Residents are being urged to lobby Councillors in an attempt to head off plans to introduce a wide area 20 mph speed limit across west York.
The Labour Councillor responsible for the plan is being urged to delay implementation for at least 18 months so that the impact of the 20 mph limit – introduced earlier in the year in South Bank – can be assessed.
If, as has happened elsewhere, the new limit results in an increase in the number of road accidents, then the scheme should be abandoned say campaigners.
Papers released to inform a decision meeting (taking place on Friday 19th July 4:30pm at West Offices & open to the public) reveal that accident numbers, in City’s which have introduced wide area 20 mph, limits have increased.
Additionally residents in Bristol say that the new limits have not addressed their concerns about vehicle speeds.
Written representations have to be made before 5:00pm on Wednesday
York residents have been reminded that written representations can be emailed to the following address with a request that they be circulated at – or before – the decision meeting laura.bootland@york.gov.uk copied to cllr.dmerrett@york.gov.uk . The representations should be made before 5:00pm on Wednesday 17th July
Residents can register to attend and speak at the meeting. You must register before 5:00pm on Thursday 18th July. Telephone Laura Bootland on (01904) 552062 to register
As Cllr Merrett has publicly said that he intends to press ahead with the new limits and overrule resident’s views, it is likely that opposition Councillors will “call in” any such decision for further consideration.
Liberal Democrats spokesperson Cllr Ann Reid will also be attending Friday’s meeting to put the case for, at least, deferring the introduction of the new limits
