Updated zebra crossing plan for Flat Bush School Road
In February this year, we revisited a zebra pedestrian crossing proposal for Flat Bush School Road.
We had updated the original 2022 proposal, in particular changing the raised zebra crossing to a road-level crossing instead.
Residents, local businesses and schools were asked for feedback on the 2025 updated crossing proposal. We have completed the engagement process.
Community engagement outcome
After reviewing the feedback received, we are proceeding with no changes to our proposal for Flat Bush School Road.
Some of the feedback we received
- This proposal definitely creates a safer dedicated crossing point to service a route used by many pedestrians going to the local schools, shops and surrounding reserves. As a local resident, this is a popular crossing point and I have witnessed people struggling to cross at this section of the road.
- Safety is the first priority, and it far outweighs the loss of on-street parking spaces.
- I think it would make more sense if the pedestrian crossing is built outside the daycare centre instead. Reason being because the daycare centre is a visible part on Flat Bush School Road. It would mean more safety to build the pedestrian crossing on that side of the road.
Feedback summary and our responses
Download a copy of the engagement feedback summary
What happens next
The proposal will move to the detailed design stage. This stage involves creating detailed plans that outline the project's dimensions, including drawings, materials, and construction methods. This stage is crucial for hiring a contractor to carry out the construction work, as it provides a clear and thorough plan that guides all aspects of the project.
Project history
In March 2022, we asked the community for feedback on our plan to make it safer for pedestrians, especially schoolkids, to cross Flat Bush School Road at the Arranmore Drive intersection.
Most respondents supported the proposed crossing and felt it was necessary or overdue. Some suggested additional changes, while others had concerns about traffic flow.
We decided to move forward with the proposed improvements. However, after reviewing our approach to speed calming and, more importantly, listening to you, we have changed our proposal to a zebra crossing at the road level instead.
Updated proposed design:
• Building a zebra crossing at road level with a pedestrian island where people can wait safely to finish crossing the road.
• Installing high friction surfacing on the approaches to the crossing to make it easier for drivers to slow and stop in time.
Everything else will stay the same as our original proposal, including:
• Extending the east corner of the Arranmore Drive and Flat Bush School Road intersection to make left turns slower.
• Installing yellow tactile pavers to help visually impaired individuals find their way to the new crossing.
• Building a footpath on the south side of Flat Bush School Road.
• Painting the cycle lanes green.
• Adding broken yellow lines (no stopping any time) on both sides of the road near the crossing to ensure drivers and pedestrians have a clear view. This will remove 11 on-street parking spaces.
• Installing new signs and streetlights and painting new road markings to support the new crossing.
Click on this link to view the initial 2022 proposal
