Region-wide pedestrian crossing improvements 2018 Region-wide pedestrian crossing improvements 2018

Auckland’s population has grown significantly over the past years. This has affected our roads: in the years between 2012 and 2017, the number of pedestrians being seriously injured or killed on Auckland’s roads increased by 75%. Recent investigations show that 20% of pedestrian crashes occur at existing zebra crossings.

To curb this trend and meet the objectives of the Regional Land Transport Plan, we are planning to roll out a region-wide programme that targets existing crossings at high-risk locations. We have selected 49 sites that we're hoping to improve first.


Project overview 

How we selected these 49 sites

We want to maximise our impact on the community with these upgrades. For that reason, we have carefully assessed the many existing crossings all over Auckland, and prioritised these sites based on a combination of crash data, vicinity to schools and town-centres, road speed, the volume of cars, traffic conditions, and community requests.

Further safety upgrades to other crossings across Auckland are currently being investigated for the following years.

Benefits of raising these crossings

All locations will be transformed by raising the crossing onto a table. This is proven to be an effective means of slowing vehicles to 30 km/h or less. Slow speeds are essential to ensure pedestrian safety. Depending on the location of the crossing, changes may also include building out the kerb, and/or new refuge islands that will shorten crossing distances for people on the footpath.

Other new safety features include: improved signage, surface treatments, road markings and lighting. These will increase the visibility of pedestrians, and create a safe environment for all road users, at all times.

Overview map of projects


Timeline and construction

Community feedback closed on 14 December 2018. You can find our responses to the feedback we received here. We are aiming to construct the projects between March and June 2019.

Our contractors will do their best to minimise any inconvenience this may cause.

Contractors will notify affected residents if any changes in the construction date occur.


Have your say

Public feedback for these projects closed 14 December 2018. 

Central proposals

Overview map of projects Central

273 Ponsonby Road

At 273 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby we propose to raise the zebra crossings and central refuge island. This project includes protective traffic islands, high friction road surfacing and flashing smart studs. Red Reflective Raised Pavement Markers highlight the crossing to approaching vehicles at night and during bad weather. This also involves a small amount of broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times parking restrictions) next to the crossing outside #302. This is to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 273 Ponsonby Road (Central 1) (PDF 1.1MB)

St Lukes Road

We propose to raise both zebra crossings on St Lukes Road, near the pedestrian link with Amandale Avenue, Mount Albert. This would also include new cycle lane delineators and high friction road surfacing.

Download the drawing for St Lukes Road and Amandale Avenue connector (Central 2) (PDF 1.1MB)

104 Richardson Road

At 104 Richardson Road, Mt Alber we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new high friction road surfacing and side islands. White Reflective Raised Pavement Markers (RRPMs) along the centreline highlight the crossing to approaching vehicles at night and during bad weather.

Download the drawing for 104 Richardson Road (Central 3) (PDF 1MB)

169 Sandringham Road

At 169 Sandringham Road, Sandringham we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new side and refuge islands, and high friction road surfacing. White Reflective Raised Pavement Markers (RRPMs) along the centreline highlight the crossing to approaching vehicles at night and during bad weather. This also involves the removal of a small area of onstreet parking to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 169 Sandrigham Road (Central 4) (PDF 1.2MB)

98 Mount Eden Road

At 98 Mount Eden Road, Mount Eden we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new side islands and high friction road surfacing. White Reflective Raised Pavement Markers (RRPMs) along the centreline highlight the crossing to approaching vehicles, at night and during bad weather. This also involves the removal of a small number of on-street parking spaces to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 98 Mount Eden Road (Central 5) (PDF 1MB)

119 Parnell Road

At 119 Parnell Road, Parnell we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new high friction road surfacing.

Download the drawing for 119 Parnell Road (Central 6) (PDF 919KB)

215 Parnell Road

At 215 Parnell Road, Parnell we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new high friction road surfacing.

Download the drawing for 215 Parnell Road (Central 7) (PDF 980KB)

167 Parnell Road

At 167 Parnell Road, Parnell we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new high friction road surfacing.

Download the drawing for 167 Parnell Road (Central 8) (PDF 913KB)

133 Market Road

At 133 Market Road, Epsom we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new side and refuge islands as well as high friction road surfacing. This also includes white Reflective Raised Pavement Markers (RRPMs) along the centreline, and red markers to highlight the crossing to approaching vehicles at night and during bad weather.

Download the drawing for 133 Market Road (Central 9) (PDF 1MB)

8 Portland Road

At 8 Portland Road, Remuera we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with high friction surfacing and improved signage.

Download the drawing for 8 Portland Road (Central 10) (PDF 1.7MB)

72 Shore Road

At 72 Shore Road, Remuera we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new high friction road surfacing and red ‘Slow’ boxes further along the road. This also involves the repainting of existing broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times parking restrictions) to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 72 Shore Road (Central 11) (PDF 1.6MB)

58 Main Highway

At 58 Main Highway, Ellerslie we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new refuge islands and high friction road surfacing.

Download the drawing for 58 Main Highway (Central 12) (PDF 1.3MB)

40 Kelvin Road

At 40 Kelvin Road, Remuera we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new street lighting, side islands, high friction road surfacing and a red ‘Slow’ box further along the road. This also involves the removal of a small number of on-street parking spaces to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 40 Kelvin Road (Central 13) (PDF 1.5MB)

107 Kohimarama Road

At 107 Kohimarama Road, Kohimarama we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new high friction road surfacing and street lighting.

Download the drawing for 107 Kohimarama Road (Central 14) (PDF 1.6MB)

237 Tamaki Drive

At 237 Tamaki Drive, Kohimarama we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new high friction road surfacing and improved side islands. This also involves extending the existing broken yellow lines on the corner of Averill Avenue to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 237 Tamaki Drive (Central 15) (PDF 2.3MB)

217 Riddell Road

At 217 Riddell Road, Glendowie we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new high friction surfacing. This also involves the removal of a small number of on-street parking spaces to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 217 Riddell Road (Central 16) (PDF 1.6MB)

203 West Tamaki Road

At 203 West Tamaki Road, Glendowie we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new refuge islands and high friction road surfacing. This also involves the removal of a small number of on-street parking spaces to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 203 West Tamaki Road (Central 17) (PDF 1.1MB)

99 Point England Road

At 99 Point England Road, Point England we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with side islands and high friction road surfacing.

Download the drawing for 99 Point England Road (Central 18) (PDF 1.2MB)

3 Kings Road

We propose to raise the zebra crossings at 5 Church Crescent, 1 Domain Road and outside 3 Kings Road (on Queens Road), Panmure. This would involve new refuge islands and high friction road surfacing at all 3 crossings. This also includes red and white Reflective Raised Pavement Markers (RRPMs) to highlight the crossing to oncoming vehicles at night and during bad weather.

Download the drawing for 3 Kings Road (Central 19) (PDF 1MB)

5 Church Crescent

We propose to raise the zebra crossings at 5 Church Crescent, 1 Domain Road and outside 3 Kings Road (on Queens Road), Panmure. This would involve new refuge islands and high friction road surfacing at all 3 crossings. This also includes red and white Reflective Raised Pavement Markers (RRPMs) to highlight the crossing to oncoming vehicles at night and during bad weather.

Download the drawing for 5 Church Crescent (Central 20) (PDF 1.4MB)

1 Domain Road

We propose to raise the zebra crossings at 5 Church Crescent, 1 Domain Road and outside 3 Kings Road (on Queens Road), Panmure. This would involve new refuge islands and high friction road surfacing at all 3 crossings. This also includes red and white Reflective Raised Pavement Markers (RRPMs) to highlight the crossing to oncoming vehicles at night and during bad weather.

Download the drawing for 1 Domain Road (Central 21) (PDF 1.9MB)

North & West proposals

Overview map of projects north and west

42 School Road

At 42 School Road, Wellsford, we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new street lighting, side islands and high friction road surfacing. This also involves the removal of a small number of on-street parking spaces to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 42 School Road, Wellsford (North 1) (PDF 1.4MB)

138 Parkhurst Road

At 138 Parkhurst Road, Parakai we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new high friction road surfacing and improved lighting. This also involves the repainting of existing broken yellow lines to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 138 Parkhurst Road (North 2) (PDF 1.3MB)

41 Centreway Road

At 41 Centreway Road, Stanmore Bay we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new traffic islands and high friction road surfacing. This project involves moving the existing bus stop from 46-48 to 50 Centreway Road so that buses can safely drive over the crossing. It also includes the removal of a small number of on-street parking spaces to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 41 Centreway Road (North 3) (PDF 1.3MB)

88 Matipo Road

At 88 Matipo Road, Mairangi Bay we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new street lighting, side islands as well as the removal of out-of-use driveways. This also involves the removal of a small number of on-street parking spaces to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 88 Matipo Road (North 4) (PDF 1.5MB)

208 East Coast Road

At 208 East Coast Road, Forrest Hill we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new side islands and high friction road surfacing. This involves the removal of a small number of on-street parking spaces to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 208 East Coast Road (North 5) (PDF 651KB)

58 East Coast Road

At 58 East Coast Road, Forrest Hill we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new flashing smart studs and high friction road surfacing. This also involves the removal of a small number of on-street parking spaces to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 58 East Coast Road (North 6) (PDF 476KB)

12 Compton Street

At 12 Compton Street, Hillcrest we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new side islands and red ‘Slow’ boxes further along the road. This also involves the removal of a small number of on-street parking spaces to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 12 Compton Street (North 7) (PDF 470KB)

5 Sylvia Road

At 5 Sylvia Road and 58 Eban Avenue, Hillcrest we propose to upgrade the existing crossings to raised zebra crossings that will be patrolled by Willow Park School during school start and finish times. This project involves high friction road surfacing on Eban Avenue and new lighting on Sylvia Road. It also involves the removal of a small number of on-street parking spaces to make sure that people using the crossings are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 5 Sylvia Road (North 8) (PDF 773KB)

58 Eban Avenue

At 5 Sylvia Road and 58 Eban Avenue, Hillcrest we propose to upgrade the existing crossings to raised zebra crossings that will be patrolled by Willow Park School during school start and finish times. This project involves high friction road surfacing on Eban Avenue and new lighting on Sylvia Road. It also involves the removal of a small number of on-street parking spaces to make sure that people using the crossings are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 58 Eban Avenue (North 9) (PDF 773KB)

207 Edmonton Road

At 207 Edmonton Road, Henderson we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with relocated street lighting, new refuge islands and high friction road surfacing.

Download the drawing for 207 Edmonton Road (North 10) (PDF 547KB)

8 Edmonton Road

At 8 Edmonton Road, Henderson we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new street lighting, refuge islands and flashing smart studs. This involves the removal of a small number of on-street parking spaces to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 8 Edmonton Road (North 11) (PDF 1.9MB)

15a Edmonton Road

At 15a Edmonton Road, Henderson we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new street lighting, improved refuge islands, flashing smart studs and high friction road surfacing.

Download the drawing for 15a Edmonton Road (North 12) (PDF 2.4MB)

44 Sel Peacock Drive

At 44 Sel Peacock Drive, Henderson we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new street lighting, improved side islands and high friction road surfacing.

Download the drawing for 44 Sel Peacock Drive (North 13) (PDF 426KB)

14 Railside Avenue

At 14 Railside Avenue, Henderson we propose to improve the existing raised zebra crossing by installing new lighting and flashing smart studs.

Download the drawing for 14 Railside Avenue (North 14) (PDF 2.3MB)

South & East proposals

Overview map of projects South and East

13 Wycherley Drive

At 13 Wycherley Drive, Bucklands Beach, we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new street lighting and improved side islands. This also involves the repainting of existing broken yellow lines to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 13 Wycherly Drive (South 1) (PDF 1.6MB)

11 Fordyce Avenue

At 11 Fordyce Avenue, Sunnyhills, we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new side islands, high friction road surfacing and red ‘Slow’ boxes further along the road. Red Reflective Raised Pavement Markers (RRPMs) highlight the crossing to approaching vehicles at night and during bad weather. This also involves the removal of a small number of on-street parking spaces to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 11 Fordyce Avenue (South 2) (PDF 1.3MB)

132 Gossamer Drive

At 132 Gossamer Drive, Pakuranga we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new street lighting, side islands and high friction road surfacing. This also involves the removal of a small number of on-street parking spaces and the introduction of new no overtaking lines to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic. 

Download the drawing for 132 Gossamer Drive (South 3) (PDF 1.9MB)

60 Idlewild Avenue

We propose to shift the crossing at 60 Idlewild Avenue, Mangere to 58 Idlewild Avenue. This project involves raising the zebra crossing, new street lighting, refuge islands and high friction road surfacing. It also includes the removal of a small number of on-street parking spaces to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic. We are also proposing to move the bus shelter from 56 to 64 and to resurface the road with asphalt.

Download the drawing for 60 Idlewild Avenue (South 4) (PDF 2.2MB)

79 Raglan Street

At 79 Raglan Street, Mangere East we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new high friction road surfacing.

Download the drawing for 79 Ragland Street (South 5) (PDF 509KB)

25 Graeme Avenue

At 25 Graeme Avenue, Mangere East, we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new street lighting, side island, ‘Slow’ road marking and high friction road surfacing. This also involves the removal of a small number of on-street parking spaces to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 25 Graeme Avenue (South 6) (PDF 589KB)

81 Gray Avenue

At 81 Gray Avenue, Mangere East we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new side islands and high friction road surfacing. This involves the removal of a small number of on-street parking spaces to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 81 Gray Avenue (South 7) (PDF 1.4MB)

60 Mirrabooka Avenue

At 60 Mirrabooka Avenue, Botany Downs, we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with high friction road surfacing.

Download the drawing for 60 Mirrabooka Avenue (South 8) (PDF 1MB)

126 Wellington Street

At 126 Wellington Street, Howick, we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new street lighting and high friction road surfacing.

Download the drawing for 126 Wellington Street (South 9) (PDF 2.2MB)

103 Jeffs Road

At 103 Jeffs Road, Flat Bush, we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with improved refuge islands, signage and lighting.

Download the drawing for 103 Jeffs Road (South 10) (PDF 1.4MB)

28 Helianthus Avenue

At 28 Helianthus Avenue, Flat Bush we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new street lighting and side islands.

Download the drawing for 28 Helianthus Avenue (South 11) (PDF 892KB)

102 Dawson Road

At 102 Dawson Road, Clover Park we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new refuge islands and high friction road surfacing.

Download the drawing for 102 Dawson Road (South 12) (PDF 2.2MB)

261 Great South Road

At 261 Great South Road, Manurewa we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new street lighting, traffic islands and high friction road surfacing.

Download the drawing for 261 Great South Road, Manurewa (South 13) (PDF 498KB)

47 Patumahoe Road

At 47 Patumahoe Road, Pukekohe, we propose to install a raised zebra crossing with new street lighting and side islands. This involves the removal of a small number of on-street parking spaces to make sure that people using the crossing are visible to traffic.

Download the drawing for 47 Patumahoe Road (South 14) (PDF 698KB)