London mayor wants 20mph limit across central London

EVERY road in central London and the West End could be given a 20mph speed limit, under new plans from City Hall.

London mayor Sadiq Khan wants the new limits to affect every road within the congestion-charge zone, which includes swathes of Pimlico, Mayfair, Marylebone and Fitzrovia.

Nearly six miles of main roads, such as Millbank, Albert Embankment and Victoria Embankment would be included.

It could begin in May next year, but to hear road users’ views, Transport for London has launched a public consultation which opened on Wednesday last week.

It comes as part of the Mayor’s “Vision Zero Action Plan” to end the toll of deaths and serious injuries on London’s streets.

Mr Khan said: “Each year more than 4,000 people are killed or seriously injured on London’s streets. The evidence is clear – lowering speeds on the most dangerous roads saves lives.

“The proposed 20mph speed limit on TfL roads within the Congestion Charge Zone and at Aldgate Gyratory will protect people walking and cycling and other road users in the busiest part of the capital.”

TfL says 37% of fatal collisions are partly caused by speeding drivers.

As well as new 20mph signs and road markings along routes, TfL plans to raise the height of pedestrian crossings in seven high-risk locations, including near the busy Embankment.

The consultation ends on July 10.