Research suggests the scheme may be more popular than thought, with consultations dominated by a loud minority

Even with the caveats about limited data and untangling causation and correlation, the statistics are striking: the first year of a scheme in Wales where the speed limit on urban roads was lowered to 20mph resulted in about 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured.

  • towerfulEnglish
    204·
    4 days ago

    I think improved road safety is a great idea. 20mph lowers emissions and wear on both roads and cars.
    I just wish they made it 20mph in other areas, rather than where I drive.
    I think it’s a great idea, and support it. Just… Not in my back yard.

    • FireRetardant@lemmy.worldEnglish
      21·
      4 days ago

      “I just don’t see why the neighborhoods next to the school should also be school zones. Most of the kids are dropped off by cars anyway cause its too unsafe for them to walk” - a North American NIMBY