Essex County Council proposes 20mph zones in Burnham for enhanced pedestrian safety. Share your thoughts by March 21, 2025.
It affects roads like Endeavour Way, Newman Drive, Edmund Street, Benson Close, Regatta Road, Harris Street, Fitzwilliam Road, Brent Way, and Valley Road.
They want speeds below 24mph. This matches the council’s policy for new estate roads. They will use speed tables and cushions to enforce the new restrictions. This enhances pedestrian safety.
You can share your thoughts until February 21, 2025. Pointel Street in Burnham may also get a 20mph zone. This keeps speeds low in new areas.
Pedestrians and vehicles share the road currently. The speed limit aims to improve safety. It impacts residents, kids, and visitors positively. The new design encourages lower speeds.
They use regulations and physical measures. Tight bends also help reduce speed. Public input is welcome until March 21, 2025.
Both plans align with road safety strategy. It follows the Essex Design Guide and the Essex Speed Management Strategy. The plans follow the Highways Act 1980 and heed the 2016 traffic guidelines.