School Zone and Community Speed Limits 2023-24

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Thank you for your feedback. This survey is now closed.

Please note: Central Otago District Council are aware of the Government’s commitment to halt blanket reductions of speed limits.

This consultation is consistent with the broader goals of Government by focusing on a tailored approach to reviewing speed limits, implementing variable speed limits on roads approaching schools, when possible, rather than permanent speed reductions. Council is following the guidance from Government to consider economic impacts, travel times, views of road users, concerns of local communities, while keeping safety a priority.

Council’s approach to speed management remains consistent with current legislation and aligns with the guidance recently provided by the new Government. Council will continue to align with Government guidance as it progresses through consultation and the implementation of speed limit changes.

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Speed limits in Central Otago are reviewed periodically to ensure they remain appropriate through changes to road use, align with national and local objectives, and meet the needs of the local community. Speed is a major factor in death and injury on our roads. Safer speeds and improved safety will make our roads safe for all users. With Council approval, this two-survey consultation will address both school speed zones (Survey 1) and community speed limits (Survey 2).

Survey 1 - Extent of school speed zones

A reduction in speed limits outside schools in the period before and after schools has been requested by the community and is supported by Council. The process for setting school speed zones was recently changed, which is why school speed zones were not included in previous consultation on speed limits throughout the district. For this consultation, we are asking submitters to give us feedback on the extent of school zones, rather than a speed limit change. For a number of schools variable school zones are proposed, where the speed limit will be reduced to 30km/h or 60km/h before and after school times. Please note, there are no proposed changes for Goldfields Primary School (undertaken in 2022) or Tarras School (on State Highway).

Survey 2 - Community speed limits

Additional information is also being sought for proposed changes on a number of community roads. To review all the maps outlining the proposed changes, please go to the right-hand menu of this page and click Proposed community speed limit changes or to see a list, go to Important Documents. Maps are also provided within the survey for every proposed change. Please note, there are no proposed changes in Teviot Valley Ward.

Background

In 2022, Council considered and approved more than 20 adjustments to speed limits across the district as a result of community consultation.

  • Consultation took place from 12 March to 12 April
  • 80% of respondents approved of the changes either in whole or in part
  • 23 changes were made to the original proposal as a result of submitter feedback.

Full details of the changes by area and by speed limit are available here.

Have your say

Before finalising and setting any new school speed zones, we want to hear what the community thinks about the proposed changes. To review all the maps outlining the proposed changes, please go to the right-hand menu of this page and click Proposed extent of school zone changes - maps.

To make feedback as easy as possible, we've divided the proposed changes into two separate surveys. To provide feedback on proposed changes to school speed zones, click here. To provide feedback on select community speed limits, click here. Both surveys open on Wednesday, 29 November and close on Sunday, 11 February 2024.

All submissions, including details of submitters will be made public via council agenda. Please read our privacy policy before you begin.

Thank you for your feedback. This survey is now closed.

Please note: Central Otago District Council are aware of the Government’s commitment to halt blanket reductions of speed limits.

This consultation is consistent with the broader goals of Government by focusing on a tailored approach to reviewing speed limits, implementing variable speed limits on roads approaching schools, when possible, rather than permanent speed reductions. Council is following the guidance from Government to consider economic impacts, travel times, views of road users, concerns of local communities, while keeping safety a priority.

Council’s approach to speed management remains consistent with current legislation and aligns with the guidance recently provided by the new Government. Council will continue to align with Government guidance as it progresses through consultation and the implementation of speed limit changes.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Speed limits in Central Otago are reviewed periodically to ensure they remain appropriate through changes to road use, align with national and local objectives, and meet the needs of the local community. Speed is a major factor in death and injury on our roads. Safer speeds and improved safety will make our roads safe for all users. With Council approval, this two-survey consultation will address both school speed zones (Survey 1) and community speed limits (Survey 2).

Survey 1 - Extent of school speed zones

A reduction in speed limits outside schools in the period before and after schools has been requested by the community and is supported by Council. The process for setting school speed zones was recently changed, which is why school speed zones were not included in previous consultation on speed limits throughout the district. For this consultation, we are asking submitters to give us feedback on the extent of school zones, rather than a speed limit change. For a number of schools variable school zones are proposed, where the speed limit will be reduced to 30km/h or 60km/h before and after school times. Please note, there are no proposed changes for Goldfields Primary School (undertaken in 2022) or Tarras School (on State Highway).

Survey 2 - Community speed limits

Additional information is also being sought for proposed changes on a number of community roads. To review all the maps outlining the proposed changes, please go to the right-hand menu of this page and click Proposed community speed limit changes or to see a list, go to Important Documents. Maps are also provided within the survey for every proposed change. Please note, there are no proposed changes in Teviot Valley Ward.

Background

In 2022, Council considered and approved more than 20 adjustments to speed limits across the district as a result of community consultation.

  • Consultation took place from 12 March to 12 April
  • 80% of respondents approved of the changes either in whole or in part
  • 23 changes were made to the original proposal as a result of submitter feedback.

Full details of the changes by area and by speed limit are available here.

Have your say

Before finalising and setting any new school speed zones, we want to hear what the community thinks about the proposed changes. To review all the maps outlining the proposed changes, please go to the right-hand menu of this page and click Proposed extent of school zone changes - maps.

To make feedback as easy as possible, we've divided the proposed changes into two separate surveys. To provide feedback on proposed changes to school speed zones, click here. To provide feedback on select community speed limits, click here. Both surveys open on Wednesday, 29 November and close on Sunday, 11 February 2024.

All submissions, including details of submitters will be made public via council agenda. Please read our privacy policy before you begin.

Page last updated: 13 Feb 2024, 12:08 PM