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Trial Results

An important update on the results of Phase Two of the trial

Phase Two of the Streets for People Coronation Road trial was designed based on data collected during Phase One of the trial, including observations, camera data and feedback from local people. The Phase Two trial changes were trialled from December 2024 to February 2025.

Phase Two focused on the section of Coronation Road between Kiwi Esplanade and the Church Road intersection. This phase of the trial tested a new layout (where people on bikes travel on either side of the road in the same direction as vehicles), which replaced the existing layout (where the cycleway was in two directions on one side of the road).

Based on data collected through the trial, the decision has been made to retain the cycleway as part of the permanent road network. This decision has been endorsed by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

Key findings from Phase Two of the trial include:

  • Camera data showed that the number of people on bikes using the cycleway instead of the road or footpath went up from 43% to 66% (a 53% increase).

  • For people on bikes heading south towards Māngere Village, use of the cycleway rose from 33% to 73% (a 121% increase).

  • 62% of people who responded to the survey agreed that the new layout is more useful for people on bikes and scooters.

  • The redesigned cycleway layout now guides southbound riders away from the blind corner at the Church Road intersection, and survey results show that most users think the changes have improved pedestrian safety.

  • Camera data during Phase Two showed a daily average of over 100 trips by bike along Coronation Road between Kiwi Esplanade and the Church Road roundabout. This number doesn’t include about 80% of people cycling who turn off at Kiwi Esplanade before the village. Trips by bikes along this Phase Two section of the trial accounted for 2.7% of all kinds of trips made along this section of Coronation Road - that’s roughly three times more than the Auckland average.

For more information on Phase Two, the trial process, and the decision to make it permanent, you can read the Trial Report.


What happens next?

No further works are required to make the Phase Two section of the trial permanent (between Kiwi Esplanade and the Church Road roundabout) as the trial focused on the layout, not the trial materials. Works are currently in progress in Phase One of the trial (between Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge and Kiwi Esplanade) to upgrade some temporary features, such as planters and flexi-posts, to a permanent state.


About the Streets for People Coronation Road Trial

This webpage describes the trial, including both Phase One and Phase Two, and the key data that informed the decision to retain the cycleway as part of the road network.

Why a cycleway? Why Here?

Early engagement in the area highlighted an opportunity for better cycling access along a section of Coronation Road, connecting the already popular Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge to Māngere Bridge Village.

Dedicated cycling space along this section would create a new connection for people on bikes between the existing South Western Cycleway at Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge and the stores, hospitality, and community facilities in Māngere Bridge Village.

It was identified that a cycleway here would create a safe link and space to ride for kids, families, beginners and less confident riders. It also offers an alternative route for people on bikes who may use the (currently in construction) Māngere West Cycling Improvements but are seeking the most direct route for their travel through the village.

The trial is one of several initiatives in Māngere designed to provide safe travel options for those who choose to walk, cycle and wheel. Together, they could create a comprehensive network:

Local Input into the trial design

Before the trial, Collaboration Forum sessions were held with local people in Māngere Bridge. These people had a broad range of perspectives and connections to local organisations, businesses and community groups. Their insights and ideas came together to design a trial that would balance the needs of different types of users in the area.

While the trial focused on creating a safe space for people on bikes, these sessions helped identify the needs of other users, such as pedestrians, boaties, and drivers. These needs were then incorporated into the design of the trial, which was ultimately installed.

In addition to designing the trial cycleway, these sessions also helped identify the locations of a pop-up pump track and the types of community events that should be held to bring the trial to life.

Announcing trial Phase One

We reached out in several different ways to let the Māngere Bridge community know about the trial, the changes, and how to let us know their thoughts.

Before the trial began, we delivered postcards to more than 3,500 homes in the Māngere Bridge area surrounding Coronation Road, letting them know construction was coming and what the changes would be. Once the changes were in place, we sent another postcard to those homes, inviting people to give feedback and attend upcoming events to try out the trial.

With the help of local Community Partners, we also went door-knocking along Coronation Road in the lead-up to the trial to make sure people knew how to have their say on the changes and to let them know who to contact if they had any questions. Along the trial area, we also put up signage for passers by explaining the trial changes and feedback process.

What else did we do?

Community Events

Over the Phase One trial period, we worked with Community Partners Triple Teez, and I AM Māngere to host seven community events that gave people a chance to come together with their friends and whānau to try out the cycleway, learn more about the trial and give their feedback. There were over 400 attendees across these events, with festivities including group bike rides, Easter egg hunts for kids and pop-up bike valets.

Festivities at the Māngere Bridge Pump Track Opening Fun Day, March 2024.

Community Pump Track

We installed a pop-up community pump track at the Waterfront Reserve. This has provided whānau with a fun, social, off-road space to gain confidence and bike skills.

The pump track features artwork from local artist Abi Donovan.

Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge Gate Trial

During the Collaboration Forum sessions, the community also raised a pattern of overnight antisocial behaviour at Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge that had been negatively impacting the community.

A trial gate was installed to restrict overnight general vehicle access while still allowing boat ramp users and emergency services access. Like the cycleway, local people were invited to give feedback on the gate during its trial period, which lasted from April 2024 to June 2024.

Key findings from the trial included:

  • Police reports and CCTV footage showed that the gate reduced antisocial behaviour. Mealamu Security reported no issues during the trial and noted that past users who engaged in antisocial gatherings understood there was no longer access at night.

  • Surveys from people living nearby and people who used the bridge suggested that there was less antisocial behaviour and noise. Many respondents wanted the gate to stay and commented that it made the area safer and cleaner.

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board endorsed the gate as a permanent feature.

The gate will continue to restrict general vehicle access from 10 pm to 5 am, Monday to Sunday. Registered boat ramp users and emergency services will still have access with a gate code.

Security will continue to open and close the gate and provide on-call services and rapid response when gate access is needed via their call centre number 0800 817 817.


What did we look at to decide the outcome of trial Phase One?

Throughout the trial, we collected feedback through an online survey, in-person conversations, and paper surveys at community events. We also recorded observations of the cycleway, data from TomTom and tube counters on the road, footpath and cycleway, and camera data. Local Community Partners also provided team members to undertake manual counts.

These observations and feedback supported decision-making on the trial's future.

What were the results?

Overall, the trial Phase One was popular with kids, families and less-confident cyclists, who feel safer in the separated cycleway. Within the trial, we saw different results for different sections, and the decisions made for each were also different.

Decision - Retain, and Phase Two

Retain - Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge to Kiwi Esplanade

The section between Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge and Kiwi Esplanade worked well throughout the trial, and the decision was made to retain it and upgrade the temporary features to permanent ones. This decision was endorsed by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board on June 19, 2024.

Works are currently in progress to make this section of the trial permanent. This includes replacing the planter boxes, bollards, and blue lines with a permanent, extended kerb. It also includes the construction of a new, permanent crossing near Kiwi Esplanade—a “Zebra” crossing that prioritises pedestrians and cyclists crossing the road. Construction is expected to be complete by the end of May 2025.

Trial Phase Two - Kiwi Esplanade to Māngere Bridge Village

During the trial, we heard that this section remained popular among kids, families, and less confident riders but was less popular with other types of riders. In response, it was decided to make changes to the cycleway based on community feedback. Once the changes were made, the section would undergo another trial period- Phase Two- with another opportunity for people to try out the changes and provide feedback.

Trial Phase Two

The key change made during Phase Two was changing the cycleway to one-way on each side of the road, so people on bikes travel in the same direction as vehicles. This aimed to address feedback from the community and bring several improvements, including:

  • Make it easier for people on bikes passing through the village to use the cycleway, as they will be on the correct side of the road to continue their journey. However, it will still be convenient for those wanting to stop off at the village.

  • Address possible issues created by pedestrians and people on bikes sharing the space at the blind corner of the Church Road roundabout.

  • Move parking from the eastern side to the western side of Coronation Road. We heard this side is more convenient for boaties, couriers, and village visitors. The previous layout had nine spaces on the east side; now, there are 11 spaces on the west side.

The changes for Phase Two were made in December 2024, and the trial period ran from December to February 2025.

We again reached out to the Māngere Bridge community in different ways to let them know that the trial was open for use and feedback:

For more information about Phase Two, the process, and the decision to make it permanent, you can read the Trial Report.

Decision on Phase Two

Based on feedback from people, camera data, and observations during the trial, the project team made the recommendation to retain the trial. This recommendation was endorsed by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

No physical changes are required to make trial Phase Two permanent. The project team will collaborate with the AT maintenance team to investigate the road surface and seal at this location and aim to improve it during the next scheduled maintenance upgrade.

The project was shaped by and was only possible with the insights, support, and feedback of local people with a broad range of perspectives and connections to local organisations, businesses and community groups.

We’re grateful for the contributions of all the local people who took the time to participate in the process, whether by participating in the collaborative forums, attending events and information stand-ups, collecting observational data or giving their feedback through the survey. We look forward to continued collaboration on future projects in the area.

Trial Results

An important update on the results of Phase Two of the trial

Phase Two of the Streets for People Coronation Road trial was designed based on data collected during Phase One of the trial, including observations, camera data and feedback from local people. The Phase Two trial changes were trialled from December 2024 to February 2025.

Phase Two focused on the section of Coronation Road between Kiwi Esplanade and the Church Road intersection. This phase of the trial tested a new layout (where people on bikes travel on either side of the road in the same direction as vehicles), which replaced the existing layout (where the cycleway was in two directions on one side of the road).

Based on data collected through the trial, the decision has been made to retain the cycleway as part of the permanent road network. This decision has been endorsed by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

Key findings from Phase Two of the trial include:

  • Camera data showed that the number of people on bikes using the cycleway instead of the road or footpath went up from 43% to 66% (a 53% increase).

  • For people on bikes heading south towards Māngere Village, use of the cycleway rose from 33% to 73% (a 121% increase).

  • 62% of people who responded to the survey agreed that the new layout is more useful for people on bikes and scooters.

  • The redesigned cycleway layout now guides southbound riders away from the blind corner at the Church Road intersection, and survey results show that most users think the changes have improved pedestrian safety.

  • Camera data during Phase Two showed a daily average of over 100 trips by bike along Coronation Road between Kiwi Esplanade and the Church Road roundabout. This number doesn’t include about 80% of people cycling who turn off at Kiwi Esplanade before the village. Trips by bikes along this Phase Two section of the trial accounted for 2.7% of all kinds of trips made along this section of Coronation Road - that’s roughly three times more than the Auckland average.

For more information on Phase Two, the trial process, and the decision to make it permanent, you can read the Trial Report.


What happens next?

No further works are required to make the Phase Two section of the trial permanent (between Kiwi Esplanade and the Church Road roundabout) as the trial focused on the layout, not the trial materials. Works are currently in progress in Phase One of the trial (between Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge and Kiwi Esplanade) to upgrade some temporary features, such as planters and flexi-posts, to a permanent state.


About the Streets for People Coronation Road Trial

This webpage describes the trial, including both Phase One and Phase Two, and the key data that informed the decision to retain the cycleway as part of the road network.

Why a cycleway? Why Here?

Early engagement in the area highlighted an opportunity for better cycling access along a section of Coronation Road, connecting the already popular Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge to Māngere Bridge Village.

Dedicated cycling space along this section would create a new connection for people on bikes between the existing South Western Cycleway at Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge and the stores, hospitality, and community facilities in Māngere Bridge Village.

It was identified that a cycleway here would create a safe link and space to ride for kids, families, beginners and less confident riders. It also offers an alternative route for people on bikes who may use the (currently in construction) Māngere West Cycling Improvements but are seeking the most direct route for their travel through the village.

The trial is one of several initiatives in Māngere designed to provide safe travel options for those who choose to walk, cycle and wheel. Together, they could create a comprehensive network:

Local Input into the trial design

Before the trial, Collaboration Forum sessions were held with local people in Māngere Bridge. These people had a broad range of perspectives and connections to local organisations, businesses and community groups. Their insights and ideas came together to design a trial that would balance the needs of different types of users in the area.

While the trial focused on creating a safe space for people on bikes, these sessions helped identify the needs of other users, such as pedestrians, boaties, and drivers. These needs were then incorporated into the design of the trial, which was ultimately installed.

In addition to designing the trial cycleway, these sessions also helped identify the locations of a pop-up pump track and the types of community events that should be held to bring the trial to life.

Announcing trial Phase One

We reached out in several different ways to let the Māngere Bridge community know about the trial, the changes, and how to let us know their thoughts.

Before the trial began, we delivered postcards to more than 3,500 homes in the Māngere Bridge area surrounding Coronation Road, letting them know construction was coming and what the changes would be. Once the changes were in place, we sent another postcard to those homes, inviting people to give feedback and attend upcoming events to try out the trial.

With the help of local Community Partners, we also went door-knocking along Coronation Road in the lead-up to the trial to make sure people knew how to have their say on the changes and to let them know who to contact if they had any questions. Along the trial area, we also put up signage for passers by explaining the trial changes and feedback process.

What else did we do?

Community Events

Over the Phase One trial period, we worked with Community Partners Triple Teez, and I AM Māngere to host seven community events that gave people a chance to come together with their friends and whānau to try out the cycleway, learn more about the trial and give their feedback. There were over 400 attendees across these events, with festivities including group bike rides, Easter egg hunts for kids and pop-up bike valets.

Festivities at the Māngere Bridge Pump Track Opening Fun Day, March 2024.

Community Pump Track

We installed a pop-up community pump track at the Waterfront Reserve. This has provided whānau with a fun, social, off-road space to gain confidence and bike skills.

The pump track features artwork from local artist Abi Donovan.

Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge Gate Trial

During the Collaboration Forum sessions, the community also raised a pattern of overnight antisocial behaviour at Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge that had been negatively impacting the community.

A trial gate was installed to restrict overnight general vehicle access while still allowing boat ramp users and emergency services access. Like the cycleway, local people were invited to give feedback on the gate during its trial period, which lasted from April 2024 to June 2024.

Key findings from the trial included:

  • Police reports and CCTV footage showed that the gate reduced antisocial behaviour. Mealamu Security reported no issues during the trial and noted that past users who engaged in antisocial gatherings understood there was no longer access at night.

  • Surveys from people living nearby and people who used the bridge suggested that there was less antisocial behaviour and noise. Many respondents wanted the gate to stay and commented that it made the area safer and cleaner.

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board endorsed the gate as a permanent feature.

The gate will continue to restrict general vehicle access from 10 pm to 5 am, Monday to Sunday. Registered boat ramp users and emergency services will still have access with a gate code.

Security will continue to open and close the gate and provide on-call services and rapid response when gate access is needed via their call centre number 0800 817 817.


What did we look at to decide the outcome of trial Phase One?

Throughout the trial, we collected feedback through an online survey, in-person conversations, and paper surveys at community events. We also recorded observations of the cycleway, data from TomTom and tube counters on the road, footpath and cycleway, and camera data. Local Community Partners also provided team members to undertake manual counts.

These observations and feedback supported decision-making on the trial's future.

What were the results?

Overall, the trial Phase One was popular with kids, families and less-confident cyclists, who feel safer in the separated cycleway. Within the trial, we saw different results for different sections, and the decisions made for each were also different.

Decision - Retain, and Phase Two

Retain - Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge to Kiwi Esplanade

The section between Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge and Kiwi Esplanade worked well throughout the trial, and the decision was made to retain it and upgrade the temporary features to permanent ones. This decision was endorsed by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board on June 19, 2024.

Works are currently in progress to make this section of the trial permanent. This includes replacing the planter boxes, bollards, and blue lines with a permanent, extended kerb. It also includes the construction of a new, permanent crossing near Kiwi Esplanade—a “Zebra” crossing that prioritises pedestrians and cyclists crossing the road. Construction is expected to be complete by the end of May 2025.

Trial Phase Two - Kiwi Esplanade to Māngere Bridge Village

During the trial, we heard that this section remained popular among kids, families, and less confident riders but was less popular with other types of riders. In response, it was decided to make changes to the cycleway based on community feedback. Once the changes were made, the section would undergo another trial period- Phase Two- with another opportunity for people to try out the changes and provide feedback.

Trial Phase Two

The key change made during Phase Two was changing the cycleway to one-way on each side of the road, so people on bikes travel in the same direction as vehicles. This aimed to address feedback from the community and bring several improvements, including:

  • Make it easier for people on bikes passing through the village to use the cycleway, as they will be on the correct side of the road to continue their journey. However, it will still be convenient for those wanting to stop off at the village.

  • Address possible issues created by pedestrians and people on bikes sharing the space at the blind corner of the Church Road roundabout.

  • Move parking from the eastern side to the western side of Coronation Road. We heard this side is more convenient for boaties, couriers, and village visitors. The previous layout had nine spaces on the east side; now, there are 11 spaces on the west side.

The changes for Phase Two were made in December 2024, and the trial period ran from December to February 2025.

We again reached out to the Māngere Bridge community in different ways to let them know that the trial was open for use and feedback:

For more information about Phase Two, the process, and the decision to make it permanent, you can read the Trial Report.

Decision on Phase Two

Based on feedback from people, camera data, and observations during the trial, the project team made the recommendation to retain the trial. This recommendation was endorsed by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

No physical changes are required to make trial Phase Two permanent. The project team will collaborate with the AT maintenance team to investigate the road surface and seal at this location and aim to improve it during the next scheduled maintenance upgrade.

The project was shaped by and was only possible with the insights, support, and feedback of local people with a broad range of perspectives and connections to local organisations, businesses and community groups.

We’re grateful for the contributions of all the local people who took the time to participate in the process, whether by participating in the collaborative forums, attending events and information stand-ups, collecting observational data or giving their feedback through the survey. We look forward to continued collaboration on future projects in the area.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Have your say: Trial Phase Two

    We've made some changes to the cycleway on Coronation Road based on the feedback we received during Trial Phase One earlier this year. These changes aim to address the key feedback we heard while keeping the benefits for kids, families, and less confident riders.

    Now, we want to hear your thoughts on Trial Phase Two. The feedback received from the community during the trial will help inform possible future changes to the street. Feedback on the trial will close on Monday, 24 February. Following a review of feedback, data and observations, we'll share the trial outcome with the community.

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    Kōrero mai - Have your say

    The feedback received from the community during the trial will help inform possible future changes to the street. Feedback on the trial will close on the 14th April. The outcome of the trial will be announced following its completion in June 2024.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Ngā Hau Mangere Bridge Gate Trial Survey

    Kia ora, tālofa lava, mālō e lelei, kia orana, fakaalofa lahi atu, bula vinaka, nǐ hǎo, namaste, kumusta, néih hóu, and warm greetings.

    The purpose of this survey is to capture your feedback about how the temporary gate at the Coronation Road end of Ngā Hau Māngere footbridge may have impacted the look and feel of the neighbourhood. We'd like to know more about your experience since the gate has been installed, particularly overnight when the gate is locked.

    The feedback received from the community during the trial will help us recommend a possible future solution after the trial that meets the needs of the community. Feedback will close on the 30th of June. The outcome of the trial will be announced following its completion in July 2024.

    Please let us know your feedback below and share this survey with other residents and users of the area you may know.



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