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· Anders Christopherson
(Submitter 3) Regular bus user generally in favour of proposal, particularly
keen on buses later than six pm and even later in the 2030 phase. Concerned about
sufficient drivers to expand the service - does not want to see cancellations
like recently. Would consider rates increase to speed up the rollout. Does
not have a preference for increased Friday and/or Saturday services.
· Te Ara Bergstrom
(Submitter 29) Lived in Europe for many years where train services are common
and well patronised. Too much reliance on cars in NZ, would like to see
passenger train options, in particular CHB – a frequent light rail
service.
· Glenys Libby (Submitter
42) Clive resident – inadequate bus services to/from Clive. Wants regular
(20min) service particularly for children and the elderly. Clive/Haumoana/ Te
Awanga ratepayers contribute to public transport network but only get two
buses a day. This only suits commuters to Napier and Hastings. Many similar
submissions from Clive residents seek at least an hourly service.
· Simon Nixon (Submitter
221) Supports the proposal but costs are too high. Need to get more
passengers on the buses. Believes 20 minute services would be ideal; some are
10 minutes in the proposal. Some routes are too long – need more core bus
services to hubs.
· Alan Spinks (Submitter
214) Cars and buses are too slow and congest the same roads. Electric trains
are the solution. People won’t walk much more than 4 minutes to catch a
bus and are reluctant to wait any length of time – services proposed
are not frequent enough. Suggest a loop service around city centres with
suburban lines from there. Need a train service between Napier and Hastings
including to the airport.
· Paula Fern (Submitter
141) Lives in CHB – the proposed bus service in CHB is not adequate,
need to get vehicles of all types off the road. CHB and the wider province
need an electric railcar service. A feasibility study for rail completed some
time ago indicated costs then of $10/$12m. Introduction of a CHB bus service
is a practical/timely next step with rail being a long term solution.
· Duncan Darroch (Submitter
225) Clive resident -representing Bike HB. Endorses the proposed shift of
focus from service coverage to patronage. HB bike trails need to be supported
as part of the overall transport network – multi modal journeys are the
answer. Build infrastructure/hubs at bus stops to enable cyclists, scooter
riders etc to park and ride – not just cars. Clive could be one
of the hubs with an hourly bus service and increased bike carrying capacity
on the buses. Cape community needs a bus loop – cost is not the issue;
accessibility and frequency of services are key factors. Bus stops need to
include a shelter, better signage (electronic) and have cycle lock up
facilities.
· Russell Turnbull
(Submitter 206) virtually Go Bus – national bus operator and
current HBRC bus contractor. Cash needs to be removed as a fare option (about
10% of revenue) – it is elsewhere in NZ and immediately reduces
assaults and robberies. Service reliability is affected by the distance of
bus routes – there are some longer routes being proposed. During peak
traffic loads it would ideal to have priority bus lanes and signal jumps at
traffic lights to maintain service reliability. Real time electronic signage
would benefit bus users by reducing anxiety. Expanding service times could be
a safety issue for drivers. New routes planned for Hastings should be held
off until the MyWay trial has been completed. Westshore services are being
diminished. CHB service should not be limited to just peak times. Reliability
is a major concern – bus driver shortage continues to be an issue. Go
Bus is actively recruiting; driver safety and pay are the major issues.
· Mark Read (Submitter 203)
(virtually) Horizons adopted their Public Transport Plan two weeks
ago. Similar to HB –a large rural area that needs to serviced. Difficult
for any Council to provide a region-wide service and into adjacent regions. Horizons’
plan includes supporting rail opportunities into the future. Looking to
strengthen their relationship with HBRC particularly around future transport
options across regional boundaries.
· Grace Fulford (Submitter
199) Turners and Growers (T & G) representative. Would like to see
specific services for Whakatu shift workers. Many current and potential
employees have limited transport options – suggest a bus service
similar to a school run/express service but matching shift patterns.
Potentially business could alter their shifts to fit in with a transport
service. Employers may be willing to contribute to a service to improve staff
recruitment/ retention.
· Carol-Ann Guard
(Submitter 99) From the disability community. Having a bus service available
to the disability community is the issue – none in CHB for instance.
MyWay service has been a revelation to the community and needs to be
expanded. Travel should be free for support people. Drivers should receive training
on managing disabled customers and a symbol should be added to the Bee card
to easily identify disabled passengers. Bus timetable changes and other communicationss
should be ‘on the bus’ as well as usual media channels. Bus stops
should be improved and relocated to public amenities such as pools,
libraries, medical centres. A disability reference group should be
established to enable stronger connection between the sector and the
Committee/ TAG.
· Michelle Lucas (Submitter
222) CCS Disability Action. Public transport is one of the major issues
facing the disabled community. My Way – on demand bus service has been
excellent; a game changer for the community. Transport costs are excessive
– fare exemptions for support workers/carers should be happening. Research
why ‘journeys are not taken’? Need clear access routes to bus
stops. All aspects of the proposed plan are important – the cost, time
saving/frequency and the location of bus stops.
· Blanche Paewai –
Ashcroft (Submitter 219) Sport HB – disability service provider.
Disability sector is particularly vulnerable to weather- often will not
travel from home to a bus stop in poor weather. MyWay service is excellent as
it is door to door – concession cards needed for support people. CHB
bus service is needed – bus timetables and change information needs to
be more widely available including on buses. Rail is an ideal solution for
the disabled – easier to access than buses.
· James Howard/Chris Candy
(Submitter 226) Tranzit Group- bus operators. General support, particularly
route 12 - introduce route 11 (Whakatu) earlier than planned. Driver safety
is an issue with the introduction of late night services. CHB service is
needed and would be well used. Timetabling drivers for new routes/shifts
needs to be looked at as drivers don’t want split shifts. Additional
services/hours will aid driver recruitment.
· Kate Taylor / Josh Llyod CHBDC
. Plan should be inspirational and should include rail. A 3-day community
survey about the plan yielded 383 responses – transport is important
and rail is recognised as the ‘green’ option. The planned bus
service should be brought forward and extended to beyond commuters - include
weekends, holidays. New services should not be funded by a rate increase
-service and frequency are important but cost is a major factor. CHBDC could
look at providing a park and ride facility in the future.
· Robin and Margaret Gwynn
(Submitter 211) Climate change is upon us – the plan does not include
how to reduce emissions; no mention of electric buses or trains. Moving
people onto public transport may contribute to reducing emissions. Climate
change is the issue. The plan doesn’t connect to any other cities /
regions nearby and is not visionary.
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