Wednesday, 21 May 2014

20s Plenty for Oswestry



 20mph Campaign Benefits
This list is not exhaustive
 

•   10mph speed reduction = 60% reduction of injuries severity

•   1/3rd of the country is already signed up for 20mph

•   13 million people already live in places committed to 20mph

•   20mph means fewer crashes

•   On average 20mph creates 20% fewer casualties

•   Implementation across Oswestry for less than £5 per resident

•   Traffic flow is smoother  & more efficient, cutting congestion

•   Bristol found walking & cycling increased by 20% & for every
  £1 spent implementing 20mph £24 was saved in health costs

•   Active travel increases reduces health issues

•   Increased footfall boosts local economy

•   20mph is economical saving 12% in fuel costs

•   Travel times are effected by 2 minutes or even less

•   Nnoise pollution is reduced by 40%

•   Light touch policing can enforce 20mph limits

•   Rejuvenates communities by enhancing the environment

•   80% of people support 20s Plenty where implemented

•   UK wide 73% want it for their community

Tuesday, 20 May 2014

20s Plenty for Oswestry Group

"Speed cut campaign team ready for action"

Shropshire Star http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2014/05/16/oswestry-20mph-speed-campaigners-set-to-spread-their-message/
The '20s Plenty for Oswestry' group is growing in number along with the campaign which is spreading the message that 20mph really is plenty for the market town of Oswestry

Read the full article here;
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2014/05/16/oswestry-20mph-speed-campaigners-set-to-spread-their-message/