Submission details
| Submission ID | 8978 |
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| Name | DJ Jarman |
| Date | 20 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? |
While I understand and support the importance of pedestrian safety, I do not believe that reducing the speed limit is the most effective or appropriate solution in this case. This stretch of road has been designed and is currently functioning as a higher-speed route, and a sudden reduction may lead to inconsistent driver behaviour, including abrupt braking, reduced compliance, and driver frustration. These factors can, in some cases, create new safety risks rather than mitigate them.
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| Do you think any other physical changes are required to support the proposed speed limit change? |
Road safety decisions should be based on best-practice design and long-term outcomes, rather than short-term financial considerations. If a pedestrian crossing is necessary, it should be designed to safely accommodate both pedestrians and existing traffic conditions without relying primarily on reduced speed limits.
The council should consider alternative solutions, such as appropriately engineered pedestrian crossings, overpasses, underpasses, or well-designed signalised crossings, and targeted safety measures that do not require a blanket reduction in speed. |
| 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, Travelling north bound/south bound, Travelling to/from work
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| Are you giving feedback on behalf of an organisation? |
No, these are my own personal views
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