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⏰ A reminder to have your say on the Speed Rule by midnight tonight if you haven’t already.

Many prominent organisations and individuals are speaking out against the Speed Rule. Read more on Greater Auckland's excellent piece.

To have your say 👉 bikeauckland.org.nz/speedrule/

#speedrule
July 11, 2024 at 1:51 AM
bikeauckland.bsky.social
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#AucklandTransport must comply with #SpeedRule (despite the harm that will cause). But AT is reversing #speedlimits for roads NOT specified in the Rule.

https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/letter-to-auckland-transport-speed-limit-reversals-2025/

#roadsafety
#roadtozero
Letter to Auckland Transport: Speed Limit Reversals 2025
www.bikeauckland.org.nz
March 7, 2025 at 5:00 AM
nzdodo.bsky.social
Yeah, frustrating to not have one box for overall feedback. (There is the option to email your thoughts to speedrule@transport.govt.nz - I may end up doing it that way.)
July 11, 2024 at 6:33 AM
bikeauckland.bsky.social
Children prefer cycling and walking, but most of their travel time is in a car. They can’t drive, they can’t vote and they have most to lose. Here's why we need to listen to our kids and not increase speeds:
bikeauckland.org.nz/listen-to-au...

#urbanplanning
#futurethinking
#safespeed
#speedrule
Listen to Auckland’s children and keep safe speed limits - Bike Auckland
Children prefer cycling and walking, but most of their travel time is in a car. They can't drive, they can't vote and they have most to lose.
bikeauckland.org.nz
June 30, 2024 at 9:26 PM
bikeauckland.bsky.social
Speed around schools: Why are we making the streets more dangerous?

This #premium read from Simon Wilson is well worth a read if you're a subscriber

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/speed-around-schools-why-are-we-making-the-streets-more-dangerous-simon-wilson/3DIJCDDH4NG6PI7OMCEWDOYEDY/

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Speed around schools: Why are we making the streets more dangerous? – Simon Wilson
THREE KEY FACTS Freemans Bay School is a mid-decile school with a roll of about 550. Although it’s a suburban school, there’s a motorway on-ramp 100m up the...
www.nzherald.co.nz
April 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
best4boats.bsky.social
Boaters fought back against a damaging East Coast #speedrule—and won. Now #NOAA wants your input. Comment before the June 2, 2026 deadline. best4boats.com/rethinking-w...
Whale Protection: NOAA Speed Rule Still Under Review
Boaters fought back against a damaging East Coast speed rule—and won. Now NOAA wants your input. Comment before the June 2, 2026 deadline.
best4boats.com
May 27, 2026 at 5:01 PM
bikeauckland.bsky.social
Is the speed limit increasing in my suburb, and what can I do about it?

https://www.bikeauckland.org.nz/is-the-speed-limit-increasing-in-my-suburb-and-what-can-i-do-about-it/

#tamakimakaurau
#auckland
#speedrule
#survivability
Is the speed limit increasing in my suburb, and what can I do about it?
www.bikeauckland.org.nz
May 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
bikeauckland.bsky.social
🚸 Over 1,500 Auckland streets could see speed increases by July 1, putting safety at risk around schools and neighbourhoods.

Advocates are calling on the Minister to hit pause and let communities be heard. Our streets, our say.

www.bikeauckland.org.nz/let-communit...

#speedrule
Let communities have their say on speed limits:  Minister urged to remedy unfair and dangerous speed rule - Bike Auckland
Leading road safety experts and transport advocates are calling on the Minister to allow local discretion on speed limit changes.
www.bikeauckland.org.nz
April 6, 2025 at 11:36 PM