Improving safety for children walking to and from Lincoln Heights School
Project Update (October 2025)
Auckland Transport and Lincoln Heights School are still working together to find more effective ways of providing safety for students outside the school gate.
We will update this webpage about the next steps for this project at the start of the next school year.
Engagement outcome
Thank you to everyone who reached out to us to provide their insights and ask questions about our planned changes outside Lincoln heights Primary School.
After careful consideration, we are proceeding with the project as planned.
Raw supportive comments from the community
- “ I think this is great idea. Residents that reside on Keegan Rd, have their driveways blocked by parents, they have asked them to please move, however they are threatened with assault and abused. Parking Officer are exposed to threats and abusive every time they attend. Parking Officers have experienced drunk parents picking up and dropping off their children. Safety of the Tamariki is top priority.”
- “Very happy to hear about the works going on to make our street safer for the children, as a resident of over 20 years is (sic) is much needed.
- “I am so so happy to hear of this plan to improve the safety of the children, and this will improve my life also. I am a resident on Keegan Drive and I am trapped and unable to get out of my driveway at the drop off and pick up times…”
- “Thank you, Auckland Transport! This is a brilliant plan and something that should be rolled out city-wide. It will not only allow children to walk and roll to school safely, but will also encourage families to leave the car at home.”
To view the summary of insights we received through our comment box and our response to them, please click here: Summary of insights received
What happens next
We are looking at installing these changes by 2025- School Term 4.
We will be in touch with local residents and businesses prior to any work taking place.
Any change to the plan will be updated on our website.
We encourage the community to monitor and observe the impact of these changes and provide their insights once the “School Street” is in place, so we can address concerns and make improvements as needed.
Engagement closed
The engagement for this project has now closed and we will inform the community about the engagement outcome soon.
About the project
We have a request from Lincoln Heights School in Massey to formalise closing a section of Keegan Drive during school pick up and drop off times, making it a “School Street”. This makes the street an official no-access area during specific times.
Illegal parking near the school gate during busy hours in the morning and afternoon creates safety and accessibility issues for students and residents along Keegan Drive.
The changes we’re making
Setting up cones from #13 Keegan Drive to #42 Keegan Drive to create a barrier during school drop off (8.15am to 9.15am) and pick up times (2.15pm to 3.15pm)
Installing “School Street” signs indicating the time the road is being closed during school days
Restricted access is for non-residents during the scheduled times. There will be an assigned staff member managing the traffic cones to ensure access for residents.
Benefits to your community:
- Ensures tamariki can walk safely outside the school gate especially during busy hours
- Gives everyone a better view of the road as the area outside the school is always kept clear
- Relieves traffic issues and congestion for residents during pick up and drop off hours as parents and caregivers can only park outside the restricted section of Keegan Drive
How to contact us
If you’d like to discuss our plans, share what you know about your area or let us know if there’s anything we’ve missed, email us at ATEngagement@at.govt.nz(External link) or leave us a comment on our website by 29 August 2025.
