20mph speed limits benefits

Poorer communities suffer more from fast speeds, as I list the 12 benefits here.

1. Safer

1/3 fewer accidents, less street crime. Encourages more cycling & walking.

2. Popular

80% want slow speeds in their street and nearby. 90% more climate action.

3. Journey times

Unchanged or a few seconds slower due to less stopping/starting.

4. Pollution and noise

12% reduced, less disease from particulates and noise.

5. Fuel economy

12% less fuel used. Supports climate action.

6. Highly recommended

Endorsed by WHO, UN, and many UK and European towns.

7. Improved health

Encourages walking, cycling, and community involvement.

8. Youth engagement

Reduces screen use and improves social skills among young people.

9. Economy

Boosts local spending, reduces absenteeism, creates jobs.

10. Cost-effective

Only £4 a person. Cameras aid compliance.

11. Community benefits

Particularly beneficial for poorer communities. Increases social capital.

12. Long-term impact

A step towards 50% cycling in 10 years and even greater health and economic benefits.

We know most of us (66% in Littlehampton, 75% nationally) want slower speeds in urban areas, and only 10% are against slower speeds. This is nearly the equivalent of the gun situation in the USA..most people in the USA want stricter controls, and only 10% want fewer gun controls. As with the USA gun lobby, the UK car lobby is very powerful and its actions counter the World Health Organisation (WHO) advice of slower speeds. Slower speeds are safer, allow children to walk and cycle more, and help communities thrive (WHO).

We see in London low traffic neighborhood infrasture vandalised Guardian

"Hackney council had the biggest bill, paying almost £400,000 for repairs. Mete Coban, a Hackney councillor, said a small minority of people were responsible.

“The evidence shows our LTNs and ‘school streets’ work, with traffic down, more people walking and cycling and children benefiting from being able to walk safely to school,” he said.

“A small minority of people continue to vandalise enforcement cameras, wasting hundreds of thousands of pounds that could be better spent on freedom passes for older people, introducing more cycle parking and road safety classes in schools.”""

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