New 20 mph speed limit law: How has it affected motorists in the UK?
Most residential areas in Wales and Scotland have now implemented 20 mph speed zones, and there is a growing possibility of similar measures being adopted in England. On September 17, 2023, Wales implemented a widespread reduction in speed limits for most residential areas, although certain roads will maintain a 30-mph limit.
The reception of these changes has been varied among the public, with reports of vandalism to some 20 mph signs. Despite this, a survey conducted in Wales revealed that 63% of respondents expressed support for a lower speed limit in their local areas. In our exploration, we delve into the distribution of 20 mph zones across the UK and examine their implications for motorists. (Read more of original article here)
By the end of the year, 20 mph zones are going to be in these areas of London:
Greenwich
Kensington and Chelsea
Lewisham
Southwark
Wandsworth
Merton
Bromley
Lambeth
But it’s not just in the UK, 30mph and 20mph limits are being introduced across the world including in:
Spain
France
Italy
Finland
Germany
Ecuador
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Average speed cameras are now operating along a busy section of the A3058 in Trewoon near St Austell.
The cameras have been installed in response to safety concerns from the local community.
Cornwall Council says the stretch is a key transport route to and from St Austell, and the road carries a large volume of traffic including HGVs.
St Mewan Parish Council and the village Speedwatch group highlighted concerns about the speed of traffic and difficulties for pedestrians in crossing safely. Read more, here.
A number of people have mentioned these on our Flockton social media groups. Is this road any worse than ours? Or are Cornwall Council and their police simply more concerned and proactive than ours? It would be interesting to compare the traffic and speed data. And pavement widths, school location etc. – David Rawling
"The A59 to be upgraded to the tune of £50+m to improve connectivity between Skipton and Harrogate. So why not between Huddersfield and Wakefield or a better M1 link then Kirklees Council?" – David Rawling
£93 million for road upgrades as UK government pledges to "build back better" across the country
The UK government has pledged to spend £93 million on roads across the country as part of their efforts to fuel the economic recovery from coronavirus, it was announced on Saturday (Jan 30).
Vital road upgrades were announced in North Yorkshire, Hampshire and the Midlands, with a whopping £56 million earmarked for an overhaul of the Kex Gill section of the A59 in North Yorkshire. The planned upgrade "will significantly improve connectivity between the historic northern towns of Harrogate and Skipton" according to the Government's statement.
Elsewhere in the UK, the West Midlands will benefit from a £24 million investment to reduce congestion at Birchley Island, situated at the intersection of the M5, A4123 and A4034 roads, whilst Hampshire is in line for £13 million worth of much-needed upgrades to the Redbridge Causeway bridges over the River Test, which boasts roughly 60,000 vehicles a day. Read full article here.
Department for Transport gives green light to £12.7 million for A595 upgrades in Cumbria
The government is set to enhance the safety and capacity of the A595 at Grizebeck, Cumbria, in the latest step towards levelling up transport infrastructure in the North.
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More than £12m given to upgrade notorious A595 bottleneck at Grizebeck
Under plans drawn up by Cumbria County Council, the upgrades will also include the installation of a new crossing for farm vehicles and cyclists, as well as more space for those walking and cycling along the route.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “When I visited Cumbria last November, I heard about frustrations with local infrastructure, including the bottleneck at Grizebeck. I promised then that we would take action and I’m pleased today to deliver on that.
"We’re committed to delivering for Cumbria and unleashing every part of the Northern Powerhouse.”
Subject to final approvals, work is due to start by July 2022. The total cost of the A595 scheme is £14.9m, with the Department for Transport’s funding contribution of £12.7m forming the majority of the total scheme costs.
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'We're over the moon' – councillors welcome £12m of funding to improve A595 road at Grizebeck
COUNCILLORS have praised the announcement that millions of pounds is being pumped into the upgrade of a South Cumbrian road.
Matt Brereton, County Council member for High Furness, said he is 'over the moon' after it was announced £12m of Government funding is being given to upgrades on the A595 at Grizebeck.
He said: "It's great news that we've finally got some certainty. The council has worked really hard over the past 18 months to put the case together and consulted with the community extensively. In all the months leading up to the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been multiple meetings about the plans so it's frustrating how long it's taken to get where we need to be.
"Now we have the funding, we can get things moving forward. A lot of the groundwork has been done but now the hard works starts in terms of designing the road scheme.
"We will be consulting again with the community about how the works will impact businesses and community without inconveniencing anyone.
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