In response to the announcement from the Mayor of London, Transport for London (TfL) and the Metropolitan Police regarding 20mph speed limits, Caroline Pidgeon MBE AM, Chair of the London Assembly Transport Committee, said:
“The Transport Committee asked TfL to review all the speed limits on its roads, in our ‘Hostile Streets’ report.
“We also argued that most people thought 20mph limits weren’t enforced and asked the Mayor to carry out a publicity campaign, to make drivers aware of the dangers of driving too fast.
“Although this announcement is a start, the Mayor and TfL need to be more ambitious outside the Congestion Zone, where there is huge untapped potential for more walking and cycling.
“It’s these areas where Londoners should be able to enjoy walking and cycling in safety, so it would be remiss to ignore the roads where the greatest benefits are to be gained.”
Notes to editors
- Caroline Pidgeon MBE AM, Chair of the Transport Committee, is available for interview. See contact details below.
- The Hostile Streets report represented the view of the majority of the Committee. The GLA Conservatives’ dissenting views are set out in a minority opinion in Appendix 1 of this report (pages 41 and 42). In particular, they disagree with Recommendations 1 and 10. The UKIP Group disagrees with Recommendations1, 6 and 10. Further details are included on pages 18, 27 and 38.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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