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People most likely to commute by bike where traffic speed below 20mph – but presence of lorries on roads makes no difference, says study

Researchers at University of Surrey say that findings can help councils reach decisions on speed limits and cycling infrastructure

Tue, Dec 07, 2021 17:01
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20 mph sign (CC BY-ND 2.0 licensed by Tony Hall:Flickr)

Tonbridge to implement town-wide 20mph speed limit to encourage more cycling

MP backs temporary measures which may become permanent

Fri, Jul 24, 2020 15:59
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20 mph sign (CC BY-ND 2.0 licensed by Tony Hall:Flickr)

Brexit Party politician rails against “constant reduction in speed” as Senedd backs default 20mph speed limit in residential areas

Report says even a 1% reduction in speed is likely to result in 6% drop in casualties

Sat, Jul 18, 2020 15:28
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20-mph-sign

Edinburgh cycling campaigner’s call for 20mph speed limit to protect riders gets a sadly predictable response from newspaper’s readers

Retired surgeon Professor Chris Oliver says transport strategy must put cycling, walking and public transport first

Mon, Sep 30, 2019 20:24
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Big Ben © Simon MacMichael

Westminster could impose 20mph limit throughout borough

Borough already has 20mph limits around 39 schools

Fri, Sep 20, 2019 15:48
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Victoria Embankment

TfL plans for 20mph speed limit in central London get go-ahead after public consultation

“As more and more people choose to walk and cycle around London we must reduce the risk of them being killed or seriously injured”

Sat, Sep 07, 2019 14:27
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TfL 20mph limit

TfL plans 20mph speed limit in Congestion Charging Zone

Meanwhile, the City of London plans to go even lower in the Square Mile - 15mph

Wed, Jun 05, 2019 18:12
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20 mph sign (CC BY-ND 2.0 licensed by Tony Hall:Flickr)

Holyrood committee rejects default 20mph speed limit

British Cycling says 20mph Restricted Roads Bill would make streets safer pedestrians and cyclists

Fri, May 31, 2019 15:59
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20 mph sign (CC BY-ND 2.0 licensed by Tony Hall:Flickr)

Scottish government tells campaigners it won’t back default 20mph speed limit

Campaigners criticise Scottish government's refusal to back 20mph bill, saying higher speeds make for "feral" roads

Tue, May 14, 2019 20:22
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Edward Mountain MSP

Conservative MSP argues that a bike could do more damage than a car in a collision

“Being hit by an HGV is the one you really don’t want to get hit by because you’ll be dead,” replies transport expert

Sat, Feb 09, 2019 17:32
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