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Submission ID 8353
Name Steven Truscott
Date 27 February 2026
Which option do you prefer?
Option 2: Retain the current 80km/h speed limit, do not change speed limit
Please tell us why?
The developer is required to install a signalised pedestrian crossing in any event, so indicating this makes no difference.
If average speed is already 64, then reducing it to 60 won't make a material difference either way, it will just cost money.
Constantly 'taking away risk' encourages people to be less aware and therefore leads to more incidents. It's a double edged sword, so to speak. Perhaps reprogramming the pedestrian light to have a slightly longer delay between the signal turning red for cars, and green for pedestrians may be a safer solution.
Do you think any other physical changes are required to support the proposed speed limit change?
If you really want safety, have the developer build a pedestrian overpass... The developers will be making significant profits - the cost of their profits should not come to all other ratepayers. This will also reduce the effect on the traffic entering and exiting our national trunk route.
As mentioned, a cheaper safety option may be achieved by implementing a longer delay period on the traffic signal between stopping cars and releasing pedestrians.
How do you travel through the area?
Drive, Bike/Scooter, Walk
What do you use Te Rapa Road north for?
Travelling north bound/south bound, Travelling to/from work, For recreation i.e. cycling/bike track
Are you giving feedback on behalf of an organisation?
No, these are my own personal views
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