Welsh Government issues new data supporting 20mph limits
Slower driving speeds, increased levels of walking and cycling and minimal impact on journey times are among the key findings of a new report carried out in areas of Wales trialling the new default 20mph speed limit. The interim monitoring report uses data gathered from the Welsh Government’s eight first phase areas and has been […]
Next steps towards 20 mph speed limits in Ceredigion
Ceredigion Council is gearing up to implement 20 mph speed limits with approximately 370 locations identified for change across the region., Since there are no roads with restricted status in Ceredigion, the change is being introduced through the Traffic Regulation Order process. This means that we will be consulting with the public on all proposed […]
Glasgow sets out plans to implement citywide 20mph speed limit
Glasgow has set out plans to implement a citywide 20 mile per hour mandatory speed limit aimed at boosting road safety and encouraging active travel. The City Council’s Environment and Liveable Neighbourhoods Committee heard that a roll-out of 20 mph speed limits across the majority of Glasgow’s roads will be delivered over the next 18 […]
Kingston Council reveals proposals to introduce 20mph speed limits on more than 150 roads across borough
Kingston Council has revealed plans to introduce 20mph speed limits on more than 150 roads in the borough. Kingston Council is looking to turn residential roads that still have a 30mph speed limit in New and Old Malden into 20mph zones. The council’s New and Old Malden committee will vote on the plans on Thursday, […]
Compliance will be the key to success for new 20mph limits in Cornwall – Jenoptik
Cornwall County Council is being reminded that signs alone may not deliver the desired benefits of a proposed blanket 20 mile per hour speed limit across all eligible residential roads in the county. As a strong supporter of the ‘20’s Plenty’ and ‘Vision Zero’ campaigns, Timo Thornton, an Account Manager at Jenoptik, is delighted with […]
Every residential street in Cornwall to get 20mph speed limit
Every residential street in Cornwall is set to get a 20mph speed limit after the council said its pilot scheme was a success. Cornwall Council is looking to spend £3.8 million on installing new 20mph signs in all residential areas which are eligible. The plan to introduce a blanket speed limit reduction from 30mph to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
