To: Redbridge Council
20's Plenty for South Woodford & Wanstead
We the undersigned call upon Redbridge Council to introduce a 20 mph speed limit in South Woodford and Wanstead to ensure greater safety for cyclists and pedestrians including children, older people and disabled people.
How? By introducing 20 mph speed limits on all roads in South Woodford and Wanstead except main arterial roads.
Why is this important?
Why? Research shows that reducing traffic speeds to 20 mph is one of the most effective ways of making our roads safer for children, older people, disabled people, pedestrians and cyclists. In the past five years there have been .... insert figures from analysis.
Reduction in incidents data
Does driving at 20 mph increase pollution? 20mph zones are supported by a many environmental groups such as Friends of the Earth as driving at 20 mph can reduce emissions. Driving at 20mph reduces braking and accelerating which increase a vehicles fuel consumption and emissions. The AA’s report, Fuel For Thought (Jan 2008) “accepts that targeted 20 mph speed limits in residential areas are popular and improve safety. Along shorter roads with junctions and roundabouts, limiting acceleration to up to 20 mph reduces fuel consumption" . Reference to imperial study?
Does it increase my journey time? No. On our roads today it is very rare that you can travel at a constant speed of 30 mph. Bends, blind spots, parked cars, junctions, pedestrian crossings, cars turning right, traffic lights etc mean that you have to slow down or stop very often. Research shows that......
How can you help?
1. sign this petition and encourage your friends and neighbours to as well.
2. help us collect petition signatures [ insert Elisa'a contact?]
2. Show your support by displaying a 20's Plenty poster which you can download at http://bit.ly/2nxo0Nr
