In July 2010, Grey Lynn 2030 presented to the Western Bays Community Board about traffic issues in the West Lynn area and proposed traffic calming initiatives.
The results of a survey undertaken by Grey Lynn 2030 and Walk Auckland highlighted many of the concerns.
Survey of 118 people 97 (82%) live in Grey Lynn
- 61% concerned about the volume of traffic in Grey Lynn .
- 78% concerned about the speed of traffic in Grey Lynn.
- 78% concerned with the safety of pedestrians from traffic in Grey Lynn.
- 85% concerned with the safety of children from traffic in Grey Lynn.
- 50% think it is not safe to cycle in Grey Lynn.
Traffic issues in West Lynn
- Excessive speed
- Hazardous to cross
- Excessive traffic
- Lack of “local shopping centre”
- Illegal parallel parking
- Failure of ad hoc measures eg Removal of car parks
Proposed solutions:
Cohesive package of traffic calming measures. For example:
- Speed reduction
- Signage “ welcome to West Lynn” “ Slow Village”
- Raised surface through shopping area
- Crossing islands
- Intersection improvements on Richmond Rd (Warnock St, Peel St and Surrey Cres)
Gateway for main entrances to Grey Lynn
Show we have a distinct traffic "culture" plus specific signs/banners/flags for each of the local shopping centres and along streets
Traffic calming day/week to raise awareness
Combined with street parties, guerrilla signs activity
Pledge
Ask all people in Grey Lynn 2030 to take a pledge to drive less and more slowly and extend this to the wider community
Traffic calming Survey
Undertake survey to determine specific concerns and improvements desired of the community
Children's workshop
Using David Engwicht's Taming dragon wagons workshop
Problem streets
A letter has been drafted that can be used as a template for circulation to neighbours interested in sharing traffic calming ideas (starting with Kelmarna Ave)
Adoption of berms/design of the berms
Council has agreed that Westmere School can adopt 2/3sets of chicanes on Larchwood Avenue. A member of the Water group is going to approach the council to discuss the berm designs to improve water management and collection
Grey Lynn Farmers market - encouraging walking/cycling
Help is needed to make signs saying: "Park your bike here" “Walk, skip or cycle to the market: Leave your car at home”. “Only 10 mins walk from here” etc .
How about holding a street party?
Massey Matters has put together a guide for organising a BBQ or party in your street. The Brits have been into this for years. Here a couple of excellent guides on how to do it. The British one has what every UK street party needs - how to make bunting
Mental Speed Bumps – the smarter way to tame traffic
David Engwicht, artist, write, street philosopher, story teller, was in Auckland in July 2009 at the invitation of the council’s urban design group inspiring people to re-think their presumptions about traffic calming and their relationship with vehicles. Grey Lynn 2030 hosted a community meeting where David called for an "outbreak of civility" as the first step to transforming Auckland!
Traffic Updates
Below is a selection of activities and updates from this project.
Bike friendly neighbourhoods
Back in July 2009 Grey Lynn 2030 hosted David Engwicht author of “Mental Speed Bumps – the smarter way to tame traffic” . He inspired many in the community to think about what we can all do to make our streets safer, calmer and more civil. What came through strongly from Grey Lynners was a…
Read MorePonsonby Rd Speed Change to 40 km
Dear Grey Lynn 2030, Thank you for providing us with your feedback in relation to the speed limit change from 50km/h to 40km/h on Ponsonby Road. Consultation was undertaken between the 13th of June to the 15th of July 2009. 932 responses were received of which 736 (79%) supported the proposal and 172 (18%) opposed…
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David Engwicht visits Grey Lynn 2030
This visit in 2009 started the Grey Lynn Traffic Calming Group Mental Speed Bumps – the smarter way to tame traffic David Engwicht, artist, write, street philosopher, story teller, was in Auckland in 2008 at the invitation of Auckland council’s urban design group inspiring people to re-think their presumptions about traffic calming and their relationship…
Read MoreWalk Auckland Public Meeting
Walk Auckland will have a presentation from council officers on the shared space concepts. Sue Evans and the project manager Nazla Carmine for Elliot and Darby streets will answer questions. Walk Auckland is meeting: Tuesday, July 14th 5:30pm Leys Institute upstairs Hall Supper room St Marys Rd at Three Lamps, Ponsonby.
Read MoreSH20 meeting with Stephen Joyce
The Transport Minister, Steven Joyce will be visiting Hendon Park/Alan Wood Reserve Friday, 3 July at 10.00am. Please come along and voice your concerns/ opposition to the latest motorway option that destroys our communities, our homes and our parks. We will be meeting at the carpark in Alan Wood Reserve at 9.45am. Entry is off…
Read MoreInterested in Traffic/Transport? Mental Speed Bumps author at GL2030
David Engwicht presentation to Grey Lynn 2030 We are really fortunate to have David booked to give a presentation on Saturday 11 July 1.30 – 3pm at St Columba’s Church Hall, Surrey Cres, Grey Lynn. Some of you will already have heard about the phenomenal David Engwicht, considered one of the world’s most innovative thinkers…
Read MoreTraffic Focus Group
Traffic Focus Group (new) Have you almost be run over on the pedestrian crossing at West Lynn? Is the commuter traffic using your street as a rat run? Do you have any ideas for traffic calming measures ? Do you think it would be great to have a 30km speed limit on our residential streets?…
Read MoreGet Across Update- May 2009
Hi All, A massive thank you to everyone who helped organise and promote the Sunday’s demonstration. Here’s the plan from here.. – We intend meeting with the NZTA’s CEO to see if they will re-open the walk/cycle way study – We will ask the PM to consider making the walk/cycle a “Road of National Significance”,…
Read MoreGet Across campaign is getting cross
Are you interested in helping the campaign to Get Across the Harbour Bridge by bike or on foot? Here is the request for help Grey Lynn 2030 has been sent. Greetings GetAcross supporters, Thanks to all who completed our survey (over 2,000 of you did). The key result was 75% saying “yes” to a demonstration…
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