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Dozens of Bristol commuter routes could see 20mph limits introduced to improve road safety
Overview
Bristol City Council is considering plans to introduce 20mph speed limits on about 90 key commuter roads, covering 56 miles, in an effort to reduce serious road collisions and casualties. The proposals, which cover roughly 5% of Bristol's road network, will be debated by councillors and could be implemented by the summer of 2027.
Key points
- Bristol City Council is considering 20mph speed limits on about 90 roads, covering 56 miles (90km).
- Affected routes include Bond Street, the A4 Bath Road, Church Road, and Coronation Road.
- Councillors will debate the proposals, and new limits could be rolled out by summer 2027.
- About a quarter of Bristol's serious and fatal casualties occur on the roads being considered.
- Pedestrians and cyclists strongly supported the plans during a public consultation, while drivers and motorcyclists mostly opposed them.
- Some initially proposed roads, such as Filton Avenue and Airport Road, have been withdrawn from the plans.