Pickwick Rd speed needs action now
Regarding the 100km/h speed limit in Pickwick Rd: I have lived on the road for over 12 years and walk my dog twice a day along Pickwick Rd.
As I pen this letter I am lucky to be still warm and breathing, and my dog
as well.
Whanganui district councillor Alan Taylor said council officers had looked at the situation and would "probably" propose a speed limit reduction on Pickwick Rd and Dickens Lane. Councillor Taylor said it would take six months for any potential changes to come into effect.
No wonder we have expensive rates when it takes six months to change a speed sign from 100km/h to 50km/h. Even at 50 km/h you take your life in your own hands walking up Pickwick Rd at night with no street lights or footpath.
RICHARD BOULD
Otamatea
Asking for trouble
The 100km/h speed limit on Pickwick Rd, which is about 600m in length, and Dickens Lane about 500m long, have a combined 27 access ways exiting and entering to approximately 40 residences. It is asking for trouble. Both are narrow unlit country roads with no footpaths.
If as mentioned in the Chronicle (December 31) that council need to undertake consultation before they reduce the speed limit may I suggest someone gets out of their office and visits every house.
This is consultation with affected parties. This needs to be fixed quickly.
MURRAY HUGHES
Otamatea
