Point made by Objectors

Officer Comments

1.

Traffic Calming does not work.

Accident monitoring shows that this is not the case and traffic calming is effective at reducing both accidents and speeds.

2.

Speed Camera would be more effective.

The accident history does not support this case for installation of speed cameras. Traffic calming will reduce the speed in both directions to a more appropriate level than would be achieved with a speed camera.

3.

Emergency Services would be adversely affected by the traffic calming.

Emergency Service vehicles will be able to straddle the speed cushions. The Emergency Services have been consulted and have not raised any objection.

4.

Speed Cushions cause noise and pollution.

Experience elsewhere shows that the noise and pollution from speed cushions is insignificant.

5.

There is nothing proposed for the area outside the school.

It is hoped that the scheme can be extended towards the south in the near future, subject to availability of funds.

6.

30mph signs would be more effective.

Wallingford Road has a street lighting system and 30mph repeater signs are not permitted.

7.

Pinch Point should be replaced by the original chicane.

The chicane was replaced by the pinch point after many objections were received from the Parish Council, Local Member and residents.

8.

Cycle bypass should be provided.

The carriageway width is not sufficient to allow for cycle bypasses.

9.

The speed cushion outside a house should be resited.

The cushions will be sited at the best possible locations taking account of comments received.

10.

Against traffic calming in principle.

Noted.

11.

There is no speeding problem at present.

This is not true. A recent survey showed the 85 %tile speed on Wallingford Road is 38 mph.

12.

Warning should be provided as it may come as a shock for drivers to find traffic calming on a ‘main’ road.

Agree, adequate warning signs would be provided.