Purpose
The purpose of the Rotorua Urban Transportation Study 2003 (the Report) is to ensure that the Rotorua community has effective ways to manage the impact of roads and traffic on adjacent land uses and road users.
Summary of Previous Studies to Determine Future Road Network Needs
The Rotorua Urban Transportation Study summarises a number of previous studies to determine how the District road network is placed to cater for increasing population growth and traffic growth over the next 20 years. A number of major roading projects have been identified as necessary to ensure network efficiency over this planning period.
It has been identified that major upgrading works for road widening are required at:
- Lake Road/Ranolf Street
- Lake Road (Koutu intersection to Ranolf Street)
- Ranolf Street/Lake Road signal-controlled intersection
- Ranolf Street – Lake Road to Arawa Street
- Ranolf Street – Arawa Street to Victoria Street
- Ngongotaha Road north of SH5
- SH5 northern entrance to the city and Fairy Springs Road
- Victoria Street Arterial – 4-laning, with links to Amohau Street and Te Ngae Road
Rotorua District Council intends to designate these roads.
In addition, a number of major works are required for which the designation process is underway; these works include:
- Old Taupo Road (Pukuatua Street to Malfroy Road) - Designated
- Malfroy Road upgrade - Designated
- Eastern Arterial - Designated
Other projects, including intersection improvements, minor road widening and safety improvements will also require attention over the next 20 years.
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Broken Down Version
Rotorua Urban Transportation Study 2003 Main 1,408KB
Appendix A - Planning Input (Land Use) 81KB
Appendix B - Transportation Input 87KB
Appendix C - Road Safety Input 85KB
Appendix D
Appendix E - Legal and Statutory Considerations 72KB
Appendix F - Road Hierarchy 1,116KB
Appendix G
Appendix H
Appendix J - Examples of Draft District Plan Standards 107KB
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