Safer speed limits

Status Closed
Start date 8 September 2015
Closed date 12 October 2015
Number of submissions 391

What happened to this consultation?

Wellington City Council sought your feedback on its plan to reduce the speed limit in six Wellington communities - a portion of Happy Valley Road and the shopping areas in Berhampore, Khandallah, Ngaio, Northland and Wadestown.

Next steps

  • December 2015
    The Council approved this proposal to reduce speed limits at the Transport and Urban Development meeting, 9 December.

Background

The proposal to reduce vehicle speeds will make these roads safer and more pleasant for all road users. Studies show that reducing vehicle speeds significantly reduces the number and severity of injuries. There will be little effect on motorists’ travel times.

The Council has reduced the speed limit in 10 other shopping centres including Hataitai, Kilbirnie, Miramar, Seatoun and Strathmore Park.

What we proposed and why

  • The proposals to reduce vehicle speeds will make those streets safer and more pleasant for all road users.
  • The new speed limits would apply to all vehicles at all times.
  • Studies show that reducing vehicle speeds significantly reduces the number and severity of injuries.
  • In the areas where the speed limit proposed is 30km/h, there will be little effect on motorists’ travel times, as the average speed in these areas is already close to that speed.

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