Speeding
From:
Ben barker
Date:
2007 Mar 13 17:29 UTC
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Hi,
I agree with Charlie about the need to establish a local group that will
look at practical ways of reducing speeds, including the methods that he
mentions.
But, some cities are already establishing 20mph for ALL residential areas.
I think this might be a more effective scheme than doing it neighbourhood by
neighbourhood as drivers will be less confused by moving from one area to
another.
I guess that initially we will need to campaign oat both levels.
One of the things I will be doing is asking ALL candidates in Bedminster and
Southville, at least, in the coming local election what their attitude is to
both 20mph locally and across the city. Perhaps we can publish their
responses, or none, on this forum.
Cheers, Ben.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles Bolton" <<email obscured>>
To: <<email obscured>>; <<email obscured>>
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 12:53 PM
Subject: Re: [GB-Forum] Speeding
> When May's council elections are safely over, it would be good to get a
> group of people together from Southville/Bedminster/Ashton to discuss the
> whole issue of speeding in the area.
>
> 20mph is certainly an attractive idea, but it needs to be enforced. There
> are also a set of issues around individual streets - Raleigh Road,
> Greenway Bush Lane, Smythe Road, Duckmoor, Greville, the Chessels -
> possibly any long street in the area - in fact it may help if you could
> add to the list.
>
> The best form of enforcement is probably introducing physical measures -
> traffic calming - to force vehicles to slow down. But this would cost huge
> amounts to implement across the area as a whole. There are other
> possibilities - community speedwatch, pace cars.
>
> One thing we could do is to set up a 'Slower Speeds/20mph' strategy. Would
> you be willing to help? Is it worth it?
>
>
> Charlie Bolton
> Green Party Councillor
> Southville
>
>>>> sustain <<email obscured>> 13/03/07 12:20 >>>
>
> Hello All,
>
> I'm Alice Ferguson. Bristol born and bred, I've been living in Southville
> for the past 7 years and have a 5 and a 1 year old, so spend most of my
> life
> on and around North Street.
>
> In the past I have worked for Sustrans on their Safe Routes to Schools
> campaign, and am now involved with the School Travel Action Group at
> Ashton
> Gate school. I would love to see our streets become quiet and pleasant
> spaces where everyone can feel safe and older children can get about
> independently. Obviously we can't 'homezone' the whole of Bedminster but
> we
> can do something about speeding, and parked cars (which is another whole
> subject!). Unfortunately, there are still far too many drivers going over
> the speed limit, and a small minority driving ridiculously fast and
> recklessly, which makes my blood boil! Personally, I think 30 mph is too
> fast anyway for residential streets and those around schools - I would
> like
> to see 20 as a MAXIMUM for the whole area, and cyclists and pedestrians
> given back at least equal priority. Let's reclaim our streets!
>
> Do you agree? What can we do about it? Any comments welcome!
>
> Alice Ferguson
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>
> Alice Ferguson
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