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Hertfordshire County Council to Introduce Traffic Calming Measures and 20mph Zones to Promote Sustainable Transportation

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Hertfordshire County Council has announced plans to introduce new traffic calming measures, including 20mph zones, to encourage more people to walk and cycle in the county. The move is part of the council's overall transport plan, which aims to improve the road network while dealing with growing housing demands and a need to protect the environment. The council has been authorised by a Liberal Democrat minority control to develop plans for introducing new road safety measures, following the Conservatives' loss of power at this year's local elections.

Key Takeaways:

  • The council aims to introduce new traffic calming measures, including 20mph zones, to promote sustainable transportation and improve road safety.
  • Councillor Paul Zukowskyj has asked the director of Transport for Hertfordshire to begin work on the new approaches at pace, with progress to be reported back to the Cabinet Member for Highways.
  • The council's current transport plan, authorised to cover 2018-2031, aims to improve the road network while dealing with growing housing demands and a need to protect the environment.
  • The authority is using data to identify potential problem areas on Hertfordshire's roads, and will introduce raised crossings and other safety measures in areas where necessary.
  • The council hopes to create better, more inviting places for communities to live in, where everyone feels safe and encouraged to live healthier lifestyles in a greener environment.

Statistics:

  • The council's current transport plan covers a period of 13 years, from 2018 to 2031.
  • The council aims to improve the road network while dealing with growing housing demands, which are expected to increase by a certain percentage (no specific figure mentioned).
  • The council hopes to encourage more people to walk and cycle, with the example of introducing restrictions on rural roads to prevent "rat runs" for speeding drivers.
  • The exact number of 20mph zones to be introduced is not specified in the text.

Sources:

  • Hertfordshire County Council (no specific date or publication mentioned)
  • Councillor Paul Zukowskyj's statement to the council
  • Hertfordshire County Council's current transport plan, authorised to cover 2018-2031: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/recycling-waste-and-environment/planning-in-hertfordshire/transport-planning/local-transport-plan.aspx

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