About the Project:

We’re responding to safety concerns raised by the community for people crossing the road near 98 Clark Road.

We’ve heard it’s not clear who has right of way when people are trying to cross the raised platform near Te Kori Scott Point Sustainable Park. People often use this crossing to get to the park and surrounding neighbourhood. Right now, cars have priority, which can be confusing and unsafe.

Thanks to the Upper Harbour Local Board Transport Capital Fund, we’ll be making safety improvements near 98 Clark Road, to prioritise people crossing, especially our tamariki, the elderly and the local community.

The changes we’re making by August 2025

• Upgrade the existing raised platform near 98 Clark Road, to a zebra crossing to prioritise people crossing here, as drivers must stop and wait for them and to slow on approach.

• Two new streetlights installed on either side of the crossing to help drivers see people crossing the road better at night.

• Provide new yellow tactile pavers in advance of the crossing points to help visually impaired people locate the crossing and safely cross the road.

• Install a new footpath on the southern side of the crossing to connect with Te Kori Scott Point Sustainable Park.

• New no parking on the berms (No Stopping Off Roadway) signs outside Ryman Healthcare Retirement Village and Te Kori Scott Point Sustainable Park. These signs will remind drivers they cannot park on the grass berms, and these areas will be subject to parking enforcement. Vehicles parked illegally may receive infringement notices or be towed away.

• Paint no stopping at all times (broken yellow lines) to clear access and ensure visibility of the new crossing.

• Repurpose two existing parking spaces outside #64 Clark Road into new motorcycle parking spaces. This helps make sure people crossing the road can see oncoming traffic clearly.

A drawing showing the changes is on this page, under the heading "Documents".

Benefits to your community

• Improves safety for everyone of different accessibility needs including our tamariki and families going to and from Scott Point School
  
• New road markings and signs clarify right of way reducing confusion and improve safety by minimising risk of collisions and ensure compliance with traffic regulations
• Cars parked on berms present a danger to people on foot as these cars obstruct them from view and they can’t be seen crossing roads or walking.
• Walking is good for the environment and good for your health. It helps reduce reliance on cars for local trips, decreasing traffic congestion and reducing our carbon emissions.

What happens next

We will be in touch with residents before any work takes place.

Any change to the plan will be updated on our website.

How to contact us:

If you’d like to speak to someone about our plans, please get in touch by emailing us at ATEngagement@at.govt.nz by 12th August 2025

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