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Trial Phase Two

We’re making some changes to the cycleway on Coronation Road based on the feedback we received during the trial period earlier this year. We plan to begin construction on phase two of the trial on December 9 and finish by December 16.

We’ll do our best to start the work on time, but factors such as wet weather or delays in construction materials arriving could lead to a later start date.

We acknowledge these works have already been delayed from the previously communicated start date of September. Our timeframe has been delayed by issues related to procurement, design approvals, and availability of materials.

What changes will be in phase two?

Map of the trial changes on Coronation Road

The changes will focus on the section between Kiwi Esplanade and Māngere Bridge Village. Feedback from the trial's first phase found this part is popular among kids, families, and less confident riders but less popular with other types of riders. The layout also resulted in some people on bikes and people walking, both using a narrow corner at the Church Road intersection roundabout with little space between them. Feedback on this section led to some immediate changes on the street during the trial’s first phase, like added signage and wayfinding.

This section is now entering a second trial phase with changes that aim to address key feedback we heard during the first phase while keeping the benefits for kids, families and less confident riders.

We’re changing the cycleway to be one way on each side of the road, so people on bikes travel in the same direction as vehicles. This change aims to bring several improvements, including:

  • It will be easier for cyclists 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.

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

  • Some parking will be returned to the west side of Coronation Road, which we’ve heard is favoured by boaties, couriers, and people visiting the village.

While this section of the trial is entering a second phase, we’re still planning the most efficient way to upgrade the temporary features of the other section to permanent ones. This is the section between Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge and Kiwi Esplanade, and you can find out more about it below. We are planning the most efficient way to make these changes and will confirm a timeline in future updates once this planning is complete.

How can I give feedback on phase two?

Once the phase two changes are installed, people can share their feedback through an online survey, email, or in person at one of the upcoming events.

We plan to open feedback on December 16 once construction is complete. We’ll collect feedback for at least eight weeks.

You can email Streets4People@at.govt.nz to request to be notified when the trial is open for feedback. We’ll also update the tab to the right once our community event details are confirmed.

What is the trial about?

Before the trial, we worked with locals in Māngere Bridge to explore trial changes to their neighbourhood streets. These people brought a broad range of perspectives and connections to local organisations, businesses, and community groups. While the trial was focused on creating a safe space for people on bikes, these sessions helped identify the needs of other users, such as pedestrians and drivers. Their insights and ideas shaped changes along a key section of Coronation Road that were trialled between February and June 2024.

Trialling these changes allowed the community to experience them and have their say. The feedback helped inform the changes to be made in the second phase.

Trial first phase outcomes and next steps

During the first phase, we received feedback from people with a range of perspectives, ideas and insights. We also captured data on the trial cycleway through counts and observations.

Overall, the trial 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.

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 has been made to retain it and upgrade the temporary features to permanent ones.

This involves replacing the planter boxes, bollards, and blue lines with a permanent, extended kerb to align. We’re also planning to add a permanent crossing near Kiwi Esplanade—a “Paired Zebra” crossing that prioritises pedestrians and cyclists who cross. We are planning the most efficient way to make these changes and will confirm a timeline once this planning is complete.

Kiwi Esplanade to Māngere Bridge Village

This section is undergoing some changes and a second trial period in response to the feedback we received during the initial trial. You can read about the changes above under the heading Trial Phase Two.

Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge Gate Trial

The feedback period concluded at the end of June 2024. Please scroll down to see a full summary of the key trial results and the gate's next steps.


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. A cycleway here would also create a safe link and space to ride for kids, families, beginners and less confident riders.

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:

Network map of current and proposed future cycling infrastructure in Māngere. You can learn more about these projects on the Auckland Transport Website.


Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge Gate Trial Outcome


About the project

Since the opening of the Ngā Hau Mangere Bridge in August 2022, there has been a pattern of overnight anti-social behaviour at the bridge – particularly over the summer – that negatively impacts the local community. To address this, Auckland Transport, New Zealand Police, and the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board collaborated with local residents to design a trial to reduce such behaviour. A trial gate was installed to restrict overnight general vehicle access while still allowing boat ramp users and emergency services access. The trial feedback period was from April 2024 to June 2024.

Gate Trial Outcome

Since the trial ended on 30 June 2024, AT has carefully reviewed all the feedback from the local community and key stakeholders. We included this feedback in our final recommendation to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board in October.

We’re grateful to the community for your involvement, time, and feedback, which helped shape the final outcome of the trial.

Here is a summary of the key results from the trial and next steps for the gate.

Key results of the trial:

• Reduced Anti-Social Behaviour: Police reports and CCTV footage show that the gate has successfully reduced anti-social behaviour. Mealamu Security reported no issues during the trial and noted that past users who engaged in anti-social gatherings understood there is no longer access at night.

• Local Board Support: The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board has endorsed the gate as a permanent feature. AT will review its impact annually to ensure it continues to benefit the community.

• Positive Community Feedback: Survey responses from residents and users of the bridge indicated a noticeable reduction in anti-social behaviour and noise. Many respondents supported the gate’s permanent installation, highlighting the improved safety and cleanliness of the area.

• Increased Positive Use: Cyclist numbers increased by 8% in June 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, showing greater community use of the bridge for walking and cycling.

• Overall impact: The feedback from the community, key stakeholders, and the Local Board strongly supports the effectiveness of the gate in meeting its objectives of reducing anti-social behaviour at night.


What this means for the gate:

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

• Security and Monitoring: Mealamu Security will continue to open and close the gate at 5 a.m. and 10 p.m., providing on-call services and rapid response when gate access is needed via their call centre number 0800 817 817.

• Annual Review: To ensure the gate continues to deliver its intended benefits, an annual review will be conducted starting in April/May 2025. This review will consider police callout data, CCTV footage, and feedback from key community, with a focus on the busier summer months.

• Community Space Activation: We will collaborate and explore future opportunities with the Local Board, Mana Whenua, and Auckland Council to use this vehicle-free space at night for community events and activities, making it a vibrant and welcoming space for everyone.

Thank you once again for sharing your feedback and recommendations during the trial. Your input has been crucial in shaping the final outcome.


What else are we doing?

Streets for People is about more than a cycleway - it's an opportunity for local people to give cycling a go and have a say in the future of their streets. Here are some of the other parts of the project you'll see in the coming months:

Community pump track
We've installed a pop-up community pump track at Māngere Bridge's Waterfront Reserve. This has been successful in providing local whānau with a fun, social, off-road space to gather and gain confidence and bike skills.

Bike parking
We’ve installed seven new bike parks (with room for 14 or more bikes) in Māngere Bridge Village, at the bus stop on the eastern side of Coronation Road and next to the public toilets. These new bike parks help ensure riders have a tidy, secure space to put their bikes when they stop at the village.

Community events
Over the initial trial period, we hosted several community events and activations to give opportunities for local whānau to give the trial a ride.

Now that phase two is underway, we’re planning a new round of events to give people another chance to come together and try out the cycleway. For updates, check the events tab on the right side of the page.

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

Trial Phase Two

We’re making some changes to the cycleway on Coronation Road based on the feedback we received during the trial period earlier this year. We plan to begin construction on phase two of the trial on December 9 and finish by December 16.

We’ll do our best to start the work on time, but factors such as wet weather or delays in construction materials arriving could lead to a later start date.

We acknowledge these works have already been delayed from the previously communicated start date of September. Our timeframe has been delayed by issues related to procurement, design approvals, and availability of materials.

What changes will be in phase two?

Map of the trial changes on Coronation Road

The changes will focus on the section between Kiwi Esplanade and Māngere Bridge Village. Feedback from the trial's first phase found this part is popular among kids, families, and less confident riders but less popular with other types of riders. The layout also resulted in some people on bikes and people walking, both using a narrow corner at the Church Road intersection roundabout with little space between them. Feedback on this section led to some immediate changes on the street during the trial’s first phase, like added signage and wayfinding.

This section is now entering a second trial phase with changes that aim to address key feedback we heard during the first phase while keeping the benefits for kids, families and less confident riders.

We’re changing the cycleway to be one way on each side of the road, so people on bikes travel in the same direction as vehicles. This change aims to bring several improvements, including:

  • It will be easier for cyclists 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.

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

  • Some parking will be returned to the west side of Coronation Road, which we’ve heard is favoured by boaties, couriers, and people visiting the village.

While this section of the trial is entering a second phase, we’re still planning the most efficient way to upgrade the temporary features of the other section to permanent ones. This is the section between Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge and Kiwi Esplanade, and you can find out more about it below. We are planning the most efficient way to make these changes and will confirm a timeline in future updates once this planning is complete.

How can I give feedback on phase two?

Once the phase two changes are installed, people can share their feedback through an online survey, email, or in person at one of the upcoming events.

We plan to open feedback on December 16 once construction is complete. We’ll collect feedback for at least eight weeks.

You can email Streets4People@at.govt.nz to request to be notified when the trial is open for feedback. We’ll also update the tab to the right once our community event details are confirmed.

What is the trial about?

Before the trial, we worked with locals in Māngere Bridge to explore trial changes to their neighbourhood streets. These people brought a broad range of perspectives and connections to local organisations, businesses, and community groups. While the trial was focused on creating a safe space for people on bikes, these sessions helped identify the needs of other users, such as pedestrians and drivers. Their insights and ideas shaped changes along a key section of Coronation Road that were trialled between February and June 2024.

Trialling these changes allowed the community to experience them and have their say. The feedback helped inform the changes to be made in the second phase.

Trial first phase outcomes and next steps

During the first phase, we received feedback from people with a range of perspectives, ideas and insights. We also captured data on the trial cycleway through counts and observations.

Overall, the trial 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.

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 has been made to retain it and upgrade the temporary features to permanent ones.

This involves replacing the planter boxes, bollards, and blue lines with a permanent, extended kerb to align. We’re also planning to add a permanent crossing near Kiwi Esplanade—a “Paired Zebra” crossing that prioritises pedestrians and cyclists who cross. We are planning the most efficient way to make these changes and will confirm a timeline once this planning is complete.

Kiwi Esplanade to Māngere Bridge Village

This section is undergoing some changes and a second trial period in response to the feedback we received during the initial trial. You can read about the changes above under the heading Trial Phase Two.

Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge Gate Trial

The feedback period concluded at the end of June 2024. Please scroll down to see a full summary of the key trial results and the gate's next steps.


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. A cycleway here would also create a safe link and space to ride for kids, families, beginners and less confident riders.

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:

Network map of current and proposed future cycling infrastructure in Māngere. You can learn more about these projects on the Auckland Transport Website.


Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge Gate Trial Outcome


About the project

Since the opening of the Ngā Hau Mangere Bridge in August 2022, there has been a pattern of overnight anti-social behaviour at the bridge – particularly over the summer – that negatively impacts the local community. To address this, Auckland Transport, New Zealand Police, and the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board collaborated with local residents to design a trial to reduce such behaviour. A trial gate was installed to restrict overnight general vehicle access while still allowing boat ramp users and emergency services access. The trial feedback period was from April 2024 to June 2024.

Gate Trial Outcome

Since the trial ended on 30 June 2024, AT has carefully reviewed all the feedback from the local community and key stakeholders. We included this feedback in our final recommendation to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board in October.

We’re grateful to the community for your involvement, time, and feedback, which helped shape the final outcome of the trial.

Here is a summary of the key results from the trial and next steps for the gate.

Key results of the trial:

• Reduced Anti-Social Behaviour: Police reports and CCTV footage show that the gate has successfully reduced anti-social behaviour. Mealamu Security reported no issues during the trial and noted that past users who engaged in anti-social gatherings understood there is no longer access at night.

• Local Board Support: The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board has endorsed the gate as a permanent feature. AT will review its impact annually to ensure it continues to benefit the community.

• Positive Community Feedback: Survey responses from residents and users of the bridge indicated a noticeable reduction in anti-social behaviour and noise. Many respondents supported the gate’s permanent installation, highlighting the improved safety and cleanliness of the area.

• Increased Positive Use: Cyclist numbers increased by 8% in June 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, showing greater community use of the bridge for walking and cycling.

• Overall impact: The feedback from the community, key stakeholders, and the Local Board strongly supports the effectiveness of the gate in meeting its objectives of reducing anti-social behaviour at night.


What this means for the gate:

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

• Security and Monitoring: Mealamu Security will continue to open and close the gate at 5 a.m. and 10 p.m., providing on-call services and rapid response when gate access is needed via their call centre number 0800 817 817.

• Annual Review: To ensure the gate continues to deliver its intended benefits, an annual review will be conducted starting in April/May 2025. This review will consider police callout data, CCTV footage, and feedback from key community, with a focus on the busier summer months.

• Community Space Activation: We will collaborate and explore future opportunities with the Local Board, Mana Whenua, and Auckland Council to use this vehicle-free space at night for community events and activities, making it a vibrant and welcoming space for everyone.

Thank you once again for sharing your feedback and recommendations during the trial. Your input has been crucial in shaping the final outcome.


What else are we doing?

Streets for People is about more than a cycleway - it's an opportunity for local people to give cycling a go and have a say in the future of their streets. Here are some of the other parts of the project you'll see in the coming months:

Community pump track
We've installed a pop-up community pump track at Māngere Bridge's Waterfront Reserve. This has been successful in providing local whānau with a fun, social, off-road space to gather and gain confidence and bike skills.

Bike parking
We’ve installed seven new bike parks (with room for 14 or more bikes) in Māngere Bridge Village, at the bus stop on the eastern side of Coronation Road and next to the public toilets. These new bike parks help ensure riders have a tidy, secure space to put their bikes when they stop at the village.

Community events
Over the initial trial period, we hosted several community events and activations to give opportunities for local whānau to give the trial a ride.

Now that phase two is underway, we’re planning a new round of events to give people another chance to come together and try out the cycleway. For updates, check the events tab on the right side of the page.

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

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    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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    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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