iamBullivantJun 6, 2025

20mph speed limits save lives. Research from London:

"Child casualties dropped by 46%, and children killed by 75%"

20mph = Fewer maimed and dead children.

Difficult to argue with that.

https://etsc.eu/20mph-limits-in-london-linked-to-sharp-fall-in-road-injuries-and-deaths-new-report-finds/

#SpeedLimits #RoadSafety

20mph limits in London linked to sharp fall in road injuries and deaths, new report finds

A new study published by Transport for London (TfL) has shown that the introduction of 20mph speed limits and zones on local authority-managed roads in London between 1989 and 2013 led to significant…

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Show threadDr Susi Arnott
@bullivant International campaign, has some great new free-to-use image resources from London #carspreading #cleancities https://cleancitiescampaign.org/carspreading/
Carspreading: When big cars make our cities smaller.

Cars are getting bigger – about 1cm wider every two years. The only thing is, our streets aren’t.

Clean Cities Campaign
Jun 6, 2025 at 9:25amWeb
Show threadiamBullivantJun 6, 2025
@SusiArnott thanks for the share, Susi.
Show threadSellaTheChemistJun 6, 2025
@SusiArnott @bullivant Don’t overlook bikespreading. The new M-Line Bromptons are only the sexy tip of the iceberg, but e-bikes with super fat tyres (keep an eye on the e-mountainbikers in the alps) are part of that trend. #bikebloat #cycling #fat
Show threadDr Susi ArnottJun 6, 2025
@bullivant
As used here
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/sadiq-khan-spread-supersize-suv-cars-london-mayor-london-assembly-b1231575.html
Drivers of 'supersize' SUV cars should pay higher taxes and more to park, say allies of Sadiq Khan

Mayor urged to put the brakes on increasing number of ‘Chelsea tractors’

Evening Standard