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Footpaths

Footpaths provide safe passage for pedestrians and other users. Council policy requires a footpath on one side of the road only. Some areas have no footpaths, which ties in with the area’s character. 

If you notice any damage, a tripping hazard or an obstruction on a footpath, please call us.

Rural footpaths | Pedestrian walk offs/curb crossings | Footpath renewals 2020/21 |

Rural footpaths

Rural roads in Kāpiti currently do not have footpaths; a footpath would only be considered if or when the level of foot traffic increases. Most rural roads have a low density of housing, and low levels of foot traffic. 

Installing a footpath in a rural area requires careful consideration. We need to ensure it will improve safety for pedestrians but not disadvantage other road users, such as equestrians and cyclists.

Council data on rural roads shows most crashes happen due to poor driver behaviour, not because of speed limits or road layout. Installing a footpath may not improve the safety of pedestrians if driver behaviour remains poor.

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Pedestrian walk offs/curb crossings

To report any damage or if there is an access concern with a pedestrian walk off/curb crossing, please call us.

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Footpath renewals 2020/21

More than 3000 metres of footpath will be renewed in Ōtaki, Waikanae, Paraparaumu and Paekākāriki this financial year as part of the Council’s ongoing upgrade programme. These improvements will make them safer and better for users.

Footpaths are renewed on a needs basis, with those requiring greatest attention prioritised. We know there are more footpaths that need attention across the district, and we will be continuing to renew more every year as funding permits. Renewed footpaths improve accessibility and safety, especially for school kids, the elderly, and disabled people.

Footpaths being renewed in the 2020/21 year are in the table below. Contractors will be in touch with residents directly when work is due to begin on their streets.

Town

Street

Side of street

Length

Ōtaki

Rimu St, from Aotaki St to Gardner Place walkway

Left side only

229m

Ōtaki

Riberbank Rd, from Aotaki St to 50 Riverbank Rd

Right side only

594m

Ōtaki

Aotaki St, from Rimu St to Riverbank Rd

Left side only

188m

Paekākāriki

Porter Place, from Smith St to cul de sac

Both sides

312m

Paraparaumu

Arawhata Rd, from Greenwood Pl to Cypress Grove

Left side only

636m

Paraparaumu

Arawhata Rd, from Coleman St to Cypress Grove

Right side only

178m

Paraparaumu

Kāpiti Rd, from Arawhata St to Warimoo St

Left side only

299m

Waikanae

Queens Rd, from Kaitawa St to Campion Rd

Left side only

250m

Waikanae

Wakefield Grove, from Te Moana Rd to cul de sac

Both sides

224m

Waikanae

Miro St, from Ngaio Rd to Rimu St

Both sides

207m

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