traffic

The majority of people supported the measures that have been taken over the last two years to improve safety - speeding traffic being one of the key issues. These improvements, primarily speed restrictions on the B3082 and the valley road through Keyneston, together with more police presence, still leave a number of other areas to be addressed. Speeding traffic between the villages along the lanes was cited as a deterrent to people cycling, particularly raised in the Young Peoples Questionnaire. The speed and increased levels of traffic along the Crawford/Langton Long road was highlighted as a priority for action. It was pointed out that this road is part of the North Dorset Cycleway and Sustrans Route 25 and urgent traffic calming measures were needed. The narrow road approaching, and through, Rushton, was felt by some to need a lower speed limit. Visibility at road junctions and the frequency, or not, of verge cutting were also issues that caused concern.

Comments were made on the availability/lack of availability of pavements and the effect on safety. The parking of vehicles on both sides of the road, particularly through Keyneston, was felt by some to be a hazard, but by others to be a helpful traffic calming measure. Not surprisingly the cross-roads at the True Lovers Knot was still considered to be a danger spot despite the reduced speed limit on the B3082, and the access to Ashley Wood Park was also a concern for the residents.

Most of these issues are the responsibility of both the County and District Councils and the Police. Continued liaison and dialogue will be necessary to try and address the concerns and make the traffic environment safer.

Recommendations

Additional traffic calming measures especially on Crawford to Langton Long road.

Lower speed limits through Tarrant Rushton














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