Road Safety

Traffic Schemes

Traffic Management schemes are introduced to solve an identified problem in 1 or more roads.

The need for a scheme can be identified in a variety of ways. It may, for example, be a bad accident record or the concerns of residents that prompts an investigation.

Sometimes we adopt an 'area wide' approach to traffic problems, for example, where there is a demand from several residential roads for 'Speed Control Humps'. To deal with this, priority is given to the worst problems first.

Potential schemes are assessed against the following policies:

To achieve safe movement by reducing accident levels
To promote and accommodate the maintenance and improvement of public transport
To restrain traffic and safeguard the environment
To seek equitable levels of mobility and accessibility for all groups of people, particularly for those presently disadvantaged in mobility terms i.e. people with disabilities, children, women, the old and the infirm
To reduce the impact of commuter parking
To improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and convenience
To promote cycling

Consultation|

Components of Schemes|

Speed Humps|

Pillow or Cushion Humps|

Chicanes and Throttles|

Kerb Build Outs|

Width Restrictions|

One Way Streets, Banned Turns and No Entry|

Road Closures|

Standard Roundabouts|

Mini Roundabouts|

Pedestrian Crossings|