Road safety experts are carrying out a review of higher speed limits within the town.
John Satchwell, 56, a Road Safety Manager at the council said: ‘There are a number of sites where the speed appears to be inappropriate for the environment.’
These sites include Queens Park South Drive, Boundary Road, Ringwood Road and Wessex Way.
There is currently a proposal to extend the 30mph limit on Boundary Road to the junction with Wallisdown Road, reducing it from a 40mph zone.
There have been a series of accidents on Boundary Road within the last three years; the most recent of these involved a speeding motorcyclist.
There have been a series of accidents on Boundary Road within the last three years; the most recent of these involved a speeding motorcyclist.
Mr Satchwell said: ‘Pedestrian behaviour, including school children jumping over barriers rather than using the bridges, has been a factor in the decision.’
He believes reducing the limit will give drivers more visibility and they will have more time to react, should pedestrians unexpectedly cross the road.
He expects the proposal to go ahead unless there are significant objections and there could more measures put in place in the future.
Mr Satchwell said: ‘Approximately 780 people are injured in car accidents in Bournemouth each year and two people were killed last year.’
He hopes that these measures will help make Bournemouth’s roads safer for all.
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