Making our community safer, one step at a time

Currently, Fowlds Avenue lacks any zebra crossings making crossing between gaps in busy traffic an ongoing risk for our tamariki. Average vehicle speeds pose a significant risk to pedestrians and there have also been a significant number of serious car crashes along the road in its history.

The Fowlds Avenue Safer School Links project aims to improve safety for school children in Sandringham crossing this busy road, encouraging more walking and cycling to and from school. The benefits will also be enjoyed all other pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike.

Proposed Solution

We are proposing two new raised zebra crossings on Fowlds Avenue where we have identified the greatest crossing demand for local students. We will also be adding supporting line marking, signage, and lighting improvements.

These changes will reduce average speeds near the crossings to approximately 30 km/hr. This is the critical speed above which death and serious injury becomes very likely in the event of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Visual narrowing where appropriate will further encourage slower speeds along the extent between St Lukes Road and Haverstock Road.

As part of our design, we are making every effort to minimise parking loss and prevent problems with stormwater flow. The raised “speed tables” will be built to our most recent specifications which minimise noise and vibration as much as possible.

Project Timeline: Design is anticipated to be completed in 2025. Funding for construction is to be confirmed.

How you can have your say

Have your say by emailing us on ATengagement@at.govt.nz. We will also be door knocking on Sunday July 13th so look out for us in your area (weather permitting)

Feedback is open until Friday 25 July 2025