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The Independent – A Third of Councils Are Going 20 The Indy wrote to all Local Authorities. Of 75 replies, over a third (27) said they had introduced or were in the process of considering default 20mph limits – see http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/the-20mph-revolution-millions-of-drivers-face-lower-speed-limits-as-new-laws-sweep-the-country-8434292.html   Editorial  http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/editorials/editorial-the-logic-of-20mph-speed-limits-8434649.html

The Economist  “An increasing familiarity with, and acceptance of, 20mph limits in residential areas is preparing drivers for their wider implementation. And in the past, road users have changed their attitudes. Perhaps urban speeding will become as scorned as drink-driving.” http://www.economist.com/news/britain/21571200-stringent-restrictions-are-coming-road-near-you-slowing-britain

Revised Speed Guidance Favours 20mph The DfT have once again added further support to 20mph limits in towns and villages in its 2013 guidance to local authorities on setting local speed limits.  Press release at :-http://www.20splentyforus.org.uk/Press_Releases/20s_Plenty_welcomes_additional_DfT_support_for_20mph_limits.pdf

Current 20mph Consultations – add your yes vote!

Camden https://consultations.wearecamden.org/culture-environment/borough-wide-20mph-speed-limit/consult_view  to 25 March – non residents can respond. Camden are considering including arterial TfL roads.

Wrexham http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/consultation/transport/20mph_zones.htm

Edinburgh www.edinburgh.gov.uk (search on Transport Strategy and click Option 1 on question 3) http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/localtransportstrategy by 17 March

European Citizen’s Initiative – Help get 54,750 UK signatures

We’ve made a 68 second video explaining why it is crucial to sign the European wide call for 20mph limits as standard for urban and build up areas – Sign at www.20mph4.eu  At  1million signatures an EU commission debate is triggered. Please sign by 12 November and ask everyone you know to. Let’s get it viral. Please put it on your FaceBook, twitter etc. Paper forms can be printed from the site. Or we’ll send you a free bundle of 30 (180 signature spaces) and reply paid envelope – just ask [email protected]

New 20’s Plenty Branches & Referral Rewards.  

185 branches including 2013 recruits - Penarth, Lincoln, Wisbech, Meliden, Barkston Ash nr Selby, Accrington, Brentwood, Calderdale and Broadwindsor, Dorset.  Welcome to new Deal leader Alan Gleave.  Please refer a friend. When starting a new campaign location you get £10 in 20 stickers as a thank you.

Meetings & Conferences We’ve Attended

Rod King, Director/Founder spoke in Deal and Penarth at public meetings. He gave evidence to APPCG on 20mph limits in their Get Britain Cycling inquiry, spoke at the Ecobuild Seminar on Delivering Sustainability in the City, a meeting of PACTS and at the Speed Summit conference. Anna met with Calderdale’s Transport Cabinet member.  Jeremy was at the launch of London Cycling strategy and the ETSC – Road Safety PIN Talk

Welsh Assembly Discuss 20mph Limits

The BBC reported that Welsh assembly members voted to 'Protect children with 20mph zones' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-21360722 Debate included discussion of 20mph limits without traffic calming as a wide measure too. 
Vision for Cycling in London includes 20mph Limits
Launched 7 March, Safer Streets 20mph policies:
• Acknowledgement that 20mph speed limits improve the safety of both cyclists and pedestrians.
• Recognition of the benefits of lower speed limits on the TLRN (the TfL controlled roads – Red Routes) in terms of improving the safety and liveability of town centres. TfL are now considering 20mph for some arterials
• Preparedness to look at the use of 20mph limits on the TLRN and proposed 20mph limits in locations where cycle improvements are planned (eg in Camberwell, New Cross and Waterloo).
• Supporting the installation of 20mph zones and limits on borough roads.
This genuinely ambitious plan to raise London’s cycling levels has 20mph limits as a core component. http://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Cycling%20Vision%20GLA%20template%20FINAL.pdf
 

20mph National Conference, 23 May
run by PTRC-Training at Coventry Transport Museum
 – also partnered by Living Streets

The GO20 coalition of organisations supporting our campaign has recently been formed and currently comprises BRAKE, Living Streets, Sustrans, Campaign to Protect Rural England,National Heart Forum, Ramblers Association, CTC, British Cycling and the Bicycle Association. 20's Plenty for Us are delighted with the growing number of organisation who are backing our "Total 20" policies. See more at www.go20.org

Recent Briefings  (all downloadable from www.20splentyforus.org.uk/briefings.htm)

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20’s Plenty for Us In Figures – (at 11/3/13)

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