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11.2. Regional Land Transport Plan - Presentation 20–42 Title: Regional Land Transport Plan - Presentation Section: Strategic Planning Prepared by: Sally McIntosh - Policy Planner Meeting Date: 5 March 2020 Legal: No Financial: No Significance: Low Report to REGIONAL TRANSPORT Committee for information PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide the Regional Transport Committee with an introduction to the Regional Land Transport Plan strategic context and framework. SUMMARY Under the Land Transport Management Act 2003, Council must prepare a Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) every six years (and review it every three years). The next RLTP is for 2021-2031. Our adopted RLTP must be forwarded to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency in April 2021 to be considered for the 2021-2024 National Land Transport Programme (NLTP). Our Regional Public Transport Plan must also be reviewed at the same time. An introduction to the RLTP project was provided to the November 2019 Regional Transport Committee meeting ( 19-383 ). The high-level timeline for the RLTP development has been updated and refined ( Attachment 1 ). This report and the corresponding presentation will provide more detail of the RLTP process and start to look at the strategic context for regional transport. The next step will be a workshop (April) to develop the draft strategic framework and investment priorities for the RLTP. The decisions or matters in this report are considered to be of Low significance in accordance with the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. RECOMMENDATIONS That the Regional Transport Committee: 1. Notes the contents of this report. Authorised by: Keita Kohere - Director Transformation & Relationships Keywords : Regional Land Transport Plan strategic context Regional Transport Committee 5 March 2020 1 of 8

BACKGROUND 1. An introduction to the RLTP project was provided to the November 2019 Regional Transport Committee meeting ( 19-383 ). The high-level timeline for the RLTP development has been updated and refined ( Attachment 1 ). 2. Under the Land Transport Management Act (LTMA - Part 2, s13), regional transport committees, on behalf of the regional council, must prepare a Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) every six years and review it every three years. The next RLTP round is 2021–2031. A Regional Public Transport Plan must also be developed at the same time. 3. The RLTP sets out the strategic direction for land transport in the region, identifies the regional priorities for the next ten years, and outlines the proposed land transport activities for the next six years. 4. The RLTP is also the gateway for accessing funding from the National Land Transport Fund (NLTF). All projects that will require NLTF funding must be included. 5. The diagram below illustrates how the RLTP fits into the transport strategic planning framework. DISCUSSION and OPTIONS RLTP guidance and framework 6. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (the Transport Agency) have released guidance and templates for developing regional land transport plans. The guidance material has been developed with input from the Transport Special Interest Group (TSIG) with the aim of making the content and process more consistent across the regions. 7. The RLTP framework developed by the Transport Agency and TSIG is presented in the table below. The presentation will discuss the Strategic Context and the Strategic Framework sections. Regional Transport Committee 5 March 2020 2 of 8

Strategic context Current state, future scenarios & policy context 30 year strategy for the region - reflects regional community’s aspiration for Strategic framework future transport network and framed by Ministry of Transport long term outcomes (Transport Outcomes Framework) 10 year outlook - consistent with Government Policy Statement investment Transport investment priorities. Uses NZTA business case approach to identify most urgent and priorities significant problems & challenges. Programme 3-6 year programme of activities - “funding bid” from region to NLTP Monitoring framework Outline of plan development, significance policy, assessment of compliance & appendices Strategic context 8. The strategic context will set out where we are now under the headings; our region, our people, our transport system and future scenarios and opportunities. 9. There has been a lot of work completed recently by Council and the Tranport Agency that sets out the strategic context for Tairāwhiti including: a) Spatial Plan – Tairāwhiti 2050 b) Connecting Tairāwhiti Programme Business Case c) Arataki – Gisborne Regional Summary d) Gisborne Environmental Scan. 10. A brief summary of the strategic context areas will be presented. Strategic framework 11. In line with the guidance from the Agency, the strategic framework of the RLTP will include our vision, strategic objectives, headline targets and policies, as illustrated below. Regional Transport Committee 5 March 2020 3 of 8

12. The strategic objectives should be aligned to MoT’s Transport Outcomes Framework. The presentation will look at each outcome and discuss the implications for our region. A brief summary of the key issues for each outcome is presented below. 13. The next step will be a workshop in April to draft the Strategic Framework. Outcome Issues  Gisborne had 2.5% of national deaths and serious injuries in 2017/18 but only 1% of the population – high personal risk  Unforgiving terrain – extensive sections of winding and narrow roads  Poor driver behaviour – risk takers  Older vehicle fleet Healthy and safe  people Limited access to licensing  Perceived safety risk of sharing narrow roads with heavy vehicles  Air quality – particularly poor around intersections and state highways  Perceived safety risk for active modes  Lack of data for active modes.  1% of national vehicle emissions  Air quality – particularly poor around intersections and state highways – dust and exhaust are both issues Environmental sustainability  Stormwater – urban water quality from impervious surface runoff – heavy metals  Consent for stormwater discharges required.  Difficult terrain – unstable and erodible soils  Existing rural local roads are primarily access roads and lack connectivity  Limited alternatives for SHs Resilience and security  Heavy reliance on roading connections – high impact from closures  Increased likelihood of severe weather, flooding and storm surges with climate change.  Cost of roading in the region – more expensive than other areas  Ability to pay – demographic changes  City centre – large and lacks vibrancy Economic prosperity  Rural townships – potential population declines  Population growth – maintaining compact urban areas while providing for growth  Regional economic growth slower than national growth.  Geographically isolated communities  Reliance on private vehicles – lack of alternative modes  Inclusive access Safety issues limiting active modes  Ageing population – changing needs  High levels of deprivation, households without cars and disability rates. Regional Transport Committee 5 March 2020 4 of 8

14. The remaining sections of the template will be completed as we move through the RLTP process. Staff are still working on a detailed project plan which will be presented at the April workshop. ASSESSMENT of SIGNIFICANCE Consideration of consistency with and impact on the Regional Land Transport Plan and its implementation Overall Process: Medium Significance This Report: Medium Significance Impacts on Council’s delivery of its Financial Strategy and Long Term Plan Overall Process: Medium Significance This Report: Low Significance Inconsistency with Council’s current strategy and policy Overall Process: Low Significance This Report: Low Significance The effects on all or a large part of the Gisborne district Overall Process: High Significance This Report: Low Significance The effects on individuals or specific communities Overall Process: High Significance This Report: Low Significance The level or history of public interest in the matter or issue Overall Process: Medium Significance This Report: Low Significance The decisions or matters in this report are considered to be of Low significance in accordance with Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy. 15. While this report is low significance, the RLTP process is significant. The RLTP is the primary document guiding integrated land transport planning and investment for the region. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT . 16. No community engagement has been undertaken in relation to this report. The strategic context discussion is based on Council’s spatial plan (Tairāwhiti 2050) which was developed with the support of extensive engagement. 17. Stakeholder engagement and formal community engagement is scheduled into the RLTP development process. TANGATA WHENUA/MAORI ENGAGEMENT 18. No engagement has been undertaken in relation to this report. The strategic context discussion is based on Council’s spatial plan (Tairāwhiti 2050) which was developed with the support of extensive engagement. Regional Transport Committee 5 March 2020 5 of 8