The tales of two cities: use of evidence for introducing 20 miles per hour speed limits in Edinburgh and Belfast (United Kingdom)

• Main Authors: Karen Milton (Author), Graham Baker (Author), Claire L. Cleland (Author), Andy Cope (Author), Ruth F. Hunter (Author), Ruth Jepson (Author), Frank Kee (Author), Paul Kelly (Author), Andrew J. Williams (Author), Michael P. Kelly (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In 2016, large-scale 20 miles per hour speed limits were introduced in the United Kingdom cities of Edinburgh and Belfast. This paper investigates the role that scientific evidence played in the policy decisions to implement lower speed limits in the two cities. Methods Using a q...