Whakatane District Council, NZ installed red paint at crosswalks ineligible for official zebra paint

Whakatane District Council, NZ red paint crossing points

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Whakatane District Council installed vibrant red paint at two crossing points on Landing Road. These installations were designed to improve pedestrian and micro-mobility safety. According to Council rules, the low amount of pedestrian use relative to vehicle traffic prohibited the installation of traditional zebra crossings. The red paint highlights visibility for pedestrians and drivers without violating these guidelines.

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🚸 Red carpets rolled out at crossings. - Neighbourly Whakatane District, Whakatane

Two pedestrian access points on Landing Road have had ‘red carpet’ crossings installed this week, including the section outside Gull Service Station. Improvements...

Red carpets rolled out at crossings - News Whakatane

Two pedestrian access points on Landing Road have had ‘red carpet’ crossings installed this week, including the section outside Gull Service Station. Improvements were made in this location last year to widen the median bay and enable increased manoeuvrability, especially for mobility scooters and wheelchairs. The new ‘red carpet’ crossing …

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