More 40 zones for city streets?

Research indicates that the introduction of a 40km/h speed limit can significantly reduce the risk of death for vulnerable road users. For example, a 10km/h decrease in speed can reduce the risk of death for pedestrians and cyclists by over 50 percent.

Yeah no joke you can reduce the death/accident/casualty toll if you keep lowering the speed limit. How about you give licenses to people who can actually drive (to the conditions of the road in all circumstances) and not just treat us all like dim wits who need to be treated like babies on the road.

A recent publication in the BMJ shows that just because speed is slowed accidents don’t happen.

http://www.bmj.com/content/345/bmj.e5580
“Researchers are standing by evidence suggesting that 20 mph (32 km/h) roads improve road safety despite new figures showing casualties have increased substantially.

Data from the Department for Transport show that 2262 people were injured in 2011 on roads in built up areas with 20 mph speed restrictions—up 24% from 2010.

Most of these—1966 people—had slight injuries, while the number of deaths—seven—was a 17% increase on the previous year. There were 289 serious injuries in 2011, up 39% on 2010.

The figures have intrigued researchers who have studied 20 mph roads and say they prevent casualties.”

Of course, it will provide a welcome expansion of revenue from speeding infringements ….

gooterz said :

Also why is TAMS using http://www.surveymonkey.com? Makes it seem really cheap and like they couldn’t care less. Plus isnt there a conflict of interest/privacy are people actually going to think its a serious feedback?

How will we know that the consultaion is done farely and not impacted by this other company in anyway. Surely the ACT goverment has to power to make a website with 2 feedback sections.

You’ve answered all of your own questions.

This is a typical ACT government sham consultation. They go through the motions, but the decisions are already made.

Also why is TAMS using http://www.surveymonkey.com? Makes it seem really cheap and like they couldn’t care less. Plus isnt there a conflict of interest/privacy are people actually going to think its a serious feedback?

How will we know that the consultaion is done farely and not impacted by this other company in anyway. Surely the ACT goverment has to power to make a website with 2 feedback sections.

Why not have 40km/h at designated places not districts.

The government will take at least 40 attempts to get the speed signs installed..

How about fixing Eastern valley way.. 80 60 80 70 60 40… what a joke!

Why does Chan st need 2 speed humps?

Why do we need speed humps at all? If the government did their job the motorists would be much further seperated from the pedrestrians.. Bunda street would be service trucks only. Civic bus interchange is an accident waiting to happen at any speed. the Buses are too crowded and obsecure seeing both ways.

Everyone of these area’s has traffic lights with crossings. This will only encourage people to walk infront of slow moving cars.. whats the point in that?

“To provide feedback on the precinct boundaries:
•complete the online feedback form
•email roads@act.gov.au
•write to Roads ACT, Locked Bag 2000, Civic Square, ACT 2608.

Consultation closes 5 pm Friday 21 September 2012.
“

50 is fine, just needs enforcement

I’d like to see any analysis, sets of data or evidence collected during the period of this trial, before we set off and decrease productivity yet again.

Think i will write a letter…

I’m surprised that Emu Bank in Belconnen is not in the 40km/h zone. It gets plenty of pedestrian traffic and has many entrances to shops that make 60 km/h quite dangerous.

Are you genuinely expected as a local that drives on a road daily to double check the speed signs every single day? Hell forget about paying attention to driving, forget about paying attention to hazards, lets just stare at our bloody speedo’s while only looking up briefly to confirm you’re doing this weeks speed limit.

LOL, I didn’t even realise that Gunners was 40kph and I drive in the town centre there every couple of days. i don’t think anyone will really notice