Cambridgeshire County Council says more than 100 people have been seriously hurt on the listed routes since 2017
Cambridgeshire County Council is consulting on proposals to reduce speed limits to 20mph on additional Cambridge roads. The authority states that more than 100 people have sustained serious injuries on the specified routes since 2017.
A number of roads in Cambridge could have their speed limits lowered to 20mph. As part of a cross-Cambridge project, the proposed reductions follow 100 people suffering serious injuries across these routes over the past nine years.
The routes selected for the new lower limits include those that have received the strongest community backing, as well as several known accident hotspots.
- Barton Road (from Grantchester Road to Kings Road)
- Brooklands Avenue
- Chesterton Lane
- Chesterton Road (Mitcham’s Corner to Magdalene Bridge)
- Coldhams Lane (Cromwell Road to Brook’s Road roundabout)
- Corona Road
- Croft Holme Lane (part of Mitcham’s Corner gyratory)
- East Road (and Grafton Centre service roads)
- Gonville Place
- Hills Road (Lensfield Road to Brooklands Avenue)
- Lensfield Road
- Milton Road (Mitcham’s Corner junction only)
- Newnham Road
- Northampton Street
- Queen’s Road
- Trumpington Road (Trumpington Street to Brooklands Avenue)
- Trumpington Street (Mill Lane to Trumpington Road)
- Victoria Avenue (Mitcham’s Corner junction)
A consultation has now opened for residents to share their views. It will run from 1st July to 5th August.
Our readers have shared their opinions, with some calling for stricter enforcement. One reader, Garyblowpants, comments: “This needs to be accompanied with speed cameras too, as it is well known that motorists regularly flout speed signs. Every time they are caught the fine should increase exponentially.”
Danieal states: “Another absolute waste of money.”
Rhodabike writes: “More congestion-generating schemes masquerading as ‘safety improvements’. We’re supposed to believe that all these roads have suddenly, simultaneously become so dangerous that they need to be tampered with? Many of these suggestions are laughable. Major arterial routes like Hills Road, Trumpington Road, and Milton Road should not be reduced to snail pace. And Corona Road? Seriously? It’s a short, narrow cul-de-sac. You could barely even reach 10mph there. Just shows what these councillors know. What a waste of taxpayers’ money.”
Rootintootinredux said: “Agreed as long as they monitor cyclists too, bring forth mandatory license plates for bicycles as they do in some US cities! Also, let’s add red light cameras to fine cyclists for riding through them.”
Freddly quotes: ” ‘I urge everyone to let us know their thoughts on the proposals.’ – Fair enough, as long as we are clear from the outset that if you come from a car-owning household, while you may be in the majority, your opinion carries less weight because you are part of the problem. The council is in the business of solving or alleviating problems.”
Carbonneutralfeminist says: “Once again, let us know how many serious accidents and deaths are caused by cyclists. There’s a reason why it is not necessary for us, just as people don’t need license plates for walking or running. Cyclists are not subject to the statutory speed limits that apply to motor vehicles. If we want to do 30 in a 20, that’s perfectly fine.”
Desperatedanno writes: “So that’s basically the whole of Cambridge then. Anyone who has driven in London will know what a dystopian hellhole it is. At night, you feel like you are in some kind of post-apocalyptic movie. Let’s not mention the massive increase in pollution for all, along with ludicrous inconvenience. A five-fold reduction in serious injury? Fine, but where are the figures for minor ones? It is impossible to drive safely in a town with such a variety of road users while forever checking the speedo – at a speed for which no modern car is suited. But hey, why stop there? If safety is our only issue, let’s make it 10mph. Or 0mph. Then we will all be safe. And as good as dead. Please remind me: who, precisely, voted for this? And when? I don’t recall being asked. Whatever mandate these people claim to have, it sure didn’t come from us. This is a clear agenda from on high, wherever that may be. As such it needs to be stopped.”
Tartan53 adds: “Good luck to any drivers of emergency vehicles trying to get through the convoys that are caused by 20mph limits, add that to cycle wands, not a hope for them. Even if the whole of Cambridge voted against 20mph, Camcycle and Beckett would still go ahead.”
Do you think the roads in question will benefit from the limit being reduced to 20mph? Comment below or HERE to have your say.
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