Briefings


Press Releases: Apr 13 - We welcome DfT changes to speed sign regulations - Dec 2012 - 20's Plenty Strengthens London Campaign - Nov 2012 EU Citizen's Initiative goes live - Sep 2012 - Lib Dem Conference supports 20mph limits - Sep 2012 - New EU Citizen's Initiative calling for 30kmh as the accepted normal urban speed limit - Aug 2012 - Now we have 150 local campaigns - Jul 2012 - DfT announces proposals to change speed limit guidance - Nov 2011 - NHS Part Funds 20mph Limits for Liverpool in Landmark Public Health Collaboration - Sep 2011 20mph residential success forces motorway debate - Sep 2011 - Europe says 20's Plenty Where people Live - June 2011 - EU Transport Committee calls for 20mph limits -June 2011 - DfT enables easier and cheaper 20mph limits - Mar 2011 British Social Attitudes want 20mph - Mar 2011 - 20mph Crucial say Transport and Health Group - Mar 2011 - The Speed Illusion -  Feb 2011 - NICE Recommend 20mph Limits

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Our Campaign Briefings are designed to give you useful information to support the case for lower speed limits in your community.

 

Wide 20mph Limits are Effective This 2-page briefing sets out the wide evidence that 20mph limits are beneficial to communities. May 13
Police and Road Danger - Part of the Solution or Part of the Problem? ACPO have always been "soft" on the policing of 20mph limits. Its time for them recognise that their lack of commitment encourages speeding. As our January briefing below points out they need to be "part of the solution"! Mar 13
Total 20 - a key intervention to
Get Britain Cycling
Our briefing sheet for the All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group when we gave evidence on 6th Feb 2013 Feb 13
Raising Compliance and the role of enforcement 20mph limits are much more than mere "Signs on Sticks", See how compliance is a factor of multi-agency involvement. Jan 13
Councils can afford 20mph limits Installing 20 mph limits is primarily a capital spend and has little bearing on council services or jobs. 20 mph limits are an affordable, best value policy with exceptional rates of return. Dec 12
Our guide to road casualty mapping We show you how to get on-line casualty information for your street or area. Dec 12
Support for 20mph limits is strong and rising We present the feedback from around the country on both pre- and post- implementation support from communities for 20mph limits. Dec 12
20mph Limits encourage walking and cycling How 20mph limits make a real change in how communities share the roads for more vulnerable users. (updated) Nov 12
Businesses profit from 20mph limits We examine the benefits to businesses who currently pick up the bill for casualties and danger on our streets Nov 12
20mph Limits for Villages Many villages are having their speed limit set at 20mph (including A roads) by progressive authorities who understand the value of liveable villages Nov 12
20mph Limits for Public Health With responsibility for Public Health moving to Local Authorities, this briefing makes the case for wide area 20mph schemes Nov 12
20's Plenty for the Environment How 20mph limits reduces pollution through calmer driving and enables more people to choose to walk or cycle. Sep 12
How Scrutiny Panels endorse 20mph limits How local government scrutiny panels around the country have come out in favour of 20mph citing it as "best value". Aug 12
20mph Limits for Liveability How 20mph limits and lower speeds increase the liveability in our communities Jul 12
20mph Limits - How you can help Our leaflet showing some of the ways you can help to get 20mph limits where you live. Jun 12
20mph Limits Save Time and Improve Traffic Flow How 20mph limits are a benefit in terms of traffic flow and reduced congestion Jun 12
20's Plenty for 8m people The number of people living in local authorities committed to 20mph limits now reaches 8m May 12
30kph - Good for UK, Good for EU An update on a previous report on the case for 30kph limits as a standard across Europe May 12
Wide 20mph limits - A Winning Opportunity An article from the C'llr magazine on 20mph limits from an elected representative perspective Apr 12
Funding for 20mph Limits There are many sources to fund 20mph limits. here are some of the ways that local authorities are funding them. Mar 12
Don't blame the pedestrians! How easy is it to cross roads, and who is to blame when pedestrians die. Mar 12
20mph Guidance Anomalies in Scotland This reviews the guidance in Scotland which for 20mph limits dates from 2001 Jan 12
ACPO, 20's Plenty for US and 20mph Limits Report on a meeting between 20's Plenty for Us and ACPO representatives to discuss 20mp limits Jan 12
How 20mph limits benefit the police Police forces have much to gain from 20mph speed limits on residential roads. Nov 11
How 20mph limits benefit taxi drivers Taxis also benefit from 20mph limits - drivers, customers and operators Oct 11
How 20mph limits benefits bus operators 20mph limits are a great opportunity for bus operators to provide better services for customers and lower fuel costs Sep 11
20mph limits are positive vote winners 20mph limits are supported by a large majority of the public and provide an excellent opportunity for politicians to deliver what people want. Sep 11
Selling the Positive 20mph Limit Benefits A new sheet showing how Social marketing methods should be used to promote 20's Plenty Sep 11
Presenting the case Presenting the case for 20mph limits to different professionals Oct 10
20mph Limits prevent and reduce disability Detailing how lower speeds can greatly effect disability in an aging population Sep 11
How school safety zones are not a priority! Explains how isolated, expensive schemes around schools without wide area 20mph limits actually encourage inactive travel and fail to provide best value in protecting children Jun 11
30kph - Good for UK and good for Europe Puts the case for the recommendation of 30kph (20mph) limits as the default for residential streets across the EU. Also see Press Release when EU parliament agreed. May 11
20mph limits are 7 times more effective than isolated 20mph zones Explains the cost comparisons between 20mph limits and 20mph zones with physical calming to show that limits are far more effective per pound. Jan 11
10 ways that 20mph limits benefit drivers Drivers will save money, be healthier and greener when authorities adopt community-wide default 20 mph limits. Dec 10
20mph limits improve air quality Many people assume that at lower speeds extra fuel is used and more pollution created. In fact the reverse is true. That’s why "Total 20", without traffic calming, is supported by so many environmental organisations. Oct 10

       

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