Transport Minister confirms authorities don’t have to wait for fatalities before installing speed cameras
The Future of Roads Minister has told parliament that the assumption that speed cameras can only be installed on a road if there are a certain number of fatalities or serious crashes is a “myth”. Speaking in a debate in the Commons, Lilian Greenwood said: “The guidance on the use of speed cameras and red […]
Final traffic order approved for Highlands 20mph scheme
Members of The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee have approved the final step to formalise all 20mph schemes in the Highlands and a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) will now be actioned. All the roads included in the final TRO follow the outcome of technical assessments, discussions with Members, Community Councils and the public. Chair […]
‘Powerful’ new long-term TfL research shows 20mph speed limits save lives on London’s road
Compelling new TfL research has shown that the number of people killed and seriously injured on borough roads in London reduced by 34 per cent following the implementation of the 20mph speed limit between 1989 and 2013. The report, the first of its scale in London, analyses more than 150 20mph schemes between 1989 and […]
Aberdeenshire launches public consultation on 20mph speed limit introduction
Aberdeenshire Council has launched the first stage of a region-wide consultation around the introduction of permanent 20mph speed limits in built-up areas. Residents and road users in Buchan, Formartine, Garioch and Kincardine and Mearns are the first to be invited to share their views on the proposed changes in their area, followed shortly after by those in […]
New 20mph zone improves safety on roads around Torquay Academy
A new 20mph zone around Torquay Academy in Devon has been introduced. The new mandatory limit is the first of six being brought in this year to improve safety at schools after public support. The previous advisory 20mph zone in Cricketfield Road is now mandatory and has been extended to include the roundabout at the […]
Speed limit to be cut on nearly 200 roads in Harrogate
Speed limits are to be cut on nearly 200 roads in parts of Harrogate in a bid to improve safety. North Yorkshire Council has approved proposals to lower speed restrictions from 30mph (48 km/h) to 20mph (32 km/h) on a total of 190 roads in the south and west of the town. The decision came […]
Monmouthshire gets £8m multi-project funding boost
Monmouthshire County Council has been awarded up to £8.2 million in transport funding across the county to deliver a variety of projects. The funding includes contributions from the Welsh Government’s Active Travel Fund, Local Transport Fund, Resilient Roads Fund, Road Safety Capital & Revenue and Safe Routes in Communities. This funding is allocated on a […]
Embrace the change: Operation Ugain launches in Wales
GoSafe and Welsh Police Forces have launched Operation Ugain in an attempt to deliver roadside engagement of 20mph zones across Wales. GoSafe, Welsh Police Forces, and Welsh Fire and Rescue Services, will be focused on engaging with communities in areas where the speed limit has changed from 30mph to 20mph. The aim is to help […]
Scottish 20mph zone trial receives funding
Transport Scotland has provided £78,000 to Argyll and Bute Council to identify suitable areas to introduced 20mph restrictions locally, for a trial period, aimed at making streets safer and encourage active travel choices. The Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee heard how the money will fund an external consultant, for a year, and any additional resources […]
Wales’ Cabinet Secretary visits Wrexham in 20mph review
The Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates has visited Wrexham to hear about the progress the local authority has made as they launch their consultation of 20mph roads that may change back to 30mph. Wrexham Council has assessed the 20mph roads suggested for review to see which are eligible to be considered […]