20mph Speed Limit: Divisive Issue in Welsh Town Rhayader - Safety or Waste of Resources?
The text discusses the divided opinions in the Welsh market town of Rhayader regarding the potential reversal of a 20mph speed limit that was implemented six months ago.
The town, located on the A470 and known for its historic significance, has experienced mixed reactions from residents.
Thomas Lewis Jones, who owns a hardware store, supports the speed limit.
However, other perspectives are not mentioned in the text.
The Welsh government, led by Labour, is considering returning to the nationwide default speed limit of 30mph.
The Welsh government, led by Labour, is considering raising the speed limit from 20mph to 30mph on hundreds of roads following a petition signed by nearly half a million people.
Supporters argue that it will make town centers safer for children learning to bike and only takes a few seconds longer to travel through at the lower speed.
However, opponents, like an 80-year-old retired electrical engineer named Gwyn Evans, criticize the cost of the change and believe the money should be spent on the NHS or schools instead.
The Jones family, who run the ET James petrol station and garage in Rhayader, Wales, expressed disapproval from most of their customers regarding the 20mph speed limit in the area.
Tom Jones stated that the frequent changes in the speed limit were not effective in slowing down drivers.
Rhys Thomas, the mayor of Rhayader, agreed that a one-size-fits-all 20mph limit was not suitable for all areas.
He supported the decision to re-evaluate the speed limits, particularly in heavy pedestrian zones, schools, and gathering places.