W
1120 days ago

Speed limit reductions in the eastern suburbs

William from Bucklands Beach

This is my request to NZTA under the Official Information Act:

Request under the Official Information Act
From: Bill Porter (billporter@y7mail.com)

To: official.correspondence@nzta.govt.nz
Date: Wednesday, 18 January 2023 at 01:33 pm NZDT

Dear Sir / Madam,



In relation to the decrease in the speed limit on Aviemore Drive in Auckland last year, I would like to request the following information:


1/ The date on which the decision to reduce the speed limit from 60 kph to 50 kph was made.

2/ The minutes of the above meeting.

3/ The date on which the decision to reduce the speed limit was executed.

4/ For the 5 years prior to the date the limit was reduced, please supply:

The number and dates of fatal accidents

The number and dates of accidents causing injury requiring hospitalisation (not including the above).

The number and dates of all other accidents.

5/ For the interval after the introduction of the reduced speed limit last year, please supply:

The number and dates of fatal accidents

The number and dates of accidents causing injury requiring hospitalisation (not including the above).

The number and dates of all other accidents.

6/ What reduction in the number of annual fatal accidents would you consider to be a success?

7/ What reduction in the number of annual accidents causing non-fatal injuries would you consider to be a success?

8 What reduction in the annual number of all other accidents would you consider to be a success?

9/ What reduction in the annual number of fatal accidents would you consider makes this decision a failure?

10/ What reduction in the annual number of accidents causing non-fatal injuries would you consider makes this decision a failure to be a failure?

11/ What reduction in the annual number of all other accidents would you consider makes this decision to be a failure

12/ If there is no significant reduction in the number of fatal, non-fatal, and overall accidents, would you consider this decision to be a failure?

13/ What consultation efforts were made, if any, with the good citizens of the Eastern Suburbs before reducing this limit?

14/ What other reductions in speed limits are currently being proposed, or in the process of being implemented, in the Eastern Suburbs



Please supply this information within 20 working days, in accordance with the Act.





Best Regards, William Porter


Email: billporter@y7mail.com

More messages from your neighbours
1 day ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

Image
24 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

Image
As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.6% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.6% Complete
  • 43.4% I want to be able to choose.
    43.4% Complete
  • 47% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47% Complete
2571 votes
13 hours ago

Ready to make the most of retirement?

Bruce McLaren Retirement Village

From hobbies to adventures, there’s so much to enjoy!
- Explore new hobbies like gardening or painting
- Stay active with walking groups or cycling trails
- Learn something new with online courses or local classes
- Give back through volunteering or mentoring

Read the full article and take our fun quiz to find out which activities suit your personality best below!

Image