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Auckland
Transport
• Target
Road School Safety Improvements
• Birkenhead
Town Centre Footpath Upgrade
• Hinemoa
Street Safety Improvements
Presenters: Kyle Martin
Principal Transportation Engineer,
Auckland Transport
Yan Peng
Transportation Engineer, Auckland
Transport
Raymond
Tong
Project Manager, Auckland Transport
Marilyn
Nicholls
Elected Member Relationship Partner,
Auckland Transport
Governance role: Setting direction.
Summary of Discussions:
The local board was provided with
an update on the Target Road School Safety Improvements, the Birkenhead Town
Centre Footpath Upgrade, and the Hinemoa Street Safety Improvements.
Target Road School Safety
Improvements
The local board raised the following
points and questions in response to the presentation:
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Clarified project is funded via the road safety budget, with
completion expected by end of June 2026.
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Questioned feasibility of raised crossings.
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Raised safety concerns, particularly around blind corners and
signage for diverse communities.
Birkenhead Town Centre Footpath
Upgrade
The local board raised the
following points and questions in response to the presentation:
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Questioned potential for co-funding with Auckland Transport.
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Emphasised a staged approach to delivery and need to align
footpath upgrades with the wider town centre.
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Suggested priority focus on high-use areas while minimising
disruption during peak retail periods.
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Queried any impacts on underground utilities in the town centre.
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Indicated preference for maximising upgrade coverage within
budget, and avoiding premium options.
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Supported group site visit to view paver options.
Hinemoa Street Safety
Improvements
The local board raised the
following points and questions in response to the presentation:
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Expressed concern about a recent crash; advocated for
additional speed calming.
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Noted constraints due to bends and driveways, limiting
placement of speed cushions.
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Suggested alternative treatments such as a raised island near
the corner.
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Emphasised need to prioritise safety interventions.
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Suggested that health and safety risks should fall under
Auckland Transport’s core responsibilities.
Next Steps:
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Staff to action feedback received.
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Reports coming to a local board business meeting.
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