Lower urban speed limits are making European cities safer without slowing them down, according to a Eurocities survey of 38 cities in 19 countries. Many have introduced 30 km/h zones in residential and school areas, with 75% reporting fewer deaths and injuries and 91% noting broader benefits such as reduced pollution and more active mobility, all without worsening congestion or journey times.
The findings come at a critical moment as the European Commission prepares its mid-term review of the EU Road Safety Policy Framework and progress continues towards the Vision Zero goal of eliminating road deaths. The evidence shows lower speed limits are effective, scalable and widely accepted once implemented, though broader support from national and EU levels is needed to drive systemic change.
Want to discover more about this survey? Eurocities will dive into the details during our next webinar 'Tackling speeding: practical solutions for safer roads'.
