rodk wrote:I tend to agree with you Chris.
After hearing on the news of the anniversary of the 2nd World War, the millions slain, the death camps, the atomic bomb, the atrocities committed, and the news of ongoing current conflict and wars around the globe I logged on to my computer to look at this discussion.
And here according to Alasdair their is a war being waged against Cotswold villagers. Is it "so-called Islamic State"? The tanks of a fascist army over-running the villages? The bombs of a terrorist organisation? No, apparently it the idea that on the streets in the village those driving 1 or 2 tons of motorised vehicles may have to keep their speed down to 20mph hour. Goodness, in the average Cotswold village that means it may take 5 seconds longer to drive down to the newsagent.
And further on, I and the 20's Plenty movement are being accused of being dishonest.
I do thank everyone for their contributions. I have tried to keep my comments informative, objective and polite, but when the arguments against me get to level shown in recent posts then I suspect that Alasdair and others of like mind will never be convinced. And I certainly have better things to do with my time.
Best regards
Rod King
And further on, I and the 20's Plenty movement are being accused of being dishonest.
I do thank everyone for their contributions. I have tried to keep my comments informative, objective and polite, but when the arguments against me get to level shown in recent posts then I suspect that Alasdair and others of like mind will never be convinced. And I certainly have better things to do with my time.
Best regards Rod King
akirk wrote:
if you want respect for your campaign, you need to earn it...
Alasdair
rodk wrote:MGF
The guidance says :-30. The following will be important factors when considering what is an appropriate speed limit:
history of collisions, including frequency, severity, types and causes;
road geometry and engineering (width, sightlines, bends, junctions, accesses and safety barriers etc.);
road function (strategic, through traffic, local access etc.);
Composition of road users (including existing and potential levels of vulnerable road users);
existing traffic speeds; and
road environment, including level of road-side development and possible impacts on residents (e.g. severance, noise, or air quality).
While these factors need to be considered for all road types, they may be weighted differently in urban or rural areas. The impact on community and environmental outcomes should also be considered.
Rod
MGF wrote:As for the arguments being made here against a default 20 mph limit, these could equally be applied to 30 mph. Why 30 mph instead of 40 or 50 or 10? What magic does the number 30 hold?
StressedDave wrote:I think we're missing a solution here... if we bring back the red flag act we would increase the safety and eliminate adult unemployment too.
mefoster wrote:If Rod is still reading, I would like to ask a question.
We are all fully aware of his position re: urban speed limits, especially in "residential" areas. What is his position re: rural speed limits? i.e. How does he feel about the NSL as applied to rural roads?
martine wrote:TheInsanity1234 wrote:...But y'know, feel free to ignore me...
OK will do...*
*actually I thought that was a very mature and considered post
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