One of the secrets of French road design is that they accept to have very narrow lanes in urban context (even narrower than Italy). Down to 3m each for bidirectional bus corridors or contraflow bus lanes or down to 2.5 m for general traffic lanes and 1.8m for parking.

Great to see more high quality schemes across England coming forward, especially research into better crossings being led by Transport for West Midlands. #gamechanger

Dear Mark Harper There is only one 'blanket 20mph limit' local authority in the whole of the UK and its in the City of Westminster covering all their roads, including the 'A' road outside Houses of Parliament. Put there by Conservatives to protect MP and government staff.

Can't believe so many are still moaning and whinging about '20mph' which will save money and lives (and is now becoming widespread in much of England and across Europe). Like a bunch of spoiled entitled children who have little or no concern for others.

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Consultation report available: letstalk.coventry.gov.uk/elnproposals

The proposed 20mph zones are not being 'imposed against the will of residents' in #Coventry .

In fact, in consultation, 75% said they supported the zone.

Suggesting otherwise undermines the important engagement that has taken place with the local community.

Roz Smith,🔶️ married to Mr Rogers Peter Stuart We need safer streets for all. Not just children. Not just outside schools.

Anyone who has worked in local Government knows 20mph areas are popular and make sense, especially where people walk and cycle. Which is why both Conservative and Labour councils here are rolling them out.

We shouldn’t let road safety become a political football.

In a “Crackdown on anti-car schemes” tomorrow, I suspect you’ll hear: “We support 20mph zones outside schools, but not blanket zones.”

The majority of school trips under 2 miles are walked. Kids don’t just teleport there.

Shouldn’t the journey to and from school be safe too?

Cycle infrastructure isn’t needed because cycling. It’s needed because cars.

Join Homes England’s Head of Design and Master Development, Amy Burbidge at Futurebuild on 7 March 2024. Amy will be hosting the workshop “What makes a healthy street?”, exploring how all streets can support healthy lives.

Register for free: bit.ly/3P3G6DD

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Phil Jones Active Travel England These tools look a great way to have a consistent checklist for routes, crossings and area-based schemes.

Great to see Active Travel England publishing detailed tools for Scheme Review and Design Assistance.
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This is what ATE was set up to do, help professionals get to grips with the nitty-gritty of planning and designing for active travel.

Unanimously approved for public consultation today. With support from across political spectrum Cllr Lezley Picton 🌈🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️🏏💙💛♐️ Ian Nellins Cllr Dan Morris 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Cllr Roger Evans Cllr Julia Buckley Julian Dean (Cllr. Green Party) 💚 👏

10 year plan developed by PJA Phil Jones in line with the vision of Shrewsbury Big Town Plan 👍

So I have been having a little look at the people who run some of the Welsh anti-20mph Facebook groups.

It seems that many of them a run by Tory politicians.... who live in England....and support 20mph where they live....

Let's go on a journey (at a very safe speed).

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Phil Jones Our car has a speed limiter which I've been using in 20 mile an hour zones for the last year or so. Weird at first but now I'd never go back. 20mph takes all the stress out and the average speed in London is ~10 miles an hour, it's not making any difference to journey times.

This. Please RT.