Kia ora Brandon,
 
Auckland Transport (AT) acknowledges receipt of your request for official
information dated 13^th of June 2023 in relation to the traffic lights
duration on Lincoln Road.
 
We hope to respond to your request as soon as possible, but not later than
11^th of July 2023, which is 20 working days after the day your request
was received. If we aren’t able to respond to your request by then, we
will notify you of an extension of that timeframe.  
 
Your case is being managed by Anna, who is one of our LGOIMA Business
partners. If you have any further queries, you can contact the team on
(09) 355 3553 during business hours, quoting Local Government Official
Information request number CAS-743417-S1M8Z5. 

Nga mihi
 
Maria | Customer Care Coordinator 
Customer Care| Case Management 
Level 5, 20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland 1010 
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------------------- Original Message -------------------
From: Brandon James <[FOI #23121 email]>;
Received: Tue Jun 13 2023 18:03:03 GMT+1200 (New Zealand Standard Time)
To: [email address] <at[Auckland Transport request email]>;
LGOIMA <at[Auckland Transport request email]>;
Subject: Official Information request - Navigating Lincon Road's Dawn
Chorus: An Inquiry into Early Morning Traffic Light Timings

Dear Auckland Transport, I trust this message finds you well. As a
concerned citizen and an active participant in our shared transportation
network, I am reaching out to you under the provisions of the Official
Information Act 1982 to gather

Dear Auckland Transport,

I trust this message finds you well. As a concerned citizen and an active participant in our shared transportation network, I am reaching out to you under the provisions of the Official Information Act 1982 to gather details concerning the timing protocols of traffic signals at two key intersections within the Auckland transport network.

Specifically, I've observed a disparity in the traffic light durations at the intersections of Lincoln Road and Central Park Drive, and further along at the Lincoln Road and State Highway 16 interchange during the early morning period, around 5:30 AM.

At the Lincoln Road and Central Park Drive intersection, the duration of the green signal is approximately 30 seconds for northbound traffic. However, just 100 meters further on Lincoln Road at the State Highway 16 interchange, the green light duration reduces to an estimated 20 seconds. I've noticed that this significant difference contributes to a congestion that seems disproportionate compared to other parts of Auckland at this early hour. This issue is not only an inconvenience for motorists but raises questions about equity in Auckland's traffic management.

In light of this, I respectfully request the following information to gain a better understanding of the reasoning behind these light timings and their impacts on traffic flow:

1. What criteria are used to establish the green signal duration at these intersections, particularly during the early morning hours?
2. Have there been any recent traffic studies or surveys carried out to validate the current timing of these signals? If so, could you provide an overview of their findings?
3. Has Auckland Transport received any feedback or complaints regarding these specific traffic lights' timings? If yes, could you summarise the nature of the feedback and Auckland Transport's response?
4. What actions, if any, has Auckland Transport undertaken to mitigate the traffic congestion caused by the shorter green light duration at the State Highway 16 interchange?
5. How does Auckland Transport ensure fairness and efficiency across different areas of the city when setting traffic light timings, especially in early hours when the volume of traffic might be less but the impact on individuals could be significant?
6. Does Auckland Transport have any plans to adjust these traffic light timings to improve traffic flow during these hours? If so, what are these plans?
7. Could you share any data demonstrating the impact of current light timings on traffic flow and average commute times at these particular intersections?

Under the guidelines of the Official Information Act 1982, I look forward to receiving your response within 20 working days.

Your attention to this matter is deeply appreciated. I believe that understanding these issues better will not only satisfy my curiosity but may also contribute to improved traffic management and equity across Auckland's diverse communities

Yours faithfully,
Brandon James

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Kia ora Brandon 

 

I’ve attached the official information you asked for

On 13/06/2023  you asked for information relating to traffic light
timings.

 

I’ve attached the following documents:

* Signed response from Sarah Bryant, Group Manager ATOC
* Attachment 1 Lincoln Rd.
* Attachment 2 Data

Should you believe that we have not dealt with your request appropriately,
you are able to make a complaint to the Office of the Ombudsman in
accordance with section 27(3) of the LGOIMA and seek an investigation and
review in regard to this matter.

You can contact the Ombudsman at [1]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or
freephone 0800 802 602.

 

If you have any further queries, simply reply to this email leaving the
subject line as it is. We’ll make sure this information is added to your
case.

 

 

 

Ngā mihi

Anna 

LGOIMA Business Partner 

 

 

Auckland Transport

20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland 1010

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