Signs could slow it down around schools
Feedback is being sought by Hamilton City Council on proposed changes to improve safety on Hamilton streets.
The changes include proposals for variable or permanent speed limits of 40kmh outside some schools.
Hamilton City Council’s transport manager Jason Harrison said the council was seeking feedback on proposed changes in several streets to better understand what the local community thinks about their local roading network.
‘‘We have identified some changes we can make on our roads that will better reflect this changing environment and we’d like people to give their views,’’ he said.
Residents have until June 9 to submit their feedback. A Statement of Proposal will be presented to the Hamilton City Council Growth and Infrastructure Committee on August 1.
Residents can submit their views by visiting www.hamilton.govt.nz/ RoadRisk or roads@hcc.govt.nz. email
POSSIBLE ROAD CHANGES:
Proposed 40km/h variable speed limit outside the schools to be operated at the start and end of the school day.
Change temporary 50km/h to a permanent 50km/h for the section of North City Rd. Extend the current 40km/h variable speed limit area to North City Rd to include area outside Hamilton Christian School and further along Borman Rd.
Proposed 40km/h variable speed limit outside the site of future Sylvester School.
Proposed permanent 40km/h speed limit outside Endeavour School. Proposed 50km/h speed limit to have one consistent speed limit along Te Kowhai Rd East.
Proposed speed limit changes to incorporate future roundabout and for future roads.
Change speed limit to 30km/h to support future angle parking construction.
Moving the start of the 80km/h north of the Ruakura Rd intersection to be level with the new signage north of the Mitre 10 ‘‘on ramp’’.
Proposed to provide authority to Hillcrest High School to control existing 40km/h variable speed limit which will extend hours of operation.