3.3.9
Object
Mitcham's Corner Development Framework SPD
Representation ID: 31241
Received: 19/09/2016
Respondent: Dr Roger Sewell
a) There is insufficient detail here on how traffic movements at the three key junctions would be controlled - traffic lights ? roundabouts ? other ? Until that is clear, I object to this on the grounds that insufficient information has been provided.
b) This consultation needs to be revisited in the light of the traffic modelling report when that is available.
a) There is insufficient detail here on how traffic movements at the three key junctions would be controlled - traffic lights ? roundabouts ? other ? Until that is clear, I object to this on the grounds that insufficient information has been provided.
b) This consultation needs to be revisited in the light of the traffic modelling report when that is available.
Object
Mitcham's Corner Development Framework SPD
Representation ID: 31254
Received: 20/09/2016
Respondent: Paul Robison
Detailed design of junctions will be key.
Strongly support the overall design, but with following suggestions/caveats:
1. suggest moving Victoria Road 'gateway' further out: in its proposed position there will be too much going on. Why not place at Albert Street/Greens Road or further still at Victoria Park?
2. detailed design of Croftholme Lane / Victoria Road will need careful consideration. For example, design speeds should be kept very low here to mitigate drivers overtaking cyclists problem noted elsewhere. And pedestrian crossings (preferably zebras, which are much more pedestrian friendly) MUST be retained. Also egress from the lane between 3 Croftholme Lane and Victoria Road must be considered. This lane serves about 20 residential properties.
3. reinstate zebra crossings by Mitchams. The very low priority given to pedestrians and cyclists, particularly on the leg right by Mitchams (currently the bed shop) causes very long wait times. I suppose this is because those who programme them prioritise motor traffic (whereas on the other two crossings at this junction, two streams of competing motor traffic dictate the priorities).
Strongly support the overall design, but with following suggestions/caveats:
1. suggest moving Victoria Road 'gateway' further out: in its proposed position there will be too much going on. Why not place at Albert Street/Greens Road or further still at Victoria Park?
2. detailed design of Croftholme Lane / Victoria Road will need careful consideration. For example, design speeds should be kept very low here to mitigate drivers overtaking cyclists problem noted elsewhere. And pedestrian crossings (preferably zebras, which are much more pedestrian friendly) MUST be retained. Also egress from the lane between 3 Croftholme Lane and Victoria Road must be considered. This lane serves about 20 residential properties.
3. reinstate zebra crossings by Mitchams. The very low priority given to pedestrians and cyclists, particularly on the leg right by Mitchams (currently the bed shop) causes very long wait times. I suppose this is because those who programme them prioritise motor traffic (whereas on the other two crossings at this junction, two streams of competing motor traffic dictate the priorities).