20 mph speed limits have seemingly little impact on crashes, casualties or driver speed, according to university report
Restricting speed limits to 20 mph in town and city centres doesn’t seem to reduce road traffic collisions, casualties, or driver speed, finds a 3-year study of its roll-out in one major capital city. The research was led by Professor Ruth Hunter from the Centre for Public Health at Queen’s University Belfast and has been published in the Journal […]
130 areas of Scotland could get 20 mph limits
A council in Scotland is looking to introduce a blanket 20 mile per hour speed limit on roads in its villages and towns. The Press and Journal newspaper reports Transport Scotland has asked Highland Council to be its pilot local authority for a national 20 mph speed limit plan. Highland Council has already delivered the […]
Multiple roads in Bath get 20mph speed limit
Bath & North East Somerset Council will introduce 20mph speed limits along a number of roads in Bath as part of an ongoing effort by Bath & North East Somerset council to improve air quality, reduce the risk of accidents and encourage more walking, wheeling and cycling by making its roads safer for pedestrians. The […]
Research suggests 20mph speed limit could save Wales £100 million in first year
A new 20mph default speed limit in communities across Wales could save £100m as deaths and injuries are reduced, according to new research. The study showing a reduction in deaths and injuries as traffic slows down is being published alongside new survey results showing continued public support for the national roll out of the lower […]
Glasgow defaults to 20mph limit
Glasgow is set to become a default 20mph city as the city’s council prepare a £4.5m plan to slow down drivers on residential streets. STV news reports the roll-out of 20mph streets is due to come into force by 2024 to 2025 with the limit to be considered the normal speed across neighbourhoods. It could […]
Lancashire County Council’s cabinet to consider more 20mph proposals
Proposals to introduce a 20mph speed limit on several adjoining roads in Preesall will be considered by Lancashire County Council’s cabinet this week. It is proposed to reduce the speed limit on Rosslyn Avenue and its side roads to increase safety for pedestrians and cyclists in the area, including children travelling to a nearby nursery […]
Surrey County Council set to trial speed limits of 20 and 30mph on roads
Surrey County Council will deliver a series of pilot speed limits at 20 and 30mph on roads that have 60mph limits. These trials will take place across approximately 80 square miles from Guilford to Dorking. Matt Furniss, cabinet member for transport, infrastructure and economy at Surrey County Council said: “This project is an important opportunity […]
Oxfordshire town Witney the first to bring in widespread 20mph speed limits
Just over a week after Wales voted to make 20mph the default speed limit in residential areas to create safer, healthier, and quieter streets, an Oxfordshire town is following suit and implementing new 20mph restrictions. Plans for dozens of 30mph roads in Witney to have their speed limits lowered to 20mph have been approved. It […]
Bridgend Council leads the way using modern temporary traffic lights
Bridgend County Borough Council is using a modern approach to temporary traffic light system’s to help regeneration works in Bridgend town centre. A first of its kind in Wales, the modern system is being used during the upgrade of the traffic lights located at the junction of Park Street and Angel Street, along the A473. […]
Welsh Government gives green light for 20mph legislation
Legislation to lower the default national speed limit on residential roads and busy pedestrian streets from 30mph to 20mph has been approved by the the Welsh Parliament, the Senedd. Wales becomes the first UK nation to make the move which is aimed at helping to save lives, develop safer communities, improve the quality of life […]