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The following conclusions can be drawn from the changes in funding allocations: > When comparing the 2009 GPS allocation (column (3)) with current funding levels (column titled (1)), there has been a large increase in funding for new and improved State highways, this reflects the Government’s philosophy to invest heavily in this area and contrasts markedly with the 2008 GPS allocation which proposed to reduce funding on State highways. > Maintenance and renewals of local roads and State highways, and public transport services have seen reductions in funding allocations in the 2009 GPS (column (3)) compared with 2008 GPS (column (2)), but an increase compared to current funding levels (column (1)). > New and improved local roads are allocated the same funding in the 2009 GPS as in the 2008 GPS, but lower than current levels. > The funding allocated to public transport infrastructure has reduced in the 2009 GPS when compared to current levels and the 2008 GPS. A significant proportion of the reduction relates to Wellington rail commitments which will be funded outside the National Land Transport Fund (NLTF). The Government has requested that Auckland rail station funding is sought through the NTLF, however, it appears that insufficient allowance has been made for the additional call on funding in this activity class. > The funding allocated to demand management and walking/ cycling facilities in the 2009 GPS has reduced when compared to both 2008 GPS and current levels, and therefore must be considered a contraction in real terms. However, the NZTA has indicated that there will also be cycling and walking benefits from additional investment in State highways. Table 5.3 compares the funding for transport proposed by this RLTP with the 2009 GPS transport funding allocations. Table 5.3: Comparison of funding requested through the RLTP and the 2009 GPS funding allocations Activity class Final RLTP Midpoint of Local share Regional Region total 2009 GPS NZTA share % Regional NZTA share of the 2009 GPS (1) (2) (3) (4) (2)/(4) ($M) ($M) ($M) ($M) Transport Planning 10 34 44 105 32% Demand Management and Community Programmes 11 32 43 143 23% Walking and Cycling Facilities 32 60 92 53 114% Public Transport Services 327 387 714 630 61% Public Transport Infrastructure 123 236 359 180 131% Maintenance Local Roads 150 121 271 728 17% Maintenance State Highways 0 182 182 928 20% Renewal Local Roads 198 159 357 690 23% Renewal State Highways 0 115 115 640 18% New and Improved Local Roads 328 399 727 600 67% New and Improved State Highways 0 1,462 1,462 2,963 49% Total 1,178 3,187 4,365 7,658 42% Table 5.3 shows that the total funding sought through this RLTP is over $4.36 billion of which $3.19 billion is from the NLTP and $1.18 billion is through local share. Overall, approximately 42% of national funds for transport are expected to be spent in the Auckland region. 25
When taking into account the population and size of previous allocations, the majority of requests for funding for the Auckland region’s activity classes appear reasonable, however, the following activity classes need further discussion: > Over 60% of the national allocation for public transport services is requested for the Auckland region. Auckland is experiencing a huge growth in public transport patronage which is supporting investment in the roading system by attracting trips that would have been made on congested arterials and motorways. The public are also demanding better services after many years of under-investment. Auckland suffers from peak-hour congestion to a much greater extent than other cities in New Zealand and it is public transport which is the most efficient mode to transport commuters in congested conditions – especially the rapid transit busway and rail networks. Due to a shortfall in local share for public transport services, ARTA has reduced the request for national share by $51 million between the draft and the final RLTP. Any further reduction in public transport service funding would put at risk the increases in patronage recently experienced and would threaten the GPS impact of improved national economic growth and productivity by increasing congestion on arterial roads and motorways. > The Auckland region over-subscribes the national allocation for walking and cycling facilities, consequently it is likely the NZTA will only fund higher-priority activities. Around a quarter of all walking and cycling projects are NZTA HNO projects. Often, walking and cycling schemes associated with motorways are necessary to mitigate the barrier effects to movement on pedestrians and cyclists created by the building of the motorway. In these cases, where the purpose of the scheme is to mitigate the negative effects of the motorway, whether the motorway is existing or proposed, the costs of these schemes should be borne by the New and Improved Infrastructure for State Highway activity class as opposed to the Walking and Cycling activity class. This would reduce the over-subscription in walking and cycling facilities. ‘R’ funds would be an appropriate funding source to support projects in this activity class, as walking and cycling are the most effective mode for decongesting roads for short trips. > The Public Transport Infrastructure activity class is substantially over-subscribed. This is due to the reduction in allocation from the 2008 GPS to the 2009 GPS and the decision not to proceed with the regional fuel tax. The Auckland region’s request for funding, at the invitation of the Government, includes rail stations, which had not previously been expected to be funded through this activity class. This infrastructure is essential for Auckland transport network and funds must be made available, especially as many of the projects are necessary for the Rugby World Cup 2011. Discussions are currently underway between regional and government funding agencies to resolve the funding of Auckland’s rail upgrade. These issues are discussed more fully in the following section which summarises the RLTP by activity class. Summary of the RLTP by Activity Class The full list of prioritised projects for this RLTP is contained in Chapter 10. The following section summarises the key aspects of the RLTP by activity class including: > Key projects. > Important issues affecting the successful implementation of projects. > Recommendations on the allocation of funding across activity classes. Newmarket development 26
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GLOSSARY ARLTP ARC ARTA ATP GPS NZT
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