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Flipcharts and notes from Resident workshop 7 March
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A big thank you to the 47 people that joined us over three workshops on Sunday 7 March to talk about the Knights Road Connection Project.We appreciate you sharing your experiences of the new trial layout and your thoughts on what could be done differently as we move forward.Photos of all the flip chart notes created by the groups as well as a typed version of the flipcharts are now live in the documents section of this project page. Transcripts of the discussion will be added once completed.The next face to face opportunity to feedback is at Queensgate Mall on Thursday 18 March between 9am and 9pm. We'd love to see you there!Please spread the word so that everyone has an opportunity to participate. -
You can feedback now on the trial layout
Share You can feedback now on the trial layout on Facebook Share You can feedback now on the trial layout on Twitter Share You can feedback now on the trial layout on Linkedin Email You can feedback now on the trial layout linkOnline feedback surveys on the first temporary trial layout along Knights Road are now live. Click the links below to give your feedback. Please fill in the surveys relevant to you.
Link to school community survey
Hard copies of these surveys will be delivered to schools and residents next week.
If you have an idea that you'd like to discuss, or want to post a photo, please Share your idea here
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Upcoming Workshops
Share Upcoming Workshops on Facebook Share Upcoming Workshops on Twitter Share Upcoming Workshops on Linkedin Email Upcoming Workshops linkWe have a series of workshops, displays, and drop-in days planned to ask for feedback from all users of Knights Road, in addition to the surveys and polls which will go live after the launch event on Friday 26 February. See this document for all of the information.
Sunday 28 February - Cancelled due to Covid Level 2 - to be rescheduled
With New Zealand going back into Alert Level 2 at 6am on Sunday 28 February, as announced at 9pm on Saturday 27th we have made the difficult decision to postpone the two resident workshops that were to be held at the Dowse on Sunday 28 February.
While the number of people that RSVP’d for the workshops are within limits, we are taking a cautious approach as we are unable to practically manage physical distancing in the workshop setting at short notice.
It is also important for all residents that want to participate to have the opportunity to attend the workshops. The move to Alert Level 2 may impact attendance for some in the community.
Alternative plans will be posted here and on our facebook page as soon as we have worked through the options. We will work directly with the resident organising these as we look at options, and those who RSVP'd by email will continue to be kept informed through email.
Please spread the word to others that may be planning to attend that aren't regular computer users.
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Save the date - Official Trial Launch 26 February
Share Save the date - Official Trial Launch 26 February on Facebook Share Save the date - Official Trial Launch 26 February on Twitter Share Save the date - Official Trial Launch 26 February on Linkedin Email Save the date - Official Trial Launch 26 February linkThe launch event is next Friday 26 February at 1pm. Please see the invitation document below - we'd love to see you there! Please RSVP to allow us to prepare properly, and to communicate should anything change due to the weather or Covid Alert Levels changing.
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Pop-up Park Celebration Friday 4 December
Share Pop-up Park Celebration Friday 4 December on Facebook Share Pop-up Park Celebration Friday 4 December on Twitter Share Pop-up Park Celebration Friday 4 December on Linkedin Email Pop-up Park Celebration Friday 4 December linkWe're reimagining Knights Road with you to create a safer and more people-friendly pathway and connection to Lower Hutt's CBD. The pop-up park will be the 'home' for the project and a place to stay informed about what's next and ways you can feedback. The design has come from community feedback requesting more seating, more attractive spaces and a physical space to stay informed. It's been created from recycled materials from local businesses, with artwork done by Hutt Intermediate and Sacred Heart students supported by local artists.
The event is a celebration of their work. There will be activities, music and an opportunity to see what a temporary pathway trial along Knights Road might look like.
Stop by on your way home from school or work, or while you're out and about to meet the team and enjoy the new space.
https://www.facebook.com/events/3512437852178721
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Votes are in for your preferred rest area layout!
Share Votes are in for your preferred rest area layout! on Facebook Share Votes are in for your preferred rest area layout! on Twitter Share Votes are in for your preferred rest area layout! on Linkedin Email Votes are in for your preferred rest area layout! linkThanks for having your say on your preferred layout. Voting has now closed and option 2 (pictured) was the winner, receiving 58% of votes.
We also heard that you would like to see more shade provided. This can be tricky with Wellington winds and a temporary layout, but we'll look at ways to include that feedback.
This option came from community feedback asking for more spaces to sit, more art along the way and a physical space to hear about project updates. The result was this welcoming rest and picnic place to wait for buses, enjoy lunch from nearby businesses or meet friends.
What happens next?
We’ll be working with community to create it from recycled materials, and there will be a launch and community opening in 4-5 weeks time. We'll keep you posted!
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Knights Road Bus Drivers
Share Knights Road Bus Drivers on Facebook Share Knights Road Bus Drivers on Twitter Share Knights Road Bus Drivers on Linkedin Email Knights Road Bus Drivers linkMembers of the Knights Road Connection Project Team met with bus drivers who often navigate the route passing through Knights Road.
We asked them what they thought would improve the space along the road to further enhance the safety of the community.
The feedback from bus drivers was invaluable and highlighted some practical safety considerations for key points along Knights Road. (Their feedback was varied, centered on the length of bus stops and concerns around the Pohutukawa, Birch, Knights Road, and Oxford intersection.)
This collaboration and feedback is an integral part of how the Knights Road Connection Project will evolve.
By asking bus drivers who drive the route every day what they think before the work is commenced, we can try out ideas and adapt accordingly.
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Learn by doing
Share Learn by doing on Facebook Share Learn by doing on Twitter Share Learn by doing on Linkedin Email Learn by doing linkAt the end of the school term, members of the Knights Road Connection Project Team went out with Hutt Intermediate Students to conduct a walking audit of Knights Road, sharing their thoughts and ideas on what changes could be trialled to improve safety for all users whilst also ensuring it is an enjoyable space to be in. They noted what hazards they saw, for themselves and others, on their journeys from Waterloo Station to the turnoff to their school.
Their suggested solutions to these hazards included safety signage along the footpath and at key corners, as well as visually creative ideas for street art to improve their journey.
Students also had the opportunity to practice using speed radar guns to monitor real-time vehicle speeds and suggested the best location to trial an additional pedestrian crossing.
