Executive Summary of Submission
Persistent Parking Issues: Long-standing challenges at Crow Road and Marlborough Avenue junction hinder pedestrian and cyclist mobility.
Decade-Long Problem: Documented since 2012, indicating street design and enforcement inadequacies over time.
Meeting Request with Council Departments: Proposal to engage with roads, active travel, and liveable neighbourhoods departments for collaborative solutions.
Possible Solutions:
- A – Double Yellow Lines: Paint and repaint for enforceable restrictions, addressing cycle lane misuse.
- B – Temporary Materials: Use concrete planters or bolt-down bollards to fill parking spaces.
- C – Make Permanent Changes: Replace fire path design with modern, bollard-equipped structure.
- D – Full Redesign - Crossing Point: Introduce a zebra crossing, allowing parking transformation into a “green walkway.”
Summary: Urgent need for comprehensive solutions, ranging from enforceable measures to a potential full redesign. The objective is to enhance safety and accessibility for cyclists and pedestrians at the junction.