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Points Raised
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Officer Comments
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Thames Valley
Police
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Zebras may
generate rear end shunt crashes however this is typical where these
measures are implemented.
Consideration
should be given to tightening the kerbline radii to reduce drive
through speeds.
They considered
these measures to benefit road safety with consideration required
on the above.
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As TVP have
quoted, this is possible at all such installations.
Kerbline at
the junction of the A361 with West Street to be realigned to help
reduce traffic speeds. Advanced warning signs also to be provided.
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Chipping Norton
Town Council
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The Town Council
welcomes the proposals for the three zebra crossings.
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Burford Road
resident
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Expressed surprise
that the pedestrian survey indicated that three crossings would
be needed (considered there to be limited pedestrian movements).
Main concern
was the crossing located outside the Kings Arm Hotel and its visibility
to drivers approaching on West Street from the Town Centre.
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Pedestrian
survey showed that substantial numbers crossed all three approaches
to the mini-roundabout.
As per comments
to TVP above.
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Burford Road
resident
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Fast approach
speeds to the mini-roundabout on all approaches.
Large commercial
vehicles coming from the town centre will obstruct all other approaches
to the roundabout if required to stop at the crossing on the Burford
Road.
Enough space
for one vehicle only between the crossing and the roundabout give
way line.
Agreed to the
need for pedestrian crossings in the area but not to the proposed
locations/type of crossings, as,
- Crossings
are too close to the mini-roundabout and would not allow adequate
time for traffic to come to a safe halt as they exit.
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Vehicles will
be travelling at an appropriate speed after negotiating the mini-roundabout.
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Cause traffic
chaos to what is already a busy road, in particular at the West
Street end of town.
Choosing belisha
beacons over traffic signals in locations with poor visibility.
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This type of
crossing will cause less delays than the original proposed signalised
pelican crossing.
Visibility
requirements as laid out in Local Transport Note 2/95, The Design
of Pedestrian Crossings, will be achieved. Warning signs to be provided
where appropriate.
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Burford Road
resident
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A considerable
number of the through traffic approaching this mini-roundabout junction
are confused due to the lack of direction signing.
Lengths of
zig-zags are shorter than standard.
Visibility
to the Albion Street crossing for vehicles coming up Burford Road.
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This issue
will not be addressed as part of this scheme.
Regulations
allow a reduction in the number of zig-zag lines that form the controlled
area.
This will be
improved as part of the scheme either by re-aligning the kerbline
or by the use of road markings.
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Burford Road
resident
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Illegal parking
(delivery vehicles) on the pavement in front of No. 2 Burford Road.
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Waiting restrictions
exist at the junction and on its approaches.
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Burford Road
resident
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Environmental
Issues
Noise from
stop/starting, sight of flashing beacons on two elevations of the
house and buses/coaches stopping at Albion Street crossing could
mean passengers looking into their garden.
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Not much change
to the current situation where vehicles stop/start when giving way
at the mini-roundabout. Belisha beacons will be hooded so that light
is directed towards approaching traffic and away from nearby properties.
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