Surveys consistently show 20mph is popular with more than 2 in 3 people and its popularity rises after implementation.

20mph is supported by many bodies including Public Health Wales, the Association of Directors of Public Health, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health, Alzheimer’s Society, UK Health Forum, Sustrans, Brake, Living Streets, British Cycling, Cycling UK, OECD, and the World Health Organisation (WHO) and others.

Little Berkhamsted is a residential community, where the needs of residents come first. 20mph limits emphasise quality of life, helping to create places where walking, cycling, horse riding, talking and even sometimes playing take precedence over traffic movements. We advocate a wide-area 20mph limit without speed bumps for Little Berkhamsted.It is now the turn of the village hall. This old building badly needs insulation, secondary double glazing, and redecorating to make it more economical and greener to run and to attract new users.

We are lucky to have wonderful facilities in the most beautiful setting and are keen for everyone to be able to use and enjoy them.

Thank you for your support and good luck with your numbers!

Less risk of serious injury (20% fewer casualties), especially for vulnerable road users; less intimidation from motor vehicles for all road users and especially those walking, horse riding and cycling.

Reinforcing healthy lifestyles by encouraging walking, cycling and active travel.

Reduced vehicle emissions and noise due to lower speeds and traffic volumes.

20mph enables lifestyle changes, renewed community life, sociability and the positive atmosphere we all want where we live.

20mph aids local business as people want to shop and live in 20mph places.

The trend towards 20mph is well-established in the UK and other countries. 20mph would place Little Berkhamsted on the map.

Contact a parish councillor.

Display a 20mph sticker on your wheelie bin, car bumper, window or fence by emailing littleberkhamsted@20splentyforus.org.uk OR http://www.20splenty.org/stickers_and_campaign_materials

Write to the Cabinet Member for Transport Phil Bibby at phil.bibby@hertfordshire.gov.uk

And your Councillor Ken Crofton ken.crofton@hertfordshire.gov.uk asking for support for 20mph in Little Berkhamsted. 20mph is a vote winner!

What policy do you campaign for?

20mph as a default wide-area limit for streets in built-up areas. Some roads can be exempted.

Why does 20mph matter?

It is safer, healthier, fairer, greener, quieter and better for people’s quality of life.

How much safer is 20mph?

You are at least 5 times less likely to die if hit at 20mph than 30mph or 10 times if over 60 years old.

In the distance a 20mph car can stop, a 30mph car will still be doing 24mph. Far better to just miss than actually hit someone or be hit at any speed.

Are fewer people injured in area-wide 20mph limits?

Yes, about 20% fewer. http://www.20splenty.org/20mph_casualty_reduction

Does 20mph mean speed humps?

No. We campaign for signs, road markings, community engagement, driver education and light enforcement.

How is 20mph enforced?

4 in 5 drivers stay within the 24mph compliance threshold. Driver education and community engagement can help drivers to voluntarily comply with 20mph. Compliant drivers become pacer vehicles which enforce 20mph on traffic behind. As with all speed limits, periodic police speed checks are helpful. Camera technology can also be used. Some areas promote Community Speedwatch. Intelligent Speed Assistance and black box technology will be fitted to all new vehicles in 2022 revolutionising speed compliance.

Where is 20mph agreed?

Most of the largest 40 local authorities in the UK and Wales - 21m people, or 1/3 of the UK population. http://www.20splenty.org/20mph_places

Isn’t 20mph around schools enough?

No. Slowing the last 100m doesn’t help children to walk or cycle the entire route to school or prevent many casualties. 4 in 5 child casualties don’t occur on the journey to school.

http://www.20splenty.org/how_school_safety_zones_are_not_a_priority

How does 20mph affect the environment?

20mph limits are cleaner and quieter http://www.20splenty.org/airandnoisepollution

Where do 20mph campaigns exist?

Over 480 local campaigns across the UK, now including Little Berkhamsted.

Who decides if my area goes 20mph?

Ultimately, the Local Highway Authority sets local speed limits. This is usually the County Council Cabinet member responsible for Transport, but it’s important that your local councillors support the proposal.

For more local information call Penny Stokes 07956 312168

or email littleberkhamsted@20splentyforus.org.uk

Or contact the 20’s Plenty for Us National campaign info@20splenty.org 07572 120439