European city leaders call for more power to pass road safety laws
The letter, coordinated by Eurocities and the European Transport Safety Council, called out national governments in Italy, England, and Germany for taking measures that could impede local authorities’ ability to create low-traffic zones, install speed cameras, and reduce speed limits.
“More than 70 percent of Europeans live in cities, towns, and suburbs,” the letter reads. “Urban areas face many challenges to the health and environment of their populations.
Taking away the ability of local leaders to introduce simple, effective ways of reducing harm and improving lives cannot be justified.”
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