SPEED LIMITS on roads across the Wokingham borough are set to be reviewed, after the council asked residents for their nominations.
The decision was made following reports of excessive speeding across the borough during the nation-wide coronavirus lockdown, causing concerns from both residents and councillors that speeding may cause harm or expensive
damage to roads and 'street furniture' were a crash to happen.
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Councillor Pauline Jorgensen, executive member for highways and transport, said: “We are reviewing our speed limits to ensure that they are appropriate for the level of development, both completed and planned, as well as
the number of vehicles and pedestrians using them.
“We want to hear from local groups, residents and business who would like to see changes to speed limits on roads near them to ensure they are safe.
“Traffic speeds and speed limits on Wokingham roads often divide opinion.
"Our team will review requests, alongside our data and with our partners at Thames Valley Police to decide whether these are appropriate.”
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Wokingham Borough Council have said they will review each request, as well as consult with the Thames Valley Police, before deciding whether a change in the speed limit is necessary.
To submit your comments and requests, email TM.Consultations@wokingham.gov.uk, clearly identifying ‘SPEED REVIEW’ and the roads affected in the title.
Results will be published in the autumn.
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