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A campaign to cut driving speeds in
selected residential areas of Bristol to 20
miles an hour is being broadly supported
by both The Henleaze Society and the
environmental group Sustainable Henleaze.
to be agreed by Highways Authorities.
It would probably be
city-wide with a consultation
process to
determine views of
residents and streets
to be
targeted.
A 2007 survey of
traffic in Henleaze
Road showed that peak time
speeds were generally within
the
current 30 mph limit—often
dropping much lower.
Higher speeds recorded were
usually at off peak times. The
greatest number of vehicles
using the road was between 5
pm and 6 pm. The period of
slowest traffic was earlier in the
afternoon.
Whether to include throughroutes
like Henleaze Road in a
20s scheme would be part of
any consultation process.
The 20s Plenty campaign is gaining momentum in Bristol. There is a network of
“Champions” co-ordinating
support in local communities. Julian Lea Jones has taken on the role of Henleaze Champion.
He can be contacted at:
henleaze@20splentyforus.org.uk
Richard Guyatt, a
member of the Sustainable
Henleaze
Transport Group,
says.
“Sustainable
Henleaze are keen to
see the area's roads
safe and accessible
for all - without the
car dominating. In an
area where there are
so many families,
we'd like the streets
to be safer for everyone,
but especially
for kids walking or
cycling”.
Bristol City Council
are to start public
consultations on having
a 20 mph limit in
two areas of Bristol—
Baptist Mills, Easton
and Barton Hill and
Southville, Bedminster and Windmill Hill—in September. The results
could decide whether the idea is extended city-wide. So, do you think
20s Plenty? Petition the council at:
http://epetitions.bristol.gov.uk/view/20splenty
Local contact:
henleaze@20splentyforus.org.uk |
