Safe connections into the Blockhouse Bay Town centre
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Consultation has concluded. We are currently looking at the feedback received.
What we are proposing
The Blockhouse Bay population is growing, so we need to improve walking routes and bus connection options in the town centre. We’re proposing safety improvements at the Blockhouse Bay Road and Gilfillan Street intersection. Driving and getting around on foot will be safer and easier, to enjoy the town centre.
We want you to share your thoughts on the proposed designs and safety improvements.
On Blockhouse Bay Road and Gilfillan Street intersection, we propose:
Relocating and raising the zebra crossing outside Pioneers Mini Mart
Painting broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times) on both sides of the road of the raised crossing.
Upgrading the triangle markings to a roundabout so the motorists can driver over it at a safe speed.
Remove the existing bus stop (ID:8584) outside Blockhouse Bay Primary School and paint broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times).
On Gilfillan Street, the proposed changes consist of:
Installing a new speed hump to ensure the drivers slow down before they approach the intersection.
Moving the bus stop (ID:8584) outside Blockhouse Bay School to 3 Gilfillan Street.
These safety improvements will result in the removal of 4 carparks on Gilfillan Street.
On Blockhouse Bay Road at the centre of town, we propose:
Moving two mobility parking spaces outside the Block Café.
Installing two bus break stops outside the public toilets.
Painting broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times) for the buses to drive in and out of the bus break stops easily.
These changes will result in the removal of 6 carparks on Blockhouse Bay Road.
E pīrangi ana mātou ki te rongo i ō whakaaro - We want to hear from you
Auckland Transport is consulting on this proposal from 22 November 2023 until 4pm, 15 December 2023
Share your thoughts by using the feedback form below.
What we are proposing
The Blockhouse Bay population is growing, so we need to improve walking routes and bus connection options in the town centre. We’re proposing safety improvements at the Blockhouse Bay Road and Gilfillan Street intersection. Driving and getting around on foot will be safer and easier, to enjoy the town centre.
We want you to share your thoughts on the proposed designs and safety improvements.
On Blockhouse Bay Road and Gilfillan Street intersection, we propose:
Relocating and raising the zebra crossing outside Pioneers Mini Mart
Painting broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times) on both sides of the road of the raised crossing.
Upgrading the triangle markings to a roundabout so the motorists can driver over it at a safe speed.
Remove the existing bus stop (ID:8584) outside Blockhouse Bay Primary School and paint broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times).
On Gilfillan Street, the proposed changes consist of:
Installing a new speed hump to ensure the drivers slow down before they approach the intersection.
Moving the bus stop (ID:8584) outside Blockhouse Bay School to 3 Gilfillan Street.
These safety improvements will result in the removal of 4 carparks on Gilfillan Street.
On Blockhouse Bay Road at the centre of town, we propose:
Moving two mobility parking spaces outside the Block Café.
Installing two bus break stops outside the public toilets.
Painting broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times) for the buses to drive in and out of the bus break stops easily.
These changes will result in the removal of 6 carparks on Blockhouse Bay Road.
E pīrangi ana mātou ki te rongo i ō whakaaro - We want to hear from you
Auckland Transport is consulting on this proposal from 22 November 2023 until 4pm, 15 December 2023
Share your thoughts by using the feedback form below.
Lifecycle
Consultation is open
Safe connections into the Blockhouse Bay Town centre has finished this stage
This consultation is open for contributions.
Under Review
Safe connections into the Blockhouse Bay Town centre is currently at this stage
Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. Our team will report back on the outcomes.
Final report
this is an upcoming stage for Safe connections into the Blockhouse Bay Town centre
Our team have come back with a final report and design.
Why these changes are needed
Blockhouse Bay Road & Gilfillan Street intersection
This is a busy intersection, making it difficult for buses to move around safely. Some buses have to reverse into traffic to turn around, which makes moving at the intersection dangerous.
Moving the bus break stop
The bus break stops need to be moved into town, shifted away from the intersection which is unsafe. We need to improve the intersection to make it safer for bus drivers to turn, without other buses parked in the way.
Pedestrian safety
The Blockhouse Bay Road and Gilfillan Street intersection is close to a school and nearby the busy township. Pedestrians and children need a safe place to cross the road, to get into town and Blockhouse Bay Primary School.
Public Transport users in Blockhouse Bay
Blockhouse Bay bus stops serve 560 weekday passenger boarding a day on average, the equivalent of 14,200 journeys a month.
Only 2,700 journeys are transferring to another bus - 82% of journeys begin or end in the Blockhouse Bay town centre.
