People in Birmingham asked about cutting speed limits on roads
The public consultation starts today
Last updated 19th Nov 2024
The city council is asking for residents’ views on proposals to reduce the speed limit to 30mph on most roads that currently have a speed limit of 40mph.
The statutory consultation, which follows informal engagement, has started today (19 November) and runs until 10 December.
The aim is to reduce speed, improve road safety and encourage active travel such as walking and cycling.
Earlier this year the city council and partners declared a road safety emergency, with the council committed to reducing speed limits across the city.
The proposal is for 25 roads in the city that currently have a 40mph speed limit to be reduced to 30mph.
Cllr Majid Mahmood, cabinet member for environment and transport, said: “We need to prioritise people and ensure communities are safer. Key to tackling road harm is delivering a significant reduction in the speed and volume of vehicles on our roads, reinforced with strategic enforcement activities, particularly on higher volume roads.
“We know that residents are deeply concerned about road safety, especially those who live near busy main roads, so reducing the speed on our roads is an obvious and important part of our wider plans for how people and goods move around the city.
“I’d encourage as many people as possible to let us know their thoughts and take part in this important consultation.”