Draft Safer Speed Plan

Consultation closed

The Safer Speed Plan is no longer being considered due to an update to the Ministry of Transport's Setting of Speed Rule.

Consultation on our draft Safer Speed Plan has now closed. People were able to provide feedback from 18 September to 25 October 2023.

In October 2024, Ministry of Transport brought out a new Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2024, revoking and replacing the 2022 Rule that we were operating under.

This Rule means that all proposed changes in the draft Safer Speed Plan can no longer proceed to Council decision-making.

Increase to speed limits

Seven roads in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula need to have their speed limits increased.

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Why speed matters

No one expects a crash, but people make mistakes – including those who are careful and responsible drivers. These mistakes shouldn't cost anyone their lives.

Our plan | vision and principles

Our draft Speed Management Plan is guided by the following principles:

People make mistakes and that these mistakes shouldn't cost people their lives.
People should feel safe while using our streets.
People can make healthier travel choices that are better for themselves, the environment and our future.
Implement safe speeds that support land use changes as the population grows.
Make our city more healthy, livable and vibrant by creating streets where people feel comfortable using active modes of transport.
Work with our partners to enable behaviour change through education and enforcement.

What speeds to expect where

Get in touch

Contact Information
Name	Hannah Ballantyne, Senior Engagement Advisor
Phone	03 941 8055
Email	letstalk@ccc.govt.nz

Read the full plan

Consultation document

Timeline

Timeline item 1 - complete

Interim Speed Management Plan

We consulted on Safe Speed Neighbourhoods as an Interim Speed Management Plan. Council approved this plan in July 2023. If you see speed signs going up on streets near you, that change was approved as part of this plan.
Timeline item 2 - complete

Draft Speed Management Plan consultation

Public consultation 18 September - 25 October 2023.
Timeline item 3 - incomplete

Hearings

As per a Council decision on 18 April 2024, a Hearings Panel will be held once information on the Government's new Speed Setting Rule has been received.
Timeline item 4 - incomplete

Council decision

Council will make a decision on the Plan following a recommendation by the Hearings Panel.
Timeline item 5 - incomplete

Implementation

Speed signs would start going up shortly after a plan is approved.

Frequently asked questions

Proposed and existing speeds

The below plans show what speeds across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula would look like if the three year implementation plan was approved exactly as proposed. The maps also include the existing and approved speed limits from the Safe Speed Neighbourhood programme.

10-year vision for speeds

Although we'll been seeking feedback on the implementation of years 4-10 at a later date we want to be as transparent as possible. The below plans show how the road network would look int 2033 if all 'what speeds to expect where' were applied from the draft Safer Speed Plan.

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