VOLUNTEERS WANTED TO MANAGE PEDESTRIAN FLOW AT THE DAYS BAY CROSSING
The Eastbourne Community Board and Days Bay Residents Association plan to trial a volunteer system for managing the pedestrian flow across the Days Bay Crossing between the wharf and Williams Park. On hot summer holidays, the constant flow of pedestrians at the crossing holds up traffic, causing long delays to residents, visitors and emergency vehicles.
We are establishing a list of volunteers from Days Bay, Eastbourne and the other Bays willing to join a WhatsApp group (we can show you how).
When a fine weather forecast coincides with a weekend or public holiday, the WhatsApp group will be activated, and available volunteers can join a roster for 1.5 to 2-hour shifts from midday to late afternoon. Volunteers are likely to work in pairs (two volunteers at each end of the crossing) and will be provided with cones and hi-vis vests.
Note, this is not a traffic management role. The role involves asking pedestrians to wait from time to time so traffic can flow.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email dbcrossing@eastbourne.nz or Private Message the Eastbourne Community Board, or use the form below.