Improvements on East Coast Road near Selwyn Crescent, Castor Bay
Engagement Outcome
After carefully considering all comments, local knowledge and valuable insights received through the engagement process, we are proceeding with the proposal. The following refinements have been made in response to matters raised during engagement:
- The installation of "SLOW" road markings on the approaches to the crossing will be considered during detailed design.
- The proposed smart studs will not be installed as part of this project at this time.
The project will now progress to the next stage of design and delivery.
Common Sentiments in the Feedback
Pedestrian Safety
Comments |
Vehicles do not consistently stop at the crossing |
Submitters have experienced near misses |
Crossing is important for school children and pedestrians |
Many respondents described drivers travelling too quickly on the downhill approach and failing to give way to pedestrians. Several highlighted the crossing's importance for school students, bus users and families with young children.
Parking and Business Impacts
Comments |
Concern about losing parking spaces |
Potential impact on local businesses |
Existing parking demand already exceeds supply |
Submitters who opposed the proposal felt parking availability is already constrained and that any reduction could affect local businesses and increase illegal parking activity.
Requests for Additional Traffic Calming
Comments |
Raised pedestrian crossing/speed table requested |
Additional warning markings requested |
Signalised crossing suggested |
Several respondents felt that upgraded markings alone would not sufficiently influence driver behaviour and suggested a raised crossing or other traffic-calming measures to reduce vehicle speeds.
Other Issues Raised
Comment |
Footpath accessibility issues |
Visibility concerns near service station |
Request for cycling infrastructure |
Respondents also raised wider corridor issues including accessibility, cyclist safety, driveway visibility, and vehicle conflicts associated with the nearby service station. These matters were generally outside the scope of the project.
Please see the detailed responses on the right-hand side panel of this webpage.
About this project
We’re upgrading the existing zebra crossing at 145 East Coast Road (near Selwyn Crescent), improving line markings for the angled car parking spaces and the bus stop to improve safety.
There have been multiple crashes at, or near, the crossing, including ones involving cyclists and pedestrians. To make this area safer we’re:
- Building out the kerb in front of the shops and upgrading the existing side islands to improve visibility
- Repainting the existing zebra crossing markings
- Installing smart studs at the crossing. (Small lights in the road that turn on when someone is crossing to alert drivers)
- Realigning the flush median and turning bay into Selwyn Crescent
- Installing new high friction surfacing on the downhill approach to the crossing to enhance braking performance.
- We are also improving the line marking for the angled parking spaces outside the shops to make it clearer for drivers how to use the space.
To make it easier for buses to move safety in the area, we are also installing line markings at the existing bus stop #3274 outside 156 East Coast Road and upgrading the existing markings at bus stop #3239 outside 131 East Coast Road.
A drawing showing the change is included below.
What happens next
- We will be in touch with local residents and businesses prior to any work taking place.
- Any change to the plan will be updated on our website.
How to contact us
If you’d like to discuss our plans, share what you know about your area or let us know if there’s anything we’ve missed, email us at ATEngagement@at.govt.nz or leave us a comment in the box below by 14 June 2026.
