Agenda item

The Assistant Director (City Transportation) to be heard.

The Director of the Built Environment provided an update on the impact of the 20mph zone and other schemes affecting road safety. Casualties in the first 12 months of the new speed limit had declined, with the biggest reduction seen in pedal cyclists. It was felt that this could be due to the impact of the Cycle Super Highway.

The Chairman asked whether there was a proven correlation between the lower speed limit and the number of casualties. It was reported that although it was hard to determine the effects of an individual scheme, a lower speed limit could be proven to lower the severity of injuries sustained in accidents.

A Member queried whether data was available for accidents between cyclists and pedestrians. Officers confirmed this would be included in the statistics in the written report be presented to the Committee as a standing item going forward.