Launceston Community Network Area: 20mph Speed Limits

We are proposing to introduce 20mph speed limits across the Launceston Community Network Area.

What are we consulting on?

Cornwall Council intends to implement a 20mph Speed Limit on most residential streets in the settlements within the Launceston Community Network Area which currently have a 30mph speed limit. These settlements have previously expressed strong local support for this. Buffer zones will also be implemented leading up to these, where deemed necessary. Please see additional documentation for further details of proposed extents.

Why are we doing this?

It is considered that implementing a reduced speed limit (20mph) on roads within these areas will make a major contribution towards improving road safety, especially for vulnerable road users, and traffic using these roads. This, in turn, will aid in the achievement of the Council’s ‘Vision Zero’ goal – working towards the prevention of all fatal and serious injuries on the county road network. For more information on 20mph speed limits and the reasons why, you can access the Cornwall Council web page using the link above the Scheme Location section.

The imposition of 20mph speed limits in these locations, should also improve the amenity of these areas and assist in encouraging a transition towards individuals using active travel, particularly for local journeys, resulting in increased journey time reliability and healthier communities. Severance by traffic will also be reduced, facilitating a greater use of local community facilities and enabling more liveable streets. As well as encouraging more social interaction, this may also be beneficial to the local economy.

To view details of the proposals, please view the Site Notices section.👉

To view the legal Traffic Orders, please visit our Appyway Platform (Links located under the Traffic Order Details section). 👉

Find out more!

For information about 20mph speed limits, including our approach, the cost of the programme, and the benefits of lower speed limits, please visit the Cornwall Council website at:

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/20mph-speed-limits/

Next steps

Once the Consultation finishes we will collate the feedback and traffic data to decide what to do next.

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