Franklyne Road and Alexander Crescent pedestrian improvements
About the project
Making roads safer around Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate
Franklyne Road and Alexander Crescent pedestrian improvements
We have heard from Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate that crossing Franklyne Road and Alexander Crescent can be unsafe, especially during busy school drop-off and pick-up times.
In response, we are proposing a set of pedestrian improvements near the school.
With lots of tamariki and pedestrians moving through the area, we want to make sure everyone feels safe and supported. These upgrades aim to improve safety and accessibility for everyone, whether walking, cycling, or scooting. We also want to ensure our infrastructure and road designs supports the need of our growing community.
We are now seeking your feedback on the proposed changes.
What we are proposing
On Franklyne Road (outside the school):
- Replace the existing kea crossing outside the school main gate with a new zebra crossing. This will give pedestrians priority at all times of the day of the day, not just during school patrol hours.
On Alexander Crescent (near 25 Alexander Crescent):
- Upgrade the existing zebra crossing
- Install a new pedestrian refuge island in the middle of the crossing to improve crossing safety and break up the crossing journey.
- Apply high friction surfacing on approaches to the crossing to help drives stop in time.
- Narrow traffic lanes to promote slower vehicle speeds.
- Enhance line markings, signage, and lighting to further support pedestrian safety.
Parking Changes:
- Broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times) markings to provide adequate visibility for pedestrians at the crossings. This will remove a total of eleven on-street parking spaces.
At the Franklyne Road and Alexander Crescent intersection:
- Improved pram crossings for better accessibility.
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Benefits:
- Safer journeys for our tamariki and families
- Shorter crossing distances and improved facilities make it easier for people using prams, wheelchairs, or mobility aids
- The upgrades are designed to support a growing community and encourage walking as a safe and convenient choice.
- Safer and easier for tamariki and whānau to walk, bike, or scoot to school and back home
What we want your feedback on
We are seeking feedback on our proposal to improve road safety outside Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate and near 25 Alexandra Crescent.
How you can have your say
Have your say by completing the online feedback form, available at the bottom of this page. If you have any questions or comments email ATengagement@at.govt.nz
Feedback is open until Monday 01 September 2025.
What happens next
We’ll post the outcome of this proposal and a summary of community feedback on this page.
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