Zones 30 (Speed Limitation)
Introduction
A Zone 30 is an urban area where the maximum speed for motor vehicles is 30 km/h and pedestrians have priority. In countries that use the English system of units, it is known as Zone 20, because the maximum speed is 20 mph (32.2 kilometers per hour).[1].
It was in 1983 that the first 30 km/h zone was established as a pilot project in the city of Buxtehude, Germany.[2].
Advantages and benefits of zones 30:[3].
In addition, it ensures a constant flow of traffic with less traffic congestion, and makes cycling, walking or using the bus or subway "Metro (transport system)") more pleasant activities. This in turn encourages people to adopt these means, which further reduces greenhouse emissions.[3].
Countries
America
In the United States, New York City leads the way with 20 mph zones in different neighborhoods, and currently 60 mi (100 km) of streets are groomed per year for conversion to 20 mph (32.2 kilometers per hour) zones.[4].
Additionally, 10 states allow speed limits of 15 mph (24.1 kilometers per hour) or 20 mph (32.2 kilometers per hour) on linear routes, which are:.
The Mexican cities where Zone 30 has been applied are:
Zone 30 has been applied in Lima, the capital:.
In 2014, Zones 30 were implemented in the communes of Florida and Providencia.[11][12].
In 2018, through the Road Coexistence Law, the definition of Calmed Traffic Zones was incorporated as “Road or set of roads located in urban areas, defined within a certain geographical area, in which, through physical or operational conditions of the roads, maximum circulation speeds lower than those established in this law are established, which may be 40 kilometers per hour, 30 kilometers per hour or 20 kilometers per hour. hour.”[13] This figure aims to facilitate the creation of Zones 30 in the country's communes.[14] Several Zones 30 have been implemented since then, such as in the communes of Nuñoa and Concepción in 2021 or Peumo in 2022.[15][16][17].
Europe
In Europe, zones 30 are widely applied. On September 1, 1992, Graz, Austria, became the first European city to implement it. They have also been applied in the Netherlands. In Switzerland, the first city to apply Zone 30 was Zurich in 1991.[18].
Other countries that have applied it in several cities are: Germany,[19] Belgium,[20] France[21] and Spain.[22].
References
- [1] ↑ European Citizen's Initiative 30kmh – making streets liveable. «Why 30km/h (20mph)?».: http://en.30kmh.eu/why-30kmh-20-mph/
- [2] ↑ Eroski Consumer. «Ciudades a 30 km/h».: http://www.consumer.es/web/es/medio_ambiente/urbano/2013/01/16/215349.php
- [3] ↑ a b 30 km/h – por unas calles habitables. «¿Por qué 30 km/h?». Archivado desde el original el 17 de julio de 2015. Consultado el 16 de julio de 2015.: https://web.archive.org/web/20150717210820/http://es.30kmh.eu/why-30kmh-20-mph/
- [4] ↑ StreetsblogNYC. «NYCDOT Releases Landmark Ped Safety Study, Will Pilot 20 MPH Zones».: http://www.streetsblog.org/2010/08/16/nycdot-releases-landmark-ped-safety-study-will-pilot-20mph-zones/
- [5] ↑ Wisconsin State Legislature. «Chapter 346-Rules of the Road».: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/346.pdf
- [6] ↑ Multimedios. «Declara Monterrey Zona 30 a calle Morelos».: http://www.multimedios.com/telediario/local/declara-monterrey-zona-30-calle.html
- [7] ↑ Unión Jalisco. «Zona 30 fue inaugurada en GDL». Archivado desde el original el 17 de julio de 2015. Consultado el 16 de julio de 2015.