Agenda item

The Sub Committee received a report of the Director of the Built Environment which summarised the activities and outcome of the 20mph speed limit scheme that commenced on 20 July 2014.

Members noted that as a result, the measured average speeds were now 1.5mph lower than they were prior to the introduction of the 20mph speed limit. This reduction was greater than the1mph reduction in average speeds forecast by using the Department for Transport (DfT) guidelines for introducing 20mph speed limits.

Members noted further that the change requested by the Corporation to Transport for London to change the signal timings between junctions so that the “green wave” reflected someone travelling and 20mph and not 30mph did not take place, however this change would be pursued once again.

The Assistant Director (Local Transportation) talked about the key objective of the scheme which was to contribute to reversing the trend of the increase in traffic casualties in the City and the importance of improving the sustainability of the City.

The police representative suggested that 70% of the pedestrian casualties in the City were caused by inattention and it was agreed that this issue needed to be considered in future road danger reduction planning.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.