Twenty is plenty in Bristol’s first proposed low-speed areas

Release Date: 12-Nov-2009

Bristol’s first 20mph areas are proposed for Inner East and Inner South Bristol.

Residents have indicated local roads where they feel 20 is plenty. We have listened.

Now almost all streets are proposed for 20mph maximum speeds with only main arterial routes exempt. The areas will now be subject to formal consultation as part of new Traffic Regulation Orders.

Councillor Jon Rogers, Cabinet Member for Transport and Sustainability, said: “Our initial consultation to test opinion was very informal, but of the 310 residents, businesses and organisations who responded only four objected.

“Most comments focussed on the fact that not enough roads were included in our original proposals. Many people wrote to say why not the WHOLE of Bristol. So we have re-evaluated the proposal. What we have now are real areas where 20 is plenty and we will look at more.”

The following main arterial roads will not be included in the Inner East 20mph pilot:

Newfoundland Street
Newfoundland Way
M32
Easton Way
Lawrence Hill Roundabout
Lawrence Hill
Church Road (western end between Lawrence Hill Roundabout and Cowper Street)
Barrow Road
Old Market
West Street
Clarence Road
Lawford Street/Lamb Street/Lawfords Gate/Trinity Road

The following main arterial roads will not be included in the Inner South 20mph pilot:

A370 Clarence Road and York Road (part of each runs through proposed 20mph area)

Author: Kate Hartas, Media and PR Officer, 0117 9222649

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