Hillview School mid-block crossing audit

Objective

Conduct a Detail Design stage safety audit (DDSSA)

Client

Christchurch City Council

Location

Christchurch

Deliverable

Report

Timeframe

Mar 2018-Apr 2018

Project Status

Complete

Background

ViaStrada was commissioned to undertake a detailed design stage road safety audit of the proposed mid-block signalised pedestrian crossing on Wilsons Road adjacent to Hillview School.
The audit identified a range of opportunities to enhance pedestrian safety and crossing amenity, along with observations relating to vehicle accessways and the broader school street frontage environment. Recommendations were provided to improve traffic signal operation, geometric design and alignments, as well as associated signage and road markings.