Decision details

Abingdon - proposed 20mph speed limit and associated speed limit buffers

Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Highway Management

Decision status: Recommendations approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To seek approval of a proposed 20mph speed limit.

 

Decision:

The Cabinet Member for Highway Management APPROVED the proposed introduction of 20mph and 30mph speed limits in Abingdon as advertised but with subsequent minor relaxations as outlined in paragraph 19, and providing that the text headed “Drayton Road” in the table at paragraph 19 be removed and replaced with “The 20mph limit is proposed to start immediately south of Mill Road”.

 

Reasons for the decision:

The proposals would help encourage walking and cycling within Abingdon by making them safer and more attractive.

 

Alternative options considered:

As per report.

Report author: Geoff Barrell

Publication date: 27/04/2023

Date of decision: 27/04/2023

Decided at meeting: 27/04/2023 - Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Highway Management

Effective from: 06/05/2023

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