6 September, 2019
Transport for London (TfL) will go ahead with proposals to lower speed limits on TfL roads in central London after a positive response from the public consultation.
The move, mooted earlier this summer, will bring the limit in the Congestion Charge Zone down, on around 8.9 km of road. New 20 mph signage and road markings, as well as raised pedestrian crossings in seven locations are proposed. Speed cameras will be recalibrated and work will be undertaken largely at night, TfL said.
Out of 2,000 responses from the public, two thirds thought that the proposals would lead to more people cycling (59%). Half said it would have a positive impact on walking and 31% said more people would choose to walk. Four in ten said it would improve public transport too.
In the next five years, TfL will work with boroughs – which control many of the roads of London – to lower speed limits on the road network. There’s now a new Lower Speeds Toolkit for engineers and designers, which also recommends reallocating space for walking and cycling.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said:“Every single death on London’s streets is one too many so I’m really pleased that Londoners have backed our plans to introduce a 20mph speed limit on TfL roads within the Congestion Charge Zone and at Aldgate Gyratory. By also bringing forward plans to lower speed limits in other parts London, we will help protect more people walking and cycling across our city.”
Penny Rees, Head of Network Sponsorship at TfL, said: “We know that lower speeds save lives, it’s that simple. As more and more people choose to walk and cycle around London we must reduce the risk of them being killed or seriously injured. It’s clear people agree that making our roads safer will encourage Londoners to travel in more active and sustainable ways.”
TfL to cut central London road speed limit to 20 mph
6 September, 2019 Transport for London (TfL) will go ahead with proposals to lower speed limits on TfL roads in central London after a positive response from the public consultation. The move, mooted earlier this summer, will bring the limit in the Congestion Charge Zone down, on around 8.9 km of road. New 20 mph… [Read More]
