Safe speeds in town centres Safe speeds in town centres
Town centres are busy, with lots of people sharing the road including school children, shoppers and people using different transport options – all in close proximity to cars.
Two out of three deaths and serious injuries are happening to people outside of vehicles.
30km/h is the internationally accepted speed to greatly reduce the chances of people walking or cycling from being killed or seriously injured.
AT is improving safety for all road users in town centres with a mixture of safety initiatives including raised pedestrian crossings, raised tables, kerb alterations, targeted speed / safety signage and road markings.
Town centre consultations and improvements
Devonport Town Centre safety improvements
Auckland Transport and the Devonport community are working to make it safer to walk, bike, and drive around Devonport’s town centre. Work is due to start in mid-June 2023.
Takapuna Town Centre safety improvements
Auckland Transport and the Takapuna community are working towards improvements to make it safer to walk, bike, and drive around Takapuna’s town centre.
Orewa Town Centre safety improvements
Safety improvements have been completed. New speed limits came into effect on 30 November 2020.
Glen Innes Town Centre safety improvements
Work on improving safety and accessibility for all road users around the Glen Innes town centre started in early May 2023.
Torbay Town Centre safety improvements
Construction has been completed. New speed limits came into effect on 30 November 2020.
Mairangi Bay Town Centre safety improvements
Construction has been completed. New speed limits came into effect on 30 November 2020.
Mission Bay Town Centre safety improvements
Construction has been completed. AT lowered the speed in this area on 30 June 2021.
St Heliers village safety improvements
Construction has been completed. New speed limits come into effect on 30 June 2021.
Otahuhu Town Centre safety improvements
Auckland Transport (AT) has changed the speed limits in Ōtāhuhu town centre.
