Newsletter 3/2/11

TIMSBURY TRAFFIC AND ROAD SAFETY GROUP

A list of some 46 solutions have been proposed by Timsbury Villagers in an attempt to help remedy the many problems caused to them by vehicles passing through and using the Village roads on a day to day basis.

These were passed to the Chairman and Parish and Ward Councillors at the PACT Meeting held on 3rd February.

Contributors to the Traffic and Road Safety Group are well aware that B&NES have so far been unable to provide any viable solutions to the difficulties.  However this should not prevent further research and investigation being undertaken into the problem, particularly in the light of technological advancement and changes to the Law as well as traffic volume and usage which will continue to increase in years to come.

The Timsbury Traffic Group is committed to raising the profile of the problem and over the last twelve months has succeeded in it being awarded priority status through the PACT meetings.  It is now incumbent upon both the Parish Council and the Ward Councillor to ensure that valuable work is not wasted but advanced by using their authority to negotiate with B&NES and to ensure that positive steps are taken to bring about improvements which will not only make the Village roads safer but enhance the quality of life for the people of Timsbury and their visitors.

The Timsbury Traffic Group will remain in existence to assist both Parish and Local Councillors and to observe and monitor future progress of this important matter for so long as it is necessary.  It is hoped however that the people elected to represent the interests of the Village will use both the Community Website – on which there is a designated Traffic Safety area – the Timsbury Letter, public meetings and the local press to maintain contact with the Village and to ensure that the issue does not slip from the agenda.

The Traffic Group will continue to encourage B&NES Transport and Planning Policy Officers to apply their technical expertise to adapt the suggestions made by villagers and to adopt a positive approach to the problem.

Anyone wishing to add their suggestions to the list is encouraged to do so by contacting amanda.cranston@yahoo.co.uk 01761 470600 at The Timsbury Traffic Group, or the Parish or Ward Councillors.

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Make North Road a 20mph zone

Make all village roads 20mph

Flashing Speed signs on North Road

More prominent speed signs on approach to North Road from Meadgate and from Hayeswood Road.

Pedestrian Crossing on North Road

Speed Humps

Make North Road One-way

Consideration of the revised School Travel Plan

Traffic lights on North Road

Give Way/Priority signs in North Road

Village Slow Signs

Limit Parking between Seven Stars and Shops

Widen Pavement between Shops and Seven Stars

Restrict Access for Heavy Lorries

Limit access for deliveries to shops on North Road to outside peak hours

Longer Wider Footpaths

Speed Cameras – particularly at junction with South Road

Footpath on South Road

Roundabout at Wheelers Yard

Speed Limit on Lansdown Crescent to protect School Children

Prevention of heavy delivery vehicle parking on junction of Lansdown Crescent with North Road

No Parking Zone between Co-op and the British Legion

Mirror opposite Lansdown Crescent

Community Speed Watch

“Your Speed” signs

“20 is Plenty” signage

Road Markings – SLOW signs

Heavy plant banned from movement through North Road to facilitate Wheelers Yard development

Prevention of indiscriminate parking

Prevention of Pavement parking

Passing places on North Road

Marked parking bays

Reduce width of pavement on south side of North Road near Lansdown Crescent

Reduce width of pavement in front of McColls to create parking and allow pavement to be widened from Seven Stars to shop area

Zebra crossing by Chapel Walk

Residents parking in North Road

Weight restriction on North Road

Communal Car Park

More Police/PCSO presence particularly at peak times

More prominent road markings to prevent parking over access ways in North Road

Make all pavements/footways accessible for the disabled and wheelchair users

Ensure footways comply with Disabled provisions under the Equality Act

Safety barrier at Chapel Walk

Pavement bollards to prevent pavement parking

Prominent signage on approach to Village from all directions (e.g:- “Timsbury Village – please drive slowly”)

Village “Gates”

 

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