20 is plenty for Thame
Twenty’s Plenty in Thame and Moreton
Following Thame Town Council’s submission to Oxfordshire County Council for Thame and Moreton to be considered for the 20mph initiative, as approved at Full Council, Oxfordshire County Council implemented the rollout of 20mph Speed Signs across Thame in late 2024.
Find out more about the programme from OCCs website here: The 20mph transformation programme | Oxfordshire County Council
Read about the roads in Thame that are impacted on Thame Town Council’s Website here: Rollout of 20mph speed signs in Thame
Why 20 miles per hour ?
At first glance speeds seem to be about ROADS, but actually they are about PEOPLE and the WORLD WE WANT TO LIVE IN. Setting 20mph limits fits with global goals for health, sustainability and the climate.
The United Nations is calling on legislators around the world with this message:
‘On our streets, worldwide, where we walk, play and live, we call for action on speed. Low speed, liveable streets are essential and urgent.’
Broad and lasting benefits accrue to people and planet from normalising speeds to 20mph/30kmh.
A 20mph limit in Thame will bring many benefits :
- Reduction in road traffic accident casualties
- Safer for all to walk and cycle – which in turn encourages walking and cycling
- Better mental and physical health
- Cleaner air
- More time to give way to each other
- Savings on fuel because of less braking
- Less particulates in the air we breathe due to less braking
DRIVE AT 20, TAKE LIFE GENTLY
Read more :
https://twitter.com/20splentyforus
https://news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/countys-new-20mph-policy-set-to-be-a-lifesaver/
https://news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/first-in-planned-wave-of-new-20mph-zones-approved/
https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/roads-and-transport/traffic/requesting-20mph
