Attachment 1 Correspondence since 15 April.pdf

Emily Clarke
Subject:
Rainbow Crossing Council Paper
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Subject:
Rainbow Crossing Council Paper
Location:
Microsoft Teams Meeting; MR-Cameron-L3-R2
Start:
Tue 30/07/2024 3:00 pm
End:
Tue 30/07/2024 3:50 pm
Recurrence:
(none)
Meeting Status:
Meeting organizer
Organizer:
Shawn Geard
Required Attendees:
Shawn Geard; Jeremy Boase; Emily McLean
Optional Attendees:
Nick Chester
Resources:
MR-Cameron-L3-R2
We now need to get a paper as per the decision from the petition 29 April 2024 (CO9/24/3).
The below image has been worked through as an option that would fit within the rules (and will be floated
with those who presented the petition).
The potential location options would be:
 Durham St (Existing crossing adjacent to UoW)
 Devonport Rd (new crossing adjacent to the library)
 The Strand (adjacent to Masonic Park, this would not be able to remain long term i.e. 2-3 years)
@Jeremy Boase while Emily and myself are happy to own the topic we require support with writing the paper
and pulling together the relevant background information, can you please forward this onto who is best
placed to help with this.
Shawn Geard | City Centre Infrastructure Lead
Tauranga City Council | 07 577 7000 |
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Emily Clarke
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Sent:
Tuesday, 16 July 2024 6:33 pm
To:
Shawn Geard; Emily McLean
Subject:
RE: CAS-887065-Q2V0Z9
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Thanks Shaun, and great to hear from you,
Am I allowed to ask of what the proposal might look like or does that have to wait until public release?
Slainte and ka kite
Gordy Lockhart
From: Shawn Geard <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 4:51 PM
To:
Emily McLean <[email address]>
Subject: RE: CAS-887065-Q2V0Z9
Afternoon Gordy,
Sorry for not getting back to you sooner, we are just starting to understand the draft initial meeting schedule to confirm
when we can get this added to the agenda.
Hopefully I’ll be able to have something more for you soon.
Thanks,
Shawn Geard | City Centre Infrastructure Lead
Tauranga City Council | 07 577 7000 |
[email address] | www.tauranga.govt.nz
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Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 3:53 PM
To: Shawn Geard <[email address]>; Emily McLean <[email address]>
Subject: RE: CAS-887065-Q2V0Z9
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Kia ora both,
Just chasing up the below if I can. How’s things progressing? Any way I can help?
Slainte and ka kite
Gordy Lockhart
From:
Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 2:28 PM
To: 'Shawn Geard' <[email address]>; 'Emily McLean' <[email address]>
Subject: RE: CAS-887065-Q2V0Z9
Kia ora Shawn and Emily,
Hope you’re both well.
I was wondering how the Rainbow Street Art paper and proposal is coming along. Will you be ready to
submit to the ﬁrst meeting of the new council in August? Is there any way I can help?
Slainte and ka kite
Gordy Lockhart
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Sent: Friday, May 31, 2024 1:08 PM
To: 'Shawn Geard' <[email address]>; 'Emily McLean' <[email address]>
Subject: FW: CAS-887065-Q2V0Z9
Kia ora Shawn and Emily,
Hope you’re both well.
In parallel with my discussions with New Plymouth District and Tairawhiti Councils re their Rainbow Street Art, I’d
also asked of the process in Auckland City’s K Road project.
See below and attached their response received today. Hopefully, this will prove helpful.
Keep well and enjoy your long weekend.
Slainte and ka kite
Gordy Lockhart
From:
@at.govt.nz>
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2024 10:12 AM
To:
Subject: CAS-887065-Q2V0Z9
Hi Gordy
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I refer to your enquiry related to the rainbow crossing on Karangahape Road.
Our sincere apologies for the delay in providing a response.
The rainbow crossing was implemented by AT to show support for the LGBTQA+ Community. AT had received requests
for rainbow crossings over several years from the Pride Parade organisers and the Karangahape Road Business
Associa on (KBA). The KBA undertook consulta on with the community and the project had the full support of the
Waitemata Local Board.
The installa ons referred to as “rainbow crossings” are considered roadway art and are managed through the Traﬃc
Control Devices Rule 2004, Clause 5.6 (1) (which was updated in 2023). Further informa on on the Rule can be found
at: www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/rules/docs/traﬃc-control-devices-2004-as-at-21-august-2023.pdf. Also refer to
sec ons 317 and 334 of the Local Government Act 1974.
We have provided a copy of the approval for the rainbow crossings on Karangahape Road.
Kind regards
Project and Business Interface Manager
Infrastructure Project Delivery - Infrastructure & Place
Auckland Transport
20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland 1010
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Emily Clarke
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Sent:
Friday, 31 May 2024 1:08 pm
To:
Shawn Geard; Emily McLean
Subject:
FW: CAS-887065-Q2V0Z9
Attachments:
Karangahape Road 16887 (CBD) ODA.10.02.2021.pdf
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Kia ora Shawn and Emily,
Hope you’re both well.
In parallel with my discussions with New Plymouth District and Tairawhiti Councils re their Rainbow Street Art, I’d
also asked of the process in Auckland City’s K Road project.
See below and attached their response received today. Hopefully, this will prove helpful.
Keep well and enjoy your long weekend.
Slainte and ka kite
Gordy Lockhart
From:
@at.govt.nz>
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2024 10:12 AM
To:
Subject: CAS-887065-Q2V0Z9
Hi Gordy
I refer to your enquiry related to the rainbow crossing on Karangahape Road.
Our sincere apologies for the delay in providing a response.
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The rainbow crossing was implemented by AT to show support for the LGBTQA+ Community. AT had received requests
for rainbow crossings over several years from the Pride Parade organisers and the Karangahape Road Business
Associa on (KBA). The KBA undertook consulta on with the community and the project had the full support of the
Waitemata Local Board.
The installa ons referred to as “rainbow crossings” are considered roadway art and are managed through the Traﬃc
Control Devices Rule 2004, Clause 5.6 (1) (which was updated in 2023). Further informa on on the Rule can be found
at: www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/rules/docs/traﬃc-control-devices-2004-as-at-21-august-2023.pdf. Also refer to
sec ons 317 and 334 of the Local Government Act 1974.
We have provided a copy of the approval for the rainbow crossings on Karangahape Road.
Kind regards
Project and Business Interface Manager
Infrastructure Project Delivery - Infrastructure & Place
Auckland Transport
20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland 1010
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information and advice from Auckland Transport. For the latest news from the Ministry of Health go to the Unite Against
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Emily Clarke
From:
Shawn Geard
Sent:
Friday, 10 May 2024 7:55 am
To:
Emily McLean
Subject:
RE: Tauranga City Centre Rainbow Crossing
Morning Gordy,
Thank you for your time and sending this through. Between Emily and myself we will get in touch once we have a draft of
the potential options discussed.
Thanks,
Shawn Geard | City Centre Infrastructure Lead
Tauranga City Council | 07 577 7000 |
| [email address] | www.tauranga.govt.nz
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Sent: Thursday, May 9, 2024 6:35 PM
To: Shawn Geard <[email address]>; Emily McLean <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Tauranga City Centre Rainbow Crossing
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Kia ora korua,
Apologies, I forgot to flick you the short Bloomberg video I mentioned. Cross fingers the TCC server hasn’t just had
a fit.
Slainte and ka kite
Gordy Lockhart
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Cheers, Gordy
-----Original Appointment-----
From: Shawn Geard <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 2:11 PM
To: Shawn Geard; Emily McLean;
MR-Cameron-L3-R6
Cc: Jeremy Boase
Subject: Tauranga City Centre Rainbow Crossing
When: Tuesday, 7 May 2024 4:00 pm-4:50 pm (UTC+12:00) Auckland, Wellington.
Where: 306 Cameron Road; MR-Cameron-L3-R6
This meeting is to run through the petition presented Monday around the rainbow crossing, and to start conversation on
it’s contents being reflected in the Council Paper to be put together by staff.
Thanks,
Shawn Geard | City Centre Transport Advisor
Tauranga City Council |
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Emily Clarke
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Sent:
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To:
Shawn Geard; Emily McLean;
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Cc:
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Subject:
RE: Tauranga City Centre Rainbow Crossing
Attachments:
Wandsworth Council Rainbow Crossing Proposal doc.pdf; Wandsworth Rainbow
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Kia ora team,
Thanks so much for a great meeting yesterday arvo Shawn and Emily. Super inspiring and delighted that we’ve got
such positive, progressive minds in our Tauranga Moana.
To brain dump…
We discussed…
 Short term Rainbow street art.
 Longer term social, culture identity street art representing Tauranga Moana populations in Te Manawataki
o Te Papa.
 Paper for decision to be put to first meeting of new council in August.
Background
 Meaning of Rainbow Flag. Based in campaigns for equal rights, now representing and celebrating wider
diversity.
 Street art in the context of a crossing is important in that it asks society to stop to recognise diversity.
 Street art drives engagement in a way no other art can. The tactile nature of standing means one can be
inside the art, view it from differing angles and truly experience it’s meaning.
Framework for design
 Rainbow street art should be The Progress Flag
 Older official designs not appropriate (Progress flag includes Trans and people of colour)
 New designs not appropriate. Would one re-design The Tino Rangatiratanga?
Potential locations and concepts
 Create legal crossing outside current library on Devonport Road. Have Rainbow street art either side of
this crossing.
 On The Strand taking the area of the road the width of Masonic Park or sitting either side of the legal
crossing outside The Phoenix.
 Central location with high foot traffic important.
 Less visible location creates intent questions as do temporary installations.
Collab/consultation partners on Rainbow x-ing
 YoubeYou - Aotearoa
 Rainbow Youth
 Tauranga Moana Pride
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 Gender Dynamix
 Inside Out
Te Manawataki o Te Papa moving forward.
Discussed playful streets concepts and broad ideas around whole society social identity representation.
Collab partner/consultation group potential in
 Ngati Ranginui/Ngai Tamarawaho
 YoubeYou – Aotearoa
 Tauranga Multicultural Council (represent multi orgs of ethnic background)
 Disability representative/group
 The Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tahono
 Diversity Works (represents DEI in commerce/organisational context, but that too is part of our wider
community)
 Religious group representation
 The Incubator Creative Hub
 Downtown Tauranga
Of interest
 The new Progress Flag (attached) – includes an unbroken circle representing being whole (the individual or
wider society)
 Wandsworth Council Rainbow Crossing Proposal doc (attached) Some interesting points around
neurodiversity.
 Photo of Wandsworth Rainbow Crossing (attached)
 Royal National Institute for the Blind (UK) article detail concerns on art crossings from those with a sight
disability.
 Article from the BBC asking will colourful streets make our streets safer?
 Interesting short piece from EM. (Erasmus Magazine (EM) is the independent news platform of Erasmus
University Rotterdam) Some great concepts around decolonisation through recognition of heterogenous
societies.
 Modeshift – Supporting Sustainable Travel are a UK based Local Authority School Travel Forum. Great
article titled ‘Rainbow crossings and beyond, street design makes LGBTQIA+ people feel safer.’
Hope all that helps and looking forward to next steps. Happy to play my part in any way. Reaching out to
consultation partners perhaps? Let me know.
Slainte and ka kite
Gordy Lockhart
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-----Original Appointment-----
From: Shawn Geard <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 2:11 PM
To: Shawn Geard; Emily McLean;
; MR-Cameron-L3-R6
Cc: Jeremy Boase
Subject: Tauranga City Centre Rainbow Crossing
When: Tuesday, 7 May 2024 4:00 pm-4:50 pm (UTC+12:00) Auckland, Wellington.
Where: 306 Cameron Road; MR-Cameron-L3-R6
This meeting is to run through the petition presented Monday around the rainbow crossing, and to start conversation on
it’s contents being reflected in the Council Paper to be put together by staff.
Thanks,
Shawn Geard | City Centre Transport Advisor
Tauranga City Council |
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SSA EQUALITY IMPACT AND NEEDS ANALYSIS

Directorate
Environment and Community Services
Service Area
Traffic and Engineering
Service/policy/function being assessed
Policy for implementation of artwork on
crossings in the Borough
Which borough (s) does the service/policy
Wandsworth
apply to
Staff involved
Nick O’Donnell, Henry Cheung
Date approved by Directorate Equality

Group (if applicable)
Date approved by Policy and Review
19/05/2020
Manager
All EINAs must be signed off by the Policy
and Review Manager
Date submitted to Directors’ Board

SUMMARY

Wandsworth Council is proposing to introduce public art in the form of carriageway
paintings on designated pedestrian crossings in the Borough. The purpose of the
carriageway artworks is to raise awareness for both pedestrians and drivers of the
presence of a controlled crossing, increase the vibrancy of the space and provide visual
interest, but also to communicate important messages and to inspire people to act and
think.

There are both positive and negative effects of this proposal. One positive aspect is its
potential to effectively increase community awareness to matters that are priorities in the
Borough. Examples of matters that can be promoted through this form of public art are
the Council’s environmental strategy, the Council’s cultural strategy and the Council’s
equality and diversity policy. However, unusual carriageway paintings may impact
members of the community that are neurodivergent on their comfort and understanding
of the conditions of use of pedestrian crossings. To mitigate against this, it is proposed
that a post-implementation user experience day is carried out with groups of people with
this condition where reactions can be tested, and appropriate action taken depending on
the outcome.

1. Background

The Council believes that the use of carriageway artworks can provide refreshing visual
stimulation while effectively communicating with people. It has the potential to increase
community engagement (e.g. promotion of sports/cultural events), challenge
misconceptions (e.g. support for the LGBT community to promote community cohesion)
and help the Council achieve its objectives (e.g. promote Wandsworth Environment and
Sustainability Strategy). It is therefore proposed to implement this proposal, safeguarding

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its impact on people with one or more of the Protected Characteristics.

2.  Analysis of need and impact

Protected group  Findings
Age
GLA 2019 Data
                                 Wandsworth
0 to 15                           16.8%
16 to 24                           69%
65 and over                  14.2%
Disability
ONS 2011 census data
                                         Wandsworth
Disability or                          11.2%
health problem
that effects
their day to
day life

Neurodivergence refers to a group of people with less-typical
cognitive variations, such as Autism and ADHD (Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity disorder). Local prevalence of autism and
ADHD is unknown, it is an area requiring further work.
According to Census 2011, 1,551 (3%) of children 0-15
recorded a long-term health problem or disability.
According to PANSI (Projecting Adult Needs and Service
Information), it was estimated that in 2014 there were 2,359
adults in Wandsworth aged 18-64 with an autistic spectrum
disorder.
Gender (sex)
ONS 2011 census data
                            Wandsworth
Male                          48%
Female                      52%
Gender
N/A
reassignment
Marriage and
GLA 2019 Data
civil partnership                                       Wandsworth
Divorced                             6.5%
Civil Partnership               0.6%
Married                            32.6%
Separated                          2.5%
Single                                54.2%
Widowed                           3.7%
Pregnancy and
PHOF 2016 data
maternity
                                     Wandsworth
Live births per
1000 females                   54.11
(15-44)

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Race/ethnicity
GLA 2019 Data
                                  Wandsworth
Persons BAME             30.9%

UK nationals                80.2%
Non-UK nationals       19.5%
Religion and
GLA 2019 Data
belief, including                          Wandsworth
non belief
Buddhist                0.8%
Christian                 53%
Hindu                     2.1%
Jewish                    0.5%
Muslim                   8.1%
Sikh                         0.3%
Other                      0.4%
No religion              27%
Sexual
Approximately 1.5 to 2% of the population identify as LGBT
orientation
(data inconclusive as often undeclared)

According to Office for National Statistics, for the period
between 2013 and 2015, 2.6% of Wandsworth population
identified themselves as lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGBT), 87.8%
identified themselves as heterosexual and 9.6% did not know
or did not answer. The installation of a rainbow crossing
celebrating the LGBT pride could contribute to promote
gender equality within the community.
Across groups
N/A
i.e older LGBT
service users or
bme young men

3.  Impact

Protected group  Positive
Negative
Age
- Increased awareness for both
No negative impacts identified
pedestrians and drivers of the
presence of a controlled
crossing,
- Increased vibrancy of the
space and visual stimulation,
- Communication of important
messages to inspire people to
act and think
Disability
- Increased awareness for both
Artwork on crossings can have a
pedestrians and drivers of the
potential issue for people who are
presence of a controlled
neurodivergent. Specifically, research
crossing,
undertaken by TfL’s Independent

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- Increased vibrancy of the
Disability Advisory Group in 2018
space and visual stimulation,
suggested that for people who are
- Communication of important
neurodivergent (such as those with
messages to inspire people to
autism, dementia or Alzheimer’s), the
act and think,
unusualness of colourful crossings

may cause sufficient anxiety for them
to avoid using the crossing.
As a mitigation action, it is
recommended that Charities that
support people with autism, epilepsy,
dementia and Alzheimer’s are invited
to bring to site people with the
condition as part of a user experience
day. These events will test reactions
to the artistic crossings to inform
what is the impact of these crossings
on people who are neurodivergent.
The outcomes will inform what
neurodiversity issues should inform
the design of road art in the future
and whether there are grounds to
redesign or remove the installations.
Gender (sex)
- Increased awareness for both
No negative impacts identified
pedestrians and drivers of the
presence of a controlled
crossing,
- Increased vibrancy of the
space and visual stimulation,
- Communication of important
messages to inspire people to
act and think
Gender
- Increased awareness for both
No negative impacts identified
reassignment
pedestrians and drivers of the
presence of a controlled
crossing,
- Increased vibrancy of the
space and visual stimulation,
- Communication of important
messages to inspire people to
act and think
Marriage and
- Increased awareness for both
No negative impacts identified
civil partnership
pedestrians and drivers of the
presence of a controlled
crossing,
- Increased vibrancy of the
space and visual stimulation,
- Communication of important

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messages to inspire people to
act and think
Pregnancy and
- Increased awareness for both
No negative impacts identified
maternity
pedestrians and drivers of the
presence of a controlled
crossing,
- Increased vibrancy of the
space and visual stimulation,
- Communication of important
messages to inspire people to
act and think
Race/ethnicity
- Increased awareness for both
No negative impacts identified
pedestrians and drivers of the
presence of a controlled
crossing,
- Increased vibrancy of the
space and visual stimulation,
- Communication of important
messages to inspire people to
act and think
Religion and
- Increased awareness for both
No negative impacts identified
belief, including
pedestrians and drivers of the
non belief
presence of a controlled
crossing,
- Increased vibrancy of the
space and visual stimulation,
- Communication of important
messages to inspire people to
act and think
Sexual
- Increased awareness for both
There is one reported case of abuse in
orientation
pedestrians and drivers of the
the form of hundreds of abusive
presence of a controlled
messages towards a school in
crossing,
Haringey Council after a rainbow
- Increased vibrancy of the
crossing was installed outside their
space and visual stimulation,
premises. Incidents of abuse are a risk
- Communication of important
and to mitigate the negative impact
messages to inspire people to
that these may have, this EINA
act and think
recommends that the installation of
- The Metropolitan Police
rainbow crossings is followed by a
database shows that in the
public campaign in the media praising
period between April 2019
the idea and showing the Council’s
and March 2020 there were
full support for the initiative.
69 reported homophobic hate
crimes in Wandsworth. The
installation of a rainbow
crossing has the potential of
playing an active role in

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improving the general
population’s acceptance of
different sexual identities and
in the promotion of
community inclusivity, thereby
reducing homophobic crime.

4. Actions

Action
Lead
Deadline
Officer
Update the EINA with any positive/negative impact identified

during the first user experience day, inviting Charities that
support people with autism, epilepsy, dementia and Alzheimer’s
to test the crossing.

Emily Clarke
From:
Gareth Wallis
Sent:
Wednesday, 1 May 2024 7:51 pm
To:
Shawn Geard; Nic Johansson
Cc:
Emily McLean
Subject:
RE: City Centre Rainbow Crossing Petition
I have messaged Democracy Services and asked them to respond formally.
Cool if some of us can meet up with Gordy in the meantime to ensure he knows we’re working on it behind the scenes,
even if a paper might not go up for approval in the short-term.
Many thx,
G.
From: Shawn Geard <[email address]>
Sent: Wednesday, 1 May 2024 1:29 pm
To: Gareth Wallis <[email address]>; Nic Johansson <[email address]>
Cc: Emily McLean <[email address]>
Subject: RE: City Centre Rainbow Crossing Petition
I suggest we frame it that we want to ensure the report is well considered and provides viable options with creative and
practical input, to ensure that the paper allows for an actual decision on what is implemented, rather than on the premise
itself (after which what is actually done would need consideration). For that to be the case we cannot make the 20 May
meeting.
I agree Democracy Services should be the ones that inform him of the meeting we are targeting, while we can talk to him
about the content and vision.
Regards,
Shawn
From: Gareth Wallis <[email address]>
Sent: Wednesday, 1 May 2024 1:23 pm
To: Nic Johansson <[email address]>; Shawn Geard <[email address]>
Cc: Emily McLean <[email address]>
Subject: RE: City Centre Rainbow Crossing Petition
OK cool…good to have the direction.
Who will communicate that to Gordy etc.? Even if we catch up with him for coffee, we should also advise formally I’d
suggest. Maybe Democracy Services should do that to keep them informed on the status of their petition etc.?
Thoughts?
Many thx,
G.
From: Nic Johansson <[email address]>
Sent: Wednesday, 1 May 2024 12:54 pm
To: Gareth Wallis <[email address]>; Shawn Geard <[email address]>
Cc: Emily McLean <[email address]>
Subject: RE: City Centre Rainbow Crossing Petition
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Definitely not going to the 20th, or any other meeting under commissioners as it’s felt this is needing a community lens
through democratically elected members.
From: Gareth Wallis <[email address]>
Sent: Wednesday, 1 May 2024 10:07 AM
To: Nic Johansson <[email address]>; Shawn Geard <[email address]>
Cc: Emily McLean <[email address]>
Subject: RE: City Centre Rainbow Crossing Petition
Late reply sorry. Good idea Nic if you can get steer from them…thx
From: Nic Johansson <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 5:22 pm
To: Shawn Geard <[email address]>; Gareth Wallis <[email address]>
Cc: Emily McLean <[email address]>
Subject: RE: City Centre Rainbow Crossing Petition
I’m meeting with commissioners tomorrow morning. I can ask them if they’d like to leave it or if they are ok to review and
decide on the 20th. Ok?
From: Shawn Geard <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 2:03 PM
To: Gareth Wallis <[email address]>; Nic Johansson <[email address]>
Cc: Emily McLean <[email address]>
Subject: RE: City Centre Rainbow Crossing Petition
Happy with this, just on the timings talking to Jeremy it sounds like Christine believes this paper should go to the new
councillors, can you please confirm exec alignment on this?
I am in the process of organising a meeting between Emily, Gordy and I, I can include yourselves if desired (or set up
something separate).
Happy with Strategy owning the paper with our input.
Thanks,
Shawn
From: Gareth Wallis <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 1:58 pm
To: Nic Johansson <[email address]>; Shawn Geard <[email address]>
Cc: Emily McLean <[email address]>
Subject: RE: City Centre Rainbow Crossing Petition
Agreed. Strategy to own it, all of us to contribute is my understanding of where we’ve landed?
From: Nic Johansson <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 1:57 pm
To: Shawn Geard <[email address]>; Gareth Wallis <[email address]>
Cc: Emily McLean <[email address]>
Subject: RE: City Centre Rainbow Crossing Petition
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I’m a big fan of it not being owned by Transport, but with Transport input in terms of Traffic Control Devices and what you
can and can’t do.
Very happy to support the direction we are heading.
I am quite keen to catch up with Gordy over the next couple of weeks so that he’s not caught off guard by anything come
20th. Shawn, can you ask Bern or Debbie to arrange please while Narn is away?
Cheers
Nic
From: Shawn Geard <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 8:26 AM
To: Gareth Wallis <[email address]>
Cc: Emily McLean <[email address]>; Nic Johansson <[email address]>
Subject: RE: City Centre Rainbow Crossing Petition
Morning Gareth,
I have talked to Jeremy and he can look to allocate resource to it however just looking for confirmation of paper timing.
I had taken away that we didn’t necessarily need to aim for the 20 May deadline and it would likely fall into a paper for the
new council in September (we only have a week or two if it gets a late inclusion).
I did however note this morning the Sunlive article noted it was expected 20 May so just wanting to clarify.
Thanks,
Shawn
From: Gareth Wallis <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 6:26 am
To: Emily McLean <[email address]>
Cc: Shawn Geard <[email address]>
Subject: RE: City Centre Rainbow Crossing Petition
At my computer properly now. I talked to Nic about this earlier yesterday and said we were happy to help, and happy to
lead if that was the best idea.
I like your suggestion of one of Jeremy’s team pulling it all together with input from a variety of departments…they can be
Switzerland etc.
Definitely keen to be involved and try and find a way for the rainbow to shine in our city centre, even if it isn’t a pedX…
From: Emily McLean <[email address]>
Sent: Monday, 29 April 2024 8:02 pm
To: Gareth Wallis <[email address]>
Cc: Shawn Geard <[email address]>
Subject: FW: City Centre Rainbow Crossing Petition
Hi G,
Shawn and I have been doing a bit of thinking. Would you support me approaching Jeremy's team of strategic advisors to
help with this report? I think they could be well placed to bring together the various parts of council on this.
Thanks,
Em
Emily McLean (she/her) | Programme Lead: City Centre
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From: Shawn Geard <[email address]>
Sent: 29 April 2024 4:03 pm
To: Emily McLean <[email address]>
Subject: FW: City Centre Rainbow Crossing Petition
FYI
From: Nic Johansson <[email address]>
Sent: Monday, 29 April 2024 2:54 pm
To: Shawn Geard <[email address]>
Cc: Anna Somerville <[email address]>; Karen Hay <[email address]>
Subject: RE: City Centre Rainbow Crossing Petition
Thnaks Shawn
I think City Centre should own with input from us. This isn’t transport per se and I think the conversation is better led from
elsewhere in the organisation.
Leave that with me for a day or two. In principle I agree with your steps
From: Shawn Geard <[email address]>
Sent: Monday, 29 April 2024 1:34 PM
To: Nic Johansson <[email address]>
Cc: Anna Somerville <[email address]>; Karen Hay <[email address]>
Subject: City Centre Rainbow Crossing Petition
Hi Nic,
I’ve done a bit of thinking on the rainbow crossing petition and propose we develop the paper along the following process:
  Transport to own (maybe us and city centre provide authorship),
  Road Safety team to provide commentary on safety and what can/ cannot be done,
  City Centre to provide input from playful streets perspective,
  S&P to provide input for urban design,
  I'll also talk to the Community Development team on including some input from there.
We will stop short of providing a recommendation and keep the report very unbiased as it will likely go to the new council
as I do not expect to be able to produce this in the 2 weeks we’d need to for the 20 May meeting.
Do you have any comment or other thought on this?
Thanks,
Shawn
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