In 2020 UK endorsed the Stockholm Declaration call for default urban/village 20mph. Welsh and Scottish Govs have set 20mph as national urban/village norm whilst UK Gov has done nothing for England and Northern Ireland. Not a "crying shame", more a "dying shame" www.20splenty.org/gb2024stats

There is evidence that clearly shows the benefits of reducing speed limits in residential areas to 30 kph & yet @cityofwinnipeg.bsky.social continues to look to 40 kph as an acceptable (compromise) speed. Reducing residential speeds will not significantly impact traffic flow or commute times.

Reducing speed limits works but it only happens when our city administration stops greasing the squeaky wheels and looks at it strictly from a safety perspective. Its not whether the majority agree, but whether it is the "right" thing to do.

We can beg and plead with drivers to be more cautious and be attentive but for many the moment they are behind the wheel those pleas are forgotten.

The scariest part of Halloween is drivers — yet police departments blame bikes and kids "A trick or treater can be lit up like Times Square and it won’t stop a drunk, distracted or speeding driver from plowing into them, as we see over and over again." t.ly/1stxx

Bike lanes are crucial public infrastructure, not political props "Active transportation infrastructure isn’t about privileging one mode of transportation over another, it’s about sharing public space fairly and planning for a future where everyone has options." t.ly/nd0sa

Making the 30 kph zones 24 hours/day, 365 days a year is a good start, but school zones are not the only place kids are present or frequent. We need all of our residential streets safe for kids. Reduce the default speed limit to 30 kph and follow that with infrastructure changes that reduce speeds.

"Any transportation planner knows that induced demand chews up your extra capacity right away.” Facts do not seem to matter to our mayor and most councillors.

The big one to overcome is "It's too dangerous." Winnipeg needs to invest much more "in bike lanes and traffic-calming measures" if we hope to get more butts on bikes. Reducing speed limits on residential streets to 30 kph would be a good start in providing more options. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

Seven kids struck by vehicles in one month. “Treat every school zone like your own family is there.” We should treat every residential street like "your own family is there" because they are. 30 kph should the limit wherever families live and play. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social t.ly/vrO4Z

Failing to adopt a national approach to 20mph as an urban/village norm in England increased 2024 casualties by 15,000 and insurance costs by £2bn. Read our latest press release in anticipation of the release of the DfT 2024 road casualty stats. bit.ly/4gIBPlJ

The science and data prove this and yet @cityofwinnipeg.bsky.social continues to study and delay what should be an obvious choice to lower residential speed limits to 30 kph. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

IMPORTANT STUDY: “On average, the implementation of 30 km/h speed limits in European cities demonstrated a 23%, 37% & 38% reduction in road crashes, fatalities & injuries respectively. Lower speed limits also yielded environmental benefits.” www.nrso.ntua.gr/review-of-ci...

If 30 kph is safe in school zones, then it is safe for our residential streets. Kids are not just walking/biking to school close to the school but on streets all around the schools. Lets make them safe for the kids. @cityofwinnipeg.bsky.social @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

So many. Liveable neighbourhoods, give kids more freedom, quieter streets (both traffic and noise), the list goes on and on. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

30 kph has always been the target if you are serious about reducing serious injury and death. Its past time for @cityofwinnipeg.bsky.social to change the default speed limit to 30 so that our residential streets are safe. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

"What I think the survey represents is more people than ever before realizing we need more connections.” We have more people looking to use their bikes for more trips & are looking for safe & comfortable routes. There is still much to do before they feel that it is "easy" to get around by bike.

One thing that the city could do to improve cycling in the city is reduce residential speeds to 30 kms/hr. This would open up far more options and close/reduce some of those gaps in the network. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

I haven’t seen it illustrated like this before. Very effective messaging. Of course it actually depends a lot on how fast the vehicle’s being driven, how big the vehicle is and how it’s designed, and how small the victims (too often kids) are. Via @yegbike.bsky.social #SpeedKills #CarBloat

On the fence about how powerful lower urban speed limits are? Please read this piece by the mayor of London! ✅ Fewer costly collisions & life-altering injuries ✅ Cleaner air w/ less toxic pollution ✅ Cheaper auto insurance rates ✅ Quieter neighbourhoods that are more walkable/bikeable

To carry 50,000 people per hour in each direction, a city needs a 175m wide road for cars. Even if those cars are electric. And then there’s all the parking. OR a city can move A LOT MORE people in a lot less space, with A LOT LESS public money, emissions, pollution, noise etc. Choices. Simple.

Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them. Slower speeds are working elsewhere and will work here in Winnipeg. Making residential streets 30 kph will make neighbourhoods across our city friendlier, quieter and safer for everyone. t.ly/RpHRA

Agreed. Just think how much more of a “connected”network we would have if all the residential streets were a safer and more comfortable place to ride. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

I till contend that sharrows are shite. Sure put them on residential streets with 30 kph speed limits, but put them right down the centre as an additional visual sign that streets are for "sharing." Lets also get the speed limit on "all" residential streets at 30 kph. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

And why not just reduce residential speeds to 30 kph everywhere. Its not like school zones are the only place we find children. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

City installing traffic-calming curbs in ongoing battle with speeders. "Mayor Scott Gillingham said ... every neighbourhood in our city deserves safer streets." Yes "every neighbourhood" deserves safe streets which is why residential streets should be 30 kph. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social t.ly/7Z6S2

Why not just make changes to all school zones. All kids deserve safety around their schools. As @emmaewood.bsky.social indicates its a good start, but much more needs be done to make all residential streets safe & it starts with changing the default speed limit to 30 kph. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

Lets make sure we get the speed limit down all the way to 30 kph and not a compromise of 40 kph. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

40 kph is better than 3 kph, but is still just a compromise. 30 kph is the true safe speed. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

Fantastic! vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/07/09/v...

Bike safety changes are overdue. "Please call your councillors. Ask them why it’s taking so long to implement 30 km/h speed limits in residential neighbourhoods. Tell them to support protected bike lanes on Wellington Crescent. Insist they stop treating road deaths as inevitable," t.ly/iJGhX

Featuring some excellent @tomflood.bsky.social content on the CBC evening news! (I promise I credited you in my slide deck.)

Maybe the MOST IMPORTANT truth for better transportation in cities: The “War on Cars” narrative fuelled by populist politicians, click bait media and such, IS A LIE. Cars have almost all the space, budget etc, and ANY effort to add even a bit more CHOICE is attacked this way. #TheTruthAboutTraffic

Great reminder today why 30kph makes sense on residential streets. On my bike at 25 kph a kid runs out from between 2 cars. Because of my speed & maneurvability I was able to avoid him. A car at 50 kph would have caused serious injury or death. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

Yup. People that get to experience the calmer, safer & more welcoming street quickly come to enjoy it, but you are right, they don't always think about other people's neighbourhoods. That's why a 30 kph default speed is a good place to start. Will everyone abide by it, no, but I feel like most will.

I'm part of a group of folks that's been out door-knocking to quantify support for safe speeds. Completely counter to the narrative that "no one wants this," 80-90% of people we talk to say they want or would be fine with a 30km/h residential speed!

I am seeing lots of WTF signs (other too) so definitely an appetite for slower speeds. We know that the speed limit is only the beginning & that changes to street design are needed but a default 30 kph speed is an inexpensive and quick way to start. I feel like most drivers will more of less comply.

the one I use was made last year. The low expensive means little signage to signal to drivers of the designation. So the rat run continues while it sets up bike users' higher expectations and create more conflict. Now I am seeing those WTF signs popping up on it.

"Bike lanes aren’t the only way we’re expanding the cycling network. Neighbourhood greenways can be added relatively quickly and inexpensively." Just think what a 30kph speed limit on residential streets could do in "expanding the cycling network."

Blaming the “funding model” for the budget choices is a cop out. The funding model is the same as other Canadian municipalities, yet those councils make better choices for road safety #winnipeg #wpgpoli

We are shocked to hear of the passing of Councillor Jason Schreyer, who was great to work with on many initiatives with in his ward. We offer our condolences to his family and friends.

Michel Durand-Wood, author of the upcoming book, You'll Pay For This! was featured on Free Press' Community Review! (Link in bio to read the full article) You'll Pay For This!, Book 1 of The City Project, releases on May 20th! Pre-order now on our website or from you local bookstore.

Meanwhile in Winnipeg we are still at the “towards zero” approach which based on actions thus far means we are thinking about it. There is much to be done but reducing residential speeds to 30 kph would be a start. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

This hopefully is just the start of making more streets safe for the people that live on them. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

Agreed. At Safe Speed Winnipeg we are continuing to push for a 30 kph default speed instead of the current 50 kph. We need Winnipeggers to understand that this will have minimal if any impact on their commutes and will improve everyone's experience in their neighbourhood.

💯. I believe a successful approval of a 30km/h speed for residential is essential for improving safety. We need to put all the pressure on city hall we can to make it happen.

This is a good start but we need slower speeds on all streets. While reducing the speed limit on residential street to 30 kph will not slow down everyone (nor will it cost huge amounts of lost time) but it would provide much safer streets for the people that live there. @safespeedswpg.bsky.social

The persistence of one resident @timfennell.bsky.social made these changes possible. Imagine if a bunch of us were as persistent as Tim? #winnipeg

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I always share incidents on #winnipeg roads to highlight the dangers inherent in our road system. Some days it's hard to keep up. two news stories in one day