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Document number R20291, agenda pages 4 - 200
refer. Officers tabled an updated Hearings Schedule (A2445358).
5.1 Lisa Black – 24482
Lisa Black spoke in support of a speed reduction for Teal
Valley. She noted the wide range of road users in Teal Valley i.e. walkers,
bikers, people on horses. She said that paving the road had led to an
increase in vehicle speeds and was no longer safe. Ms Black answered
questions about the number of residents in the area, the number of
recreational users that visit the area, the absence of foothpaths, and the
fact that this road was not included in the area proposed for speed reduction
as part of the Special Consultative Procedure.
5.2 David Marsh – 24487
Mr Marsh spoke in support of the speed reduction and
requested for the criteria to be widened to include cul-de-sacs. Mr Marsh
tabled a supporting document (A2460374) showing photos of Springlea Heights and
Farleigh Street demonstrating the danger posed by blind corners, and noted a
number of near misses in these areas.
5.3 Deirdre MacAlpine –
24670
Ms MacAlpine spoke about Seymour
Avenue and Brook Street being treated as a speeding ground, with drivers frequently
engaging in dangerous behaviour and breaking speed limits. She said that the
roads were not safe because of this. Ms MacAlpine answered questions about
the numbers of pedestrians using the roads, which schools were being accessed
from there, and the lack of safe crossings on Seymour Avenue.
The meeting was adjourned from
9.36a.m. until 9.37a.m.
5.4 Jane Murray NMDHB –
24658
Ms Murray spoke of her support
for speed reductions and a modal shift. She answered questions about how a
modal shift could support the economy, noting there was a relevant study from
Christchurch that she undertook to provide to Elected Members.
The meeting was adjourned from
9.47a.m. until 9.55a.m.
5.5 Bernadine Goldsmith –
24586
Ms Goldsmith spoke against
lowering the speeds in the Central Business District. She said that lowering
speeds would cause delays which would have a direct financial impact on
drivers in the transport industry delivering people and goods around town.
The meeting was adjourned from
10.04a.m. until 10.20a.m.
5.6 Charles Douglas –
24714
Mr Douglas spoke about concerns
regarding road safety on Tosswill Road, noting his recent accident on a blind
corner near Stansell Ave. He said the roads were being used as short cuts to
avoid traffic congestion on the main arterials. He noted dangers posed by
people speeding, and contributing seasonal factors such as ice and frost, as
well as general issues of noise and privacy for residents. Mr Douglas said he
would like to see action taken as part of a road safety initiative. He
answered questions about tools that may aid to reduce speed, such as speed
humps and his support for a broader review of street safety in Nelson.
5.7 Hannah Baldwin – 24720
Ms Baldwin spoke about growing
up on Tamaki Street and how the level of traffic congestion on the hill had
increased over the years. She said there was an increase in near misses when
pulling out of driveways due to people driving at speed. While the current
speed limit was 40km/h, this was not being adhered to. She was in support of
putting measures in place to make people slow down.
5.8 Bevan Woodward –
Bicycle Nelson Bays – 24797
Mr Woodward gave a Powerpoint
presentation (A2463127). He highlighted key factors contributing to unsafe
driving environments such as people running late, a culture of aggressive
driving in powerful fast vehicles, and distracted drivers. He proposed a safe
system approach to road safety.
Mr Woodward noted that safe
traffic speeds will increase the number of people cycling and walking, which
in turn would mean less traffic, reduced emissions, and faster travel times.
He answered questions about other cities that had adopted 30km/h limits in
urban areas, and ways to engage the public in regards to speed management.
Attendance: Her Worship the Mayor
Reese and Councillor Rainey left the meeting at 11.09a.m.
Due to COVID-19 Alert Level 2,
speakers were required to join the meeting via audio-visual link. An option
was provided to submit a written statement instead and the following
statements were tabled:
· Clare Scott – 24580 (A2461507)
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· Ian Lash – 24671 (A2461300)
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