Step forward in plans to introduce 30km speed limits in city centre

2023-01-10

There's been a significant step forward in plans to introduce 30km/h speed limits in the city centre. Following extensive debate last night, city councillors voted to send proposed new bye-laws to public consultation. Some argued they're too limited and don't extend far enough - while others argued we have to start somewhere, and any further delays must be avoided. They would see large parts of the inner city centre reduced to 30km/h - but there would be speed increases on certain roads, in...

There's been a significant step forward in plans to introduce 30km/h speed limits in the city centre.

Following extensive debate last night, city councillors voted to send proposed new bye-laws to public consultation.

Some argued they're too limited and don't extend far enough - while others argued we have to start somewhere, and any further delays must be avoided.

They would see large parts of the inner city centre reduced to 30km/h - but there would be speed increases on certain roads, including the Quincentennial bridge

An assurance was given that further reviews will be carried out later this year - to examine a wider area outside the immediate city centre.

Councillor Eddie Hoare says the proposed changes make sense - and is hoping for public support.

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