THE OPTIONS

Option one: “Do nothing” — no cost. “Opportunity lost”.

Option two: “Low level improvements”, $2m-$4m.

That could include:

● A speed review to reduce speeds in the CBD to below 50km/h

● Infrastructure changes to support lower speed limit

● Development of policy for the creation of dedicated utility/service lanes

● Changes to intersections or “areas of higher crash risk” — for example,

Fenton St and Pukuatua Sts aimed at improving safety, such as pedestrian crossings and mid-block refuges

● Infrastructure to support safe cycling on CBD streets, including cycle parks

● Loading zones for goods vehicles, could result in fewer parks

● Removal of green corridor

● Elevated platforms for formal crossings with high visibility specifications

● Directional markings for cyclists (arrow markings)

Option three: “Desired / target level of service”, $10m-$15m

That could include:

● 30km/h throughout central city

● Possibility of pedestrianising Tutanekai St, changing to one-way traffic, or maintaining dual direction access. One-way traffic could allow for cycling lane and outdoor business activities

● Creation of service lanes and onstreet provision for goods vehicles

● Traffic calming within designated “civic spaces”

● Reallocation of road space to allow for varied transport modes

● Extension of footpath space for cafes/restaurants

● Changes to Amohia St to support varied transport modes and possible residential/office development

● Potential removal of green corridor, creating parking spaces

● Elevated platforms to demarcate priority for pedestrian movement on Tutanekai St