Walk Auckland Meeting Minutes

Present  Jake, Paula, Andy, Richard, Eleanor, Jen

Apologies Helen, Graeme

Subjects discussed

• Walk to Work Day – went well
• Walk month March – team challenges going well
• Tamaki Drive cycleway preferred option 3
• Greenways – Trees should be food trees
• Ped Light buttons response from ATOC.  Where are walk call buttons not needed to be pressed in AK.
• Chamberlain Golf Course consultation, Jake will attend.
• Shared Paths and the RCA working group on that as indicated in Minister Bridges letter on March 15.
• Law change Give Way rule
• Open Streets in May 1 on KRd that will be closed to traffic.
• Vehicle exits at Supermarkets and Petrol Stations

Present Graeme, Jacob, Richard, Eleanor, Bob, Helen
Apologies Paula, Jen

We welcomed new members Richard and Jacob who have moved to the area and Helen who works with the Auckland District Health Board.

It was suggested that we need to present to the Auckland Transport board on the role of pedestrians.

We looked at the contra flow cycling in one way streets proposed by AT.

We talked of speeds being too high in shared space and that there is no speed limit like in Australia. Maybe cyclist can give pedestrians 1.5 meters on shared paths. Don MiKinnon drive is an example of a shared path not working due to it being narrow.

Graeme asked us to be at the CHamberlain Park Open Day and see the motorway to Mt Albert shared path that is in the plan. Richard said he would do that.

Pedestrian cross lights. Why do we have to push the button? What intersection does this happen in the CBD and which one dont. WHy the difference? Andy will ask AT these questions.

Rubbish bins of footpaths are getting too frequent. Can the council remind citizen that they cannot store bins on the footpath.

Present Bob, Andy Audrey, Elizabeth, Eleanor

We looked at plans and the new signage from AT.

It was decide to renew the subscription to Walking NZ for 24 issues.

Andy is to ask Bike Auckland if they know of any accident on the Pink Path enhanced by the crushed glass surface.

Present – Eleanor, Gay, Bob, Andy, Valma, Vivian

Apologies – Graeme

It was more of a Christmas Party than a meeting with Walk Auckland supplying cheese, biscuits and drinks.

Discussion happened and I think we solved all the worlds problems.

Present Graeme, Bob, Gay, Andy

We looked at the plans for Grey Lynn town centre and saw a new pedestrian crossing phase on the lights which is good.

Ponsonby Road Pedestrian changes are up for comments here https://at.govt.nz/about-us/have-your-say/ponsonby-road-pedestrian-improvements/

Andy is at the Greenway Leadership meetings and will represent pedestrians.  London has examples of these, joined up spines with the same look and feel.  Current footpaths are not Greenways and should not be rebranded.  They are also pollination pathways.

An AGM was then held and was voted back as President.

Present Andy, Bob and Graeme

Apologies Eleanor and Jen

Spoke about the QE2 square stop road notice.

We have a meeting with Andrew Allen at Ak Transport in Dec further to our meetings with Kathryn King about the W&C programme.

AGMs of LSA and WA next month.

Present Bob, Paula, Mike, Elizabeth, Graeme, Jen, Eleanor, Andy

AK Transport has a meeting on the Walking and Cycling programme with Cycle Action Auckland and Andy will attend this series for us.

Chamberlain Park, Graeme gave us an update on the proposed changes which will gives walkers more choices.

We need more information on progress on the Franklin Road improvements – Andy to find out.  See here for an update

In Mt Eden and Sandringham road there is a campaign to get rid of pedestrian curb build outs as they create pinch points for cyclists. Graeme will keep us informed.

Ponsonby Rd side streets. AT have planned curb bailouts when we want raised tables. Pippa is addressing this change to the Master Plan.

Bob saw Police checking the speed on Ponsonby Rd one night. That is good.

Traders street furniture and leased spaces for tables. What are the rules now? Andy to check. Ponsonby Rd walking space is getting smaller.  See here for the rules.

Present

Audrey, Eleanor, Bob, Mike, Elizabeth, Andy, Graeme

Andy gave an update on progress with Living Streets Law Change campaign

An update from the 254 Ponsonby Rd (Nosh) Park steering group which is being formed to progress option 3.

A Ponsonby Rd Pedestrian Action group has been setup by Christina van Boheman and are circulating a petition to get some action on a safer P Rd.

had a Good Citizen Award presented to him by Audrey who nominated him for it.

Good Citizen Award

Bob told us about the parking on the footpath caused by Triumph and Disaster in Spring st.  Andy has also spoken with them.

Bob and Mike spoke of the Port of Auckland public walkways.

Abby gave us an update on the Vision Zero campaign and has meeting with Ak Transport on this.

Present Abby, Elenor, Elizabeth, Andy, Bob.  Apologies Mike.

Andy, Graeme and Abby attended meeting with Ak Transport’s walking managers and we looked over a pedestrian awareness campaign they are conducting in Queen st.  It focuses on walkers and not people driving cars over the 30kph limit.   We suggested they should.

Andy showed photos of past Walk Auckland campaigns and a movie on Beat the Street a ‘get people walking’ intervention using RFID tags and competitions.

Abby introduced Vision Zero and talked of her work with Walk SF.

How do we make people driving cars walker aware.   The petrol station P Rd K Rd intersection is of concern.  Maybe a direct action.

Present, Andy, Bob, Eleanor, Elizabeth, Micheal

Discussion

• Holly st boardwalk
• SkyPath
• Corruption in AC and AT.