Making it safer to cross Pooks Road, Rānui

About the Project:

We are making safety improvements outside the Pooks Road shops in

This is in response to requests raised by the community to provide a safer crossing for people who regularly access the train station and local shops.

The changes we’re making in July/ August 2025

• Converting the existing courtesy crossing to a raised zebra crossing to slow drivers on approach and give priority to people on foot and people on bikes when crossing the road
• Upgrading the existing pram crossings and yellow tactile pavers at the crossing points to help vision impaired people find their way to crossings and safely cross the road
• Installing bollards at the parking bay on approach to the crossing and outside the shops to prevent cards from blocking visibility around the crossing
• Painting new bus stop markings for a clearer and safer access to the bus stop near the crossing

A drawing on the right hand side of this page shows where the changes will be installed.

Benefits to your community

• The new zebra crossing markings will give priority to people crossing the road to access the train station and local shops.
• Crossing is more visible to motorists and slows drivers to a safer speed
• New road markings and signs clarify right of way, improve safety by minimising risk of collisions and ensure compliance with traffic regulations

Please visit this page for more information and updates.

How to contact us:

If you’d like to speak to someone about our plans, please get in touch by emailing us at ATEngagement@at.govt.nz by 28th March 2025