Support grows for Shifnal 20mph speed limit campaign

Residents are saying they welcome the move to bring the speed limit down throughout the town.

Shifnal Town Council has joined the “20’s plenty where people live” scheme, calling for a reduction in speed near the town’s schools and residential areas.

Mayor of Shifnal, Robert Harrop, has been the driving force behind the scheme.

Dozens of people have already signed a petition supporting the plans and more are coming forward to show their interest.

The council wants everyone driving through Shifnal on Friday to adhere to the new lower speed limit.

Peter Hassall, who lives on Park Court has said the campaign is growing.

He added: "I live off the A464, the Wolverhampton to Shifnal road where motorists have been for some time, frustrated at the Upton Lane cross road traffic lights and then speed through Shifnal making up lost time.

"This problem is compounded by the lack of 30mph road signs.

"The traffic speeds are horrendous along Park Street and the junction with Park Lane near to a primary school, old persons and residential areas.

"I suggest this part of the town requires urgent traffic calming measures before someone is killed here."

The council say that it has been proven that vehicles travelling slower create fewer harmful emissions and give a better survival rate for people if they are hit by a car.

The ‘20’s plenty’ scheme is for residential roads, with most A, B and arterial roads remaining at current limits.

Many local authorities are using Department of Transport guidance which encourages lower speeds to be set without physical calming.

The campaign aims to save lives, encourage walking, lower congestion and pollution, create less noise and create a better environment on residential roads.

Anyone who wants more information should contact the town council on 01952 461420.