Plans for new 20mph speed limits on major roads

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Plans for new 20mph speed limits on major roads

Postby Community Editor » Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:02 pm

Transport for London has proposed to introduce 65km of new 20mph speed limit within eight of the capital’s boroughs as part of Mayor Sadiq Khan's aim to “eliminate deaths and serious injury on the transport network”.

Members of the public living close to the areas concerned will now be consulted on the proposal. Subject to this engagement, works to introduce the new speed limits could begin in September 2023. If the new rule is implemented, TfL suggests that further decreases in permitted speeds could be introduced as it would then carry out monitoring “to determine whether further measures to reduce vehicle speeds are required”.

The 20mph limit would be introduced on sections of the following roads:

A205: Woolwich Common, South Circular Road, Catford Road, Stanstead Road, London Road, Thurlow Road, Christchurch Road, Poynders Road, Dulwich Common
A20: Eltham Road, Lee High Road, Lewisham Way
A202: Queens Road, Peckham High Street, Camberwell Church Street, Camberwell New Road
A2: New Cross Road, Old Kent Road
A201: New Kent Road
A100: Tower Bridge Road
A200: Jamaica Road
A3: Clapham Road, Kennington Park Road
A3204: Kennington Lane
A203: Stockwell Road
A23: Camberwell New Road, Streatham Hill, Streatham High Road
A214: Tooting Bec Road
A24: Clapham Common South Side, Balham High Road, Upper Tooting Road, High Street Colliers Wood
A4: Cromwell Road, Brompton Road
A3220: Pembroke Road, Holland Road, Warwick Road, Redcliffe Gardens
A232: West Wickham High Street

Will Norman, London's walking & cycling commissioner, said: “The facts are clear, a person hit by a vehicle at 20mph is five times less likely to be killed than at 30mph. We are determined to build a safer, greener London for everyone and the continued expansion of the 20mph programme on TfL roads is playing a vital role in making the capital’s roads safer for people to walk, cycle and use public transport. This forms an important part of the Mayor’s Vision Zero plan and we will continue to work with colleagues in boroughs to keep improving the safety of London's roads.”

Penny Rees, TfL head of healthy streets investment, said: "We are determined to eliminate deaths and serious injuries from London's roads in line with our Vision Zero goal. Millions of walking and cycling journeys are made across London every day and a person is five times less likely to be killed if hit at 20mph than at 30mph. That’s why we’ve committed to reducing speed limits on our road network in the capital - and these proposals will make a real difference in cutting road danger and enabling more people to walk and cycle. We really value people's feedback on our proposals and I'd encourage everybody to use this opportunity to share their views on our plans.”

Story from: https://www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-n ... s-26520931 
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Re: Plans for new 20mph speed limits on major roads

Postby ronangel » Fri Mar 24, 2023 8:40 am

The speed limit has been 30mph on main roads for over 100 years! I have noticed that traffic conditions and 20mph on main roads causes at least 5mpg more petrol which means more fumes(pollution) and greater costs!A self-defeating exercise which will only bring in more money from traffic cameras.Where there are cycle lanes they should be well maintained and cycles forced to use them legally with fines if they use the main road when there is heavy traffic. (good idea to have all cycles with number plates, which will also cut down on accidents by the owner not the rider being fined for not compiling with the law) this would probably cut down on most accidents rather than have frustrated drivers looking out for speed cameras rather than other road users. Hopefully, these foolish plans will all disappear when Khan is voted out, along with pointless LTNS and Extended ULEZ. The next candidate for mayor party regardless promising will take place as soon as elected!He has my vote whoever he is with probably every driver/OAP/and anybody with a disability (LTNS re-deliveries and cabs) eligible to vote for mayor. But of course not cyclists that are lucky to be fit enough to cycle and pay nothing towards the upkeep of the roads.
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