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/

Friday, 4 April 2014

20's Plenty for Oswestry gains further support

Oswestry Town Mayor Chris Schofield, 20s Plenty for Oswestry, Rod King MBE 31.03.14


“Welcome to Oswestry” was the message from Town Mayor Councillor Chris Schofield to Rod King MBE before the public meeting at the Walls restaurant. Rod is the founder of 20's Plenty.http://www.oswestry-tc.gov.uk/news/article/article/20s-plenty.html

The Town Council welcomed Rod King MBE to an informal meeting held at Oswestry Guild Hall prior to the 7pm public meeting 31.03.14. At this informal meeting 20mph, DfT Guidelines and the Roads Policy for Shropshire County Council were discussed.

Rod explained;

·      229 local 20mph campaigns are in place across the UK
·      13 million people in the UK now live in 20mph residential and town centre areas
·      20mph implementation is inexpensive

Campaign Support in addition to petition;

·      Oswestry Town Council has endorsed 20mph for Oswestry
·      West Mercia Police are supportive of this campaign
·      All attendees of the public meeting sceptic or otherwise confirmed there support for
    20mph in Oswestry

What’s next?

  • A group will now form to secure multi agency support for this campaign with the aim of successful evaluation and implementation. Let me know if you can be a part of this via email peacecycling@btinternet.com

  • The next stage is to secure the support of Local Shropshire Councillors. Please contact them to demonstrate your support for 20mph in Oswestry.

Keith Barrow, Oswestry South Division


Martin Bennett, Oswestry East Division

Peter Alun Cherrington, Oswestry East Division
 peter.cherrington@shropshire.gov.uk
 
Vince Hunt, Oswestry West Division
 vince.hunt@shropshire.gov.uk

Thursday, 3 April 2014

MAKING THE NEWS

More Media Coverage...

Chronicle 03.04.14
Local Cyclist Group Vel-Os supporting 20mph for Oswestry
http://www.oswestrychronicle.com/2013/01/25/cyclists-in-campaign-for-20mph-town-zone/

Oswestry Town Council  01.04.14
Town Mayor welcomes Rod King MBE to Guildhall
http://www.oswestry-tc.gov.uk/news/article/article/20s-plenty.html 

Shropshire Star 01.04.14
Road Safety Campaign's Founder Speaks out at Town 20's Plenty Meeting
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2014/04/01/road-safety-campaigner-speaks-out-at-oswestry-20s-plenty-meeting/


Free Radio Shropshire 31.03.14
Town Meeting 'How 20s Plenty for Oswestry' 

BBC Radio Shropshire 27.04.14
Featuring Rod King MBE

Chroncicle 27.03.14
Calls to Support Meeting Over Speed
Meeting on 20mph Limit


Shropshire Star 27.03.14
Crash Victim Campaigns for 20mph Limit
http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2014/03/27/crash-victim-campaigns-for-20mph-limit-in-oswestry/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter


Advertizer 25.03.14
20mph Zone Fight Steps up a Gear

I Heart SY March 2014
20s Plenty Campaign Public Meeting
http://www.iheartsy.co.uk/March%2014%20new_Layout%201%20WEB%20SMALL.pdf
(page 9)

Chronicle 27.02.14
National Award for 20mph Campaigner


Shropshire Star 22.02.14
National Award for 20mph Campaigner


Monday, 10 February 2014

Green Party Recognition

20s Plenty for Oswestry gets more support


Green Party Newsletter reads;
 
"A Tireless Campaigner


One of the best things about being a Town Councillor is the amazing local people you meet. People like Sarah-Charlotte Peace who has dedicated her time to campaigning to reduce road accidents by introducing 20mph limits on residential streets. These zones don’t just reduce accidents, by encouraging cycling and walking they also improve health and boost the local economy. At a recent Council meeting I had the pleasure of working with Sarah to secure the support of the Town Council for her campaign."

Duncan Kerr, Oswestry Town Council

Monday, 3 February 2014

20mph for Oswestry Double Endorsement

Oswestry Town Council have now endorsed 

'20mph for Oswestry' TWICE! 

Oswestry Town Council are still awaiting feedback from Shropshire Council...

Did you know...

  • Oswestry has the highest percentage of car travel in Shropshire
  • The majority of children travel by private car or taxi to school
  • Oswestry town centre is heading for gridlock by 2026
    (ref: Shropshire County Council LSTF - Local Sustainable Transport Fund)


    Something has got to change to make Oswestry a better place to be


    '20s plenty for us' founder Rod King (MBE)

    will be delivering an informative open public conference at
    The Walls, Oswestry 31st March 2013 7-9pm


    All residents, commuters and Councillors are invited, welcomed and indeed encouraged to attend.