Submission details
| Submission ID | 8915 |
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| Name | Ann Kifo |
| Date | 18 March 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? |
Higher speed limits like 80 km/h can improve traffic flow on suitable roads, but safety data often overrides congestion arguments in New Zealand. A solid response balances evidence on reduced travel times against crash risks and legal realities. Congestion Benefits of 80 km/hHigher speeds on arterial roads cut travel times, easing backups where roads are designed for 80 km/h, like consistent geometry and medians. Studies show speed reductions in congested areas sometimes worsen times without proportional safety gains. In NZ, 80 km/h suits rural-urban arterials with good lane widths and low hazards.
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| Do you think any other physical changes are required to support the proposed speed limit change? |
Stay at 80km
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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? |
It's a local road close to my house
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| Are you giving feedback on behalf of an organisation? |
No, these are my own personal views
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