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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.
News.com.au
17 hours ago
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- News.com.au
City of Campbelltown votes to consult on 40km/h speed limit on residential streets
Another council in a major Australian city will explore reducing speed limits on its roads, with public safety a key reason for the potential change. Councillors with the City of Campbelltown, which encompasses Adelaide's northeastern suburbs, voted on Tuesday night to consult on pulling back the limit from 50km/h to 40km/h on some residential streets as part of a larger transport management plan. The proposed zone includes the streets west of Lower North East Rd and south of Darley Rd. Campbelltown Mayor Jill Whittaker OAM said improving public safety had propelled the idea. 'Our vision in Campbelltown is for a safe, sustainable vibrant community,' she told NewsWire on Wednesday. 'We are looking at this through that lens, so if this makes people safer, then of course I support it.' The council will now survey public opinion on the idea, with a report expected back within six months at the latest. 'We'll find out what people think,' Ms Whittaker said. 'It will depend on whether people agree that's a good thing or not.' The Royal Automobile Association of South Australia has already backed the change in a submission to the council. 'RAA supports evidence-based setting of speed limits in line with the safe system approach to road safety,' the motoring body said in its submission. 'As an example, 40km/h local streets can contribute to safer and more welcoming neighbourhoods, with negligible impact to traffic flow and travel times.' There have been two fatalities and 19 serious injuries in crashes in Campbelltown between 2014 and 2023, RAA data shows. 'Similar to council-maintained roads and intersections, the number of minor injury crashes has decreased across the past 10 years, whereas the number of high severity crashes resulting in fatal and serious injury has slightly increased in recent years,' the RAA states. Data from Austroads on survivability rates suggests a dramatic decline in fatality risks when speed limits are knocked back from 50km/h. At an impact speed of 50km/h, the percentage risk of death is pegged at 80 per cent, but this drops to 32 per cent at 40km/h. If the change is implemented, Campbelltown would follow other metropolitan Adelaide councils that have implemented reductions, including Burnside, Prospect, Onkaparinga, Norwood Payneham and St Peters and Unley. The City of Adelaide, which takes in the CBD and affluent North Adelaide, is exploring a 30km/h limit. Norwood Payneham and St Peters, which borders Campbelltown, moved to 40km/h in April, with whole sections of the council area now rezoned. The vote on Tuesday night covered the northern section of Campbelltown. The transport plan for the southern section of the area was approved in 2020.
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Opportunity to comment on Douglas and Onchan 20mph proposals
Detailed plans for the latest round of a scheme to introduce lower speed limits in residential areas have been put out for consultation. The move, brought forward by the Department of Infrastructure, will see the 20mph (32km) limits implemented in built up areas across the island over the next 18 living in Douglas and Onchan have been given until 4 July to submit feedback on the proposals for those areas ahead of the continuation of the Minister Michelle Haywood said her department was not to asking "whether there would be reduced speed limits, but which roads should be included". Last month Tynwald approved the Department of Infrastructure's plan for the scheme, which outlined increased public involvement and how the project would be put in said her department was "probably running one of the biggest consultation exercises that has ever been done", as the team aimed to engage with every local authority area over the coming months. 'Local knowledge' Maps have been made available to view at Onchan Commissioners' office, Onchan Library, Douglas City Hall, Douglas City Library and the Sea detailed maps have also been made available in an online portal, which allows people to leave feedback by selecting the road they wish to comment can also be sent by email to the traffic regulation order said Tynwald members had now approved the move three times, meaning she now needed to "deliver something that is the best for each residential area". "Our proposals are there, and they can contract or expand depending on local knowledge," she said while the department's engineers knew "what the road looks like in terms of highway designs", local residents were best place to comment on "how people use the road and how the traffic flows through the area".Roads near schools, hospitals and care homes, along with places "where we know there is an increased probability of people who are vulnerable", would be prioritised under the scheme, Haywood the department had gathered views and adjusted the proposals accordingly, the department would "feel we have the green light" to implement the reduced speed limits, she added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Seasonal speed limits return to coastal roads
Seasonal speed limits on some of Guernsey's coastal roads have come into force for the summer. The States of Guernsey said several roads on the island would have their limits dropped from 35mph to 25mph on Sunday, remaining in place until 30 September. The new limits are in place from Loophole Tower, opposite La Rocquette Road, to Fort Hommet access road, in Vazon, and on Route de la Lague and Route de Rocquaine, between Imperial Hotel and La Route du Coudre in the Rocquaine Bay area. Petit Bot Road and La Rue des Pages have also been made one-way roads in the direction away from the coast from 10:00 and 19:00 BST, the States added. More news stories for Guernsey Listen to the latest news for Guernsey Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Winter speed limits return to Guernsey coast roads Seasonal changes to speed limits and traffic flow Seasonal speed limits return for coastal roads States of Guernsey
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Seasonal speed limits return to Guernsey coastal roads
Seasonal speed limits on some of Guernsey's coastal roads have come into force for the States of Guernsey said several roads on the island would have their limits dropped from 35mph to 25mph on Sunday, remaining in place until 30 new limits are in place from Loophole Tower, opposite La Rocquette Road, to Fort Hommet access road, in Vazon, and on Route de la Lague and Route de Rocquaine, between Imperial Hotel and La Route du Coudre in the Rocquaine Bay Bot Road and La Rue des Pages have also been made one-way roads in the direction away from the coast from 10:00 and 19:00 BST, the States added.
