ACCESS
Problem
You told us it was difficult for pedestrians to cross SH1, particularly at the school and near bus stops and shops.
Treatment
Provide better access across the highway, in particular:-
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Improve access across and beside SH1 north of Woodend Road for cyclists and pedestrians.
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Connect with Council's existing and future pathways and cycle routes.
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Improve Woodend School’s crossing (currently a kea crossing), potentially with signals that could also accommodate a safe cycle crossing route.
Problem
You said there was limited ability to turn right on to SH1 from the west side of town and this was increasing traffic on side roads. Residents are also finding it harder to access SH1 from driveways and a number of side roads.
Treatment
We are looking at a number of options to create breaks in the traffic on SH1. Each option has advantages and disadvantages. Examples we are looking at include:
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A roundabout or traffic lights at the SH1/Rangiora Woodend Road/Woodend Beach Road intersection.
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Traffic lights at the SH1/Woodend Road intersection.
We are undertaking further work to understand what might work best.
SAFETY
Problem
You told us cyclists found the SH1/Rangiora Woodend Road/Woodend Beach Road intersection unsafe.
Treatment
We are looking at alternative locations for safe access across SH1 and considering how these might best link with Council's current and future cycle routes.
Improving the school crossing could also provide for safe cycle access.
Problem
You told us motorists had safety concerns with the SH1/Rangiora Woodend Road/Woodend Beach Road intersection.
Treatment
We are looking at a number of options.
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One option is to place a roundabout at the southern entrance into Woodend that helps to lower speeds, this would likely to result in some movements needing to be restricted at the Rangiora Woodend Road intersection.
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Another option is to use traffic signals at this intersection.
Problem
You told us that vehicles parked along SH1 sometimes affected visibility for motorists entering the highway and affected traffic flow when motorists turn right off the State Highway.
Treatment
We are looking at addressing parking where it may affect visibility.
We are also looking to engage with people parking for long periods beside the highway to see what other solutions may be available.
SPEED
Problem
You told us speed was a concern, especially entering the township.
Treatment
We are considering the impacts of changing the location of speed limit signs at the northern and southern ends of Woodend.
Another important investigation is being conducted by the Transport Agency's Safe Roads team, who are investigating safety options either side of Woodend village. We are working with this team to be sure our recommendations fit together for the benefit of the community.
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