Manchester will implement average speed cameras to enforce new 30mph limits on main roads, enhancing road safety across the city.
The council is on a mission to lower speed limits across the board. They’re planning to drop the speed on eight roads from 40mph to 30mph. Plus, they want to make city center and residential roads 20mph.
Right now, about half of the residential streets are already at 20mph, but they haven’t said when the rest will follow suit.
A council spokesperson mentioned they’ll look at traffic flow and other factors to decide which roads can stay at 30mph. Most residential roads in south and central Manchester are already 20mph, and they’re keen to extend that to the whole city.
Now, about those average speed cameras—they’re part of a big upgrade from the old ‘wet film’ cameras to digital ones. This change is all about boosting enforcement and encouraging safer driving habits.
The Safety Camera Project, run by Transport for Greater Manchester, kicked off in May 2023. They’ve already replaced 91 spot speed cameras and are working on swapping out 53 safety cameras for average speed ones on 25 routes.
So, if you’re driving in Manchester, expect to see those cameras keeping an eye on you. Peter Boulton from TfGM is all for it, saying it’s crucial for their Vision Zero strategy, which aims to eliminate road fatalities by 2040.
In short, Manchester is serious about making its roads safer for everyone. So, keep it slow and steady out there!
