Engagement survey open 21 July to 18 August 2014
Auckland Transport
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Over the next few years we are moving to a new public transport network for the Auckland region. As part of these changes, we are investigating what this might mean for Warkworth and surrounding communities.
Warkworth is a growing area, and we recognise that there is an increasing need from the community for quality transport links. The Auckland Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP), which outlines the public transport services proposed over the next ten years, allowed for the introduction of a bus service between Warkworth and Silverdale which would run 7 days a week.
The frequency would be every two hours, and hourly during peak times. Buses would terminate at a new interchange facility at Silverdale, where passengers could connect to services to Auckland City (via the Northern Express), or local services to other areas of the Hibiscus Coast.
At this stage we are seeking feedback on the proposed Silverdale link and what kind of public transport services would meet people's needs. This will help us to investigate future options. In addition we are seeking feedback on the current Kowhai Connection service which runs between Warkworth and Matakana via Snells Beach. Based on the outcome of this community engagement, we will then develop some proposed routes and timetables which would be consulted on with the community, before being launched on a trial basis.
Your views are valuable to us, so please fill out the online feedback form or the attached freepost feedback form before August 18 to have your say on future public transport services for Warkworth.
Subject to the outcome of public consultation and the appointment of bus operators, any new services would become operational in 2016. This time frame is required so that a competitive tender process can be carried out.
Services would be reviewed after at least a year of operating, based on their level of usage.
Changes to the Kowhai Connection as a result of this engagement could be made earlier, in 2015.
With any public transport service there are always financial and practical constraints. For this reason, when providing your feedback we suggest that you describe the most important public transport services that you would use if they were provided.
The Warkworth to Silverdale service is planned to be trialled because it was outlined in the RPTP. Any other services that are suggested through this engagement, or requested changes to the Kowhai Connection, will be assessed based on feedback, funding, demand and technical or practical constraints, and may or may not be trialled or implemented.
The current Kowhai Connection service which runs between Warkworth and Matakana via Snells Beach is still being trialled in order to understand its long term sustainability, and will be reviewed at the end of this year. There are specific questions in the feedback form on this service. For more information visit www.kowhai.org.nz.
You can find out more, by visiting www.AT.govt.nz/NewNetwork or attending one of our public information events:
Monday 28 July anytime between 4.00pm and 7.00pm, at the Masonic Hall, 3 Baxter Street, Warkworth.
Saturday 9 August, anytime between 10.30am and 2.00pm, on Queen Street, Warkworth.
The Saturday event will be held on the New Network information bus (the AmBUSador), and there will be Auckland Transport representatives to speak to at each event.
To find out about the changes happening to Auckland's public transport as part of the New Network, go to www.AT.govt.nz/NewNetwork, or call Auckland Transport on 09 366 6400.
Map:
Transcriber's Note: The map shows two routes: Proposed Warkworth to Silverdale bus route; Northern Express (to be implemented 2015). The Northern Express route links Silverdale to Britomart. An inset map shows the existing Kowhai Connection service.
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If possible please visit www.AT.govt.nz/NewNetwork to fill in this form online as you will have more space to respond and be able to include attachments. Otherwise please complete and post this feedback form back to us by Monday 18 August 2014.
Transcriber's Note: The form fields have been omitted. Please fill out the online form or phone the Auckland Transport call centre: 09 366 6400. End Note.
Do you currently use public transport? If yes, please tick all that apply.
No, I don't use public transport [checkbox]
I use the Kowhai Connection [checkbox]
I use InterCity, Nakedbus, Northliner, or another long distance service [checkbox] (please specify)
I drive to the Park and Ride at Silverdale [checkbox]
I drive to the Park and Ride at Albany [checkbox]
I drive to a Park and Ride at another location [checkbox] (please specify)
I get dropped off at a Park and Ride or bus stop [checkbox]
I use another public transport service [checkbox] (please specify)
The bus service proposed from Warkworth to Silverdale would terminate at a new interchange facility to be built where the current Silverdale Park and Ride is. What route do you think this service should follow when entering/exiting Warkworth? Where should it commence? Please describe your preferred route and/or possible bus stop locations.
Please describe any other public transport service for Warkworth that you may like to see. (e.g. local route suggestions, times, frequencies, vehicle size)
If we trialled public transport services for Warkworth, what journeys would be most important for you to make? (Please list in order of importance to you)
Local trips around Warkworth and surrounding areas:
1. Between [blank] and [blank]. Days and times: [blank]
2. Between [blank] and [blank]. Days and times: [blank]
Long distance trips:
1. Between [blank] and [blank]. Days and times: [blank]
2. Between [blank] and [blank]. Days and times: [blank]
Please number the below destinations in order of their priority to you (1 being most important).
Access to Warkworth town centre
Access to the Hibiscus Coast
Access to Auckland City Centre
Access to another destination (please specify)
(tick all that apply)
What activities would you use a public transport service for?
Commuting to/from work [checkbox]
Visiting friends/family [checkbox]
Work related travel (other than commuting) [checkbox]
Hospital/medical [checkbox]
Education [checkbox]
Shopping [checkbox]
Other [checkbox] (please specify)
If the Warkworth to Silverdale service was implemented, how often do you estimate that you would use it?
Daily (including weekends) / Daily (weekdays only) / 1–4 times a week / 2–3 times a month / Once a month / Less than once a month
(tick all that apply)
What times do you estimate that you would use it?
Before 9am [checkbox]
Between 9am–3pm [checkbox]
Between 3pm–7pm [checkbox]
Between 7pm–11pm [checkbox]
After 11pm [checkbox]
Are there any specific times that you would need to travel?
For example: Between Warkworth town centre and Massey University. Days and times: Mon – Fri, arriving by 9am and departing after 4pm.
Between [blank] and [blank]. Days and times: [blank]
There are no specific times that I need to travel by. [checkbox]
Have you ever used the Kowhai Connection mini-bus service?
Yes (go to question 12) / No (go to question 11)
If no, why not?
I don't know about it / It doesn't serve locations that I need to go to / It doesn't run at times that I need to travel / Other (please specify)
Could we change anything about the Kowhai Connection to better meet your travel needs? (Please be as specific as possible. For example, include destinations, times, or any other information about what we could change to make it work for you)
What do you like about the Kowhai Connection? What works for you? (Please be as specific as possible)
The following questions are optional, however answering them will help us to develop the best possible services for the people of Warkworth. We recognise privacy is important; any personal details you share with us will be treated with strict confidence and will not be released to the public or third parties.
Warkworth / Snells Beach / Algies Bay / Matakana / Omaha / Point Wells / Whangateau / Other (please specify)
Employed (part time or full time) / School student / Tertiary student / Retired / Not working / Other
If you are a student, where are you studying?
If you are employed full time or part time, what suburb and street do you work in?
Suburb:
Street:
15 years and under / 16–19 / 20–29 / 30–39 / 40–49 / 50–59 / 60–64 / 65+ / Prefer not to say
Male / Female
Name:
House number:
(Required) Street name:
(Required) Closest intersecting street:
Suburb:
Post code:
Email address:
I would like to receive email updates on the New Network [checkbox]
Phone:
End of Have your say on public transport for Warkworth