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About the project
Drivers have reported ongoing safety concerns related to bus parking on Apirana Avenue, near the Glen Innes Train Station.
Buses are allowed to park here between scheduled times and while drivers are taking their break. However, the bus parking area is too long, causing visibility issues for drivers, particularly when exiting the roundabout.
In response to concerns, we are shortening parking area on Apirana Avenue and creating a new bus break area on Line Road, near KFC.
Changes we're making
Apirana Avenue:
Shortening the length of the current bus parking area on Apirana Avenue. Replacing this section with broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times) to ensure drivers have clear visibility exiting the roundabout
Fewer bus parking spaces
Line Road:
Installing three new bus break stops for bus drivers on both sides of Line Road (outside KFC)
Painting broken yellow lines at the bus stops on Line Road to improve bus movement and create more visibility for drivers
Updating signs and road markings to reflect the new layout
Tree trimming and pruning to allow for vehicle clearance
Benefits and impacts
Improved visibility and movement for drivers on Apirana Avenue and Line Road
Less bus congestion on Apirana Avenue, as drivers will shift to Line Road for their scheduled breaks
Better facilities for bus drivers, supporting safe and respectful operations
Will accommodate future bus growth and frequency
Break areas for bus drivers
The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2018 also requires bus drivers to have regular rest breaks. These changes will help ensure these needs are met without affecting residential safety or access.
Drivers have reported ongoing safety concerns related to bus parking on Apirana Avenue, near the Glen Innes Train Station.
Buses are allowed to park here between scheduled times and while drivers are taking their break. However, the bus parking area is too long, causing visibility issues for drivers, particularly when exiting the roundabout.
In response to concerns, we are shortening parking area on Apirana Avenue and creating a new bus break area on Line Road, near KFC.
Changes we're making
Apirana Avenue:
Shortening the length of the current bus parking area on Apirana Avenue. Replacing this section with broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times) to ensure drivers have clear visibility exiting the roundabout
Fewer bus parking spaces
Line Road:
Installing three new bus break stops for bus drivers on both sides of Line Road (outside KFC)
Painting broken yellow lines at the bus stops on Line Road to improve bus movement and create more visibility for drivers
Updating signs and road markings to reflect the new layout
Tree trimming and pruning to allow for vehicle clearance
Benefits and impacts
Improved visibility and movement for drivers on Apirana Avenue and Line Road
Less bus congestion on Apirana Avenue, as drivers will shift to Line Road for their scheduled breaks
Better facilities for bus drivers, supporting safe and respectful operations
Will accommodate future bus growth and frequency
Break areas for bus drivers
The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2018 also requires bus drivers to have regular rest breaks. These changes will help ensure these needs are met without affecting residential safety or access.
