New Lynn Transit Orient Development Access and Transport
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• 23% of land in New Lynn is dedicated to cars • Significant amount of off-street parking spaces- promotes car user-ship (Mees) • Significant amount of unrestricted parking
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• Strong connection to the CBD - 31min journey with this reducing to 23 mins when Auckland’s City Rail Link project is complete (projected 2024) (Auckland Council, 2018) (Auckland Transport, 2020). • High frequency (10min frequencies each way at peak hour) • Poor reach - connection to other key activity centres such as the inner south is problematic.
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• Quiet cycle route around metropolitan area • Significant undercover and secure bike storage around TOD • Small cycling uptake by commuters - only 3% of the population cycle to work in contrast to Amsterdam or Copenhagen at 40% (Pattinson 2020). • Small amount to bike lanes or shared lanes and poor connectivity of lanes
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• Dovey and Pafka define ‘mix’ by the live/work/ visit triangle model - by having a mix of mixes, this shotens the distances between destinations, allowing places to become more walkable. • This allows close connections of home to work, school, shopping, entertainment and recreation (Dovey
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• Extensive bus network servicing New Lynn suburbs and key employment regions (Mees, 2014) • High level of frequency -15 - 20 min frequencies at peak hour and 6mins frequencies in peak hour to the CBD. • Good connection-based network (Walker, 2011)
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Permeability and Interface Catchment As shown in the figure diagram on the left, the study area has poor permeability with large block sizes and wide streets. The block sizes around the TOD are largely classified as ‘industrial’ (300 x 150m). Jane Jacobs suggested a maximum block length of about 120 m to ensure an effective pedestrian network. According to Dovey & Pafka, poor permeability and wide streets decreased interface catchment - the length of public/private interface that can be reached within a walkable distance. Factors affecting walkability: a person’s physical ability, topography, micro-climate, safety and aesthetics (Dovey & Pafka). Topography: The study area is considered mostly flat with no major hills (Topographic Map, Auckland, 2020) Climate: Summer- 16-24 degrees celcius, Winter 8-15 degrees celcius. Safety: The Pedestrian links and connectivity directly around the TOD (McCraw Way, Totara Avenue and Memorial Drive) are considered good and safe with good paths, pedestrian traffic, lighting and signals. However, many of the other streets surrounding the TOD are poor with substandard footpaths, few safe crossing points and limited lighting. Great North Road remains a significant barrier for pedestrians with poor signals and fast vehicle movements and narrow footpaths in parts. (Auckland Council, 2018) RA TA S
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• Residential suburb located 10km southwest of Auckland’s CBD • Identified as a centre of strategic importance in 1990 and a metropolitan centre in 2018 • Key development between 1990 – 2012 and 2018 – 2048 • Serviced by trains, buses, walking and cycle paths. • Key Amenities: Public Plaza, Olympic Park, New Lynn Rail station and bus interchange, New Lynn Primary, New Lynn Medical centre • TOD encompasses 18 bus routes and two train lines going to Britomart
Bus Stop 5912 14T Henderson, Westgate 14W Henderson, Westgate 151W Glen Eden 152 Glen Eden, Sunnyvale 154 Glen Eden
Bus Stop 5906 22N New North Rd, City Centre 138 Rosebank Rd, Edmonton Rd, Henderson 191 Avondale, Blockhouse Bay, Lynfield 223X New North Rd, City Centre Express 670 Avondale, Onehunga, Otahuhu
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1. Auckland Council. (2010). New Lynn Urban Plan 2010-2030 [Ebook]. 2. Auckland Council. (2018). Auckland Plan 2050. Retrieved 26 May 2020, from https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/plans-projects-policies-reports-bylaws/ our-plans-strategies/auckland-plan/about-the-auckland-plan/docsprintdocuments/auckland-plan-2050-print-document.pdf 3. Auckland Council. (2019). Advanced industries. Retrieved 26 May 2020, from https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/plans-projects-policies-reports-bylaws/ our-plans-strategies/auckland-plan/development-strategy/Pages/advanced-industries.aspx 4. Auckland Council. (2019). Placemaking at New Lynn. Retrieved 26 May 2020, from https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/plans-projects-policies-reports-bylaws/ our-plans-strategies/auckland-plan/development-strategy/Pages/placemaking-in-new-lynn.aspx 5. Auckland Transport. (2013). New Lynn Parking Guide. Retrieved 26 May 2020, from https://at.govt.nz/media/312464/new-lynn-parking-guide.pdf 6. Auckland Transport. (2020). Western Guide. Retrieved 26 May 2020, from https://at.govt.nz/media/1980035/wg_western-guide_may-2019-web.pdf
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Improve Pedestrian Connectivity around TOD and major streets Reduce block sizes to 130m (Jane Jacobs) Improve pedestrian lighting around key roads Create pedestrian links where there are fractured routes Widen footpath and increase planting on Great North Road
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• Integrate protected bike lanes on main roads - Great North Rd, Clarke st (west), Delta Ave and Totara Ave • Integrate an off-road or protected cycleway to CBD • Increase and improve lighting around key cycle roads • • • •
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• Increasing the amount of time restricted or paid parking around the TOD (Clarke st, Delta Ave) • Increase the fees for off-street parking particularly McCrae Way car park, McNaughton Way car park, New Lynn Community Centre • Integrate bus rapid transit services servicing areas 15min around the New Lynn TOD (Mees)
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