Lib Dems "disspointed" at 20mph decision
June 3, 2010 10:34 AM
At the May meeting of the Joint Highways Committee a decision was taken not to implement a 20 mph limit on the city's residential streets.
Despite there being public support for introducing the scheme, first proposed by Liberal Democrats in 2006, the Conservative County Councillors on the committee voted against while the City Councillors supported the speed limit being phased in.
Liberal Democrat City Councillor Judith Lubbock said that she was very disappointed with the decision:
"This could have delivered a reduction in speed and reduce the dominance of motor vehicles, improve safety and the perception of safety and encourage more people to walk and cycle. In addition communities could have seen a reduction in omissions, improved physical and mental health and community benefits.
"In view of the limitations on finances and the need for other road safety measures I think the 20 mph limits should have been phased in.
"This was a chance for Norfolk County Council, the Highways Authority to show that it takes 'transition to a low carbon economy' seriously and a chance to tackle obesity especially in children in Norwich.
"However despite this setback I hope that all drivers who use the residential streets will now chose to slow down to a 20 mph speed and perhaps this can be achieved without the expense of signs and traffic regulation orders - we can only hope."
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