Waka Kotahi and local authorities are making safety improvements to contribute towards a safe transport system that is forgiving of mistakes, and reduces unnecessary harm on our roads.
Below are some examples of road safety improvements made across the country to save lives and prevent serious injuries on our roads.
The Tristram Street and Anzac Parade roundabout is a through-route to Hamilton’s CBD, close to a busy supermarket and health centre, with people walking, cycling and driving in the area.
Stratford District Council made significant changes on a previously dangerous road, improving the safety for everyone travelling by installing side barriers and advance warning signs as well as reducing the speed limit.
People walking can now cross the road safely at the Thomas and Horsham Downs roundabout.
With 12,600 vehicles per day, several business outlets, residential side streets, a large conference and entertainment venue, and the East Coast Main Trunk railway line nearby, high-risk intersections in Claudelands East in Hamilton required changes to improve the safety for everyone who travels through this area.
As part of the Matamata-Piako District Council’s Innovating Streets project the council trialled Hetana Street as a one-way street as well as other safety improvements such as installing pedestrian crossings and widened curbing to slow down traffic, making it safer for people walking and cycling in the area.
In 2022 Taupō District Council transformed the Napier/Kiddle/Arrowsmith intersection to a single lane urban roundabout, improving the safety for everyone who travels through the area.
In 2022 Porirua City Council upgraded the existing Titahi Bay Road pedestrian crossing on a 4-lane median divided road, to a bus friendly raised safety platform.
Porirua City Council upgraded an existing T-intersection with the installation of a safe system roundabout, new pedestrian crossing points and a raised safety platform at one of the approaches to the roundabout.
Salisbury Road is one of the main urban roads in the Tasman District, with approximately 17,000 vehicles per day travelling past five schools, with children walking and cycling to and from school.
