Motorists could soon face speed restrictions outside Dunedin's central city schools as part of a range of proposals intended to improve pedestrian safety. The Dunedin City Council will consult on a range of safety improvements around five central city schools, which could include part-time or permanent speed reductions, more designated short-term parking areas and improved crossing points. The five schools are Otago Boys' High School, Arthur Street School, Kavanagh College, Otago Girls' High School and St Joseph's Cathedral School. Resealing work planned for Brown St in February would allow already planned safety work to be carried out, which included a new roundabout and crossings with pedestrian refuge sites. Arthur Street School principal Kim Blackwood was pleased the council had listened to the school's concerns about pupil safety.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 20, 2017 16:07 UTC