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Edinburgh 20mph limit cuts speeds

14 October 2019
 

The roll-out of 20mph limits across Edinburgh has resulted in “significant” drop in speeds, according to a report from the city council. Monitoring of 66 sites showed that speeds feel by 1.34mph on average, and by up to 2.41mph in some areas. Research has shown that every 1mph fall in speed results in a 6% fall in accidents, said the council. Of the 1,200 households surveyed, 65% or respondents are now in support, with 24% strong supporting the limit, compared with 58% and 20%...

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Head of Transport Policy & Strategy
Hertfordshire County Council
Stevenage
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Hertfordshire County Council
Stevenage
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