Project summary
What we're doing
We’re completing our strategic road network but we also need to focus on making sure the rest of our transport network functions safely and efficiently. We need to manage our road network to cope with large amounts of traffic at peak times and create safer places for people to live and engage with each other, by funding, providing and promoting quality alternatives to car travel, like city cycle networks and bus routes. This is our programme of safety and access improvements.
For examples of some completed improvements and information on how they work, have a look at below.
This includes safer speed areas, minor works, integrated transport initiatives and public transport infrastructure.
Why we're doing it
Hamilton is New Zealand’s fourth largest urban area with around 141,000 residents, and is expected to grow to 207,000 residents by 2036. We need to plan and programme for this growth now.
Access Hamilton
Access Hamilton sets out the basis for Hamilton's transport planning and investment over the next 30 years. The Access Hamilton strategy and programme is currently being taken through a refresh in order to ensure it is aligned with regional and national policy.
Current and proposed improvements
Location | Proposed start date | Proposed works |
Gordonton/Darjon intersection | Early 2023 |
Proposed raised pedestrian platforms |
Wairere/Resolution intersection | Mid 2023 |
Proposed roundabout safety improvements |
Hukanui/Wairere intersection | Mid 2023 |
Proposed intersection improvements |
Brymer/Newcastle intersection | Early-Mid 2023 |
Proposed intersection improvements |
Lake Domain Drive/Killarney Intersection | Mid 2023 |
Safety upgrades |
Naylor/Grey Intersection | Mid 2023 |
Proposed safety improvements |
Kahikatea/Higgins intersection | Early-Mid 2023 |
Proposed safety improvements |
Wairere/Crosby/Gordonton | Mid 2023 |
Proposed safety improvements |
Tawa/Corin intersection | Early 2023 |
Proposed buildout and island |
Tawa Street | Early 2023 |
Proposed raised pedestrian platform |
Mount View Road | Early 2023 |
Proposed raised pedestrian platform |
Prisk Street | Early 2023 |
Proposed raised pedestrian platform |
Ashurst Avenue | Early-Mid 2023 |
Proposed raised kea crossing/pedestrian platform |
Rhode Street | Early-Mid 2023 |
Proposed raised kea crossing/pedestrian platform |
Tramway Road | 22/23 FY |
Proposed raised pedestrian crossing |
Crawshaw Drive | Mid 2023 |
Proposed raised kea crossing/pedestrian platform |
Dawson Street | Mid 2023 |
Proposed raised pedestrian crossing |
Collins Road and Deanwell Avenue | Mid 2023 |
Proposed raised pedestrian platform |
Tramway Road | Early 2023 | Raised pedestrian zebra crossing![]() |
Boundary Road and Heaphy Terrace Intersection | TBC |
Proposed safety improvements on Boundary Road and Heaphy Terrace |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is are raised pedestrian platforms?
Raised platforms provide crossing points for pedestrians as well as slowing down traffic with the raised level and textured surface. They often have yellow tactile surfacing to improve accessibility for vision-impaired people.
Raised platforms can be used in conjunction with kerb extensions to slow traffic further.
What about safer speed areas?
We use different ways to let drivers know they are entering a safer speed area, and the speed limit has dropped to 40km. Coloured and raised pedestrian platforms and pedestrian refuge islands are often installed in conjunction with speed limit signs and reminder signs.
What are accessible bus kerbs?
One of the improvements we are making to bus stops around the city is putting in accessible kerbs. These kerbs make it much easier for people using mobility aids such as wheelchairs to get on and off the kneeling buses.
We have also built bus shelters which include a covered area for wheelchairs or mobility scooters, next to seating.
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Last updated 26 April 2023