P-06-1183 Implement a 20MPH speed limit 100 metres either side of the new pedestrian crossing in Glan Conwy
P-06-1183 Implement a 20MPH speed limit 100 metres either side of the new pedestrian crossing in Glan Conwy
This
petition was submitted by Daniel Worsley, having collected a total of 85
signatures.
Text of Petition:
Thanks to the Minister for
Transport, Glan Conwy now has a much needed pedestrian crossing and recent road
improvements have increased visibility, however, many residents are concerned
about the speed of vehicles which over a 2 week period were recorded by North
and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent (NMWTA) averaging 32.8 MPH. The crossing is used
by school children and adults to reach a bus stop and local sporting facilities
as well as part of a cycle route. There have been many media reports of near
misses and vehicles failing to stop.
Additional Information:
A particular worry is that
children might believe they are safe and step or run out on to the crossing
without looking. The busy summer tourist season will increase the peril as
visitors will be unfamiliar with the road as well as possibly being distracted
admiring local scenery.
In conclusion the
petitioners wish to make the case that 30MPH is too fast for the prevailing
road conditions and request that the Minster considers lowering the speed limit
to 20MPH in proximity to the crossing.
Collision with a
pedestrian at 30MPH has a 25% chance of a fatality and 2.5% at 20MPH or 10
times safer!
A 200 metre length at
20MPH would only add a few seconds to a traveller's journey time whilst
dramatically improving safety and importantly help remove parents' anxieties.
Status
This petition was
considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 24/01/2022.
The Committee agreed to write to North & Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency to put them in touch with the Community Council, and in doing so, thank the petitioner and close the petition.
Full details of the consideration of this petition by the
Committee and related documents can be seen on the Meetings tab above.
It was first considered by the Petitions Committee on 04/10/2021.
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Business type: Petition
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
First published: 14/09/2021