Wokingham proposes lower speed limits in five areas
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 08:01 · Archive
Wokingham Borough Council is consulting residents on introducing 20mph and 30mph speed limits in five areas.
Wokingham Borough Council is consulting residents on introducing lower speed limits across five areas in the borough. The proposals form the first phase of a longer-term Safer Streets programme and involve a mixture of 20mph and 30mph limits in Wokingham town centre, Norreys Avenue in Twyford, Finchampstead village, Silverdale Road in Earley and Hare Hatch.
The council said the measures aim to improve road safety, particularly in places where pedestrians, cyclists and children may be at risk. The five locations were chosen to represent different settings including a town centre, village centres, residential areas and rural roads, which will enable the programme's impact to be monitored.
The proposals follow a consultation in January after the council adopted a new speed limit policy. A two-month public consultation generated 1,911 suggestions from 841 participants, alongside submissions from town and parish councils. Councillor Adrian Betteridge, executive member for active travel, transport and highways, said residents identified speeding as a 'major concern' in the targeted areas, and that 'the evidence is clear that reducing speeds in towns, villages, residential estates and on rural minor roads will improve safety'.
How it is being reported
- Plans to lower speed limits in five areas to improve road safetyFive areas in Wokingham borough could see speed limits changed under plans to improve road safety.Reading Chronicle · 19 Oct, 07:43
- Plans to lower speed limits to improve road safetyA mix of 20mph and 30mph speed limits have been proposed for five areas in the Wokingham borough.BBC Berkshire · 19 Oct, 06:14
In this story: Wokingham Borough Council · Wokingham · Twyford · Finchampstead · Earley · Hare Hatch · Adrian Betteridge
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