Brueton Avenue and Park Avenue- Proposed Traffic Regulation Order - 20mph Speed limits
In accordance with Department for Transport guidance, it is expected that the Council as the Local Highway Authority keeps speed limits under review with changing circumstances and gives consideration to the introduction of more 20 mph limits and zones, over time, in urban areas and built-up village streets that are primarily residential.
A speed limit review of the Borough was undertaken during 2021/22. The study identified roads adjacent to schools where the existing speed limits may be inappropriate and where lower speed limit of 20mph would be more suitable.
Every school location within the Borough was assessed and it is expected that the programme to address lowering the speeds near to schools will run over consecutive years.
This has resulted in the above-named proposed Traffic Regulation Orders, which have the aim of achieving safe and appropriate driving speeds, preserving or improving the amenities of the area through which the roads run and to avoid the danger to persons or other traffic using the roads or any other roads, or for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising.
A statutory 3-week consultation period begins, 17 May and ends on 10 June 2024.
You may make comments about the proposals via this link: https://www.solihull.gov.uk/Roads-pavements-and-streetcare/Roadworks-and-Traffic-Regulation-Orders
It is felt that by reducing speed limits in areas near schools and parks creates a safer environment for all road users. Children are among the most vulnerable road users, therefore a reduced speed limit in these areas provides drivers with more time to notice and react to the presence of children, significantly reducing the likelihood and severity of accidents.
