Have your say on safer roads for Kāpiti

Kāpiti Coast District Council is asking the community for feedback on its Draft Speed Management Plan 2026–36.

The plan replaces the current Speed Management Plan 2023–33, which no longer has legal status following the Government’s introduction of the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2024.

Council’s draft Speed Management Plan sets out 14 proposed speed changes and 49 infrastructure safety improvements for local Kāpiti Coast roads from 2027–30 and beyond.

This includes proposed speed limit changes and supporting safety infrastructure such as pedestrian refuges, crossing improvements, speed humps, and raised safety platforms where appropriate.

Kāpiti Coast District Mayor Janet Holborow says the plan is a proactive approach focused on reducing harm and planning for safer local roads near schools, crossings, recreation areas, marae, and key road corridors.

“It’s about helping everyone get around Kāpiti more safely, says Mayor Holborow.

“Safer speeds give people more time to react. Even small changes in speed can make a big difference to whether someone walks away, is seriously injured, or is killed in a crash.

“This plan is about matching speeds and safety improvements to the way our roads are used.

We want to hear from people who live, work, study, visit, and travel around Kāpiti before decisions are made.”

Council manages more than 400km of local roads and shared paths across the district.

The Speed Management Plan applies to local roads managed by Council and does not include State Highways.

Public consultation is open from 4 August to midnight Tuesday15 September.

People can view the draft plan, maps, and consultation summary at haveyoursay.kapiticoast.govt.nz/SpeedManagementPlan.

Hard copy information and submission forms are also available at Council’s libraries or service centres.

Feedback will be reviewed before the final plan is presented to Council for adoption in October.

Once certified by the Director of Land Transport, speed limit changes and safety improvements can be delivered, subject to funding and implementation planning.

For more information and updates, visit haveyoursay.kapiticoast.govt.nz/SpeedManagementPlan.