剑桥郡批准了11个新的20英里村庄区,由县提供资金,改善安全,鼓励步行和骑自行车。
Cambridgeshire approved 11 new 20mph zones in villages, funded by the county, to improve safety and encourage walking and cycling.
剑桥郡县议会根据社区申请,批准在威尔伯顿、苏顿和哈斯顿等村庄设立11个新的20毫米速度区。
Cambridgeshire County Council has approved 11 new 20mph speed zones across villages including Wilburton, Sutton, and Harston, following community applications.
这些项目完全由县供资,将于2026年夏末开始,并延续至2027年春季。
Fully funded by the county, the projects will begin in late summer 2026 and extend through spring 2027.
此次行动旨在提升道路安全, 研究显示, 90%的行人存活率为20mph(20mph), 50%为30mph(30mph), 交通伤亡率可能会降低20%以上。
The move aims to boost road safety, with studies showing a 90% pedestrian survival rate at 20mph versus 50% at 30mph, and potential reductions of over 20% in traffic casualties.
虽然一些村庄将使用速度标志和指标,但Harston将依靠社区认识,而无需进一步强制执行。
While some villages will use speed signs and indicators, Harston will rely on community awareness without additional enforcement.
该倡议反映了当地强有力的支持,是推广步行和骑自行车的更广泛努力的一部分。
The initiative reflects strong local support and is part of a broader effort to promote walking and cycling.