The Chair noted the following general points in respect of the County Council’s 20mph policy:
- Monitoring impacts showing reductions in accidents in Wales.
- Thames Valley Police can and do monitor speed limits in 20mph zones.
- The impact of 20mph speed limits on reducing insurance claims.
- Objections because they want schemes to go further.
The Chair noted responses from the bus companies relating to interventions on the highways networks not benefitting buses. The Chair noted he felt this was not true and officers agreed.
The Chair introduced the item, invited speakers to make their points and responded to their points in turn.
The Chair noted the application of policy regarding the radial routes compared with residential routes outlined in the map in the report.
The Chair noted the support from Oxford Bus Company and pointed the scheme out as an example of the process working.
The Chair thanked officers for their work, speakers for their contributions and agreed to the recommendations in the report.
RESOLVED:
a) Approve the introduction of the amended 20mph speed limits in Henley-on-Thames as advertised.