[At-network] WFP: Wellington Crescent speed limit reduction rejected (Dec14'24)

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WELLINGTON CRESCENT SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION REJECTED

WELLINGTON Crescent won’t be subject to a year-round speed-limit reduction.

On Thursday, city council cast a final vote against slashing the speed limit to 30 km/h from 50 km/h on Wellington, from River Avenue to the western end of Academy Road.

While dozens of delegates spoke out in support of the reduced speed to improve safety, some councillors expressed concerns about having elected officials impose the change without seeking feedback from traffic experts.

Council also ordered a staff report on steps that could make Wellington safer for cyclists next year.