We are widening the existing pedestrian island to make it safer to cross Tennyson Street near Norwood Street.
Project status: Closed for feedback
Open for feedback: 8 July 2021 to 16 August 2021
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Submissions
Summary of feedback received
- The majority of submissions requested a marked zebra pedestrian crossing in this area
- A standard pedestrian island does not work at this location
- The island does not provide a safe crossing point, even if it is a wider version, as proposed
- More crossing points are needed
- Could a signalised crossing (lights)be an option
- Would like something better than the proposed pedestrian island
All the submissions [PDF, 1.5 MB] and the consultation analysis [PDF, 117 KB] are available to view.
Changes to the proposal
Addition of two raised platforms to slow vehicles on Tennyson Street as they approach the refuge islands
- Kerb build outs at 102 Tennyson Street to also help reduce speed on Tennyson Street and of vehicles turning into Norwood Street
- A new stop control on Norwood Street
- New slow signage on the cycleway with red block paint to highlight the approach to the crossing point
- New red painted median between the two pedestrian islands
Meeting details and decision making process
A staff report will be presented to the Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere and Waikura Linwood-Central -Heathcote Community Boards who will then make the final decision at the following meeting:
Date: Wednesday 13 April
Time: 10am
Venue: Audiovisual link (Zoom)
If you would like to watch the meeting, it’ll be live-streamed(external link) on the Board’s YouTube channel
You can read the meeting agenda, including the staff report and any additional information online at christchurch.infocouncil.biz(external link) from Wednesday 6 April 2022.
The final decision is recorded in the meeting minutes, and these will be available on the same webpage two working days after the meeting.
Why we’re doing it
The existing island is narrow and only safe for two to three people or one pushchair to wait. This crossing is also used by many children on their way to and from school.
We will also be removing three parking spaces outside 108 and 112 Tennyson Street to provide a clear view for pedestrians crossing the road.
Is there anything we need to know?
Is there anything we need to know before we start our work?
Tennyson Street pedestrian island extension plan