Making residential streets safer
We are carrying out consultation across local communities about making many residential roads a 20 mph limit.
By making neighbourhoods safer and more attractive, a greater number of people will be encouraged to walk, cycle and spend time in their local community.
Why are we doing this?
Our area has one of the best records in the country for road accidents, due partly to the investment in measures like pedestrian crossing and the safety education programmes we have in place with local schools.
By introducing 20 mph speed limits on local streets we are improving road safety even further. National independent statistics back this up - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents estimates that a pedestrian has a ninety per cent chance of surviving being hit by a car at 20 mph, falling to a fifty per cent chance at 30 mph and to ten per cent at 40 mph.
What is the process for introducing these limits?
Firstly, we carry out informal consultation with local communities where we propose to introduce the 20 mph limit. A leaflet is issued to households with a questionnaire asking people for their view, including whether or not they support the proposal.
Secondly, we analyse the results and decide whether or not to formally advertise a proposal for a Traffic Regulation Order. If we do proceed, the public get the chance once again the submit their comments.
Thirdly, following this stage the Cabinet Member for Transport will consider any objections and make a final decision. Clear signage on the roads affected by the Order is placed on residential streets and the 20 mph limit becomes enforceable by the Police.
We have already announced the order of implementing the zones community by community.
How are these limits enforced once they are in place?
The Police have welcomed the concept of a 20 mph speed limit in built-up areas. They are working alongside the Council to raise awareness of the new limits and encouraging drivers to adhere to them.
No traffic calming measures will be introduced in combination with the introduction of the limits. The scheme will only cover appropriate residents streets, not main roads, and will avoid using over intrusive signage.
All proposals are for 'signs only' schemes in expectation that attitudes towards speeding in residential areas will change.
Progress details
Latest: Keynsham Speed Limit Order now available to comment upon until 28th March.
This consultation is only open to affected residents who will have received information in the post. All comments should be returned by post in the Free Post envelope provided. If you have difficulty filling out the paper form please call 01225 394207 or email transportation@bathnes.gov.uk
People can stay in touch with the on-going progress by signing-up to our weekly newsletter E-Connect or follow our Twitter Feed @bathnes for the latest news on the 20 mph rollout.
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Scheme ref |
AREA |
Leaflet distributed |
Leaflet return date |
Proposal supported |
Order advertised |
Deadline for responses |
Cabinet decision |
Speed limit operational |
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1 |
Twerton |
13/02/12 |
02/03/12 |
Yes |
07/06/12 |
28/06/12 |
01/08/12 |
24/09/12 |
|
Proceed |
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2 |
Peasedown St John |
26/07/12 |
24/08/12 |
Yes |
30/11/12 |
20/12/12 |
04/03/13 |
|
|
10/09/12 |
Proceed |
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3 |
Newbridge/ Weston/ Lansdown(part)/ Kingsmead(part) |
15//08/12 |
17/09/12 |
Yes |
17/01/13 |
07/02/13 |
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14/11/12 |
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4 |
Keynsham |
28/08/12 |
10/10/12 |
Yes |
07/03/13 |
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04/12/12 |
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5 |
Westmoreland/ Oldfield/ Lyncombe(part)/ Widcombe(part) |
20/09/12 |
10/10/12 |
Yes |
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14/12/12 |
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6 |
Midsomer Norton |
12/10/12 |
07/11/12 |
No |
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17/01/13 |
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7 |
Radstock/ Westfield |
21/11/12 |
21/12/12 |
Yes |
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14/02/13 |
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8 |
Walcot/ Lansdown/ Lambridge(part) |
10/12/12 |
14/01/13 |
Yes |
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27/02/13 |
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9 |
Abbey/ Kingsmead(part) |
22/02/12 |
15/03/13 |
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10 |
19/03/13 |
12/04/13 |
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11 |
Odd Down/ Combe Down |
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12 |
Saltford |
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13 |
Lyncombe(part)/ Widcombe(part) |
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14 |
Bathwick |
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15 |
Other residential areas in rural villages |
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