An MHK wants to see the DoI’s plans for new 20mph zones to be reviewed in full, including a six week public consultation.
The DoI has released an updated timeline for rollout of more 20mph speed limits, with consultations set to begin this spring.
That timeline is due to go to Tynwald, but Onchan MHK Rob Callister has submitted a sweeping amendment.
Mr Callister’s amendment calls for a full review of roads around all island schools to implement term-time 20mph zones, improving child safety.
He also wants for future 20mph plans for Douglas and Onchan to should be treated separately, with updated maps republished, that no new zones should be introduced in listed areas (see below), that a feasibility study is published, examining street improvements, traffic management, and new crossings.
Mr Callister also wants all bus timetables to be reviewed for impact on journey times, with findings published and a six-week public consultation be held, including feedback from residents and businesses.
The motion and his amendment will be moved when Tynwald sits next week.
Amendment
In full his amendment reads:
To leave out all the words after – “That Tynwald receives” and to replace them with the words – “the 20mph Project Implementation Plan April 2025 (GD 2025/0026) and that –
A full review of all roads directly around each school on the island is undertaken by the Department, to ensure that they have a 20mph zone for implementation during term time, to help improve child road safety
In any future 20mph implementation plans for Douglas and Onchan should be treated separately, and any maps re-published
No new 20mph zones should be introduced in Douglas, Onchan, Maughold, Ramsey, Andreas, Kirk Michael, Peel, Laxey, St John’s, Foxdale, Castletown, Ballasalla, Port Erin or Colby unless:
a) a feasibility study has been carried out and published with options being examined with regards to street improvements and traffic management systems, new crossing points and any additional new 20mph zones;
b) bus timetables in the scheme zone have been fully reviewed, taking into account journey times in the mornings and evenings, and a report on this review has been published;
c) feedback has then been sought by way of a six-week public consultation with the general public and with key stakeholders, particularly local residents and businesses within each scheme zone.
d) at least one “drop-in” session has been held within each scheme zone, in order to listen to any views from the general public and from key stakeholders, particularly local residents and businesses within the scheme zone.
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