Existing bus stop and MahuExpress practice
width of road, parking, and bus (ideally positioned)
illustrating difficulties for overtaking car driver
width of road, parking, and bus
Note bus use of church car park as community consideration
showing small car well over
facing driver being considerate but frustrated by refuge (which has already been damaged)
even so, ute unable to pass bus
Proposed bus stop 19m north - looking north, western side
road already curving away from view and close to junction
increased risk exposure in both directions
hidden driveway conflict-potential invisible
without parked cars serial risks of bus, oncoming traffic, and/or refuge
Proposed bus stop 19m north - looking south
vehicle positioned wary of drop-off and far junction
ideally positioned to see pedestrians and to pass bus
bus blocking view, oncoming driver appropriately cautious
retreating driver suddenly pulled across
must juggle defensive reaction with imminent refuge
adding pedestrians, would multiply risks
oncoming driver made decision, passes bus closely
retreating driver surprised, pulls across
presence of parked cars would exacerbate
overtaking driver visibility lessened
everything appears ok
need to round the bus, and follow curving road
a challenge to all levels of driving skill
Other thoughts and proposals
- proposed eastern side bus stop (southbound)
- new church driveway at northern boundary
- ?separation church and school access
- high school opening 2019
- attendant upgrade of Goodall road
- assumed creation of Goodall road pedestrian access
- assumed linkage of pedestrian access Goodall/Mahurangi East roads
- necessary re-alignment of Goodall/Rangimaarie/Mahurangi East intersection
- upgrade to belisha beacons
- upgrade time-controlled electronic school signage