Richard Owens

A significant figure in road safety both in the UK and overseas Richard’s experience as a manager of a multi-partner enforcement organization led to a deep understanding of matters relating to speed. Previous non-sector work in geospatial and database systems brought insight into effective analysis techniques and system design which has been used extensively in his work. Richard regularly provides policy and strategy advice to organizational leaders, appearing at conferences and events across the globe.

My Sessions at Traffex

Wednesday 22 May 2024

10:30

Panel: Putting the Brakes on Speed: Data and Insights from the Rollout of 20mph Speed Limits in Residential Wales

10:30 - 11:10 Traffic Management
  • Background to the setting of 20mph as the default speed limit for urban roads in Wales.
  • A partnership approach to default speed limit change in Wales: discussing the change from policy to practice.
  • Overview of ongoing review into setting exceptions to the default.
  • How connected vehicle data has informed analysis and research of compliance since the new speed limit was implemented.