This is an update on the consultation on controlled crossing points in Cullen. We have had 25 responses so far many with multiple suggested options. The score to date Is:
- Seafield Place Junction = 14
- At the Square = 15
- Above Seatown = 11
- Other locations = 11
The other locations include:
- By Judy’s Lane, at the Community Centre this came up 7 [seven] times
- At the Gatehouse Entrance by viaduct at the end of Seatown
Other comments include a Twenty Miles Per Hour limit in the main area of the town.
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If you have a 20mph speed limit the driver spends more time looking at the speedometer rather than the road. Also either the AS or RAC has said that injuries to someone knocked over at 20mph can be more serious than at 30mph as at 2ph the person tends to be dragged under the vehicle and suffers more serious injuries,
Bit of a fact check on the RAC and 20mph speed limits. From a google search:
‘The RAC supports the use of 20mph speed limits in appropriate locations, such as residential streets, near schools, and areas with high pedestrian and cyclist activity. However, they argue against blanket 20mph zones on roads where motor vehicles predominate and there’s no conflict with other road users. The RAC also highlights that 20mph limits are more effective when combined with traffic calming measures like speed bumps, rather than relying on signs alone. ,
Bit of a Fact Check on Automobile Associations stance on 20mph limits. From Google Search.
The Automobile Association (AA) generally supports the implementation of 20mph speed limits in appropriate areas, particularly in residential neighborhoods and where there is a high volume of pedestrian and cyclist traffic. They emphasize the importance of these limits for improving road safety, encouraging walking and cycling, and potentially reducing pollution. However, the AA also stresses the need for a balanced approach, advocating for community input on where these limits are applied and for targeted enforcement rather than blanket restrictions.
Parking around he Coop in Grant Street is really poor. Double yellow lines should be enforced at this junction.Three food outlets on this corner although of immense benefit to the town have increased the problem.