Innovating Streets for People Māngere East
Māngere East – Safer Streets Are Here to Stay
Permanent improvements starting late 2025
Kia ora, tālofa lava, mālō e lelei, kia orana, fakaalofa lahi atu, bula vinaka, nǐ hǎo, namaste, kumusta, néih hóu, and warm greetings.
In 2021, Auckland Transport partnered with the Māngere East community to trial a series of pop-up street improvements designed to make local streets safer, calmer, and more welcoming.
Thank you for sharing your feedback and local insights during the trial in 2021. Based on what we heard and observed, we are pleased to confirm that these changes will now be made permanent, with construction expected to start in late 2025.
About the project
Temporary pop-up street improvements trialled since 2021 The Māngere East Innovating Streets project aimed to:
- Make it safer and easier for people to walk, bike, and cross the street.
- Reflect the Māngere East community’s identity through street design, planting, and public artwork.
- Create welcoming, people-focused spaces for everyone to enjoy.
- Use a "tactical urbanism" approach — trialling low-cost changes first to test what works before making long-term investments.
The project was shaped by partnerships with ME Family Services, local kura, churches, and community members. Temporary materials were used to allow the community to experience the changes and provide feedback before permanent decisions were made.
For more information about the original trial phase, visit the Māngere East Innovating Streets project page
Key trial results
The 2021 trial showed positive outcomes, including:
- Traffic speeds dropped by up to 29 km/h in treated areas.
- Traffic volumes decreased by up to 25% on some streets.
- Safer pedestrian behaviour and easier crossings, especially for tamariki (kids) and elderly people.
- Strong community support for public spaces, planter boxes, and artwork.
- Some feedback regarding speed hump steepness and material durability, which has informed the permanent designs.
What’s changing
From late 2025, Auckland Transport will permanently upgrade the temporary trial features.
Improvements include:
- Upgrading existing speed humps
- Upgrading existing raised pedestrian crossings to provide safer, more visible crossings
- Installing new kerb build-outs to reduce turning speeds and shorten crossing distances
- Improving pram crossings to make footpaths more accessible
- Installing tactile pavers — yellow guidance markers to assist vision-impaired pedestrians
- Refreshing road markings and signage for better visibility and safety
- Upgrading footpaths and kerbs in key areas
- Removing a small number of parking spaces to allow for safer street layouts
Where the work is happening
The permanent improvements will be delivered along:
- Yates Road
- Ferguson Street
- Royton Avenue
- Parts of Chalfont Street and Chadwick Crescent
Click here to view full Design Plans and map of where these permanent changes will be made
How this benefits your community
These permanent improvements will:
- Make streets safer for tamariki, kaumatua, and everyone moving around Māngere East
- Slow traffic speeds and reduce crash risks
- Provide safer and more accessible crossings
- Improve access for people using prams, wheelchairs, and mobility aids
- Support active travel and healthier lifestyles
What happens next
Construction is expected to start in late 2025. We’ll provide more detailed updates closer to the start of construction.
Come and chat with us
Our project team will be at the 275 Day in Māngere Town Center, 27 May from 10am – 8pm, alongside other AT projects happening in the area. Drop in for a kōrero to learn more about these permanent improvements and other upcoming changes in your neighbourhood.
Stay updated
- Visit this page for regular updates
- Email us: ATengagement@at.govt.nz
