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About the project
The key goals of the Safe School Streets programme were to test temporary infrastructure improvements that support road safety around schools and encourage more active modes of transport to and from schools with the increased level of safety.
From November 2019, interim changes were made to the streets around Rutherford Primary School and Rutherford College, and these changes were monitored and adjustments were made to the layout after feedback from the schools and community. Most of temporary infrastructure remained in place while we planned the permanent design and worked to secure funding for delivery. Most of the permanent changes have been built in 2021. We now have secured funding to build the last few improvements for Toru Street and Old Te Atatu Road.
This funding will allow us to build the permanent replacements for the crossing and speed bump on Toru Street and the kerb extensions on Old Te Atatu Road.
Here’s a breakdown of the permanent infrastructure we’ll be building over the temporary infrastructure:
Temporary change
Permanent replacement
Temporary speed bump on Toru Street.
Permanent speed bump on Toru street.
Temporary raised kea crossing on Toru Street.
Permanent raised pedestrian crossing, with new stay-put signs.
Kerb buildout, created with flexiposts, between the school crossing and the roundabout to narrow the road.
Replacing the temporary kerb build outs outside 441 / 440 Old Te Atatu Road with permanent kerb build outs, which helps reduce traffic speed.
Temporary road markings to support school zone.
Permanent road markings to support the visibility of the crossing and the school zone.
Temporary kerb buildouts built with flexiposts.
Permanent kerb buildouts to narrow the road and slow traffic as it approaches the school zone.
You can download the drawings on the right-hand side of this webpage to see all the planned changes.
What happens next
We plan to install these changes in 2025. Any change to the plan will be updated on this page.
We will be in touch with local residents prior to any construction taking place.
How to contact us
If you’d like to contact us about our plans, please email us at ATengagement@at.govt.nz by March 11th, 2025.
About the project
The key goals of the Safe School Streets programme were to test temporary infrastructure improvements that support road safety around schools and encourage more active modes of transport to and from schools with the increased level of safety.
From November 2019, interim changes were made to the streets around Rutherford Primary School and Rutherford College, and these changes were monitored and adjustments were made to the layout after feedback from the schools and community. Most of temporary infrastructure remained in place while we planned the permanent design and worked to secure funding for delivery. Most of the permanent changes have been built in 2021. We now have secured funding to build the last few improvements for Toru Street and Old Te Atatu Road.
This funding will allow us to build the permanent replacements for the crossing and speed bump on Toru Street and the kerb extensions on Old Te Atatu Road.
