Baypark to Bayfair Underpass

The Baypark to Bayfair Link in Tauranga sees around 38,000 vehicles travel through it daily. But not everyone has the option of driving. For the 1 in 25 New Zealanders who belong to the blind and low vision community, including over 30,000 legally blind individuals, safe, accessible infrastructure is essential.

As part of our commitment to creating inclusive spaces, Haptix worked alongside CPB Contractors and Jacobs Engineering Group to help make the new Baypark to Bayfair underpass safe and accessible for all users, including those with visual impairments.

We supplied and installed a range of accessibility products, including:
-Stainless steel tactile indicators with yellow carborundum inserts
-LKR127 aluminium stair nosings
-Concrete tactile pavers

All products used in this project feature a P5 slip rating, ensuring the highest level of safety in both wet and dry conditions. These tactile solutions provide clear cues around hazards such as road crossings and staircases, helping those with low or no vision move through the space with confidence.