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Tapu Road, Huapai – Raised Zebra Crossing Tapu Road, Huapai – Raised Zebra Crossing

Proposal status: Closed

Reference number: 20100381

Proposal Update

Construction will start by mid-May 2024. We will be resurfacing the road at the same time to reduce future disruptions.

Proposal outcome

In May 2022, we proposed changes to improve pedestrian safety in Huapai by installing a raised zebra crossing outside 44 Tapu Road.

After carefully considering the community feedback and the current increase in housing development in the area, we are proceeding with the following changes to the proposal:

  • Install a new raised zebra crossing that meets the current safety standards, in front of 48 Tapu Road. The crossing will be raised with a flat section in the middle where pedestrians can safely wait to cross the road.
  • Install tactile pavers at the approach of the crossing. These are yellow guidance paving markers tha thelp the visually impaired find their way to crossings.
  • Install belisha beacons, which are orange-coloured discs that provide additional visibility, especially at night.
  • Paint broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times) to improve visibility near the crossing between drivers and pedestrians. This will remove 12 parking spaces. We understand that removing parking can be inconvenient, so we have minimised the removal as much as possible, while also ensuring the safety of all road users.
  • Install signage to inform approaching drivers of the raised crossing.
  • Relocate the bus stops in front of 48 Tapu Road to 50A Tapu Road and the bus stop outside 44 Tapu Road to 29 Tapu Road.

These works will help support our Vision Zero goal. 

Download the updated proposal drawing. (PDF 863KB)

What happens next

We anticipate the proposed changes will be constructed between July 2023 and June 2024. However, if there are any changes to the programme, we'll update this webpage accordingly.

Community feedback

Thank you for helping us make better decisions for your neighbourhood, informed by your local knowledge.

The consultation received an overwhelming amount of support from the community. Here is a summary of the additional comments and queries we received and our responses to them:

Speed calming

Location of proposal

  • Request to move the proposed crossing from the intersection.
    The updated proposal places the crossing on the other side of this intersection to provide better access to the domain and public transport.
  • Request to install the crossing closer to the SH16 as well as near the domain entrance.
    The updated proposal provides a crossing closer to the domain. We are currently investigating another proposal to provide pedestrian facilities at the intersection of Tapu Road and SH16.

Raised zebra crossing

  • Suggestion to not raise the proposed zebra crossing and just paint it with lines.
    Raised zebra crossings significantly improve safety for pedestrians and other road users by encouraging lower driving speeds. Lower speeds mean less harm to people in the event of a crash.
  • Concern that the raised crossing will cause damage to vehicles.
    The crossing will be constructed to standard and will not cause any damage if drivers travel over it at appropriate speeds.

Streetlighting

  • Concern that the proposal area needs more streetlighting due to poor visibility at night.
    We'll further investigate lighting requirements at the next stage of design.

Miscellaneous

  • Request to install another crossing on Matua Road and Tapu Road.
    We're currently investigating the Matua Road and Tapu Road intersection for an upgrade. If a feasible design is agreed upon, we'll be seeking feedback from the community.
  • Request for a crossing near Larmer Drive.
    We're currently investigating a crossing on Matua Road and Larmer Drive.
  • Request to paint broken yellow lines near driveway entrances as it gets busy, especially on Saturdays.
    Parking restrictions are not installed on residential driveways. If drivers are parking illegally, you can call us on 09 355 3553 with vehicle details to request parking enforcement.

We're proposing improvements in your area

We are proposing to improve pedestrian safety in Huapai by installing a raised zebra crossing outside 44 Tapu Road.

We are proposing to:

  • Install a new raised zebra crossing that meets the current safety standards, in front of 44 Tapu Road. The crossing will be raised on a speed bump with a flat section in the middle where people can walk across the road.
  • Install tactile pavers at the approach of the crossing. Tactile pavers are yellow guidance paving markers that help the visually impaired find their way to the crossings.
  • Install belisha beacons or orange-coloured discs to provide additional visibility especially at night.
  • Paint broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times) to improve visibility near the crossing between drivers and pedestrians. This will result to removal of 12 parking spaces.
  • Install signage to inform approaching drivers of the raised crossing.

Download the proposal drawing (767KB)

In response to requests from concerned residents, we are proposing to improve pedestrian safety especially for students who are crossing the roads during peak hours. This proposal also addresses speed calming issues in an area near State Highway 16, where drivers will be guided to slow down and give way to crossing pedestrians.

What happens next

  • We’ll consider all the feedback we receive, and then decide the best way to move forward.
  • We’ll post the outcome of this proposal and a summary of community feedback on this webpage.
  • We can email you the proposal outcome as soon as it’s ready – just select that option when you fill in the survey.

More information

This proposal is also supported by the Auckland regional fuel tax.

Huapai: Safe with us

Auckland Transport cares for your safety. We want to make our roads safe for everyone, people walking and cycling, especially for our kids and senior citizens and people driving. Projects like this one around Tapu Road are another step towards our goal of achieving no deaths or serious injuries on our roads. We are guided by the Vision Zero approach to transport safety, which prioritises human safety over other measures (like minor time saving).