20-mph zones proposed for Widegates estate
CORNWALL Council is continuing to roll-out a programme of reduced speed limits across towns and villages – and the latest public consultation period includes plans for the Widegates and Sandplace communities.
Most locations in Widegates village are already subject to a 30-mph restriction but the County Council is seeking the public’s views on implementing 20-mph zones across the Morview Road estate.
The areas that would be covered include Lydcott Close; Lydcott Crescent; Morview Road, and the road from the A387 at Lower Lydcott to the junction south of Cleese Vean.
It also proposes a 40-mph limit on the B3254 between Sandplace Halt and Sandplace; on the road from Holdencombe to the disused Lime Kiln; the road from the junction east of Sandplace Halt to The Old Post Office; and the road from the junction north of Higher Cliff to junction north of Oxford Corner.
Says the County: “These settlements, which are part of the Liskeard and Looe Community Network Area, have previously expressed strong local support for this (the speed reduction measures).
“It is considered that implementing a reduced speed limit (20-mph) on roads within these areas will make a major contribution towards improving road safety, especially for vulnerable road users, and traffic using these roads. This, in turn, will aid in the achievement of the Council’s ‘Vision Zero’ goal – working towards the prevention of all fatal and serious injuries on the county road network.
“The imposition of 20-mph speed limits in these locations should also improve the amenity of these areas and assist in encouraging a transition towards individuals using active travel, particularly for local journeys, resulting in increased journey time reliability and healthier communities.
“Severance by traffic will also be reduced, facilitating a greater use of local community facilities and enabling more liveable streets. As well as encouraging more social interaction, this may also be beneficial to the local economy.
“The wider roll-out of 20-mph speed limits is also likely to reduce noise and air pollution, via the reduced need for motor vehicles to use harsh breaking and/or acceleration, providing additional positive health benefits for both visitors and residents alike.”
Further background information explaining the benefits of reducing speed limits to 20-mph can be viewed online at: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/roads-highways-and-pavements/20mph-speed-limits/
To see which streets are covered by the proposed speed limits, plans showing the proposals can be viewed either online at: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/TrafficConsult or in person at New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3AY.
The period of public consultation runs until Friday, December 20 (2024).
To respond to this consultation, you can either:
- Use Cornwall Council’s Consultation finder, an on-line facility for viewing and responding to traffic consultations. This can be accessed by visiting: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/TrafficConsult. Once registered you will be able to submit responses to this and other current traffic consultations.
- *E-mail Infrastructure Design at traffic@cormacltd.co.uk, quoting the scheme name and reference, and indicating your support or objection to the proposals.
- Respond in writing using the official Consultation Response Form (pdf attached), indicating your support or objection to the proposals.
3rd December 2024