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We’re planning a safer, more connected Yamba- starting with new pedestrian crossings on the routes to the two primary schools and we’d like to hear your thoughts on the proposed designs.
Getting around Yamba by choosing to walk, ride or roll is already part of daily life for many people, but some crossings can be tricky to navigate, especially for children, seniors and people with limited mobility. Safer crossings will give children more freedom, families more choice, seniors more confidence, and make everyday trips easier and more comfortable for the whole community.
We’ve focused first on routes to Yamba’s two schools, as children are our most vulnerable road users. This project is the next step toward helping Yamba become a place where walking, riding and rolling feel safe, easy and enjoyable for everyone. It also supports the goals of the Clarence Valley Active Transport Strategy 2024–2044, which aims to build healthier, more accessible and people-friendly towns. Fourteen priority sites were identified where upgraded crossings would connect the most people to schools and key destinations, with twelve of these now being progressed through design.
How the recommendations were developed
Consultation with the school community and survey findings were combined with this review to identify the most suitable crossing treatments and locations.
A traffic engineering review was carried out to assess existing conditions, traffic volumes and road safety risks.
An engineering report and set of recommendations was prepared, forming the basis of the concept designs now open for feedback.
What we heard from the school community
Earlier this year, we surveyed the school community to understand their experiences and priorities for safer crossings. Here’s what we heard:
Families said safer, well-designed crossings would encourage more walking and riding.
Raised crossings were strongly preferred over painted lines or pedestrian refuge islands.
A map of crossing hot spots identified by the school community is shown below.
What’s happening now
The top three crossing locations can be delivered through external and internal funding in 25/26. See image below.
Concept designs have been developed for the next ten priority sites.
Community consultation is now open to gather feedback on the draft designs.
Designs will be refined once feedback is considered.
External funding will be sought to deliver the projects.
Review and Provide Feedback 💬
Your feedback will help refine the plans and strengthen funding applications. Please provide feedback before Wednesday 29 October to have your ideas considered in the design review.
View the proposed designs here View the full report here Share feedback here Take the quick poll here
We’re planning a safer, more connected Yamba- starting with new pedestrian crossings on the routes to the two primary schools and we’d like to hear your thoughts on the proposed designs.
Getting around Yamba by choosing to walk, ride or roll is already part of daily life for many people, but some crossings can be tricky to navigate, especially for children, seniors and people with limited mobility. Safer crossings will give children more freedom, families more choice, seniors more confidence, and make everyday trips easier and more comfortable for the whole community.
We’ve focused first on routes to Yamba’s two schools, as children are our most vulnerable road users. This project is the next step toward helping Yamba become a place where walking, riding and rolling feel safe, easy and enjoyable for everyone. It also supports the goals of the Clarence Valley Active Transport Strategy 2024–2044, which aims to build healthier, more accessible and people-friendly towns. Fourteen priority sites were identified where upgraded crossings would connect the most people to schools and key destinations, with twelve of these now being progressed through design.
How the recommendations were developed
Consultation with the school community and survey findings were combined with this review to identify the most suitable crossing treatments and locations.
A traffic engineering review was carried out to assess existing conditions, traffic volumes and road safety risks.
An engineering report and set of recommendations was prepared, forming the basis of the concept designs now open for feedback.
What we heard from the school community
Earlier this year, we surveyed the school community to understand their experiences and priorities for safer crossings. Here’s what we heard:
Families said safer, well-designed crossings would encourage more walking and riding.
Raised crossings were strongly preferred over painted lines or pedestrian refuge islands.
A map of crossing hot spots identified by the school community is shown below.
What’s happening now
The top three crossing locations can be delivered through external and internal funding in 25/26. See image below.
Concept designs have been developed for the next ten priority sites.
Community consultation is now open to gather feedback on the draft designs.
Designs will be refined once feedback is considered.
External funding will be sought to deliver the projects.
Review and Provide Feedback 💬
Your feedback will help refine the plans and strengthen funding applications. Please provide feedback before Wednesday 29 October to have your ideas considered in the design review.
View the proposed designs here View the full report here Share feedback here Take the quick poll here
