[hisimp-chat] Differing views about the speed limits petition

[Philip Howarth]

I think many of us are all for reducing the speed of the traffic. The issue
I have is that reducing the posted speed limit does nothing to increase
compliance and I am convinced will have a disappointing effect. Changing the
speed limit is just one suggestion to mitigate a range of problems caused by
the volume and speed of traffic on the B1049. I'd like to see a more rounded
analysis of the problems and possible mitigations to arrive at a carefully
evaluated and costed (in every sense - not just £) set of propositions for
the community to choose from. This will very likely *include* changes to
posted speed limits but I would expect that aspect to be a relatively small
part of the scheme.

             Philip


2009/4/6 Caroline Rawlings <caroline.rawlings at realworld-systems.com>

> I live on the B1049 and every day I fear for my life (and that of my child)
> when walking, cycling or pulling out from my driveway along this road
> because of the 40 mph speed limit.  Not only the noise and speed from cars,
> but the speed of lorries thundering past our houses (which I fear will one
> day lose control at this speed and plough into our houses, as many cars
> have
> already done for those that don't know). Please spare a thought for those
> of
> us who have to live on the B1049 and endure the 40mph speed limit at all
> times of the day and night.
> Why is everyone so against a 30mph for this road?  Are you all in such a
> hurry that you simply cannot consider a reduction in your speed??!
> I personally see *many* advantages in reducing the speed, and none keeping
> it as it is.
>
>
-- 
Philip Howarth
Cambridge UK
email: Philip at Howarth.name
web: www.philip.howarth.name
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