Birmingham moves to become England’s first 20mph city

Birmingham in drive to become England’s first 20mph city

The city council says reducing the speed limit on all routes classified below A-roads will save lives but opponents have branded the plans ‘anti-motorist’

Birmingham moves to become England’s first 20mph city

Opponents accuse council of pursuing ‘anti-motorist policy’ in Britain’s former motoring heartland

Birmingham plots 'anti-motorist' push to become England’s first 20mph city

Birmingham has hatched plans to become England's first 20mph city in a move criticised as "anti-motorist" by opponents.The city's council, led by a coalition of Liberal Democrats, Greens and independents, has pushed for all roads classified below A-roads to become 20mph zones.The policy, outlined in the council's updated local plan last week, said it would promote walking and cycling."Active travel - walking and cycling - will become how most pe…

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