Proposed Safer Speed Area – Garnett Avenue Area (Forest Lake)
Feedback updated 21 Mar 2022
We asked
In October/November 2021, we asked the community if a safer speed area should be implemented in all residential streets within the Garnett Avenue area (Forest Lake). This would mean a speed limit change from 50kph to 40kph. The proposed change aligns with our Hamilton Speed Management Plan, which is about achieving safe and appropriate speeds to allow residential neighbourhoods to have a safe environment to live and play. Minor works were also proposed at key locations within this area to support the lower speed limit. The engagement was targeted to those who live in this area of Hamilton.
You said
We received 53 submissions and the majority of these responses supported the safer speed area proposal and the overall objective of making their neighbourhood safer for all road users to get around.
We did
The safer speed area, and change in speed limit to 40kph, for the Garnett Avenue Area in Forest Lake was approved via council resolution and will be implemented from May 2022.
Published responses
View submitted responses where consent has been given to publish the response.
Overview
As part of our ongoing focus on safer streets for all, we’re proposing a speed limit change from 50kph to 40kph on all residential streets within the Garnett Avenue area (in Forest Lake). This proposed Safer Speed Area (SSA) is indicated on the map below.
The SSA we are proposing here aligns with our Hamilton Speed Management Plan, which is about achieving safe and appropriate speeds to allow residential neighbourhoods to have a safe environment to live and play.
A copy of the Hamilton Speed Management Plan can be viewed at the bottom of this page under the heading Related.
Minor works are also going to be proposed at key locations within this area to support the lower speed limit. We would like to understand if there are any road safety concerns that you have related to this proposal. Property owners and residents located close to where these works will happen will have an additional letter with more information outlining the proposed works.
Why your views matter
As per our Hamilton Speed Management Plan, a key element of speed management is community input. Hamilton City Council recognised when developing the Hamilton Speed Management Plan that it was crucial to consult with the community to understand their views, and that going forward engagement with the community in advance of any proposed speed management change needs to be maintained.
What happens next?
This information will be presented to Council’s Hearings and Engagement Committee on 9 December 2021.
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