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12 Bay Harbour News Wednesday August 11 2021 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz PHIL MAUGER FOR MAYOR 2022 The change we need! Authorised by Philip Mauger, 87 Jessons Road, Christchurch Widely applauded for bringing a fresh style and a no-nonsense, can-do attitude to the council table, Burwood councillor Phil Mauger has announced he is running for the Christchurch mayoralty in 2022 as an independent candidate. “I am standing for mayor because I want to get stuff done. I will bring a practical approach to council and make the best decisions for our city.” MAUGER FOCUS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Keep rates affordable and reduce debt Finish our roads and footpaths Deliver better services faster Spend money carefully Practical and common sense leadership Make Christchurch an even better place to live
Wednesday August 11 2021 Bay Harbour News Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz LETTERS 13 Readers respond to last week’s front page article on a plan to reduce the speed limit on Humphreys Drive from 70 to 60km/h. Darrell Latham is concerned that a safer speed on Humphreys Drive will increase commuter times for motorists into the city. I’m sure he’s done the maths. The difference in commute time between the two speeds is around 10sec over the just over 1km. Would motorists commuting notice this on their 11min commute to the city? (I’ve seen the signs on the causeway). This of course assumes that motorists instantly accelerate to 70km/h and can break instantly to stopping at the Dyers Rd signals if they’re red. The actual increase in travel time would be less than 10sec, and all to improve safety for all road users? Fortunately, safety experts don’t wait for crashes to happen before providing safer environments, they’re fortunate enough to have data on crash rates in similar environments all across the country and can determine safe and appropriate speeds without having to wait for people to be killed or seriously injured on every road. It’s interesting that 10sec additional for commuting motorists (noting we have ambitious carbon reduction targets both locally and nationally) is a concern, but no issue whatsoever with a much greater diversion for cyclists through Charlesworth Reserve (a far more sustainable mode for those who are able). There’s also the bus which is now on a 10min frequency at peak times. – Darren Fidler The speed limit on Humphreys Drive should be reduced to 60km/h from the current 70km/h. I often see people on that road exceeding the speed limit and doing closer to 80km/h. When I am cycling, cars passing at high speed can be very intimidating and the wind blast from the vehicle particularly large commercial ones can be very disturbing. It is nonsense to argue that reducing the speed limit will reduce times into the city as this stretch of road can only be 600-700m in length and ends in traffic lights which may force you to stop. – Chris Irons A definite no to decreasing the speed from 70km/h to 60km/h. We want to hear your views on issues in the Bay Harbour News area Send emails to: barry@starmedia.kiwi Letters may be edited or rejected at Star Media’s discretion. Letters should be about 200 words. A name, postal address and phone number should be provided. Please use your real name, not a nickname, alias, pen name or abbreviation. They (council) have just spent millions of dollars on cycleways and reduced the speed in Woolston along with businesses losing customers to enable cyclists to travel safely into and out of town. We travel Humphreys Drive daily at peak traffic times. If we are lucky enough to see a cyclist and then they aren’t even using the new cycleways – Debbie Camp If the city council is really interested in cyclist safety along Humphreys Drive they should pave it in a material that doesn’t flick up stones at cyclists and other cars. The current speed is absolutely appropriate given the rural nature of the road, no matter what the NZTA pontificates. The speed limit should stay the same and if they’re really concerned, extend the separated cycle path along Humphreys Drive and into Ferrymead, there’s plenty of empty land for them to do so. – Samuel Zelter As a cyclist, I am delighted that the council plans to safely connect up the current cycle path to town with the Ferrymead Bridge and to reduce the speed limit for cars. The current on-road cycle lane is narrow, partially obstructed, often covered in gravel and feels unsafe. As a motorist, my initial concern was the nasty feeling of being slowed down when dashing about my daily business. Then I did the calculations and found that the maximum extra time this will take is 10sec. Actually, I think going 10sec slower into town is a reasonable price to pay for the additional safety. – Pat McIntosh • More letters, p15 fLOOR COvERING BARGAINs Smooth-Air Ventilation Equipment Suppliers to trade & retail Smooth-Air also has a wide range of ventilation equipment to bring fresh air into your home. York Street By Feltex Carpets - 100% New Zealand wool carpet, extra heavy duty contemporary textured loop pile, one outstanding natural colour. Export overruns. Unbelievable value $129m SAvE OvER $100m Only while stocks last Bases Loaded Sensational new, entry level cut pile carpet, looks and feels great, 4 fabulous colours, made from hardwearing solution dyed polyester. Great value $69m (that’s $18.85m 2 ) Only while stocks last. 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