One Network Framework
Proposed Change to PT classification to align with
rapid transit definitions
February 2021
Version 3.0
Why is a change needed?
• Amendments are proposed to the current PT classifications in the One Network Framework (ONF) – namely the
‘dedicated’ classification to better align with the definitions associated with rapid transit in the GPS and NPS-UD
and allow more flexibility re the bus elements of the classification.
• As the ONF is a non-statutory document, it will not have decisive legal weight; decision makers will need to have
regard to it. This means a rapid transit service may still need to be justified by measuring its frequency,
quickness, reliability and capacity relative to the relevant location (as per NPS-UD and GPS definitions), and if it
supports the NPS-UD’s objectives of providing well-functioning urban environments, competitive land and
development markets, and having more people living near public transport.
Metro rail and dedicated busways
• All metro railway lines and dedicated busways are classified as PT 1 ‘Dedicated’ and consequently are rapid
transit corridors. By design, they are able to cater for an increasing frequency and capacity of public transport
service while retaining the services’ speed and reliability.
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What are the changes?
Class
Public
Strategic significance (Role in Public
Indicative capacity
Indcative Capacity –
Description
Transport
Transport Network)
– Vehicle Volume
People Movement
Service
(at peak)
(indicative) (bi-
Level
directional)
descriptor
PT1
Dedicated
Corridors where ‘rapid transit’ services
All metro rail
>53000 per day
Dedicated or largely separated public transport corridors provide for the
are operated, providing a fast, quick,
services corridors
fast and efficient long distance movement of people by rapid transit. By
frequent, highly reliable, and high-
and dedicated
definition, they include dedicated busways and all metro rail lines. They
capacity service that form of urban
corridors for non-rail
are mode exclusive, only providing facility to support only service public
transport along a dedicated PT corridor
public transport: all
transport (excepting rail lines that can also provide a goods movement
operates on a permanent route (road or
services
function under the freight mode, but which is exclusive use by one or the
rail) that is dedicated to public transport
Buses and other
other at a time).
or largely separated from other traffic.
non-rail public
transport on largely
separated corridors
> 1240 services per
hour
Spine
Corridors where many frequent services
>12 bus services
1000 to 10000+ per
Spine corridors are where many inbound services come together or
operate and many different bus services
per hour
day
outbound services operate, usually within city centres or at major transport
merge together to create very high
interchanges, and much of the street space can be dedicated to public
frequencies and overall passenger
transport infrastructure, including significant space utlitised for bus stops.
movement. Any deficiencies on these
Examples are Symonds Street in Auckland central, and Manners Street in
corridors affect multiple services and
Wellington. The Auckland Harbour Bridge would also be considered a
large parts of an urban area.
Spine corridor.
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Background: the definitions
The NPS-UD includes the following definitions relating to rapid transit:
•
Rapid transit service means any existing or planned frequent, quick, reliable and high-capacity public transport
service that operates on a permanent route (road or rail) that is largely separated from other traffic.
•
Rapid transit stop means a place where people can enter or exit a rapid transit service, whether existing or
planned.
In particular Policy 3(c)(i) of the NPS-UD requires Regional Policy Statements and District Plans to enable building
heights of at least 6 storeys within a walkable catchment of existing and planned rapid transit stops.
The Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2021/22 – 2030/31 (GPS) includes the following definition,
broadly consistent with those in the NPS-UD:
•
Rapid transit: a quick frequent, reliable and high-capacity public transport service that operates on a
permanent route (road or rail) that is largely separated from other traffic.
• The NPS-UD also defines:
•
Planned in relation to forms or features of transport, means planned in a regional land transport plan prepared
and approved under the Land Transport Management Act 2003.
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What next?
• Your feedback on the proposed changes is welcomed today
• And by email to
[email address] by Friday 19 February
• Thereafter the changes will be passed to back to ONF core team to be incorporated in the ONF
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