Grey Street, Onehunga - Pedestrian improvements Grey Street, Onehunga - Pedestrian improvements

Proposal status: Updated 6 May 2021

Reference number: SSP2021-014

Proposal outcome

In February 2021, we proposed to improve pedestrian safety by installing a raised speed table and crossing outside 57 Grey Street. After reviewing all the feedback we received, we are proceeding with the work as proposed. These works will help support our Vision Zero goal. Read more about the changes proposed.

The proposed raised speed table with the courtesy crossing will help reduce driver speeds and improve their awareness along Grey Street. Drivers are not required to stop, however, the crossing would give people a safer place to cross, and the pedestrian island will break up the journey halfway across Grey Street.

This project is part of the Safe Schools Programme, which Auckland Transport has developed in partnership with schools, school communities, Local Boards and key stakeholders including NZTA and the New Zealand Police. The aim of the programme is to deliver a Safe System approach to road safety around schools and reduce congestion by implementing various initiatives.This project is supported by the Auckland regional fuel tax.

Download the drawing for Grey Street (PDF 325KB)

What happens next

We anticipate the changes will be constructed in the 2021/2022 financial year. We will be in touch with local residents and business prior to any construction taking place.

Community feedback

Thank you for helping us make better decisions for your neighbourhood, informed by your local knowledge. A summary of your feedback and our responses to community questions is below.

We're proposing improvements in your area

Aucklanders have told us that moving around our city safely and easily is important to them. Golden Grove School contacted Auckland Transport to look into options for a safer crossing that would benefit students. As a result of our investigation, we are proposing to install a raised speed table and crossing outside 57 Grey Street and we are asking for your feedback.

The changes we are proposing:

  • Install a raised speed table (a speed bump that is flat and wide) outside of 57 Grey Street.
  • Create a new courtesy crossing with pedestrian islands. These types of crossings offer a safe and comfortable place to cross the road, however, do not give pedestrians the right of way like a zebra crossing.
  • Paint new road markings and install signs to support the table and crossing.
  • Paint broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times) on either side of the table. Approximately 7 on street parking spaces will be removed.
  • Reconstruct the footpath and install tactile pavers which are yellow guidance paving markers to help visually impaired people find their way to the crossing and safely cross the road.

Auckland Transport would like to work with you to deliver safer roads in your neighbourhood. We believe that everyone should be able to move around this area as safely as possible. The proposed raised speed table with the courtesy crossing will help reduce driver speeds and improve their awareness along Grey Street. Drivers are not required to stop, however, the crossing would give people a safer place to cross, and the pedestrian island will break up the journey halfway across Grey Street.

This project is supported by the Auckland regional fuel tax and is part of the Safe Schools Programme.

What happens next

  • This project is subject to funding and decisions by Auckland Transport and Auckland Council in the Regional Land Transport Plan. We are seeking feedback now so that we can be prepared once the funding for this project is given the go ahead.
  • We’ll post the outcome of this proposal and a summary of community feedback on this webpage.
  • We can email you the proposal outcome as soon as it’s ready – just select that option when you fill in the survey.

Onehunga: Safe with us

Auckland Transport cares for your safety. We want to make our roads safe for everyone, people walking and cycling, especially for our kids and senior citizens and people driving. Projects like this one around [insert road] are another step towards our goal of achieving no deaths or serious injuries on our roads. We are guided by the Vision Zero approach to transport safety, which prioritises human safety over other measures (like minor time saving).