Dunedin & Otago Other proposed trials are on Union Street East to create more space for the large numbers of pedestrians who use the area every day to move between lectures and meetings. “This trial has been planned with our project partners, the University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic. Now that funding has been granted, we aim to talk to student representatives and other stakeholders about implementation plans,” Jeanine says. Trials are likely to be installed early next year and people will be able to have their say on them. Feedback and trial results will feed into the project’s design process for permanent infrastructure improvements. The Mosgiel-Taieri Safer School Streets project aims to make it safer and easier for children to walk, scoot and bike to and from four Mosgiel and Outram schools. The Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board, schools, parents and students have expressed concern about driver behaviour in Mosgiel and Outram, such as speeding and the lack of safe crossing points. Proposed trials include new crossing points and upgrades of existing crossings and intersection improvements. “We will continue to work closely with the board and schools regarding implementation of trials and will respond to feedback received from the community.” Trial infrastructure is likely to be installed early next year and people will be able to have their say on it. The tertiary project will cost $300,000 (the DCC’s share is $30,000) and the MosgielTaieri project $115,000 (DCC $11,500).
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