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Killarney Street, Takapuna – Pedestrian Crossing
Aucklanders have told us that moving around our city safely and easily is important to them. In response to a request from the community, we improved pedestrian safety by installing a pedestrian crossing near the Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre on Killarney Street on the North Shore.
This pedestrian crossing was installed by 20 December 2024.
Proposal outcome:
In November 2021, we proposed to install a pedestrian crossing on Killarney Street, Takapuna, to improve pedestrian safety near the Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre. After reviewing all the feedback received, we looked into the design of this project in further detail to identify and address any potential issues. We found that the proposed flat pedestrian crossing would have caused stormwater to flood the road, which could result in vehicles losing traction with the road, as well as divert stormwater into the footpath and berm on the southern side of Killarney Street in heavy rain.
After thoroughly considering all the feedback and investigating the stormwater issue, we proceeded with the following changes:
Installed a flat zebra crossing at 37 Killarney Street. This included installing a new pedestrian island at the Centre of the crossing to make it safer to cross the road by breaking up the journey, and yellow guidance paving markers to help visually impaired people find their way to crossings and safely across roads.
Installed two gentle speed bumps on either side of the pedestrian crossing with supporting signage to warn drivers to slow down.
Rebuilt the existing vehicle crossing into the Leisure Centre car park to make it safer for pedestrians by reducing the length and giving them priority over vehicles entering or exiting.
Installed new kerb ramps at the crossing point and the Terrace and Killarney Street intersection. Kerb ramps are sloped sections of footpath that allow pedestrians, especially those with prams or wheelchairs, to travel comfortably from the footpath to the road.
Reshaped the berm outside numbers 24 and 26A Killarney Street, as well as numbers 10 and 17 The Terrace, to prevent stormwater overflowing into these properties.
Installed additional stormwater infrastructure on Killarney Street.
Share your thoughts in our quick survey!
Now that it’s finished, we’d like you to please take a few minutes to complete our short survey by 17 June 2025. Your feedback helps us improve future projects in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.
Aucklanders have told us that moving around our city safely and easily is important to them. In response to a request from the community, we improved pedestrian safety by installing a pedestrian crossing near the Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre on Killarney Street on the North Shore.
This pedestrian crossing was installed by 20 December 2024.
Proposal outcome:
In November 2021, we proposed to install a pedestrian crossing on Killarney Street, Takapuna, to improve pedestrian safety near the Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre. After reviewing all the feedback received, we looked into the design of this project in further detail to identify and address any potential issues. We found that the proposed flat pedestrian crossing would have caused stormwater to flood the road, which could result in vehicles losing traction with the road, as well as divert stormwater into the footpath and berm on the southern side of Killarney Street in heavy rain.
After thoroughly considering all the feedback and investigating the stormwater issue, we proceeded with the following changes:
Installed a flat zebra crossing at 37 Killarney Street. This included installing a new pedestrian island at the Centre of the crossing to make it safer to cross the road by breaking up the journey, and yellow guidance paving markers to help visually impaired people find their way to crossings and safely across roads.
Installed two gentle speed bumps on either side of the pedestrian crossing with supporting signage to warn drivers to slow down.
Rebuilt the existing vehicle crossing into the Leisure Centre car park to make it safer for pedestrians by reducing the length and giving them priority over vehicles entering or exiting.
Installed new kerb ramps at the crossing point and the Terrace and Killarney Street intersection. Kerb ramps are sloped sections of footpath that allow pedestrians, especially those with prams or wheelchairs, to travel comfortably from the footpath to the road.
Reshaped the berm outside numbers 24 and 26A Killarney Street, as well as numbers 10 and 17 The Terrace, to prevent stormwater overflowing into these properties.
Installed additional stormwater infrastructure on Killarney Street.
Share your thoughts in our quick survey!
Now that it’s finished, we’d like you to please take a few minutes to complete our short survey by 17 June 2025. Your feedback helps us improve future projects in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.
