Oxfordshire: Seven more 20mph schemes are approved
Oxfordshire County[1] Council has approved the measures for Launton, Crowmarsh Gifford and North Stoke, Cropredy, Chipping Norton, Ascott-under-Wychwood, Wroxton and Balscote and Wardington.
In February 2022, the council’s cabinet approved funding of up to £8million to deliver 20mph areas as a replacement for 30mph areas where there is local support.
The authority said the 20mph restrictions will “make streets safer by reducing speeds and enabling a more equitable use of the road space for all users and encourage residents to walk or cycle by reducing speeds”.
A 20mph sign (Image: Newsquest)
It said the introduction of the 20mph schemes in the 2021/2022 pilot areas has already reduced speeds by up to four mph.
The measures are part of the county council’s commitment to ‘Vision Zero’ – the elimination of deaths and serious injuries from road traffic collisions in Oxfordshire.
References
- ^ County (www.oxfordmail.co.uk)
- ^ Cyclist seriously injured in crash with lorry (www.oxfordmail.co.uk)