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Travel Safe

Travel Safe is an all-ages community focused approach to road safety in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty.

A joint initiative between Tauranga City Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, NZ Police, and NZ Transport Agency. The Travel Safe team partner with and work alongside communities, schools, parents, caregivers, volunteers, and students, to deliver programmes and initiatives to reduce accidents and improve road safety.

The programmes are developed to address identified high risks for targeted audiences.

Travel Safe is driven by guiding principles:

  • listening to communities
  • keeping it simple and flexible
  • developing community and school ownership at the beginning
  • strengthening community action
  • developing personal skills
  • creating supportive environments
  • supporting building healthy public policy
  • valuing volunteers

Find out more using the links below and follow Travel Safe on Facebook for updates.

Latest news

New directional arrows on the way for Marine Parade coastal pathway

Tauranga City Council will soon begin work to improve the experience for users of the Marine Parade coastal pathway by sandblasting directional arrows onto the surface.

Tauranga City Council will soon begin work to improve the experience for users of the Marine Parade coastal pathway by sandblasting directional arrows onto the surface using garnet — a natural, environmentally friendly mineral abrasive. 

Works are scheduled to take place the week of Monday, 9 June and are expected to take three days, weather dependent. Hours of work will be from 8.30am to 4.30pm each day. During this time, small sections of the pathway will have temporary pedestrian detours in place to ensure safety. 

Since its opening in 2023, the Marine Parade coastal pathway has become a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, with hundreds of people enjoying it each day. With increased use, Council has received feedback highlighting challenges around path sharing, particularly during peak times. 

The addition of directional arrows along the pathway between Pacific Avenue and Oceanbeach Road will serve as a friendly reminder to keep left, ensuring a smoother journey for all.  

More information on the Marine Parade coastal pathway.
 

Posted: Jun 9, 2025,

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