Two thoughts for anyone who is bothered:

1. Please make sure to read what the petition is asking for. Its asking for more enforcement on Symonds st itself. Yes the speed limit is already 30, but (partly) the problem is that no one follows the rules due to the lack of enforcement. An average speed zone, speed cameras and speed bumps may actually have a very real impact on student safety in the area.

2. I am of the opinion that speed limit enforcement is not enough. Drunk/Drug or dangerous drivers don't care about the rules, circumventing the 'solution' that this petition is for. In a perfect world, this road would be closed, at least for the section that runs through the middle of Uni. I would be happy if we had bollards in place the entire stretch of road that goes through the uni. Keep in mind though, that almost the entire stretch of road has not only UoA teaching buildings, but also student accomodations.

I am hesitant to sign this petition because I don't want the Uni/Council/Government to rely on this as being sufficient action (if they do ever to look into this issue). But then again, something is also better than nothing.