Oxford plans for 20mph limits


	Oxford plans for 20mph limits

jimbo1000

7-18-2008 4:08 PM

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20mph, speed, environment, streets, oxford, safety

jimbo1000 says:

It isn't only road safety that is targeted but an improved living space for residents

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But the report ruled out a blanket 20mph limit, which means the speed limits on arterial roads will remain at 30mph and 40mph.</p> <P>
Richard Bradley, a spokesman for the Life Begins at 20 group, said: "We're delighted that the council has decided to move forward and consult residents on bringing in 20mph limits.</P></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://www.theoxfordtimes.net/news/headlines/display.var.2401759.0.20mph_limit_plan_moves_forward.php"><P>"We would encourage the council to consult widely and include the young, the elderly, car drivers, cyclists, bus users and neighbourhood action groups.</p> <P>
"Lots of people have been pushing for this for some time and it's a bold move by the council to move to the next stage."</P></blockquote></div><div style="margin: 0px 6px 6px 4px;"><table style="font-size: 11px;border-spacing: 0px;padding: 0px;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td style="background:transparent;border-width:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</td><td align="right" style="background:transparent;border-width:0px;padding:0px;width:107px" width="107"><a href="http://clipmarks.com/share/2C931DD9-D7EF-4159-929E-D1911D828FE4/blog/" title="blog or email this clip"><img src="http://content6.clipmarks.com/images/c2b-foot.png" border="0" alt="blog it" width="107" height="17" style="border-width:0px;padding:0px;margin:0px;" /></a></td></tr></table></div></div>