Preston Road Local Safety Scheme
The Council is committed to the continued reduction of personal injury accidents (PIAs) and improvement of road safety and as part of the recent review of our Long-Term Transport Strategy, have adopted a ‘Vision Zero’ approach to road safety, with the aim of eliminating all deaths and serious injuries on the borough road network by 2041. As part of our road safety programme for 2023/24, we are reviewing Preston Road following a recommendation received from the Metropolitan Police and a recent fatal road traffic collision close to the junction of Preston Road and Aylands Close.
There is currently a 20mph speed limit on Preston Road with virtual speed cushions painted on the road at regular intervals. Results from traffic speed surveys undertaken in July 2023 showed a significant number of vehicles existing the existing 20mph speed limit and a follow up survey undertaken by the Metropolitan Police showed similar level of non-compliance.
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Consultation - Preston Road Local Safety Scheme
We are proposing to implement physical traffic calming measures on Preston Road to reduce traffic speeds to a compliant level. Specifically, we are proposing to replace existing virtual speed cushions with physical speed cushions and introduce additional speed cushions close to the junction with Aylands Close.
At this stage of the process, we are seeking for your initial views. I would therefore be most grateful if you would consider the proposals and then complete the questionnaire.
The results of this consultation will then be used to decide on whether to implement the proposals in the area and you will be notified of the outcome in due course.