The Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) which lowered speeds village-wide from June 2024 is set to be made permanent with some alterations following a decision on Tuesday, September 16.
Council transport spokesperson Cllr Kate Ravilious said more needed to be done to cut speeds on approaches to the village, with a top speed of almost 100mph recorded on one.
Bishopthorpe ward councillor Cllr Michael Nicholls said he backed keeping 20mph limits, looking at traffic calming measures and putting in staggered speed changes buffers to allow vehicles to slow down.
The meeting heard the council was now set to look at a trial in Dunnington where residents have also called for lower speed limits.
Requests have also been lodged for 20mph limits in Askham Richard, Copmanthorpe and Poppleton.
Cllr Ravilious told Tuesday’s meeting that the authority was aware of a strong desire to lower speed limits among residents in those villages and it was working through their requests.
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