Dangerous paths in Bournemouth are established for a 20 mph area

Tristan Pascoe

Political reporter, Dorset

BCP Council says that the limits of 20 mph will be on many residential roads and not only outside schools

BBC a red triangle "Patrol" Sign with schoolchildren in the photo and a 20 mph route sign that denotes a 20 mph area — BCP Council says that the limits of 20 mph will be on many residential roads and not only outside schools

The speed limits on some of Bournemouth ‘most dangerous roads could be reduced to 20 mph (32 km/h) under the council’s plans.

The BCP Council has launched a public consultation on its proposal to reduce the speed limit of 30 mph (48 km/h) in Winton, which said it saw 36 people suffer serious injuries in traffic accidents in the four years to 2023.

The local authority said the measure would make roads “safer for residents” in the area.

But BCP and Dorset Motorists Group have opposed the plan and established a request that has attracted more than 3,000 signatories.

There were more accidents in Winton resulting in an injury than any other part of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) area between 2019-2023, with 217 casualties, the council said.

The proposed area would include 11 schools

BCP Council A map of the new proposed 20 mph zone. — The proposed area would include 11 schools

Rich Herrett, the destiny of the authority, the leisure head and commercial operations, said the plan was “about road safety, making roads safer and improving lives for our residents.”

The areas have proven to be controversial throughout the United Kingdom, they are often criticized for not being applied, with the speed limit often ignored by drivers.

Wales introduced a national speed limit of 20 mph in 2023 in 2023With data that show that in the first year of the scheme, the number of people who hurt fell 28% compared to the same period of the previous year, with 10 less deaths.

Rich Herrett said the plan was about “making safer paths”

Rich Herrett is standing outside a limestone building. He has short black hair and carries a green and white stripes. — Rich Herrett said the plan was about “making safer paths”

Herrett highlighted the positive impact that the areas could have on road safety around schools.

“There are 11 schools in the area (from the 20 mph proposed area) or on the periphery and many of those children and young people travel through the area to arrive and leave their schools,” he said.

“This will make the roads safer for them and for all those who travel inside it.”

Director of Director Anthony Evans campaigned with the students and parents for a 20 mph limit outside his school

Tiffany schoolboy, her mother, deputy director and director of the San Miguel School, Bournemouth — Director of Director Anthony Evans campaigned with the students and parents for a 20 mph limit outside his school

Last year, students of St Michael Elementary School in Bournemouth I successfully requested a 20 mph zone around the schoolAfter a “lady close” on the road outside.

Anthony Evans, director of the school, said the similar proposal for Winton “would save the lives of children.”

“Since it has been brought here, our children are much safer, they can arrive at the breakfast club and leave school safely, without fear of more collisions or failures,” he continued.

Steve Moody is president of Group BCP and Dorset Motorists

Steve Moody is medium -sized and bald. He wears a blue blazer on a blue shirt and stands next to a 20 mph road. — Steve Moody is president of Group BCP and Dorset Motorists

But BCP and Dorset Motorists Group have launched a petition by citing a lack of confidence in the traffic and transport strategy of the Council.

Steve Moody, the president of the group, said: “I think the 20 mph areas have their place, particularly outside schools and we, as a motorists group, would support him.

“However, we would like to see that part -time, not 24 hours, 7 days a week.”