Green light for more 20ph schemes across Cambridgeshire
Councillors gave the green light for several new applications yesterday
Last updated 2nd Oct 2024
Cambridgeshire County Council has agreed eight areas for 20mph zones and areas to be rolled out.
Discussions took place yesterday at the Highways and Transport Committee, with progressions to begin from next summer.
Out of 66 applications submitted to the council, the new schemes have been granted for Waterbeach, Stow-cum-Quy, Elm, Bottisham, Little Paxton, Earith, Swavesey and Steeple Morden.
20 projects funded through the programme have been completed this year, including in Great Staughton and Great Abington, with a further 13 going through consultation and 2 for design.
Committee heard a further £150,000 has been allocated to the programme and all the applications were scored by officers then reviewed by a cross-party councillor working group.
Local authorities have been introducing 20mph speed limits across the country due to the recognised benefits and public support. By introducing 20mph speed limits the aim is to improve road safety, especially for walking and cycling, and reduce noise and pollution.
Either a 20mph limit of 20mph zone will be introduced, depending on the area.