18 April 2017
On Wednesday 8th February 2017, members of the Fenland Green Party and 20 For March Campaign Group made a presentation to Cambridge County Council's Local Highway Improvement Panel for Fenland to outline the main benefits of 20mph speed limits in residential and urban areas. The proposal was 'scored' and at this time, rejected.
Scores were out of 5.00 and as follows:
A 20mph default speed limit for residential and urban areas, reduced from 30mph.
Persistant Problem: 0.00
Road Safety: 0.00
Community Impact: 0.00
Added Value: 0.00
Overall Average Score 0.00
For comparison the top scoring proposal for Fenland scored as follows:
Windmill Street, Stonald Road and adjacent roads.
Double yellow lines be installed up to ten metres from the junctions and opposite.
Persistant Problem: 5.00
Road Safety: 5.00
Community Impact: 5.00
Added Value: 5.00
Overall Average Score 5.00
By scoring this way, Cambridge County Councillors on the Fenland Highways Improvement panel have sent a sent out a clear message that they do not want traffic to be calmed. Instead they want parking restrictions created which will enable traffic to flow more easily.
Fenland Green Party will continue to support 20 For March and the reduction of traffic speed in order to encourage walking and cycling, to deter unnecessary car use, to improve air quality, and to make the roads safer for everyone.
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