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‘Hold your nerve’ over 20mph, campaigners tell Welsh Government

Deniz Huseyin
25 April 2024
Gwenda Owen: The Welsh Government did the right thing, rather than the easy thing, in introducing the 20mph default, and we’re urging Ministers to hold their nerve for the good of Welsh communities
Gwenda Owen: The Welsh Government did the right thing, rather than the easy thing, in introducing the 20mph default, and we’re urging Ministers to hold their nerve for the good of Welsh communities

 

Cycling campaigners have urged the Welsh Government to hold its nerve and not water down its plans to reduce the speed on restricted roads from 30mph to 20mph.

Charity Cycling UK and campaign group Cardiff Cycle City have both expressed disappointment at new Welsh Transport Secretary Ken Skates suggestion last week that Wales’ 20mph zones should be targeted at schools, hospitals and nurseries.

He said that there would be changes to the existing default 20mph speed limit in built-up areas...

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