Redwoodtown School - proposed crossing on Alabama Road

ViaStrada was engaged by Marlborough Roads to investigate options for improving pedestrian safety on Alabama Road outside Redwoodtown School. The project responded to concerns about students and caregivers crossing a busy road that carries around 4,000 vehicles per day, including a high number of heavy vehicles, with no formal crossing currently provided near the school.

The key objectives of the project were to:
•    Make crossing Alabama Road safer for pedestrians
•    Reduce the severity of crashes involving pedestrians
•    Provide a crossing that works well with heavy traffic volumes
•    Minimise impacts on the surrounding school and residential community

Based on national design guidance, ViaStrada provided two design options with a table clearly outlining the advantages and disadvantages of each for the client to consider.