30 May 2016

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After reviewing speed limits on roads around the city, Christchurch City Council is asking for feedback on proposed changes to 31 streets.

Most of the streets are in expanding residential or commercial areas, where rural roads have become more urbanised. The Council is seeking changes to speed limits to ensure that they are safe for an urban environment.

The Council is also proposing to extend the inner city 30km per hour speed limit to sections of St Asaph St and Hagley Ave to reflect the streetscape changes that are underway there.

"There has been significant growth in some residential and commercial areas and that is great for the city. It is important to make sure that the speed limits in these developing urban areas are safe, while respecting people’s mobility. It’s about balance,'' said Transport Operations Manager Steffan Thomas.

“We are keen to hear feedback on the proposed speed limit changes as the communities around these streets will have valuable insight on how the streets are used.  Following the consultation process Council staff will consider all feedback and prepare a report for community boards and the Council who will make the final decisions,” Mr Thomas said.

“Submitters will be kept updated throughout the process.”

The speed limit changes consultation runs from May 31 to June 21 on Have Your Say.

The streets affected by the proposed changes are:  Avonhead Rd, Belfast Rd, Blakes Rd, Carrs Rd, Dunlops Rd, Grays Rd, Greywacke Rd, Halswell Junction Rd, Highsted Rd, Jessons Rd, Marshs Rd, McArthurs Rd, McLeans Island Rd, Mt Pleasant Rd, Murphys Rd, Owaka Rd, Pound Rd, Quifes Rd, Roberts Rd, Ryans Rd, Stanleys Rd, Waterloo Rd, Whincops Rd, Wigram Rd, Wilmers Rd, St Asaph St and Hagley Ave.