FAQs Consultation Why are you proposing more 20mph limits? What evidence is there that this works? Following the implementation of phases 1 and Here in Brighton & Hove the first year of 2 of the 20mph programme, we have received monitoring of the Phase 1 area has shown that 20mph for increasing numbers of requests from residents in speeds have slowed on most streets and that the the rest of the city to be consulted on reducing the number and severity of casualties and collisions has speed limits on their local streets. reduced significantly. Further monitoring is being Ovingdean and undertaken but to date our results are in line with National and international research clearly positive results seen elsewhere. shows that a 20mph speed limit leads to a Rottingdean reduction in road collisions and the severity of You can access more details of the national and casualties, improving in the quality of life of local local evidence supporting this programme and neighbourhoods. the emerging results from our city on the council website www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/20mph Where is the money coming from to pay for this? What happens next? Please let us know what you think by 6 October 2014 The funding for the programme is capital Following the consultation, officers will assess all funding received from the national government’s the responses to see where the 20mph limit is In April 2013, a 20mph speed limit was We hope that making the streets safer and Department for Transport. This funding is not supported, and where it is not. This information introduced in central Brighton & Hove. This more pleasant to use will encourage more permitted to be used for things such as refuse together with the results of traffic surveys, road was the first phase of a city wide programme cycling and walking, especially for local trips. collection, social services or other revenue casualty data and individual street assessments will to improve safety in residential and shopping This will not only bring road safety benefits, expenditure. be used to put together final proposals which will streets across our city. The second phase of the but will also help to improve overall health be presented to city councillors at the Environment, programme saw 20mph limits introduced to and wellbeing. Will any new 20mph limits be enforced? Transport and Sustainability Committee in November many residential areas of the city in July 2014. It is hoped that 20mph limits will be adhered to by 2014. If the proposals are agreed by the Committee, We want to hear what you think about responsible drivers who understand the reasons Speed Limit Orders will be advertised and you will The aim of introducing the limit is to improve the programme and which roads in your behind their introduction. Police will not routinely have another opportunity to support or oppose the safety and the street environment for all road neighbourhood should be included or excluded expect to enforce 20mph limits because they will proposals then. users, including car drivers, by reducing the so please fill in and return the questionnaire, comply with Department for Transport guidelines for number and severity of collisions and casualties attend one of the drop in events, or visit When would the new limit be in place? self enforcing schemes. Where drivers are exceeding on the city’s roads, improving traffic flows and www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/20mph to Subject to the results of this consultation, the the speed limit through wilful offending we would making the city a safer and better place to live, tell us what you think. advertisement of formal Speed Limit Orders and expect enforcement action to take place in line with work in and visit. guidance on this issue from the Association of Chief approvals from the Environment, Transport and Police Officers. There may be a future need to install Sustainability Committee, it is anticipated that any traffic calming or additional signs in some streets in new 20mph limits agreed for your area would be Consultation drop in events order to reduce speeds to an acceptable level. implemented in March/April 2015. Officers will be available to answer questions about the proposals and the wider Where 20mph limits are installed, they are both 20mph programme at: legal and enforceable. Under the Road Traffic Act 1984, local authorities have the legal power to set Rottingdean Library speed limits on roads under their control. The limits 4 September, 4pm - 7pm are enforceable by the police and speed guns can 6 September, 10am - 1pm detect speeds below 20mph. Please remember, where it’s the limit, it’s the law. If you are unable to make it to a drop in session but would like to talk to officers about the proposals please phone us on 01273 293862 or Further information email [email protected] If you would like any more information on these proposals, please come along to one of the consultation drop in sessions or go to www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/20mph. You can also email us on This can also be made available in alternative Safer Streets, [email protected] formats eg large print, Braille, audio or BSL. Better Neighbourhoods
or speak to someone on 01273 293862. Please contact us to discuss options. Team 5200 Brighton & Hove City Council Communications The proposals for Ovingdean and Rottingdean
This map shows the proposals for the Ovingdean Avenue. From that point onwards the speed At this stage the map shows proposals only and these and Rottingdean areas. It is proposed that: limit be reduced to 20mph can change as a result of the responses received in this • The boundary roads of the A259 (Marine • All other streets in the area, where they are consultation. If you feel strongly about an individual road Drive), Wilson Avenue and the B2123 (Falmer not already, be reduced to 20mph or roads, either that it should be 20mph or that it should Road) retain their existing speed limits remain at its current limit, please use this opportunity to • B0206 (Roedean Road) retain its existing The views of local people who live on and use tell us. speed limit these streets are hugely important in determining • Greenways retain its exiting speed limit from the final proposals that officers will present to the A259 to the junction with Ainsworth councillors on this programme.
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