The following media release comes from New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).
NZTA is inviting the community to have its say and learn more about potential pedestrian safety improvements that could be put in place on the State Highway through Tāneatua.
An open day is planned for Thursday, 26 April from 2 to 6 pm at the Tāneatua War Memorial Hall.
Between 2008 and 2017, there have been 13 crashes in the 50km/h area in area in Tāneatua. Three of the crashes involved pedestrians.
NZTA Bay of Plenty Transport System Manager, Rob Campbell, says the community has told us there is a safety issue that needs to be addressed.
“We can put measures in place to reduce the likelihood of these crashes occurring, but we need the community’s help. We’d like to encourage people to come along to let us know where they see the issues so we can formulate a plan,” Mr Campbell says.
People can provide the feedback in person at the open day or online from Thursday, 26 April until Thursday, 10 May 2018. (Please note: the link below will not allow access to the online form until 26 April 2018.)