Draft Auckland Regional Public Transport Plan: October 2012
Policies
Actions iii.
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9.3 Direct available funding to high priority activities
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Deliver increased rail patronage and reduced rail operating costs as a result of electrification iv. Continue to undertake regular reviews of service cost-effectiveness and implement improvements, where appropriate, to reduce average unit operating costs v. Continue to promote improvements to infrastructure and services which contribute to more efficient operating conditions for public transport and lower operating costs (e.g. bus priority measures) vi. Work with operators to deliver increased fare revenue through measures to increase patronage, particularly where spare capacity exists on current services Closely monitor the impact of fare changes on patronage, and review the farebox recovery policy if growth in patronage is threatened by fare increases Work with funding agencies to review the economic value of public transport to non-users, and ensure that the farebox recovery policy is consistent with this over time Review the level and availability of concession fares, and eligibility, to ensure these are cost-effective and consistent with national policy directions Use the four-stage intervention process from the Integrated Transport Programme (ITP) to prioritise and phase investments: i. Optimal operation, maintenance, and renewal of infrastructure ii.
Make better use of networks
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Manage demand efficiently and effectively
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Invest in new infrastructure, services, and technology
Allocate available funding according to the following priorities: i.
Complete the implementation of integrated ticketing, integrated fares, and rail electrification
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Implement changes to the network to maintain or improve service levels within existing resource levels Improve rail capacity as a result of electrification Improve public transport infrastructure to enable more cost-effective provision of services (e.g. bus priorities and improved network connectivity)
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Further increase capacity on the frequent network system
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Improve frequencies on connector and local services 51