In case anyone missed the circulated information: the speed limit on the section of the B2139 between Merrywood Lane and the southern end of Thakeham (over Jackets Hill), has now been reduced to 40mph. Another proposal has been made to do the same along Greenhurst
Tag: Traffic Calming
Traffic calming speed study
As advised by the safety auditors (see below) Abingworth Homes commissioned a further Traffic Calming Speed Study, comparing traffic speed and volume data measured in week of 29 April – 05 May 2019 to the same data recorded in November 2016, before installation of calming
Further safety audit visit
A further safety audit site visit was undertaken on 21 March 2019 by a team comprising: representatives from Road Safety Initiatives LLP (independent specialists, appointed by the developer), WSCC Highways and Sussex Traffic Police. The PC Clerk attended in an observing capacity and this report
Safety audit findings
WSP consultants leading on this for Abingworth Homes have now completed consultations with WSCC Highways following the safety audit of 10 October 2018, and have confirmed the findings of the audit and next steps as follows: 1. Northern build-out area In general the safety audit
Safety audit of pinch points
The Parish Council full meeting of 15 October received this update report Traffic calming: the safety audit site visit of 10 October had been informed in advance by a summary of cllr/resident comments. Subject to seeing the resulting report, indications of likely recommendations relating to
Traffic calming concerns
Since installation of the new calming scheme, a number of concerns have been raised by councillors and residents about how the scheme works on the ground, including about the northern arrangement. It is standard that new schemes of this kind have a routine post-implementation safety
Pinch-point scheme signed off
The Parish Council is pleased to report that the ‘pinch-point’ scheme for the 30mph zone of the B2139 Storrington Road has now finally been signed off and approved by WSCC Highways, and the works will be progressed urgently during this summer school vacation, with 31 August
Vehicle activated signs
The Vehicle activated signs at the boundaries of the 30mph zone are now finally operational. The pinch-point scheme is going ahead: negotiations between the Abingworth developer and WSCC Highways on fine detail of the design seems to be near complete, and the developer has stated
Vehicle activated sign update
Following the frustration of the installation of the vehicle activated signs in the Abingworth 30mph zone being set back by the contractor going out of business, latest news is that a new contractor has taken on this work and we expect installation to commence this
Phase 2 revised ‘pinch point’ scheme
Phase 2 revised ‘pinch point’ scheme now available for comment. We have now finally received the revised/refined proposal for the Abingworth Phase 2 ‘pinch point’-based traffic calming scheme, which you can see and download below. The PC will be reviewing this scheme at its Neighbourhood