Grey Street Trial Elements To Be Removed In Staged ApproachCouncil is moving ahead with changes to Grey Street following the conclusion of the Streets for People trial and decision by elected members to adopt a hybrid option – reinstate the pre-trial layout between Childers Road and Kahutia Street and maintain pedestrian and safety features. The decision follows a 12-month trial that aimed to make Grey Street safer and more accessible for all users. Late last year, Council met on-site with representatives from the Tairāwhiti Adventure Trust and the Grey Street Restoration Group to confirm the next steps. “There was general agreement to focus on the section between Childers Road and Kahutia Street first, while retaining key pedestrian safety improvements.”The parties came to general approval about removing elements from Childers Road to Kahutia Street and keeping the crossing points. We’re now taking a managed, phased approach that balances road user safety, affordability and practicality,” says Mr Barry.