Puna Street, Ōrākei - Broken Yellow Lines
Consultation Outcome
After reviewing the feedback we received, we will be proceeding with our proposal to paint broken yellow lines around the corner of Coates Avenue and Puna Street, around the cul-de-sac circle, and along the edge of the central traffic island with no change to the original design.
What happens next
We anticipate these changes will be installed between September and October 2025.
We'll be in touch with local residents before any changes take place.
Community Feedback
Thank you for helping us make better decisions for your neighbourhood, informed by your local knowledge.
We received 7 submissions via online survey and email.
Summary of the feedback count:
- 1 person expressed that the changes would benefit the community.
- 2 people stated that the changes would benefit the community but also made a suggestion.
- 4 people advised the proposal would not benefit the community.
Below is a summary of your feedback and our responses.
Suggestions to improve the project
Suggest extending broken yellow lines to parts of Coates Avenue, specifically in front of number 134 Coates Avenue where parked cars currently obstruct traffic.
Due to Coates Avenue being wider, we do not feel it is necessary to remove the parking space outside number 134 Coates Avenue.
Request for broken yellow lines at the circle of Puna Street but not elsewhere.
The broken yellow lines onto Coates Avenue are marking the intersection where it is illegal to park as per the road user rule.
The broken yellow lines down the sides of Puna Street will formalise the parking arrangement to prevent situations where vehicles park opposite each other, which can make it difficult for other vehicles to travel along the road. This is particularly an issue for larger vehicles.
Practical and localised solutions
- Designate Mondays (rubbish collection day) as a no-stopping zone.
Puna Street is very narrow, with a width less than 5m, therefore when vehicles park opposite each other, it creates a pinch point that makes it difficult for any vehicle to pass through at any time. Generally, for roads this narrow, AT will recommend broken yellow lines down both sides, however, we appreciate that residents do use the on-street parking and so we have tried to retain as much as possible while making sure that access is maintained. This proposal will formalise the arrangement to prevent this from happening at all times.
- Narrow the centre island by one metre on each side to improve access and resurface the street properly.
At this stage, we would not be able to justify the considerable cost to widen the road by narrowing the centre island.
- Reconfiguring the grass verge to allow for angled parking.
The benefits of increasing the existing public parking supply need to be weighed against the considerable consenting, capital, and operational costs that it would incur.
In addition, to change berms to parking areas is not favoured for the following reasons:
- They allow storm water runoff to soak into the ground, reducing the load on the storm water system.
- Utility services are often located within the grass berm, and service providers require easy access for maintenance and repairs.
- Many berms have trees planted in them, and by concreting over the grassed areas could compromise the health and well-being of these street trees.
- Providing new parking spaces would be extremely costly, and unfortunately, AT does not currently have the funding available to c this option.
Concerns
Removal of parking spaces
- Removing on-street parking spaces will push vehicles into nearby area like Coates Avenue.
- No need for additional restrictions. Turning around at the end of the cul-de-sac is currently not difficult.
AT has received feedback that parked vehicles affect access along the road, and this has led to damage to the grass berm where vehicles have had to cut across the corners.
This proposal is formalising the parking arrangement to prevent access becoming blocked. As two cars cannot park opposite each other, marking the broken yellow lines down one side will not result in any loss of parking.
About the project
We propose changes to parking along Puna Street to improve vehicle movement around the street.
The road is narrow (less than 5 metres wide), and when cars are parked around the top of the cul-de-sac and traffic island, it is hard for vehicles to get past, including rubbish trucks.
We propose to install some broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times) which will formalise parking to one side of the street and keep access clear for vehicles to turn while retaining some parking.
What we are proposing
Puna Street, Ōrākei - Proposal Drawing
- Install broken yellow lines around the corner of Coates Avenue and Puna Street and around the circle of the cul-de-sac.
- Install broken yellow lines around the edge of the middle traffic island.
Benefits and impacts
This project aims to improve vehicle access.
- We understand that our proposal to restrict parking may not be welcomed by everyone. Residents including waste collectors have expressed their concerns about access requesting Auckland Transport to intervene. We're aiming for a fair balance approach that improves access while retaining some parking.
- The proposed changes would result in a loss of 19 on-street parking. However, the road width does not allow vehicles to be parked opposite each other, because it would complete block the road. Therefore, there is no actual loss in parking opportunities.
What we want your feedback on
We value your local knowledge and would like to have your feedback on the proposed changes.
How you can have your say
Have your say by completing the online feedback form. The form will be open from 6 June 2025 to 23 June 2025.
