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Londons Mayor Unveils Bold Vision Zero Action Plan to Eliminate Road Deaths by 2041

Londons Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has introduced Vision Zero Action Plan Two, a comprehensive strategy to eradicate road fatalities and serious injuries by 2041. The plan includes expanding 20 mph zones, adding more zebra crossings, and reviewing potential charges for large SUV drivers. Since 2018, low-traffic neighborhoods have grown, cycle networks expanded, and free training offered to cyclists and motorcyclists. Road deaths and serious injuries dropped 24% in 2024 compared to the 2010-2014 average, with a goal of a 70% reduction by 2030. Reactions are mixed, with some praising the plan and others criticizing it as a punishment against drivers. The plan focuses on the rising number of large SUVs, which pose a higher risk to pedestrians and cyclists, especially children. TfL states London is ahead of cities like New York and Paris but must accelerate.

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