A number of residents of White Lackington are considering campaigning for a 20 mph speed limit through the area – if there is sufficient support from residents. We are also aware that a number of Piddletrenthide resident have contacted the Parish Council about the same issue, and we know that Piddlehinton also suffers traffic problems. Therefore, it might be possible to campaign for a reduced limit throught the existing 30mph speed limit covering the three settlements, and Alton Pancras if there is enough support.

We would like to get some idea as to how much support there is. We have a form for you to complete so that we can collate your comments (for and against). There will obviously be a more formal consultation with residents at some stage, but we just want to gauge whether or not the support is there at present.

Contact

For more information, email piddlevalley@20splentyforus.org.uk or speak to an organiser:

• Kim Jones
• Sue Belgrave
• Mandy Gair-Harris

Background information on 20mph speed limits

Accepted as normal by local authorities where 25m people in the UK live, including the whole of Wales and (soon) Scotland.20mph is global best practice where people mix with motor traffic.

Popular: Government and other surveys consistently find 70% support in residential streets which rises after 20mph limits are introduced.

Affordable and cost effective, with multiple societal, environmental, economic and climate benefits.

Prioritise quality of life: 20mph helps to create places where human activity, including walking, cycling and interaction, takes precedence over traffic.

Safer: The UK’s Department for Transport estimates that a speed reduction of 1mph in built-up areas reduces casualties by 6%. 20mph schemes typically lead to up to 20% fewer casualties.

Better for the environment: 20mph reduces CO2 emmissions by 26% and NOx by 28% compared with 30mph, and is 50% quieter.

Enforceable, like any speed limit.

Little impact on journey times: The stop/start nature of traffic in built-up ares is a much more significant factor.

Speed reductions occur, even without regular police enforcement, to the benefit of all road users. Note: all new car models will have in-carspeed limiters from 2022.

Few signs needed: One or two signs on entry, and some repeaters to remind drivers and no need for physical calming.

Sustainable: Ties in closely with other policies to address climate change, improve air quality and enable more people to walk and cycle – especially for short journeys.