This article from TraNZport Blog raises some important questions about the development of roading around NZ main centres, including Christchurch. The real question is do we need a continued development of Brougham St and is that actually going to be beneficial to the city as a whole. https://tranzport.wordpress.com/2018/12/11/rethinking-road-strategies-as-transport-strategies-the-curse-of-east-west-links/ The obvious question for example is how… Continue reading Christchurch roading strategies need to be re-examined
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Consultation on speed limit changes at Hospital Corner, Christchurch.
CCC will hold a hearing November 21 concerning proposed speed limit changes on sections of St Asaph Street, Hagley Avenue, Riccarton Avenue, along with Oxford Terrace / Antigua Street (around Hospital Corner) in the southern central city. This is because significant opposition to these changes was received during the submission process. This section of road… Continue reading Consultation on speed limit changes at Hospital Corner, Christchurch.
Tide long out for Christchurch CBD
One of the major debates that is being fought out around the council table is that the CBD is some kind of special area that needs to be protected from competition from other areas. There are certain councillors who are nakedly protecting their own personal land holdings in the CBD who are pushing for large… Continue reading Tide long out for Christchurch CBD