The Scottish Executive provided funding of £27 million between 2003-2006 for the introduction of 20 mph speed limits around schools, safer routes to schools projects and the development of home zones.
In relation to 20 mph schemes, local authorities have now implemented:
mandatory 20 mph zones, featuring engineering measures (traffic calming, road humps etc);
mandatory 20 mph speed limits indicated by standard speed limit signs;
mandatory part-time 20 mph speed limits, which operate at times when children are going to or from school. These are indicated by electronic signs with flashing lights and are particularly suitable for through roads as delays and disruption to traffic is minimised;
The 20 mph schemes form part of a package, along with safer routes to school initiatives, funded through Cycling, Walking and Safer Streets allocations. The aim is to improve road safety and to encourage more children to walk or cycle to school. This is better for their health and for the environment.
Funding for the initiative was announced in September 2003. To see the press release, click here.