Support is growing for a 20mph speed limit in Kendal, a campaign group says.
The campaign group '20's Plenty' - which was set up in December last year, says a survey by Kendal Town Council has shown "massive support" for the idea from local residents, with 60% in favour.
The council has now agreed to look into how the idea could be funded.
Campaigner Rory Black said: “This result matches the opinions of millions of people across the UK who are now benefiting from safer streets, cleaner air, less congestion and more active lifestyles. We are delighted our Town Council has agreed to take this idea seriously.”
Campaigner Alastair Dunn added: "The implication is that our main roads are somehow non-residential, which is plainly nonsense.
"Every one of our main roads is residential too, with hundreds and hundreds of people living on them.
“We are pleased that Kendal Town Council has decided to look at the more comprehensive option as well as a side-street-only design. Making the whole of Kendal 20mph will be a lot cheaper, easier to understand and enforce, and fairer for everyone.
"Main roads are where people live, walk and cross the road. They are where shops and workplaces are. Where schools and colleges, restaurants and bars, bus stops and car parks are. They are the starting and ending points for massive numbers of walking journeys."
Campaigner Paul Holsworth said: "If children are going to walk and cycle to school safely, the whole route has to be made safer, not just side streets.
“But we understand Kendal Town Council’s caution. There is still work to be done explaining why 20 is plenty for the whole of Kendal.
“We are calling on residents on Kendal’s main roads to make their feelings known. If you don’t want to be left out - if you want safer, cleaner, quieter, more civilised streets too – then contact your town councillor and contact us.”
Alastair added: "While there’s a minority opposed to 20 limits, people should be in no doubt: this idea has majority support right across town, from young and old, commuters and shoppers, residents and business-people alike.
“We now intend to work with Kendal Town Council and the other Cumbrian communities who want 20 limits where they live, to urge Cumbria County Council to make this important change happen.”
You can find out more on the campaign website here.
Below: Campaigner Paul Holdsworth (left) drumming up support
