The A167 and A690 run through residential areas and pass next
to, or near 3 schools. A 40mph limit is therefore totally
unsuitable and a real danger to road users and pedestrians
alike.
This request is in keeping with the introduction of reduced speed
limits around other schools in County Durham (20mph in some cases)
and supports other incentives to encourage school children to walk
to school to help reduce obesity.
There have been many accidents along these roads (and fatalities)
and a reduction in speed can only lead to a reduction in accidents
along with the potential to save lives.
This review should also encompass a general road safety review in
the area including the layout and designs of road junctions and
pedestrian crossings along the A167 and A690 and the potential
introduction of 20mph limits in residential areas off the A167 and
A690.
This is a real chance to show how Durham Council listen to it's
residents and leads the way rather than lagging behind other
Councils
This ePetition ran from 20/04/2017 to 25/07/2017 and has now finished.
184 people signed this ePetition.