Improving crossing safety on East Coast Road, Campbells Bay
Engagement Completed
Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts and local insights. The engagement for this project is now finished.
We received five submissions from the community and stakeholders. Below is a summary of the key themes raised and our responses.
What we heard and how we’re responding
Safety, speed and visibility concerns
What we heard:
Some respondents felt the location is unsafe due to the brow of the hill, fast‑moving vehicles, and concerns that drivers may not see pedestrians or a stopped vehicle in time. There were also worries about sightlines being affected by parked cars or trees.
Our response:
Visibility at the site has been assessed, and the design includes advance warning signage and improved lighting to ensure the crossing is clearly visible. The crossing islands and lane widths follow safety standards and are intended to encourage slower speeds. We will continue to monitor safety after installation.
Requests for alternative treatments (traffic lights or raised crossing)
What we heard:
Several people suggested installing traffic lights or a raised zebra crossing to slow speeding vehicles and improve compliance.
Our response:
Traffic signals were assessed but do not meet the warrants due to current traffic and pedestrian volumes. A raised crossing was also considered but is not recommended due to cost, potential noise for neighbouring homes, space constraints, and impacts on bus movements and parking supply. The current zebra crossing design—with improved lighting, signs, and a median island—provides a safe and appropriate solution for this location.
Questions about need and justification
What we heard:
One submission questioned whether a crossing is needed at this location, suggesting pedestrian numbers are low near the proposed site and that people accessing the reserve often cross elsewhere.
Our response:
This project responds to public requests and AT’s own pedestrian surveys, which identified high demand around the bus stop, angled parking, and footpath links between Centennial Park and Greville Reserve. The location chosen best supports these desire lines and improves access to key destinations. Relocating the crossing uphill was considered but would not serve these pedestrian movements.
Parking loss and street layout
What we heard:
Some residents raised concerns about the removal of eight parking spaces and its impact on access and convenience.
Our response:
Parking has only been removed where necessary to maintain safe sightlines and ensure vehicles can move safely around the crossing island. Broken yellow lines are placed at the minimum length needed for safety and visibility. The design has been refined to minimise parking loss.
Operational requirements (oversize/house relocations)
What we heard:
The Heavy Haulage Association supported the project but requested that the median island be mountable and signage removable to accommodate oversize loads and house relocations.
Our response:
We will ensure the median island is mountable and that signage and lighting are placed to support oversize vehicle movements. These changes can be incorporated into final design.
Support for the project
What we heard:
Some submissions supported the crossing, saying it will improve safety for children and families walking between the parks and help reduce speeding near Aberdeen Road.
Our response:
Thank you for your support. The aim of this project is to create a safer and clearer connection for people walking in this area.
What happens next
A final decision on whether to proceed to construction based on the current design will be made by the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board at their business meeting in February 2026.
Any updates or changes to the project will be published on this page. If construction proceeds, we will contact nearby residents and businesses ahead of any work starting.
About the Project
We’ve heard from locals that crossing East Coast Road near Greville Reserve can feel unsafe, especially with lots of people walking between Centennial Park and Greville Reserve. Thanks to the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Transport Capital Fund the new crossing facilities will make it easier and safer for everyone to cross East Coast Road between the two reserves.
The changes we’re making by May 2026
- Install a new zebra crossing with a widened footpath and crossing islands outside 227 East Coast Road. Crossing islands are a small section of concrete within the median strip. It helps people crossing to safely wait for a gap in traffic (while giving way to motorists) to finish crossing the road.
- Install pram crossings, making it easier for people with prams and mobility users to cross.
- Install tactile pavers (yellow guidance marker) at the crossing points to help visually impaired people find their way and safely cross the road.
- Install new street lighting at the crossing to improve visibility at night and in low-light conditions.
- Moving bus stop 3268 from outside 238 East Coast Road - with the space being reprioritised as unrestricted parking - to outside Greville Reserve for easier access.
- Paint no stopping at all times (broken yellow lines) to clear access and improve visibility for motorists using this section of the road.
- Reallocation of road space will result in a loss of seven parking spaces on the Centennial Park side and one space on the Greville Reserve side for visibility of people crossing.
A drawing showing the changes is available on the right side of this webpage.
Benefits to your community
- Improves safety for everyone with different accessibility needs to safely cross East Coast Road to access nearby amenities
- This crossing creates a safer link between Centennial Park and Greville Reserve
- Encourages drivers to slow down and take extra care when approaching the crossing and improves visibility between motorists and people crossing the road
- 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
- New road markings and signs clarify right of way, improve safety by minimising risk of collisions, and ensures compliance with traffic regulations
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 below by 5th January, 2026.
