Last updated: July 2009
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The purpose of the trial was to evaluate the effectiveness of a pavement embedded flashing lights warning system. This system aims to give drivers an early warning pedestrians are about to cross a pedestrian crossing.
The main objectives were to:
The Director needed to approve the pedestrian crossing warning lights as they require flashing yellow lights currently not permitted within existing rules.
The results of the trial over two years (from 1 March 2006 to 28 February 2008) have been positive with the warning light system shown to be effective in heightening driver awareness when approaching a crossing. The NZ Transport Agency has therefore extended the approval of the trial sites so this device can be recommended for inclusion in an amendment to the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices 2004.
For further information about the trial please contact:
David Pinkney, Christchurch City Council, PO Box 237, Christchurch
Phone 03 941 8027 email david.pinkney@ccc.govt.nz
Mitchell Tse, Auckland City Council, Private Bag 92516, Wellesley St, Auckland
Phone 09 373 6352 email mitch.tse@aucklandcity.govt.nz
Wayne Osmers, NZ Transport Agency, PO Box 13 364, Christchurch 8141
Phone 03 964 2840 email wayne.osmers@nzta.govt.nz