Matakana Road, Matakana - Pedestrian crossing with traffic signals Matakana Road, Matakana - Pedestrian crossing with traffic signals

Proposal status: closed 26 July 2019

Reference number: MIP1819-042b

We proposed changes in your area

In July 2019, we proposed a new pedestrian crossing with traffic signals on Matakana Road, Matakana. This project is part of the Community Safety Fund programme where AT is partnering with local boards and ward councillors to deliver over 80 local road safety improvements. We have worked with the Rodney Local Board to provide a safer crossing facility at this location. The signal crossing includes new side islands, pram ramps, road markings and additional broken yellow lines parking restrictions to prevent parked cars from blocking visibility of the crossing.

Download the proposal drawing for Matakana Road (PDF 247KB)

Why the changes are needed

These changes are needed to improve safety for pedestrians on Matakana Road. Currently, the high traffic volume is causing a safety issue at this location.

Proposal outcome

The proposed changes will proceed to the next stage of detailed planning before being constructed. Our proposal received a range of different feedback regarding installing a pedestrian crossing with traffic signals in Matakana.

Thank you to everyone who responded to our proposal and gave us the chance to better understand your community and concerns. We have spent time considering this feedback and have partnered with the Rodney Local Board to decide the final proposal outcome. We believe that our plans for a signal crossing offer the greatest practical and safety benefits to the community.

We have summarised the feedback we received and responded to each issue and concern.

Community feedback

Matakana Primary School have supported our proposal, on the grounds that it will improve safety for their students walking to and from the school, as well as the community as a whole.

Respondents supported the increase in pedestrian safety the proposal would enable, especially close to the school.

Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased you support our proposal and believe it will improve pedestrian safety in Matakana.

Next steps

These works are planned before the end of July 2021, but we will let you know if there are further changes or delays.

Our contractors will send notices to affected residents 48-hours prior to construction starting.