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The Slower Speeds Initiative

The SLOWER SPEEDS INITIATIVE aims to highlight the impacts of speed through sound research and effective advocacy.

Slower speeds will help to:

  • improve road safety
  • reduce road danger
  • encourage walking, cycling and public transport
  • reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
  • reduce noise
  • manage travel demand and reduce congestion

The speed at which we travel is a key factor in determining the type of transport system we have. Slower speeds are a prerequisite for the transition to a sustainable transport system.

The Slower Speeds Initiative
advocates:

  • lower and better enforced speed limits on all classes of roads
  • more resources for speed reduction initiatives
  • more responsible attitudes to speed
  • changes in the law to reflect the seriousness of speeding offences
  • the rapid introduction of variable speed limiters

Our two active areas of research are the use of 20mph limits in built up areas and evidence-based speed limits. See Our work