Speed Reductions On County’s Roads

OXFORDSHIRE County Council has moved a step closer to introducing 50 mph speed limits to make seven roads in the county safer.
The council’s own research has shown a reduction in accidents of 30% on other routes that have had 50mph speed limits introduced.

Formal public consultation on the proposed speed limits was carried out between December 15, 2006 and January 12, 2007.

Where will the new speed limits be?

On the A329 from Milton Common to Thame
On the B4027 from Holton to Islip
On the B4012 from Thame to Postcombe
On the B4011 from Ambrosden to Borstall
On the B4437 from Charlbury to Wootton
On the A417 from Faringdon to Wantage
On the A361 from Shilton to Lechlade

Councillor David Robertson, Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport, said: “We know that 50 mph speed limits reduce accidents. Last year we had a high number of accidents in Oxfordshire and the causes of many of those were down to speed. I hope that by introducing these speed limits we will make the roads safer for motorists, pedestrians and residents in the areas involved.”

Highways officers have now been told to undertake detailed design work in the seven areas where 50mph limits are proposed. The speed limits will come into force later this year, provided any concerns or comments that arise from detailed design work can be resolved.