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I am also thinking of stand-alone signage on the road that comes on when a bus or school vehicle stops, like the signage that currently applies to 20mph limits on approaches to schools.
We could build a railway line with a 100mph speed limit on it, but if we put too many trains on it, they will be able to run at only 20mph. The same is true of broadband—it is the throughput on lines that matters.
I welcome the Scottish Government’s proposal to extend the 20mph limit.It is essential that walkers and cyclists can make a complete journey in an environment in which they are unhindered by physical barriers and respected by other road users.
The statement says that the speed limit on Milton Road and Hope Lane will be dropped to 20mph, but there is nothing about Stanley Street, so traffic will still come flying along there.
We know that 20mph zones are critical. In the 20mph areas in the 75 pilot schemes that we have considered for the research there are fewer accidents and—because of the 20mph tag—drivers are more aware.
Support has been provided since 2003 for 20mph schemes around schools, related safety projects and home zones (20mph); a child pedestrian training pilot in West Dunbartonshire (CPTP), and funding for new school travel co-ordinator posts (STC).
When I was Deputy Minister for Education and Young People, I visited several schools and saw the success of 20mph schemes and I have continued to do that as Minister for Transport.
Last week we announced funding direct to local authorities for new 20mph safety zones and other schemes around schools, amounting to £5 million this year, £11 million next year and £11 million in 2005-06.
This means that sometimes controversial policies, such as the roll out of a city-wide 20mph limit, have been pursued in the face of sometimes vocal opposition.