Submission details
| Submission ID | 8378 |
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| Name | Lyall Duffus |
| Date | 27 February 2026 |
| Which option do you prefer? |
Option 2: Retain the current 80km/h speed limit, do not change speed limit
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| Please tell us why? |
The estimated accident reduction is very trivial compared with the 3,121 hours per year collective impact on vehicles.
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| Do you think any other physical changes are required to support the proposed speed limit change? |
There is no real justification for the change you propose, so save the $30k you were going to spend for something really beneficial, like better cycling infrastructure!
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| How do you travel through the area? |
Drive
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| 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
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| Are you giving feedback on behalf of an organisation? |
No, these are my own personal views
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