Divided views on speed limits

The Rodney Local Board held a lengthy discussion on proposed speed limit assessments across eight key rural and semi-rural roads, at its meeting on March 18. The focus was on safety, cost and community input, although some board members also thought convenience should be part of the debate. Presenting to the board, Auckland Transport (AT) road safety engineering manager Olivia Heer outlined that speed limits were determined using a range of factors, including road geometry, roadside hazards and surrounding land use. She emphasised that AT was legally required to make “defensible and evidence-b...