20mph speed limits to be imposed to protect cyclists
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...The new lower limits will be enforced by upgraded digital speed cameras, according to TfL.
...(keen cyclist) Mayor Johnson said: 'Lower speeds have the potential to significantly improve road safety while enhancing the environment for walking and cycling. As well as actively supporting and funding the installation of 20mph zones and limits on borough roads across London, we have also been looking at the TfL Road Network to see where further 20 mph limits could provide significant benefits. These locations will help us to better understand the role that 20 mph limits could play going forward.'
Matt Winfield, Sustrans London Deputy Director, said: 'This is a bold move from Transport for London to improve some of London's busiest streets.
'The advantages of 20mph go beyond the obvious gains in road safety - lowering the speed limit also helps to make our city a more comfortable and pleasant place to be. Our research shows that Londoners are keener than anywhere else in the UK to walk or cycle to school if their route was on 20mph streets.
'On the back of these new trials I hope to see more London boroughs adopt 20mph.'
Tom Platt, Living Streets London Policy and Campaigns Manager, said: 'These trials are great news for everyone living, working and visiting London.
'Councils across the city are now recognising that lower speed limits significantly improve the quality of our streets reducing road danger and creating a more inviting place to walk and spend time.
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2992052/Mo......(keen cyclist) Mayor Johnson said: 'Lower speeds have the potential to significantly improve road safety while enhancing the environment for walking and cycling. As well as actively supporting and funding the installation of 20mph zones and limits on borough roads across London, we have also been looking at the TfL Road Network to see where further 20 mph limits could provide significant benefits. These locations will help us to better understand the role that 20 mph limits could play going forward.'
Matt Winfield, Sustrans London Deputy Director, said: 'This is a bold move from Transport for London to improve some of London's busiest streets.
'The advantages of 20mph go beyond the obvious gains in road safety - lowering the speed limit also helps to make our city a more comfortable and pleasant place to be. Our research shows that Londoners are keener than anywhere else in the UK to walk or cycle to school if their route was on 20mph streets.
'On the back of these new trials I hope to see more London boroughs adopt 20mph.'
Tom Platt, Living Streets London Policy and Campaigns Manager, said: 'These trials are great news for everyone living, working and visiting London.
'Councils across the city are now recognising that lower speed limits significantly improve the quality of our streets reducing road danger and creating a more inviting place to walk and spend time.
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