Transport for London (TfL) is planning on introducing 28km of 20mph speed limit roads if plans are approved.
These changes would impact the boroughs of Camden, Islington, Hackney, Haringey and Tower Hamlets.
This would see changes to the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN) and the borough network impacting a number of drivers in London.
If the consultation is successful and plans are approved, the work could begin as early as February 2023.
With the change in the speed limit, drivers in the affected areas would also see an increase in updated signage and road markings, along with a possible increase in police presence to ensure all drivers follow the new speed limit.
Data has shown that the speed at which people travel or ride is the most significant factor when it comes to causing injuries and the probability of a collision.
In March 2020, the TfL introduced a 20mph speed limit on all roads in the central London Congestion Charging Zone as a factor to its Vision Zero commitment.
The new rules would be part of London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s Vision Zero goal to eliminate death and serious injuries from the capital’s transport network.
Penny Rees, Tfl Head of Healthy Streets Investment, highlighted the importance of the Vision Zero goal, saying, “Ensuring the safety of Londoners and visitors is paramount, which is why we are proposing to introduce 28km of new 20mph speed limit within the boroughs of Camden, Islington, Hackney, Haringey and Tower Hamlets.
“The introduction of 20mph speed limits would not only save lives but also encourage Londoners to travel in more active and sustainable ways.
“Making London’s streets safer for people walking and cycling is our top priority, and 20mph speed limits significantly reduce road danger.
“We really value people’s feedback on our proposals, and I’d encourage everybody to use this opportunity to have their say on our plans.”
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