Rollout of 20mph zones drives forward in Renfrewshire as road safety measures welcomed

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The rollout of 20mph zones in Renfrewshire is driving forward as steps are taken to boost road safety in the local authority.Work is being carried out to convert previously advisory 'Twenty's Plenty' areas into mandatory speed limits, which are enforceable by cops.Progress is also being made on assessing other locations that may be suitable for 20mph zones, with information to be fed back to Transport Scotland at the end of this month to allow a national position to be reviewed.The measures follow a council policy agreed in November 2021, which aims to halve the number of people seriously injured and killed on the roads by 2030.An update was included in a report to Wednesday's infrastructure, land and environment policy board, which was welcomed by elected members.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.

D ownload here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocial "I would just like to welcome the 20mph zones," Councillor Chris Gilmour, Labour group environment spokesperson, said."I think that can only be a good thing in some of the areas over the county."This perspective was supported by his party colleague and group leader Councillor Iain McMillan, who asked