20's Plenty for York

We seek a 20 mph default speed limit on residential streets throughout York. This does not involve road humps, but changes in Traffic Regulation Orders and 20mph signs.

Area wide would cost around £350,000.

20's plenty is supported by the Green Party, who have a petitioned successfully for some Fishergate streets and South Bank. Email Cllr Andy D'Agorne. Cath Heinemeyer has successfully petitioned for the Hollybank Rd Area of Holgate, supported by her Councillors to go 20mph.

The Labour Group support 20's plenty, where residents request it and have set up a petition. Email Cllr Ruth Potter

§ In Britain more than half of road deaths & injuries occur on roads with 30 mph limits. Lowering speed limits to 20 mph decreases child pedestrian accidents by up to 70%. It also reduces emissions, encourages walking and cycling and makes for safer, pleasanter neighbourhoods.

§ Blanket 20 mph limits can be implemented without physical traffic calming measures.

§ They are very cost effective – the scheme for the whole of Portsmouth (a similar size to York) cost the equivalent of two junctions with traffic lights!

§ UK Councils covering nearly 3 million residents already have plans to implement ‘total 20’ limits.

Further info. see www.20splentyforus.org.uk

Write to Cllr Steve Galloway

Be a neighbourhood champion helping to promote 20mph throughout York

Call Anna Semlyen (York resident and now National 20s Plenty Campaign Manager) 01904 654355 to offer.

First steps - A pilot area for 20mph in Fishergate Ward has been implemented
Grange St, Grange Garth, Levisham St, Rosedale St, Farndale St, Hartoft St - where 49% of residents voted and 70.5% said yes, they wanted a 20mph limit zone

The City of York Council officer overseeing this project is Ruth Stephenson; Head of Transport Planning.

City of York Council, City Strategy, Transport Planning Unit, 9 St. Leonard's Place. York YO1 7ET

Tel: 01904 551372

York Lib Dem and Conservative groups voted against Total 20. In December 2009 Steve Galloway agreed a 20mph limit for South Bank as a pilot scheme.

Tom Horner is the Transport Planner coordinating 20 mph speed limit trials (01904) 551366 Email: tom.horner@york.gov.uk if you would like further general information on the development of 20 mph speed limit schemes.