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BBC News
2 hours ago
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- BBC News
Cumbrian council announces more plans for 20mph speed limit
A consultation has been launched over plans to further extend 20mph speed and Furness Council, in Cumbria, says the measure is aimed at making roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists and of the 24 new locations are near schools, playgrounds and tourist comes as the authority rolls out the same restriction in an initial 20 areas this summer, at the beginning of a three-year plan. The council says the latest proposals have been developed in collaboration with parish and town councils to "address the specific needs of their communities" and target built-up areas where the current speed limit is either 30mph or Peter Thornton, cabinet member for highways, said residents' views were "at the centre of our plans" and initiatives would only go ahead if they had "strong community support".He added: "The outcome of our extensive consultation for the first year of the programme is a testament to that, as we have only moved forward with schemes that received clear community backing, as well as adjusting designs of half of the schemes based on local feedback."Details on the proposals are available on the council's website and anyone wishing to submit their views can then fill in an online survey by Friday 18 copies of the consultation are available at several libraries, while Penrith and Barrow libraries are set to host in-person events along with one at Kendal Town Hall. Which areas are included? The following locations could see the limits introduced:CliftonGamblesbyGlassonbyGreat AsbyGreystokePenrithSockbridge and TirrilStaintonCambridge Primary School, BarrowCows Tarn Lane, Walney IslandDane Ghyll Primary School, BarrowNewbarns Primary School, BarrowRamsden Infants School, BarrowSt Pauls Junior School, BarrowVictoria Infants and Victoria Junior School, BarrowWalney School, Sandy Gap Lane, Walney IslandCartmelGreenodd and Penny BridgeHevershamIngsKendalLevensMilnthorpeSatterthwaiteMore than 3,000 people gave their views on the first series of proposals, leading to 10 being given the go-ahead as originally designed, while the same number will be limits in five areas of Barrow were rejected.A further 27 requests for 20mph limits that were received as a part of the initial application process will be considered for the third and final year of the programme in 2027. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Warning over rule change to hated 20mph speed limits that will impact over 30,000 UK drivers
MOTOROISTS have been warned over a coming rule change that will impact 30,000 drivers. The proposed change to introduce lower speed limits in some residential areas has been given political backing. 2 Hated 20mph speed limits have already been put in place in Port St Mary, the Isle of Man. Other roads on in the island's residential areas are soon to follow with further limits being introduced. It is expected that 30,000 motorists will be impacted by the rule changes. Some politicians criticised the scheme saying there had been a lack of consultation with local representatives. Despite this, political backing for the new speed limits was given and the scheme will go ahead. Further 20mph limits are expected to be introduced in Douglas and Onchan on the Isle of Man. The new lower speed limits are being prioritised around schools. The rollout of the rule change will come in phases with different areas being addressed over time. The department of infrastructure aims to roll out extensive 20mph zones across the Island's capital. Plans for the implementation of the new rules were controversial, facing opposition and criticism. Opposition to the scheme argued that changes should only be implemented after extensive through engagement with the community. The proposed changes would see a large portion of the small island's capital affected by the reduced limits. Tens of thousands of drivers would be impacted by the controversial plans. Being rolled out in the capital at first, the scheme will reportedly come to all residential towns and villages across the island eventually. The scheme is reportedly going to cost £400,000 over three financial years. New signs will be put up to indicate where the controversial 20mph limits have been introduced. The new limits are to be monitored, with a review of the measure expected after implementation. Communities are still able to express their views on the controversial plans. The period of time offered to communities to give comments on the plans was extended earlier this month.
BBC News
6 days ago
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- BBC News
Highland 20mph speed limit made permanent
Highland councillors have agreed to keep 20mph speed limits at 127 locations across its were lowered from 30mph in 2023 as part of a trial designed to improve voted in favour of keeping the scheme by 10 votes to decision equates to hundreds of miles of road. Highland Council has the longest road network in the UK with more than 4,200 miles (6,759km) of roads. The locations include roads in Inverness, Nairn, Wick and council said data showed the trial resulted in an average speed reduction of about 3mph for those driving at 28mph or councillor Ruraidh Stewart argued the trial had not proven effective, and part-time 20mph limits outside schools were economy and infrastructure committee chairman and SNP councillor, Ken Gowans, said the scheme could save lives.
BBC News
7 days ago
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- BBC News
New 20mph zone gets mixed response in Manningham area of Bradford
The latest 20mph zone to be introduced in Bradford is currently being assessed by the council to see how it is affecting drivers' well as the lower speed restriction covering Manningham and Heaton, speed humps and temporary road closures are in place to improve road speed restrictions and traffic-calming measures are already in place in the city centre, Shipley, Ilkley and BBC asked residents and business owners what impact they have had in the latest areas to join the safety scheme. Hamza Shakoor, who owns Shakoor & Sons Butchers on Emm Lane in Heaton, said he was "indifferent" about the scheme at first, "but it is a good thing".He said: "This is a long stretch of road, and it's a main road, so cars normally come up flying at high speeds."It's better because they have to slow down for the speed bumps." Mr Shakoor praised the installation of a pedestrian crossing with push-button traffic lights near a local he criticised the use of concrete planters to temporarily block off one entry lane to North Park Road as it caused "more congestion" on the main Emm Lane. Lisa Robertshaw, who runs the nearby Village Bakery, was sceptical of the impact of the new said: "I don't think it's particularly made any difference at all. "I mean if you see the cars speeding up and down here, if you watch them... none of them do it (20mph)."She said she was in favour of the new limit but wanted more Robersthaw said the speed restriction signs were too small and many drivers were unaware of the new limit. Stephen Todd, caretaker at St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, has lived in the area all his said: "I would say a bigger issue, for example, is the parking zones that they have."Maybe not so much outside shops, but elsewhere where there are no shops and they're parking so it narrows the road which does make it more dangerous."He said he did not see the need to reduce the old 30mph speed Kalhousova and her son Samuel Kalhous live on a street that has temporary concrete planters placed at one said: "We feel it is blocking the road for families like us living on the street."Every time we go to school, which is nearby, we have to take a diversion onto the main road to get there."I think it's alright if the speed limit is reduced. I think there should be speed bumps but I don't think there should be blocked-off roads." Alex Ross-Shaw, executive member for regeneration, planning and transport at Bradford Council, said: "We're committed to making our neighbourhoods safer, healthier and more accessible for everyone."The new 20mph zone in Manningham is a key part of that vision and has been shaped by local input throughout."He thanked everyone who took part in the council's consultation and those who "supported the scheme".The findings of the review will be presented to councillors at a later date. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Jersey 20mph zone to be extended as scared mum welcomes change
The 20mph speed limit in St Peter's village is going to be extended, with a Jersey mother welcoming the change - saying she was scared for her children's lives while crossing the Peter's Constable Richard Vibert said the end of the 20mph zone on La Grande Route de St Pierre would be moved to beyond the Marks and said the change had been agreed after a traffic review and would be introduced "in the next few months".Jenna Weber welcomed the change after her "really scary" experience but said authorities needed to do more to make the area safe. 'Unsafe situation' Ms Weber and her family live on La Grande Route de St Pierre near where the speed limit changes from 20mph to said she was crossing the road to get to M&S when a large vehicle came speeding around the corner before braking just metres away from her and her said: "Being in the middle of the road, already there wasn't much I could do, so I just frantically tried to make sure that everyone was safe and put myself in between the children and the vehicle."She said this was not an isolated incident and other residents had had similar experiences."It is a family village and people should feel like they can use the amenities and be able to walk through the village and not be scared," she said. Ms Weber said there had been times when she had driven less than 100m because she was too frightened to cross the road with her said the extension of the 20mph zone was "something" but added greater traffic calming measures should be considered, such as speed humps, zebra crossings and give way said people did not obey the current speed limit, which made it an "unsafe situation"."I don't want it to take for something to happen with a child walking to school or a villager walking to the shops for something to be considered and put in place," she said further traffic controls were particularly important because of plans to build nearly 130 more homes in the parish. In response to Ms Weber's concerns, the infrastructure department said it could not add a pedestrian crossing because the existing right turn for traffic into the retail and business area needed to be "retained in its current format".It said: "It caters for a significant number of right-turning vehicles throughout the day."Provision of any crossing would cause the right-hand turn lane to be too small for traffic."It also said it could not add more pavement to the road because it was too narrow. Vibert said he was just as concerned as residents by traffic issues in St Peter's said he had spoken with successive infrastructure ministers about traffic controls but had only recently had "a little bit of success".He said the extension of the 20mph zone should happen relatively quickly as the infrastructure minister had plans to implement it using a ministerial said traffic engineers were also looking at controls for the roads next to the proposed housing development and there were plans for pedestrian crossings nearby, however not near the M& said the infrastructure department needed to do some "more hard work" on creating safe areas for people to cross the main road. Kate Huntington, who runs the Better Journeys initiative in Jersey, which encourages people to leave their cars at home and find other ways to work or school, said that when she began cycling regularly, or walking along some island roads, she found it dangerous and scary."I had so many near misses," she added motorists needed to understand that vulnerable road users had a right to be there, and pedestrians and cyclists also needed to take up said dropping speed limits across the island could also make pedestrians and cyclists feel said: "We shouldn't have areas where it's not safe to leave your house unless you are in a car, that's not right, that's not the right way to live."Because they aren't going anywhere but they don't need to dominate our infrastructure."
