Franklyne Road and Alexander Crescent pedestrian improvements
Consultation Outcome
We want to thank the community and residents in the neighbourhood of Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate and everyone who shared their thoughts and feedback on our proposal to improve road safety and pedestrian crossings facilities near the school.
After carefully considering all the feedback, we are proceeding with the proposal with a minor change. The total number of parking spaces removed has been reduced from eleven to eight.
What happens next
We expect to implement these changes 2026/27 subject to funding availability.
We'll be in touch with residents before any changes take place.
Feedback summary:
We appreciate your time, insights, and commitment to safer road around the school.
We received positive feedback, with people expressing support for the proposed changes to improve safety and reduce vehicle speeds in the area.
People told us that the main benefit of the changes would be improved safety for school children and families getting to and from the school.
The changes are also expected to encourage drivers to slow down, helping to reduce speeding in the area.
What you told us:
Supportive feedback:
- Safety for children
- Help speed vehicles slow down
Concerns:
Loss of on -street parking.
Suggestions include:
- Installing a raised crossing to slow down speeding vehicles
- Considering redirecting traffic.
- Enhancing crossing visibility with blinking lights.
- Parking enforcement
- Adjusting school dismissal timings
- Educate parents
This summary outlines key community suggestions and our responses and actions.
Category | Theme | Our response |
Supportive feedback Concern | The changes will make the roads safer for children and families crossing to and from school. It will help speeding vehicles slow down Concerned about parking loss on Franklyne Road | Thank you for your support on the proposal. With lots of tamariki and pedestrians moving through the area, especially during busy school drop-off and pick-up times, we want to make sure everyone feels safe on our roads. We understand the importance of on-street parking for residents and visitors. We have revisited the design to balance safety with community needs. After the review, we have been able to retain three parking spaces north of the intersection on Alexandra Crescent. This means the total number of parking spaces removed has been reduced from eleven to eight. We have kept restrictions to the minimum needed to make sure pedestrians, especially children can be clearly seen by approaching vehicles when crossing the road. |
Suggestion | Improving crossing visibility | Flashing beacons aren’t suitable for residential areas due to light spill which can affect nearby homes. However, we will install orange Belisha discs and upgrade the surrounding street lighting to enhance visibility of the crossings during low-light conditions. We have also proposed broken yellow lines near the crossings to ensure pedestrians, especially children, can be clearly seen by approaching vehicles. |
Install raised pedestrian crossings or speed humps to slow speeding vehicles Redirect traffic through Parker Ave Adjusting school dismissal times Communication with parents Parking officers/ enforcement outside school | Raised pedestrian crossings were considered but are not feasible at this location due to stormwater and flooding risks. Instead, the crossing on Alexander Crescent introduces a central refuge island, narrowed lanes, and high-friction surfacing designed to encourage slower speeds and allow pedestrians to cross in two safer stages. While we understand these concerns, roads are public assets, so people are free to choose their route, which means we cannot restrict where vehicles travel. Thank you for sharing your thoughts around school zone safety, traffic flow, and communication with families. Some suggestions like police enforcement and adjustment to school dismissal times are outside our role, however, we understand how important they are to daily life. The design here reflects the high number of vulnerable pedestrians in the area, alongside requests from the school to address the safety risks they have identified. Our focus is on providing safer infrastructure near public amenities and schools, while continuing to work collaboratively with the school and wider community to support safer travel behaviour and deliver long-term safety benefits. While we are unable to have officers at the school every day, following requests from both the school and community, we will pass on the request to our Parking team for consideration of more routine patrols in the area. |
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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