We are looking to introduce more 20mph areas to improve road safety, create calmer streets and encourage more walking and cycling.
Our projectsWhat we're doingHow we identify 20mph areas
Our projects
Live Consultations
There are currently no live consultations.
Coming soon
We are currently reviewing our next projects and will provide details soon.
Completed public consultations
We have consulted for 20mph schemes in these areas which are now pending a decision:
No schemes are currently pending a decision following public consultation
The following Schemes were not supported at initial public consultation, so we are considering smaller areas for 20mph around Schools & High streets:
- South Ware
- St Nicholas area, Stevenage
- London Colney phase 2
- Chells area, Stevenage
- Pin Green area, Stevenage
- West Watford Phase 2
- Turnford and Wormley areas
- Waltham Cross & Cheshunt Central
- Grovehill area, Hemel Hempstead
- North East Ware
Formal consultations
The following schemes are in detailed design following successful public consultation:
- Welwyn Village
- Wheathampstead
- Great and Little Wymondley and Graveley
- Bishop's Stortford West
- Baldock
- Welham Green Area
These schemes are due to be formally advertised in the coming months:
- Woolmer Green and Oaklands
- Stanstead Abbotts and Stanstead St Margarets
The formal consultation provides a further opportunity for residents to comment on the proposals. A letter will be sent to all affected properties, as well as notices being placed on lamp columns in the area.
Details of consultations currently running can be seen at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/trafficorders by searching for the reference numbers.
Planned Implementation
The following schemes are planned for delivery:
- Pirton
- St Albans Central and East
- West Watford and Cassiobury Park Triangle areas
Completed projects
The following schemes have been implemented following successful consultations:
- St Albans Central
- The Commons, Welwyn Garden City
- Barnet Road Area
- Salisbury Village Hatfield
- Hatfield Garden Village
- Holdbrook
- St Albans Central and South
- Central Hitchin
- Bedwell Area
Projects not proceeding
Following consultations and discussions with the local county councillors, the following proposed projects are not being taken forward:
- Elstree
- Great Ashby
- Cuffley
- North Hoddesdon
- West of Cheshunt area
What we're doing
We are working on delivering some of the highest priority projects.
First, we gather data on the current traffic speeds and volumes in target areas. This informs what roads are included and which measures should be introduced.
We'll consult local residents and stakeholders on all schemes so people can have their say on what is being proposed.
What changes we'll make
The minimum will be:
- a legal order to change the speed of the road to 20mph
- installing signs and road lining to advise drivers of the lower speed limit.
We may also need to install traffic calming measures. These will depend on the speed reduction needed and the existing road environment.
How we identify 20mph areas
We have identified over 500 areas where the local environment is likely to be suitable for 20mph speed limits. Generally residential roads, town and city centres, high streets and local shopping parades. The majority of these roads currently have 30mph limits.
Roads that are more important for transport and movement such as main roads are less suitable for 20mph. Unadopted roads also won't be included.
How we prioritise
Funding is available until March 2026, so we're targeting lower speed roads around places where people live, work, learn and shop – places where we want people to feel safe and comfortable in the street environment and encouraged to walk and cycle their journeys. This follows the principles of our Speed Management Strategy.
We have grouped suitable roads into potential 20mph areas separated by things like busy roads, green spaces or railway lines.
Areas have been prioritised based on factors such as density of houses, pavement space, nearby schools and existing Air Quality Management areas. We are also considering cost effectiveness.