Tag: speed_limits
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Auckland Transport Faces Five-Year Wait to Restore Safer Speed Limits
Auckland Transport is working to restore safer speed limits across the city, but new regulations mean the process could take up to five years for some areas, despite widespread community support for reduced speeds, especially around schools.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsTransportationSocial IssuesLegalEducation Auckland TransportSpeed LimitsRoad SafetyTransport PolicyAuckland CouncilSimeon BrownAucklandTransport
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Government Rethinks Major Road Projects Amidst Auckland Transport Developments
New Zealand's government unveils a phased transport pipeline, re-evaluating major road projects. Auckland sees CRL progress, downtown redevelopment, new travel signs, and a controversial shift to diesel ferries.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyTransportationEnvironmentSocial Issues GovernmentTransportAucklandRoads of National SignificanceCity Rail LinkElectric FerriesSpeed LimitsInfrastructure
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Greater Auckland Calls for Urgent Review of Warkworth to Te Hana Expressway Amid Cost Concerns
A transport advocacy group urges a pause and review of the Warkworth to Te Hana expressway, citing potential $12 billion costs. The call highlights a broader debate on infrastructure spending, public transport funding, and road safety in New Zealand.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthUnited KingdomGeneral PoliticsEconomyTransportationEnvironmentSocial Issues Greater AucklandWarkworth to Te HanaExpresswayPublic TransportSpeed LimitsAucklandInfrastructure
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New Zealand's Infrastructure Spending Under Scrutiny Amid Calls for Warkworth to Te Hana Expressway Review
Greater Auckland urges review of the costly Warkworth to Te Hana expressway, highlighting a "millions vs billions" communication gap in infrastructure spending. New research also links speed limit reversals to increased road fatalities.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthMediaGeneral PoliticsTransportationEconomyEnergyEnvironment Warkworth to Te HanaRoad InfrastructurePublic TransportSpeed LimitsAucklandSolar PowerAir Quality
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Variable Speed Limits Introduced at Western Bay of Plenty Rural Schools
New variable speed limits are taking effect at rural schools in the Western Bay of Plenty, reducing speeds from 100km/h to 60km/h during school hours. Police will actively enforce the new zones to ensure the safety of local students.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaTransportationEducationState GovernmentsLegal Road SafetyWestern Bay of PlentyNew Zealand PoliceSchool ZonesSpeed LimitsTraffic Enforcement