Lowering the speed limit will help make the streets safer for all road users. Those hit by a car at 20mph are far more likely to walk away with bruises and minor injuries than those hit at 30mph. The 20mph project is not a stand alone project, other measures such as local safety schemes and pedestrian and cycle training at schools will also help improve road safety.

As part of a broader package of measures slower vehicle speeds and increased cycling and walking can help make our communities more pleasant places to live and reduces anti-social road noise. Calmer communities will help encourages use of local shops, clubs and facilities along with improvements to parking arrangements, bus stops and cycle parking.

If you wish to comment on any street in your neighbour to report a concern please click on the link below
www.bristol.gov.uk/streets-travel/tell-us-about-a-road-safety-concern

Slower speeds on roads will help to make walking or cycling more attractive options. 20mph is part of a broader package of measures aimed to give children more confidence to walk, scoot and cycle. Other measures include bus improvements, travel plans for schools and businesses, local safety schemes all of which will help increase active travel which is great for your health.