Tamaki Drive, Kohimarama – Pedestrian Safety Improvements Tamaki Drive, Kohimarama – Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Proposal status: Feedback closed 5 July 2021

Reference number: RSU1920-019

Proposal update

We advised you in August 2021 that these works were scheduled to be constructed by the end of June 2022.

Next steps

This project now has a construction target of April/May 2022.


Proposal outcome

In June 2021, we proposed changes to improve pedestrian safety at two sites on Tamaki Drive, near the intersection with Averill Avenue, and near the intersection with Sage Road. These changes are in response to community concerns for safety in this stretch of Tamaki Drive. After reviewing all the feedback received, we are proceeding with the work as proposed. These works will help support our Vision Zero goal.  

What happens next

We anticipate the changes will be constructed by the end of June 2022. We will be in touch with local residents and business prior to any construction taking place.

Community feedback

Thank you for adding your voice to this consultation. Your local knowledge has helped us make this decision for your neighbourhood.  

The majority of people who provided feedback were in support of this proposal. Many of those who supported the proposal expressed that they felt these changes would help to slow the speed of vehicles on this stretch of road, and help to minimise the risk of injury to pedestrians if a vehicle fails to slow down or stop for the crossing. Residents noted that they feel unsafe when themselves and their families are crossing the road at the existing crossing points, due to limited visibility at the crossing points and high driving speeds along this stretch of Tamaki Drive. Additionally, many respondents noted that vehicles often fail to stop for pedestrians at the existing crossings.  

A summary of additional concerns and suggestions, and our responses to them, is below. Concerns which were general and not specific to one of the two project locations have been covered first, followed by comments specific to site one and then site two.


​We're proposing improvements in your area

In response to community concerns, we are proposing improvements at two sites on Tamaki Drive. Due to the high volume of traffic on Tamaki Drive and large numbers of people crossing the road, these locations require improvements to enhance the safety of pedestrians and other road users.   

Site 1: Tamaki Drive near Sage Road  

We are proposing to: 

  • Upgrade the existing zebra crossing to a raised zebra crossing that is level with the footpath.  
  • Paint broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times) restrictions on both kerbs west of the proposed crossing. This would result in the loss of 6 parking spaces: 3 on the north kerb and 3 on the south kerb.  
  • Construct traffic islands at the centre of the proposed crossing to allow a safe space for people to wait in the centre of the road while crossing.  
  • Widen the footpaths to make the raised crossing flush with the footpath. This would include fitting tactile pavers, which are yellow guidance paving markers to help visually impaired people to the crossing and safely cross the road. 
  • Repaint the bus stop markings at Stop 7338 & 7339, which would include painting broken yellow lines on the eastern side of both buses stops to allow buses to safely pull in and out of the stops. This would result in the loss of 2 parking spaces: 1 on the northern kerb and 1 on the southern kerb.  
  • Install new signs and road markings to support the new crossing, including reflective orange discs. 

Site 2: Tamaki Drive near Averill Avenue  

We are proposing to:

  • Upgrade the existing zebra crossing with a raised zebra crossing that is level with the footpath.  
  • Construct traffic islands at the centre of the proposed crossing to allow a safe space for people to wait in the centre of the road while crossing.  
  • Widen the footpaths and kerbs on either side of the crossing to make the raised crossing flush with the footpath. This would include installing tactile pavers. 
  • Create a P120 (2-hour maximum) parking area along the eastern kerb of Averill Avenue near the intersection. This would affect 8 currently unrestricted parking spaces.  
  • Repaint the bus stop markings at Stop 7337 and Stop 7339.  
  • Install new signs and road markings to support the new crossing, including reflective orange discs. 

Download proposal drawing for Site 1 (PDF 1.14MB)

Download proposal drawing for Site 2 (PDF 1.49MB)

Raising these zebra crossings would provide a safer place for people to cross the road by slowing the speed of vehicles approaching the crossing as well as improving the visibility of people using the crossing. The proposed P120 parking restrictions would help to improve parking turnover and availability. 

Give your feedback for Tamaki Drive, Kohimarama - Pedestrian Safety Improvements

If you would like to post in your feedback, download and print our feedback form template, fill in your details and send it to Freepost using the address details on the form. 

 What happens next 

  • We’ll consider all the feedback we receive, and then decide the best way to move forward.  
  • 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. 

 More information 

  • This proposal is supported by the Auckland regional fuel tax. 

 Kohimarama: 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 Tamaki Drive 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).