Decision details

Report to consider the transport implications and requirements for implementing 20mph speed limits and make recommendations for implementation

(1) To AGREE that subject to public consultation and completion of statutory processes, 20mph speed limits are implemented on residential streets in Bath and North East Somerset;

(2) To EXCLUDE the main traffic routes from 20mph speed limits;

(3) To APPROVE the 2 year delivery programme;

(4) To DELEGATE authority to the Divisional Director Planning and Transport Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport to amend and add to the programme as appropriate;

(5) To AGREE that informal consultation will be carried out with stakeholders and residents in streets to be included in each 20mph speed limit area prior to the Order being formally advertised; and

(6) To AGREE that any objections to the Order will be considered by the Cabinet Member for Transport prior to making a Single Member Decision on whether to make the Order.

To improve the local environment for people on foot and on bicycles, to make residential streets safer for children and adults and to raise awareness of safety issues for all road users.

The option of implementing 20mph Speed Limit Zones using traffic calming measures was considered to be too expensive.