Skip to main content

To: Kent County Council

20's Plenty for Faversham

We urge Kent County Council to implement a town-wide 20mph speed limit in Faversham.

Why is this important?

Kent County Council has a statutory requirement to take into account the needs of ALL road users when setting local speed limits.

In 2014, Kent recorded an 11% increase in the number of people killed or seriously injured on its roads.

At 20mph

EVERYBODY benefits, including the most vulnerable members of our community.

Child pedestrian accidents decrease by up to 70%.

Slower speeds are elderly, disability and dementia friendly, reducing casualties by up to 20%.

Walking and cycling become safer and more attractive modes of transport.

Toxic diesel fumes are reduced to the equivalent of taking half of all petrol cars off the road.

Traffic flow improves and congestion is eased.

Journey times are increased by only a few seconds.

Area-wide, blanket speed limits cost less to implement and are more effective than separate zones.

On August 24th 2015 Faversham Town Council pledged their support for a 20mph scheme throughout Faversham Town

Over 15m people are now living in 20mph boroughs.

We deserve the same!

Thank you for your support

www.faversham.20splentyforus.org.uk

Twitter: @20sPlentyFav

Facebook: 20sPlentyFaversham

Faversham

Maps © Stamen; Data © OSM and contributors, ODbL

Links

Updates

2016-01-25 19:48:30 +0000

100 signatures reached

2016-01-16 18:42:03 +0000

50 signatures reached

2016-01-16 08:22:07 +0000

25 signatures reached

2016-01-15 19:51:28 +0000

10 signatures reached