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17 February 2020
Adam Parkinson
[FYI request #11894 email]
Kia ora Adam
The information you requested - CAS-55185-R0C5B4
Thank you for your request for information dated 15 December 2019 on traffic surveys for
Wynyard Quarter.
Please find my responses below.
1. Whether or not a traffic data survey has been undertaken for 2019 as per the
requirements of the Resource Consent for Wynyard quarter, and based on the
methodology provided in I214.11.1 of the Auckland Unitary Plan (previously Annexure
18 of the Auckland City District Plan).
Auckland Transport (AT) did not complete a survey in 2019 using the methodology provided
in I214.11.1 of the Auckland Unitary Plan (non-statutory).
2. If a survey has not been completed for 2019 as per the requirements of the resource
consent, please advice why.
The reason the survey has not been completed in accordance with the methodology
provided in I214.11.1 of the Auckland Unitary Plan, is because the survey methodology was
changed.
3.If a survey has occurred, but employing different methodology from the one
outlined in the resource consent conditions, please advise me why any changes to
this process have been made.
Following learnings from previous surveys, AT wanted a more fit-for-purpose survey that
would better reflect the changing nature of the Wynyard Quarter and travel modes. AT also
identified a less labour intensive and more cost-effective methodology that also incorporates
advancements in technology. AT therefore proposed a change to the survey methodology
for the Wynyard Quarter, noting that the methodology as provided in I214.11.1 of the
Auckland Unitary Plan is non-statutory. The benefit of the proposed change is that key
information would be available on a monthly basis rather than on an annual basis. AT wil
then use this granular approach to provide a more robust annual report on the travel
behaviours within the Wynyard Quarter.
aucklandtransport.govt.nz
The 2019 Travel Information report was not published in 2019 as the data was not yet
processed. As listed in I214.11.1 of the Auckland Unitary Plan, AT recognises the
importance of capturing traffic volume and mode share information for the successful
operation of the Wynyard Quarter.
AT is aware of the inconvenience of this delay and we are working hard on getting the
information available to you and to all Aucklanders. Once processed, AT plans to share the
survey information to the Wynyard Quarter Transport Management Association (WQ TMA) in
March 2020. This information is expected to be made available online via the WQ TMA
website. Please continue to refer to this website from April 2020 for the 2019 survey results,
and shortly thereafter the survey results for March 2020.
Should you believe that we have not responded appropriately to your request, you are able
to make a complaint to the Office of the Ombudsman in accordance with section 27(3) of the
LGOIMA Act, and seek an investigation and review in regard to this matter.
Yours sincerely
Randhir Karma
Group Manager Network Management.
