Post in 20mph speed limit?

Sep 05 10:58 UTC

I completely agree with Non and see no reason for a 20mph speed limit.
Althought the accidents Stephanie talks about are tragic, and we should do all
we can to reduce risk, we should not be peanalising the car driver becasue the
pedestrian's 'choose' to take the risk of traffic dodging !

Also, as pointed out in Derek's post, a reduction in the speed limit would lead
to an increase in emissions, one for the 'Greener' Headington there !!!
I also drive through Headington a lot and hardly 'ever' manage to get to 30mph,
it's just to busy during most of the day so why bother wasting the money ?

Here's a thought to help the safety of all in Headington, how about making
Headington a 'cycle free' zone !

As many cyclists have no formal road training, many seem to lack road
awareness. I am sure many of you have seen cyclists repeatedy jumping light's,
riding on pavements, jumping crossings etc in Headington, I certainly have.
(but I'm not saying 'all' cyclists do this)

How about we have a 'park and walk', like a park and ride for bikes on the
outskirts of Headington. We could make Headington cycle free which would:

a) Make the roads safer for Drivers (and cyclists) in central Headington.

b) Make the pavements safer for pedestrians

c) Make the pedestrian crossing safer for all.

d) Free up the pavements from all the cycle racks which most seem to have bikes
locked and dumped on permenantly, especially outside Londis on the traffic
lights.

I'm sure this will be a very 'unpopular' proposal on the forum but I think it's
a great idea :-) !!!!!!