Welwyn Garden City 20mph Area Engagement

Introduction 

Hertfordshire County Council wants to hear your views on where 20mph speed limits may be appropriate in Welwyn Garden City. Our aim is to create safer, calmer streets for residents, support children walking to school, and make it easier and safer for everyone to move around the area.


Your feedback will play an important role in shaping decisions about whether the scheme proceeds and which roads may be included



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Section 1: Your views on 20mph speed limits

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Thinking about the residential streets which predominantly provide access to homes, would you support a 20mph speed limit on these streets? 

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Thinking about areas and communities around schools, would you agree with a 20mph speed limit on roads around schools?

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Thinking about high streets and shopping areas where there are many people walking including children and families, would you agree with a 20mph speed limit on streets in these areas? 

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Main roads play an important role in moving traffic around Welwyn Garden City. For this reason, we would not propose that all main roads should have a 20mph speed limit. However, there may be sections of main roads where a 20mph speed limit can reduce traffic collisions and significantly improve road safety, such as where people need to get to places of worship, care homes, schools, parks or community facilities. 

Are there any of the main roads listed below, or sections of these roads, where you think a 20mph speed limit should be considered?

 

Key town centre roads (Bridge Road East, Bridge Road, The Campus)

These roads connect the town centre, Campus West, Waitrose and Oaklands College and are important routes for people walking and cycling. A lower speed limit could make it easier for people to cross the road and travel between these destinations.

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Connecting roads – east and south (Cole Green Lane, Heronswood Road, Howlands)

These roads connect residential areas with schools, local shops, the hospital and the Cole Green Way. They can be busy routes for people walking and cycling and may be difficult to cross at some locations. A lower speed limit could support these everyday local journeys.

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Connecting roads – west (Valley Road, Lemsford Lane)

These roads provide access to local schools, The Campus and the town centre. They already feature traffic-calming measures and are used by people walking and cycling as well as motorists. A lower speed limit could make these routes more comfortable for a wider range of users.

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Connecting roads – north (Knightsfield and Digswell Road south of Knightsfield roundabout)

These roads serve schools, churches, shops and sports facilities while providing an important connection to the town centre and railway station. A lower speed limit may help people cross the road and support local walking and cycling trips.

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Herns Lane (between Black Fan Road and Herns Way)

This section of Herns Lane provides access to Ridgeway Academy, bus stops and nearby residential areas. A lower speed limit could make it easier for pupils and other residents to walk, cycle and cross the road.

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Tewin Road

Tewin Road provides access to businesses, community facilities and nearby residential areas. People cycling are generally expected to use the carriageway, while nearby routes are available for through traffic. A lower speed limit could support local journeys and improve comfort for people walking and cycling.

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Hertford Road (between Bessemer Road and Digswell)

This section of Hertford Road is already traffic calmed and would extend the existing 20mph area in Digswell. It provides access to St John's CE Primary School, Welwyn North station, sports facilities and local green spaces. A lower speed limit could support journeys to these destinations and make crossing the road easier.

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Low-speed business areas (Swallowfields, Watchmead, Swiftfields)

These employment areas already experience relatively low vehicle speeds and generally comply with 20mph. A formal 20mph limit could support employees who walk or cycle to work while maintaining access for businesses and deliveries.

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