A qualitative exploration of the mechanisms, pathways and public health outcomes of a city centre 20mph speed limit intervention: The case of Belfast, United Kingdom

Claire Cleland; Graham Baker; Kieran Turner; Ruth Jepson; Frank Kee; Karen Milton; Michael P. Kelly; Glenna Nightingale; Ruth F. Hunter

doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2021.102627

A qualitative exploration of the mechanisms, pathways and public health outcomes of a city centre 20mph speed limit intervention: The case of Belfast, United Kingdom

Claire Cleland, Graham Baker, Kieran Turner, Ruth Jepson, Frank Kee, Karen Milton, Michael P. Kelly, Glenna Nightingale, Ruth F. Hunter

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Abstract

Twenty miles per hour (mph) speed limits can impact the health of the public (e.g., road safety, active travel). However, a better understanding of how individuals experience 20mph limits is required, to ensure interventions are cognisant of perceptions and potential un/intended outcomes. Focus groups (n =9, 60 participants) to explore the Belfast 20mph intervention highlighted divergent perspectives and experiences including: 12 mechanisms (e.g., limited awareness), 15 pathways (e.g., reduced driving speed→improved liveability) and 10 public health outcomes (e.g., increased cyclist safety). Future interventions should consider un/intended out-comes and implement strategies to enhance effectiveness and mitigate harms (e.g., through training, enforcement).

Original language	English
Article number	102627
Journal	Health and Place
Volume	70
Early online date	20 Jul 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2021.102627
Publication status	Published - 21 Jul 2021

Keywords

20mph speed limit (30km/h)
Focus groups
Complex intervention
Pathways
Mechanisms

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Geography, Planning and Development

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Cleland, C., Baker, G., Turner, K., Jepson, R., Kee, F., Milton, K., Kelly, M. P., Nightingale, G., & Hunter, R. F. (2021). A qualitative exploration of the mechanisms, pathways and public health outcomes of a city centre 20mph speed limit intervention: The case of Belfast, United Kingdom. Health and Place, 70, Article 102627. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2021.102627

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