Traffic Calming
Kingston upon Thames recently approved new traffic calming measures, including speed bumps, to address speeding in the south of the borough.
In November 2026, the South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee in Kingston upon Thames approved the installation of Speed Indicator Devices, speed cushions, and speed tables. These measures are intended for various locations, subject to local engagement, to address speeding concerns in the area.
During discussions on the council's 20mph speed limit programme, a resident questioned the accuracy of speed data collected on Mount Road. This data, gathered in July 2026, showed average speeds of 22.4mph northbound and 22.3mph southbound, with 85th percentile speeds of 27.7mph and 27mph.
Key facts
- In November 2026, Kingston upon Thames' South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee approved the installation of Speed Indicator Devices, speed cushions, and speed tables. Source
- Speed data collected on Mount Road in July 2026 showed average speeds of 22.4mph northbound and 22.3mph southbound. Source
- The 85th percentile speeds on Mount Road in July 2026 were 27.7mph northbound and 27mph southbound. Source
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