In #Edinburgh extending 20mph to more streets is being labeled as a “bad scheme” or “unnecessary”.
What’s unnecessary about 40% fewer deaths and 75% fewer children killed on 20mph streets?
Are such deaths and injuries worthy collateral for getting to the next traffic lights quicker?
What’s unnecessary about 40% fewer deaths and 75% fewer children killed on 20mph streets?
Are such deaths and injuries worthy collateral for getting to the next traffic lights quicker?
Reposted from
Will Norman
New research provides conclusive proof that 20mph in London is saving lives 🚶🚲🚌🚗
14 yrs of analysis at 150+ sites - reviewed by experts - shows:
❤️40% fewer deaths (vs 7% drop on roads where no changes were made)
❤️75% fewer children killed & 50% fewer kids hurt.
14 yrs of analysis at 150+ sites - reviewed by experts - shows:
❤️40% fewer deaths (vs 7% drop on roads where no changes were made)
❤️75% fewer children killed & 50% fewer kids hurt.
Comments