Option 2 selected

At a community meeting on Thursday 6 June, around 40 Ūawa residents after a thorough discussion opted for Upgrade Trial Option 2, which will improve safety at the Solander and Cook Street intersection.

Part of the overall picture in Ūawa is to link the main street into existing and future-planned shared paths and recreational areas around Tolaga Bay.

The design has been created to slow traffic through the main street and improve safety for all road users. Ultimately, it strives to create a safe and vibrant space for everyone in Ūawa. There’s huge pride for the main street in Ūawa from the community and it’s going to be great to see it given an upgrade.

About Streets for People

Streets for People is funded by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi to encourage vibrant, people friendly streets and healthier lifestyles by implementing temporary interventions to test live versions of designs with local people in real time.

This a people first approach, to design with the users of the space affected rather than for them. Trial interventions are added in a low-cost, low-risk way that allows people to try the design for themselves and provide feedback. Trials are monitored and assessed for effectiveness to inform the planning for future permanent changes.

The project also aims to encourage safer, healthier communities by offering greater options on how they travel.

We've heard from the community, here are their ideas for the township so far:

• Slow traffic from northern and southern approaches to Ūawa and reduce speed through Tolaga Bay township.
• Better street lighting.
• More seating/ tables.
• Bike racks.
• Roundabout in place at Solander and Cook Streets to slow traffic entering town.
• Safe pedestrian crossings.
• Planter boxes.

Thank you for all the valuable feedback, together with our community partners, business owners, designers and engineers we will continue to refine these improvements and ideas.