Limit Main Roads to 20mph, Report Suggests

Transport for London should consider cutting the speed limit on parts of the capital's main road network to 20mph to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians, a report has said today.

The report from the London Assembly transport committee says TfL should carry out trials in outer London to "find ways that 20mph can be self-enforcing on main roads and at busy junctions."

A total of 9,718 pedestrians and cyclists were injured on London roads last year, with 76 per cent of all incidents happening at junctions.

Will Norman, the Mayor's walking and cycling commissioner, said:

"The safety of our roads is one of our absolute key priorities, and we will be looking at the report and its recommendations in detail.

"The Mayor is investing record amounts in making walking and cycling safer all across London, and TfL's Vision Zero approach is committed to eliminating all death and serious injury on London's roads by 2041. This includes working with boroughs to create more 20mph zones.  

"'Our bold new Healthy Streets Approach is focused on ensuring that London's junctions, high streets and neighbourhoods are safe for everyone whether walking, cycling, in a car, or on public transport."

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