Submission
Which parking changes proposal would like to comment on
Opoho Road Bus Stop Relocation
Do you support or oppose the proposed changes?
I/We oppose the proposed changes
What is your feedback on the proposed changes
I am writing in response to the proposal to relocate the bus stop currently positioned outside my home, moving it approximately 7 metres further downhill. I strongly oppose this change due to the direct and significant impact it would have on my daily life.
I live next to the current bus stop and rely heavily on the public transport system to maintain my independence and access essential services. I live with physical mobility issues that already make short distances — particularly uphill walks — very challenging. The current location, being just outside my home, allows me to continue participating in my community and manage everyday tasks like shopping, attending medical appointments, and staying connected with friends and family.
Relocating the stop seven metres further down the hill might not seem like much on paper, but for someone with mobility limitations, every additional metre — especially uphill — is a real barrier. What’s being proposed is for me, a reduced change in accessibility. It’s asking me to struggle further for something that is currently just within my reach. This minor move will have a major effect on my wellbeing, safety, and ability to live independently.
From a planning perspective, I ask that the council also consider that this area is not flat terrain. The incline plays a big role in determining how accessible a location is, and I urge those reviewing this proposal to try walking the route themselves — especially imagining it with limited mobility, or even while using a walking aid or crutches. That short seven metre move becomes a real physical obstacle for people like me.
I also worry that this change de-prioritises accessible planning. Councils have a duty to protect vulnerable community members and make decisions through the lens of inclusivity and equality. Although I am understanding of the reason for the proposal, I believe those concerns must be balanced against the real and immediate human cost to residents like me.
I ask that you please reconsider the proposal and leave the bus stop where it is.
Thank you for taking the time to consider this feedback. I hope the council chooses to uphold accessibility and fairness in its decision-making process.
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Submitter
Submission id number: 1134837
Submitter name:
Haidee Haidee
Last name
Mowat
Organisation
In what capacity are you providing your feedback?
Resident of the adjacent property