Latest mobile speed camera locations

The latest list of roads likely to be checked by the mobile speed camera van over the next week has been published here.
www.northyorkshire.police.uk/11632

The Police seem to be returning to the same roads each week.

There are others where speeding is an issue and which could usefully be monitored (Wetherby Road, Acomb Wood Drive, Moor Lane etc). The York Council could usefully review the data that it holds for roads with a poor accident record – or evidence of persistent high speeds – and work with the Police to refocus resources.

Meanwhile the latest enforcement results reveal that last week the largest number of offenders were caught on Murton Way (19) followed by York Road Haxby (18), and Tadcaster Road (10).

26 offenders were caught on the A1237 during four separate visits by the camera van.

20 mph speed limit plan – “Pull back from brink”

Residents are being urged to lobby Councillors in an attempt to head off plans to introduce a wide area 20 mph speed limit across west York.

The Labour Councillor responsible for the plan is being urged to delay implementation for at least 18 months so that the impact of the 20 mph limit – introduced earlier in the year in South Bank – can be assessed.

If, as has happened elsewhere, the new limit results in an increase in the number of road accidents, then the scheme should be abandoned say campaigners.

Papers released to inform a decision meeting (taking place on Friday 19th July 4:30pm at West Offices & open to the public) reveal that accident numbers, in City’s which have introduced wide area 20 mph, limits have increased.

Additionally residents in Bristol say that the new limits have not addressed their concerns about vehicle speeds.

Written representations have to be made before 5:00pm on Wednesday

Written representations have to be made before 5:00pm on Wednesday

York residents have been reminded that written representations can be emailed to the following address with a request that they be circulated at – or before – the decision meeting laura.bootland@york.gov.uk copied to cllr.dmerrett@york.gov.uk . The representations should be made before 5:00pm on Wednesday 17th July

Residents can register to attend and speak at the meeting. You must register before 5:00pm on Thursday 18th July. Telephone Laura Bootland on (01904) 552062 to register

As Cllr Merrett has publicly said that he intends to press ahead with the new limits and overrule resident’s views, it is likely that opposition Councillors will “call in” any such decision for further consideration.

Liberal Democrats spokesperson Cllr Ann Reid will also be attending Friday’s meeting to put the case for, at least, deferring the introduction of the new limits

New pedestrian crossing plan for Jo Ro school

Jo Ro crossing plan click to enlarge

Jo Ro crossing plan click to enlarge

Walking and cycling in the vicinity of Joseph Rowntree Secondary School have been reviewed by Council officials.

Pupils who live south of the school were found to have fewer direct facilities.

To address this, a highway improvement scheme has been developed to provide a raised zebra where most pedestrians cross, and off-road cycle links to give less confident cyclists an alternative on this busy narrow road.

There have been no objections to the principle of the scheme during consultation.

Safety improvements planned for Clifton/Burton Stone Lane junction

Burton Stone Lane junction improvements click to enlarge

Burton Stone Lane junction improvements click to enlarge

One road that will be getting some investment aimed at reducing the number of accidents is the Burton Stone Lane/Clifton junction.

The junction has been identified as an accident cluster site, and a scheme has been developed to address the types of accidents that are occurring, by realigning the junction to improve visibility.

There have been 5 injury accidents during the last 5 years. All of these accidents involved a vehicle pulling out of Burton Stone Lane.

Three were very similar with a right turning vehicle colliding with another heading south-east on the A19. Two of the accidents involved cyclists. This suggests that poor visibility when pulling out of the junction is the main issue

Officials say it is proposed to realign the junction by building out the existing cobbles on the south east side and modifying the lining to bring forward the give way line by 1 metre. Road markings on the A19 Clifton would be adjusted to suit, and the opportunity taken to increase the width of the existing cycle lanes.