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London

City wants input on speed limits

As it considers lowering speed limits on residential streets, the City of London is looking for feedback.

The city is asking residents to provide input on the idea of lowering speed limits in residential areas to below 50 km/h. It has put together a short online survey which can be accessed by going to www.getinvolved.london.ca/residential-speeds.

“Neighbourhood safety is a top priority for the City of London,” Doug MacRae, director of roads and transportation, said in a statement issued Wednesday. “We want to make sure all Londoners feel comfortable and confident being out and about in our city. This is a new opportunity to lower speed limits in neighbourhoods, and we are asking community members to let us know what they think.”

According to the city, studies have shown the risk of pedestrian death in a collision with a vehicle increases dramatically when vehicles are moving at more than 40 km/h. That fact was a significant part of the discussion a few years ago when council voted to lower the speed limit to 40 km/h in school zones in London. The city is now considering reduced speed limits beyond school zones to include neighbourhood blocks, crescents, cul-de-sacs, and collector streets like Wortley Road, Aldersbrook Road, and Meadowgate Boulevard. Major roads like Richmond Street, Wharncliffe Road, and Adelaide Street would not be included.

Londoners are invited to provide their input online before July 31, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. EST. The results of the survey will be considered by city staff as it prepares speed limit recommendations for city council.

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