Tahora Avenue and Mainston Road, Remuera - Speed Humps

Consultation Outcome

After reviewing the feedback we received, we are proceeding with the proposal of 3x Speed Humps on Tahora Avenue and Mainston Street, Remuera with some changes.

• Relocating the speed hump on #9 Mainston Road to #11 Mainston Road
• Additional road markings on Mainston Road

What happens next

We anticipate these changes will be installed towards the end of 2024. We'll be in touch with local residents before any changes take place.

Community Feedback

Thank you for helping us make better decisions for your neighbourhood, informed by your local knowledge.

We received 35 feedback responses through the online survey and email submissions.

• 23 (66%) of the respondents agree that the changes would benefit the community.
• 12 (34%) of the respondents advised the changes would not benefit the community.
• 24 of the total respondents had suggestions to make.

Click here for the summary of your feedback and our responses or select the community feedback widget.

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About the project

The Ōrākei local board has identified your neighbourhood for safety improvements. On their behalf, we are proposing to improve safety for people walking, jogging or riding their bikes and drivers too.

What we are proposing

Installing speed humps on Tahora Avenue, Mainston Road, Remuera

We have witnessed drivers recklessly speeding along Tahora Avenue and Mainston Road, using these roads as a dangerous shortcut instead of the designated main roads. We have also observed drivers:

• Crossing the centre line at the first bend of Tahora Avenue posing a risk to oncoming traffic

• Accelerating along Tahora Avenue (speeds reaching up to 70 kph)

• Ignoring the stop sign at the intersection of Mainston Road

• Drivers turning right into Mainston Road, speeding down the hill, and then accelerating northwards along Tahora Avenue

We are proposing to:

•Install speed humps at 3 locations on Tahora Avenue and Mainston Road

o 8 Tahora Avenue

o 20 Tahora Avenue

o 9 Mainston Road

•All 3 locations will include new signs

•The speed hump on Mainston Road will include 1 new streetlight and vehicle crossing reinstatement nearby this streetlight.

Tahora Avenue and Mainston Road, Remuera proposal drawing

Benefits and impacts

•Slow drivers to the legal safer speed

•Traffic calming to benefit people walking, cycling and driving

•Discourage drivers taking a short cut

How you can have your say

Have your say by completing the online feedback form. The form will be open from 01/05/2024 to 29/05/2024.