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 ArnottJun 6, 2025
@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.

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Show threadSellaTheChemist
@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
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