Road Safety and Cycling Improvement Projects
| Closed | 31/07/2008 |
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| Contact person | Teresa Matassa |
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Current status
Consultation documents
The reports and documents are available here in .PDF format.
Road Safety and Cycling Improvement (PDF, 58.1 kb, new window)
This is the 2008/2009 Road Safety and Cycling Improvement Projects proposal.
Proposal
Concept plans have been developed for the following projects, with the intention for the sites to be upgraded as part of the 2008/2009 Road Safety and Cycling Improvement Programmes:
- Project C1: North Road / Bank Street / Opoho Road Intersection Upgrade and Cycling Improvements
- Project C2: Wharf Street Intersection and Cycling/Walking Facilities Upgrade
- Project SD1: King Edward Street / Macandrew Road Intersection Upgrade and Cycling Improvements
Key issues
These projects have been developed to meet the Dunedin City Council Transportation Strategy objectives to address road safety issues and expand the cycling network to increase sustainable transport options for the community.
Project C1: North Road / Bank Street / Opoho Road Intersection Upgrade and Cycling Improvements
- There are several improvements that can be made to the North Road / Opoho Road / Bank Street / Great King Street signalised intersection which will improve the safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists by providing separate lanes for left turning, straight through and right turning traffic.
- The cycle lanes along North Road still need to be completed through the busy Gardens shopping area where cyclists are at particular risk from the people trying to manoeuvre into / out of short-term carparks, and there is demand for these cycle facilities to continue along Bank Street/George Street to provide a safer and more attractive route for cyclists travelling towards the centre of the city.
- There is also demand for cycle facilities along Opoho Road to provide a safe route for cyclists through the busy section past the shopping centre and Botanic Gardens.
Project C2: Wharf Street Intersection and Cycling/Walking Facilities Upgrade
- The shared walking / cycling path along Wharf Street is an important community asset, with the route providing a critical link for people travelling to work and study in the central and north Dunedin areas, and for those enjoying a walk/ride around the harbour. Dunedin City Council is aware of a number of issues currently causing difficulty for people using the path.
- In addition, the Council is also aware of related issues for local businesses and motorists, particularly around the intersecting roads.
Project SD1: King Edward Street / Macandrew Road Intersection Upgrade and Cycling Improvements
- There are several improvements that can be made to the King Edward Street / Macandrew Road signalised intersection which will improve the safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists by providing separate lanes for left turning, straight through and right turning traffic.
- King Edward Street/Prince Albert Road and Macandrew Road were designated as cycling routes in the Dunedin Cycling Strategy adopted by the Council in 2003. There is demand for cycling facilities to be installed to create a safer cycling route with a large number of cycling crashes reported along this route.
- Macandrew Road is also an important cycling route, connecting the St Clair/ South Dunedin area to the Midland Street cycle lanes, and onto the harbourside shared path. On Macandrew Road there are particular concerns along the section through the busier industrial/ commercial area, such as the approaches to King Edward Street signalised intersection.
Last reviewed: 27 Apr 2009 2:24pm
