Birmingham is essentially legalizing the speed of a suburban dad pushing a lawnmower in flip-flops.
Birmingham's 20mph speed limit is the new standard of progress
Birmingham council is doubling down on its 20mph zone expansion, framing the lower speed limits as a necessary evolution for safer, greener city streets. While officials tout traffic calming and reduced emissions, the policy has sparked a predictable bonfire of outrage from motorists who find their daily crawl even less efficient.
Source: Birmingham's 20mph speed limit is the new standard of progress — The Guardian
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