20s Plenty for Oswestry Newsletter 17.06.14

Campaign News & General Info…

• West Mercia Police, Public Health, National Heart Forum, Keith Barrow all support slower speeds.
   
• Liz Kessler Urban Designer recognises more walk-able streets boost local business through increased footfall.
   
• Oswestry Town Centre has been surveyed with an average speed of 21mph; this means the top speed is approximately 40mph!

• Shrewsbury will soon benefit from a coherent 20mph scheme across its Town Centre.

• Over 200 campaigns either implemented or in progress across UK.

• Implementation of 20mph is inexpensive at less than £5 per person.

• 80% of people support 20s Plenty where implemented.

• Shropshire Roads Policy seems to have a technical note that does not quite follow the DfT Guidance where 20mph should be the normal limit for residential streets; it appears that if 1 Local Shropshire Councillor is opposed it could prevent implementation.
  
  

Email Local Shropshire Councillors with your support for 20mph…

Keith Barrow, Oswestry South Division

Keith.barrow@shropshire.gov.uk

Martin Bennett, Oswestry East Division

martin.bennett@shropshire.gov.uk
Peter Alun Cherrington, Oswestry East Division

peter.cherrington@shropshire.gov.uk
Vince Hunt, Oswestry West Division
Vince.hunt@shropshire.gov.uk

Some of the many Benefits of 20mph…

• Improves road safety and reduces injury severity should impact occur.
• Reduces vehicle running costs, lowers emissions and creates smoother traffic flow at junctions
• 20mph provides a foundation to increase walking and cycling, reduces health problems and increases visits to local shops.
  

“Many boroughs are using 20mph speed limits to reduce road casualties and encourage more people to walk and cycle. Where shoppers feel safe, higher numbers concentrate and spend rises.” 20s Plenty for Us

20s Plenty for Oswestry

 20mph Campaign Benefits

This list is not exhaustive

 

http://www.20splentyforus.org.uk/ 

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

•   1/3^rd 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

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/

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

keith.barrow@shropshire.gov.uk

Martin Bennett, Oswestry East Division

 martin.bennett@shropshire.gov.uk

Peter Alun Cherrington, Oswestry East Division

 peter.cherrington@shropshire.gov.uk

 

Vince Hunt, Oswestry West Division

 vince.hunt@shropshire.gov.uk

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

Oswestry Town Meeting - How 20s Plenty for Oswestry

Over 50 already attending!

 'YOU'RE INVITED ... ALL WELCOME'

Come along, get involved, improve your community

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