Kaukapakapa Footpath Connections project Kaukapakapa Footpath Connections project
Auckland Transport (AT) is partnering with the Rodney Local Board to deliver the Kaukapakapa Footpath Connections project as part of the Rodney Local Board Transport Targeted Rate programme.
Proposal status: Pre-construction
Project zone: North rural
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Project overview
Auckland Transport (AT) has been tasked to deliver the Kaukapakapa Footpath Connections project as part of the Rodney Local Board Transport Targeted Rate programme (RLBTTR) on behalf of the Rodney Local Board.
The aim of the RLBTTR is to accelerate transport related projects in the Rodney area.
A key priority for the local board and Rodney communities is expanding the footpath network in and between towns and villages to make it safer and easier for people to get around.
Currently, there are limited footpath linkages and safe crossing points connecting the Kaukapakapa community. To address this, the local board has approved three footpath connections in the village and three pedestrian crossing points.
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Proposed changes
We plan to Install 2 new pedestrian crossings in the Kaukapakapa village.
First location
This is a raised table crossing that services Kaukapakapa School and has two options.
Option 1: A crossing on the east side of Opoto Place that services the school directly. This option removes four of the existing parallel parks.
Option 2: A raised table crossing on the west side of Opoto Place opposite the hall, with a footpath that adjoins Opoto Place – serving as a school and community crossing linking the township with the hall, carpark and playground area. This has the option of allowing an additional seven parking spaces.
Second location
Adjacent to the shops which also has two options.
Option 1: An upgrade of the existing footpaths, central islands and kerb buildouts, with no loss to the current parking.
Option 2: The installation of a raised table crossing outside the shops. The inclusion of this raised table will require the removal of 7 parking spaces on SH16.
Download the proposal drawing for Kaukapakapa connections (PDF 6.4MB)
Feedback closed in June 2023.
Consultation feedback report
Auckland Transport consulted on this proposal in May 2023 and received 153 submissions.
Download the consultation feedback report (PDF 465KB)
The project moved into the preliminary design phase. This is where we take the concept presented at consultation and begin to refine it in line with feedback from technical stakeholders to resolve known issues. The preliminary design gave greater certainty on the street layout and how space is allocated between the different elements. Feedback received from the community is considered where possible/appropriate while ensuring the project objectives (particularly around quality and safety) are not compromised.
Detailed design started in late 2023. At this point, consent or planning approvals will be secured, and we will undertake a final cost estimate.
Next steps
We are moving into the construction phase in June to July 2024. The local community was informed with a postcard in May 2024.
Construction will take approximately 6 months. We will do our best to reduce disruption to the local community. Several areas of the road will have new broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times) to help with sight lines for people using the crossings on foot.
We will be realigning the angle of car parks outside the shops in the town centre to make it safer for people to reverse onto the road. This will reduce the number of car parks by 3. This will also provide widened footpaths and easier access to local amenities.
More information
The Rodney Local Board Transport Targeted Rate (RLBTTR) was introduced in 2018 to accelerate transport investment in rural towns identified as a priority by the Rodney Local Board, residents and the business community. This investment will reduce death and serious injuries on our roads and provide more public transport and cycling options which in turn will reduce congestion.