Regional Land Transport Plans 2021-2031 in April, and a submission on Otago Regional Council’s draft 2024-2035 Long Term Plan in May including a focus on the need to adequately fund major improvements in the provision of public transport across the district.
> 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
9 June 2024Stage 3 of the Wānaka Schools to Pool active travel route has been completed, with the final stage from Hedditch Street, crossing State Highway 84 and continuing along Ballantyne Road to Golf Course Road has commenced. Once completed, the pathway will connect Wānaka’s town centre and Three Parks facilities.
Wakatipu Active Travel Stage 2 Gorge Road (C5) commuter route from McChesney Bridge in Arthur’s Point into Queenstown is nearing completion. The rural trail along Gorge Road has been upgraded and linked to the Matakauri wetlands trail which has had surfacing and drainage works.
The new Wharehuanui Trail that links Arthurs Point to Millbrook is also nearing completion, with work on the Shotover Gorge Trail underway.2022-20252.3
Provide accessible cycle and secure cycle and micro-mobility parking in town centres.
UPDATEUpdate
9 June 2024> The recent town centre street upgrades project has included the installation of bike racks.
> QLDC are continuing the Beam e-Scooter trial and are looking to expand parking locations onto public land in Queenstown & Frankton.
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
9 June 2024> Several intersections across the district will have improved pedestrian safety. This work has been completed at Hawthorne Drive/Red Oaks and Hawthorne Drive/Cherry Blossom.
> Two mew pedestrian signal crossings have been installed and commissioned in Wānaka at Ballantyne Road and Aubrey Road.
> QLDC are currently working on 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
9 June 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
9 June 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.
> Have a read of their latest Sustainability Strategy https://www.queenstownairport.co.nz/sustainability-strategy
2022-20252.6a
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
9 June 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.> QLDC has worked closely with Way to Go (W2G) partners to develop a comprehensive Travel Demand Management (TDM) Programme and present a Single Stage Business Case (SSBC) to the Infrastructure Committee on 27 February 2024. The SSBC outlines four focus areas 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.”
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
9 June 2024> Strategic partnership between QLDC and local organisation to be developed through TDM programme.
Local organisation will then work with schools, local communities and businesses to develop and implement travel plans.
> Outcomes from Travel Demand Management business case to provide likely innovations and shared transport solutions i.e. carpooling app.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
9 June 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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