More 20 mph speed limits were proposed by councillors on Thursday.

A scrutiny committee within St Albans City and District Council proposed to introduce 20 mph speed limits on roads frequently used by cyclists, and that shared pathways for cyclists and pedestrians should be created.

Other proposals included better cycle storage on trains and advanced cycle training for secondary school pupils to encourage them to cycle to school.

The measures come as part of a draft cycling strategy put forward by the committee, with the decision on whether to take up these proposals to come at a later date.

Cllr Anthony Rowlands, chairman of the committee, said: "A cycling strategy needs to have both clear objectives and an action plan that will deliver those goals.

"We want to improve air quality and public health while reducing dependency on cars that clog up our roads and pollute the environment.

"To do so, the strategy proposes a range of measures that I am sure will be widely supported including lower speed restrictions on key roads, the development of cycling networks, shared pathways and better cycle parking."

Cllr Rowlands went on to say the committee's main recommendation is that their strategy is adopted with a timetable drawn up to ensure it is introduced quickly by the council.

The strategy also calls on the council to ensure new developments are cycle friendly and adequately meet the needs of cyclists.