Inner city street works consultations coming up - Deans Ave, Hereford St, Oxford Tce/ Cashel Mall.
Four different consultations on inner city streetworks/ improvement projects are currently being undertaken at the moment, and submissions are due in over the next few weeks. These projects are:
Regent Street parking - comments due by 5pm 19/08/09. This is basically about controlling parking on New Regent St., but we need to ensure that cyclists will still be able to use the street. Details are at:
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/HaveYourSay/ConsultationView.aspx?ConsultId=643
Deans Ave Parking and Safety Improvements - comments due 28/08/09. This involves narrowing the road and providing parking along the section of Deans Ave between Riccarton and Moorhouse. We need to ensure that these moves slow traffic, and don't make this route more dangerous for cycling. Details are at:
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/HaveYourSay/ConsultationView.aspx?ConsultId=645
Hereford Street upgrade - comments due 02/ 09/ 2009. This is a very interesting proposal to partially narrow and "slow " Hereford Street between Oxford Tce and Manchester St. No separate provision for cyclists (other than stands), but looks like a potential improvement as long as traffic speeds are actually lowered. Details are at:
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/HaveYourSay/ConsultationView.aspx?ConsultId=647
Oxford Street traffic changes - comments due 09/09/2009. This involves reversing the one way direction of part of Oxford St along "the Strip", making it two directional south of Cashel St., and providing a turn in and pedestrian refuge off Durham St. Potentially an opportunity to improve off-street cycling faciltities in the area. Details are at:
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/HaveYourSay/ConsultationView.aspx?ConsultId=635
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The following response has
The following response has been received re. submissions on the Hereford St Upgrade (quietening project). The submission summary documents have been attached to the original consultation notice post above.
Although it is hardly mentioned in any of the documents it looks like speed humps will now be incorporated in the design.
HEREFORD STREET UPGRADE (OXFORD TERRACE TO MANCHESTER STREET) -
RESULTS OF CONSULTATION
Thank you for your feedback on the proposed Hereford Street Upgrade between Oxford Terrace and Manchester Street. A total of 76 submissions were received during August and September 2009. As shown in the table below, 30 generally supported the proposal, 14 did not indicate whether they supported or opposed it, and 32 did not support the plan.
Support Number of responses % of total responses
Generally support 30 39.47
Support not indicated for or against 14 18.42
Do not support 32 42.11
Total 76 100%
Summary of Reponses to Hereford Street Upgrade Plans
A summary of the issues raised during consultation and responses from the project team is attached.
The feedback from the community prompted an extensive review of the proposed scheme. As you will see from the attached revised plan, which has now been submitted to the Council for approval, there are a considerable number of changes to the kerb alignment, parking and landscaping from the original consultation plan that was circulated in August 2009.
Since the proposed project lies within the central city area, the Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board makes a recommendation to Council to approve the proposed scheme. If the Council approves the plan the proposal will also will require resource consent before work can start in mid 2010.
Proposed Changes to the Consultation Plan
Width of parking lanes increased from 2 metres to 2.5 metres to facilitate movement and parking of larger vehicles using the street. The recommended plan narrows the road to 11 metres and 6 metres.
Re-evaluation of the kerb alignment providing widening adjacent to 90 Hereford St, with footpath widths reduced at 76, 114-116 and 120 Hereford Street, in order to maximise parking and loading spaces provided.
Footpath narrowed in front of 77 Hereford Street to accommodate loading vehicle parking.
Reconsideration of parking allocation throughout the two blocks providing 32 P30 spaces, 12 P5 spaces, seven P5 Goods Vehicle Only (GVO) spaces, one P30 Motorcycle space and four Mobility Parking spaces, reflecting consultation concerns in relation to the provision and distribution of sufficient loading facilities. In particular changes have been made to the following:
· Two mobility parking spaces are provided in the vicinity of Community Trust House at 141 Hereford Street (an increase of one compared to the consultation plan). One additional mobility parking space is provided close to the ANZ Bank on the corner of Colombo Street. The mobility park outside 79 Hereford Street remains. With the exception of the mobility parking space provided close to the ANZ bank, (which will operate as a standard P30 space), the mobility parking spaces will each operate on a Pay and Display basis.
1 P5 Goods Vehicle Only spaces are provided at 77, 104, 107 (replacing the previously proposed Coach Parking), 150, 159, 164 Hereford Street and outside the BNZ bank, ensuring regular provision across the two blocks, and limiting distance between spaces. This increased provision in the final recommended plan reflects concerns highlighted in the consultation process in relation to the number of service spaces required.
2 P5 spaces are provided in front of the Telecom building and outside 78, 109 (2), 114, 120 (2), 137, 144, 161, 164, 165 Hereford Street. This ensures regular provision across the two blocks, limiting the distance between spaces. Again, this increased provision when compared to the seven P5 spaces previously proposed reflects concerns highlighted in the consultation process.
3 One P30 motorcycle space is provided at 116 Hereford Street.
4 The remaining 32 spaces will operate as P30 pay and display spaces, compared to the 38 spaces in the consultation plan.
e) As a result of concerns highlighted in the consultation process and a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Report, a review was undertaken of landscape planting, rubbish bins, cycle parking and seating provision. Further investigation work is required during the detailed design phase of the project to confirm the exact location of the extensive underground services before finalising the number of trees which can be planted. The type of landscaping shown in the attached final recommended plan may be subject to change. Where further indications indicate that full tree pits are impossible, partial tree pits or planter boxes will be provided. At this stage it is anticipated that landscaping will include:
· A reconfiguration of the area around the existing pedestrian crossing between Colombo Street and Manchester Street, reducing cycle parking on the south east side of the crossing, increasing cycle parking to the north west. The area to the south west of the crossing is also reconfigured, with the western existing tree removed and replaced with a tree located in a planter box closer to the kerb edge. All seating in the area is removed, reflecting recommendations from the CPTED audit, and the western rubbish bin removed. The proposed tree on the north west side of the crossing is replaced with a 150mm high planter. The proposed tree on the south east side of the crossing is removed.
1 Retention of the tree proposed in front of 85 Hereford Street. However, this is subject to obtaining satisfactory results from investigations of underground services. If satisfactory results are not obtained alternative landscaping arrangements will be made at this location.
2 Removal of the tree located outside the Telecom building.
3 The relocation of the new tree previously proposed in front of 107 Hereford Street to a location outside 109 Hereford Street. This is subject to obtaining satisfactory results from investigations of underground services.
4 Relocation of the tree (and seating) previously proposed outside of 84 Hereford Street to a point further to the east (still in front of the Monkey Bar).
5 Relocation of the tree previously proposed outside 88 Hereford Street to a point outside 90 Hereford Street, reflecting the greater footpath widening provided in this area. (It is now no longer proposed to provide seating under this tree.)
6 Relocation of the tree previously proposed outside of 104/106 Hereford Street to a point outside Shades Arcade.
7 Removal of one of the two new trees (and associated seating) previously proposed outside 112 Hereford Street, with the remaining tree relocated slightly to the north west, and the adjacent seating removed. This is subject to obtaining satisfactory results from investigations of underground services.
8 Removal of the new tree (and seating) previously proposed outside of 116 Hereford Street.
9 Removal of two of the three existing trees in front of 118-120 Hereford Street (and the adjacent seating to the most eastern of these trees).
10 A new tree outside 136 Hereford Street.
11 The removal of 4 trees in front of 164 Hereford Street, and their replacement with two new Turkish Hazel trees closer to the new kerb edge.
12 An additional planter located between the two P5 spaces outside the Hotel Ibis at 109 Hereford Street.
13 Removal of two planters outside 90 Hereford Street.
14 Relocation of the planter located outside 92-96 Hereford Street to ensure that the planter lies on the boundary of two parking spaces.
15 As detailed above, amendments to the provision of new planters at the existing pedestrian crossing point between Colombo Street and Manchester Street.
16 The removal of three cycle stands from the eight previously proposed at 77 Hereford Street.
17 The removal of the cycle station from the scheme, which will instead be considered at a later date.
18 The provision of two cycle stands outside 76 Hereford Street.
19 The provision of two additional cycle parks to the two cycle parks currently proposed outside Shades Arcade (108 Hereford Street), all of which will be relocated slightly closer northwards towards the kerb edge.
20 Relocation of the two cycle parks previously located in front of 120 Hereford Street to a location to provide four cycle parks currently at 126 Hereford Street.
21 The provision of one additional cycle park to the three cycle parks proposed outside BNZ House, all of which will be relocated slightly closer south-westwards towards the kerb edge.
22 Provision of an additional rubbish bin outside 77, 91, 76, 112, 116, 130 (further to the east), 138, 164 Hereford Street, outside the ANZ Bank, and relocation of the rubbish bin provided outside 172 Hereford Street to outside 176 Hereford Street.
23 Removal of seating previously proposed at 88, 112, 116, 120, 130, and 152 Hereford Street.
Key issues raised by the community
Many of the respondents who did not support the proposal were concerned about narrowing the street to 10 metres and six metres and reducing the number of parking spaces by 10. They stated that together, these two changes would add to the congestion and make it harder for businesses to be serviced. Both impacts would also deter potential customers. Many opponents of the plan submitted that much of the project area was shaded and a wind tunnel and was not conducive to outdoor dining.
On the other hand, the Central City Business Association, representing 400 central city businesses, and owners on the south side of Hereford Street near Oxford Terrace, called for the wider footpath on that side of the street to be extended to provide more outdoor dining opportunities. Police and a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) report also supported the general widening of the footpaths to help address some of the night time crime issues. More than a third of submitters supported efforts to improve the environment for pedestrians and the amenity of the street.
Ibis Hotel and two other businesses opposed the proposed temporary night time taxi stands between Oxford Terrace and Colombo Street to operate from 11pm to 5am. These stands were relocated to the Hereford Bridge area as part of the Central City Taxi Stand project. However, after concerns were expressed by senior police officers, 10 night time taxi stands (five on the north side and five on the south side) were reinstated in the final recommended plan for the Hereford Upgrade. Those proposed on the north side of Hereford Street were moved further away from the Ibis Hotel to reduce the possibility of future noise problems. Night time taxi stands between Colombo Street and Manchester Street have been removed from the final recommended plan. (All resolutions relating to proposed night time taxi stands in Hereford Street are dealt with in a separate Council report on Central City Night Time Taxi Stands.)
The decision-making process
A report seeking the Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board’s recommendation to Council that the proposed Hereford Street Upgrade be approved will be presented at the Community Board meeting on Wednesday 2 December 2009 at 3pm.
The report will be included in that Committee’s agenda, which will be available on http:www.ccc.govt.nz/Council/Agendas/, in the week prior to the scheduled meeting.
The committee meeting is a public forum and anyone is welcome to attend. However, if you wish to speak to the Board prior to them making a decision at this meeting, you will need to seek speaking rights by phoning the Community Board Adviser, Jo Daly, on 941 6601 before 24 November 2009.
Meeting details for the Community Board
Date: Wednesday 2 December 2009
Time: 3pm
Venue: Linwood Service Centre, Smith Street, Linwood
The report is then expected to be considered by Council at its meeting on Thursday 10 December 2009.
Project timeline
The proposed upgrade of Hereford Street between Oxford Terrace and Colombo Street is scheduled for construction in mid 2010. The Colombo Street to Manchester Street section of Hereford Street is programmed for construction in mid 2012.
Further information
Attached is the copy of the recommended Hereford Street Upgrade plan for Council approval. If you would like any additional information please contact Jennie Hamilton on 941 5207 or jennie [dot] hamilton [at] ccc [dot] govt [dot] nz
Once again, thank you for taking the time to share your views with us.
Yours sincerely
Jennie Hamilton
Consultation Leader Transport
capital programme group
I've just been told that the
I've just been told that the Cashel Mall/ Oxford Tce hearings re. alterations and cycling access will be on Monday 28 September at Linwood Service Centre. Would someone be able to help me with this hearing?
Final submission on Changes
proposals.
these streets amended so that two way cycling is permitted on Cashel St and High
Streets. We note that the Council's Cycling Strategy calls for an integrated
and contiguous cycling network in Christchurch. Cycling access to the central
city is currently poor, and there are only a limited number of cross town
cycling routes all of which are of variable quality. Proposed changes to
Hereford St may not improve this situation, due to the absence of adequate
traffic calming provisions. Both Cashel and High Streets have significant
potential to provide safe and pleasant inner city cycling links.
current ban on cycling in Cashel and High St, particularly as the special
consultative process proposes that these areas be opened for both one way
vehicular traffic, and the tourist tram. The available street width also means
that there is ample space for both cyclists and walkers to be accommodated
within the two mall areas. We note that cycling is almost universally accepted
in car free and pedestrian zones in European cities, and cyclists and walkers in
these areas appear well adjusted to each other.
providing cycling routes along these streets. Eastbound cyclist on Cashel St
and north western bound cyclists on High Street could use the service lane, and
provision could be made for a cycling contra lane in the opposite direction
immediately adjoining the service lane.
the western side of Oxford Terrace and we do not have concerns about the
proposals to reverse the one way direction, as long as a cycling route is
maintained in along this part of Oxford Tce in line with the Avon Masterplan.
The shared path needs to be completed to the Durham Street crossing, and
linkages provided to Cashel Mall. Currently the shared path along Oxford St is
poorly identified as a cycling route, and cluttered with planter boxes and other
structures. These should be removed, and suitable identification signage
provided. The transition back to Oxford Tce at the Hereford Street intersection
for north bound cyclists is also poor due to a lack of curb cutdowns and the
absence of a cycle signal at the traffic lights, and is confusing for southbound
cyclists wishing to access the path from Oxford Tce or travelling down Hereford
Street. All these issues should be addressed as part of the upgrade of the
area, as cyclist numbers are likely to increase along this section as the Avon
promenade is developed.
cycle access across the Bridge of Remembrance, and down the ramp on the north
western corner, as (in conjunction with a crossing light) this currently gives
practical access to Cashel St west and Cambridge Tce.
submission. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any
queries.
Cycling Improvements convenor - Spokes
Cycling access along Cashel
Cycling access along Cashel Mall/ High St. This issue will need to be picked up in our submission on the special consultative process re. Cashel/ Oxford St. If the tram and service vehicles will be able to use these streets, there does not seem to be any early reason why cyclists shoudl not also be able to do so.
Hi Is this too late? Given
Hi
Is this too late? Given that Hereford St is one of the more important central city streets we should push for it to be like Cashel St Mall or Worcester Blvd.
If this is work is projected to last a long time into the future, we should be demanding it is more friendly for active transport.
Nigel
Only trouble is, cyclists
Only trouble is, cyclists can't currently use Cashel St. But its a good point - it might be better if Hereford was used to trial a slow street alogn European lines - where pedestrians, cyclists and cars all share the same space. Unfortunately I have already put the submission in, so can't include this idea. However, Viastrada may have doen so in theirs.
Have sent the following
Have sent the following comments to CCC re. Hereford St (due in today - Wednes)
Dear Jennie
Thanks for the opportunity to make a submission on this project.
Although by no means ideal, Hereford Street is one of the few east-west routes through the central city that is suitable for cycling, due to constraints affecting the adjoining streets. It is therefore disappointing that the needs of cyclists appear to have been given such a low profile within the overall project. It is also unclear how the proposal fits strategically within Councils overall proposals to "calm" the inner city and improve access for walking and cycling. For example, is it intended to extend the approach further to the east and west in the future?
Spokes considers that any narrowing of the existing carriageway in Hereford St must be accompanied by adequate traffic calming measures. If existing traffic speeds are maintained the upgraded street will be far less attractive for cycling due to the narrowing of the carriageway.
We doubt that the "flush platforms" currently proposed will adequately slow traffic. We have observed these in operation in other supposedly "calmed" streets and they appear to be having a negligible effect on traffic speeds. We consider that the proposed platforms will need to be raised or "humped", or other traffic calming measures introduced, if a reduction in traffic speeds is to be achieved. The current raised platform on the section between Colombo and Manchester Street appears to be working adequately. Any raised platforms should be designed so that cyclists can safely and comfortably cross them.
We also consider that the proposed coach parking zone (near the Ibis Hotel) and the loading zone should be indented into the pedestrian areas so that parked coaches and trucks do not extend out into the carriageway and cause a hazard for cyclists. There is an existing problem with parked coaches blocking most of the left hand side of the carriageway in Worcester St just west of the Square, and we would not wish to see this extended to Hereford St.
We support the retention of the cycle stands outside the Link Centre. We wish to see the existing stands retained on the opposite side of the road, where it appears they will be removed. We would also like to see cycle stands provided at the Oxford terrace end of Hereford St.
Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries or require further information.
Cheers
Rob
A key point that needs to be
A key point that needs to be made about the Hereford St proposal is that unless the traffic quietening provisions actually work, the "upgrade" will make this part of the street less attractive for cyclists than it currently is - because it will be narrower. Given that Hereford St is one of the few half decent cross town cycling routes, this would be a bit of a tragedy.
Submissions are due today (Wednesday 2 September) I haven't had any feedback over this project, so will will make a brief email submissions along these lines.
I have provided the
I have provided the following comment on Deans Avenue to Jennie Hamilton. I have also requested that we have some extra time for additional comments.
proposal.
not appear to be provisions for cycling associated with this project. In
particular there are no cycle lanes provided and the raised median is retained,
which tends to squeeze the space available for cycling. We would be less
concerned if there were provisions to quieten traffic, however there are no such
measures. This is not a local road, and the absence of cycle lanes, speed of
traffic along this section, and the proposal to have cars backing out from
diagonal parking may create an environment that is hazardous for cycling. While
we acknowledge there is a parallel off road path in the park, this is likely to
be used by a minority of cyclists proceeding along Deans Ave, due to
difficulties in negotiating the entrance off Riccarton Avenue.
back until 1 September. I may receive some additional comment from our members
during that time. Would it be Ok if I passed this on to you on the
1st?