A person is five times more lilely to be killed when hit by a vehicle at 30mph than at 20mphSeveral roads in Cambridge could see their speed limit reduced to 20mph (stock image)(Image: Rob Browne/WalesOnline)A list of roads in Cambridge could see their speed limit reduced to 20mph. As part of a cross-Cambridge project, the new reduced speed limits are being proposed after 100 people were seriously injured across the routes over the last nine years.The routes which are included for the new reduced limits include those which have received the most community support, as well as several known accident hotspots.20mph limits are proposed for the following roads:Barton Road (from Grantchester Road to Kings Road)Brooklands AvenueChesterton LaneChesterton Road (Mitcham’s Corner to Magdalene Bridge)Coldhams Lane (Cromwell Road to Brook’s Road roundabout)Corona RoadCroft Holme Lane (part of Mitcham’s Corner gyratory)East Road (and Grafton Centre service roads)Gonville PlaceHills Road (Lensfield Road to Brooklands Avenue)Lensfield RoadMilton Road (Mitcham’s Corner junction only)Newnham RoadNorthampton StreetQueen’s RoadTrumpington Road (Trumpington Street to Brooklands Avenue)Trumpington Street (Mill Lane to Trumpington Road)Victoria Avenue (Mitcham’s Corner junction)A consultation is now open for locals to share their thoughts. It will run from July 1 to August 5.Councillor Alex Beckett, Chair of Cambridgeshire County Council’s Highways & Transport Committee, said: “There are far too many deaths and injuries on our roads. It’s clear that 20mph limits can make a huge difference in improving safety especially for our most vulnerable road users – children.“We’ve taken on feedback from the past engagement and have created a bespoke scheme for the city. The revised proposals focus on routes where over 100 people have suffered serious injuries since 2017 and where 20mph limits would make a big difference in keeping people safe.“I urge everyone to let us know their thoughts on the proposals as part of this consultation so we can understand the views of local residents, businesses and community groups and then make the best decision for everyone.”A person is around five times more likely to be killed if they are hit by a vehicle at 30mph than at 20mph. In parts of London, where 20mph speed limits have already been introduced, the number of children killed by crashes in these areas decreased by 75%. The number of children injured in crashes in these areas also reduced by half.After the consultation, the results will be reviewed by road safety officers and councillors including the Cambridge Joint Area Committee. A decision on whether to go ahead with all, some or none of the proposals will be taken by the Highways & Transport Committee in the winter, with any changes to the roads made in early 2027.
More roads in Cambridge could see speed limit reduced to 20mph
