Wellington City Council is deciding whether to permanently keep traffic-calming measures outside Lyall Bay School after a trial period, with residents divided over safety, accessibility, and the impact on local traffic. The changes, introduced in early 2024, include speed humps, narrowed lanes, and pedestrian crossings designed to reduce vehicle speeds near the school and residential area. Submissions from the public and stakeholders have revealed deep splits: parents and safety advocates argue the measures have cut accidents, while some drivers and business owners say they’ve worsened congestion and access to homes and shops.