There
was a Public Meeting at Sandridge Village Hall
on 12th November 2003 arising from the following discussions. Representatives
from
Hertfordshire Highways and Mouchel* were present along with
parish councilors.
On
10th September 2003, Sandridge Parish Council reviewed measures
for speed calming in the Village to be introduced by Hertfordshire
Highways by March 2004. Their plans, which mainly affect the
northern
approach from Wheathampstead, include:
*
The introduction of a new 40 mph buffer zone on the B651
from Wheathampstead.
* An extension of the 30 mph limit on the B651 to the junction
at
Coleman Green Lane.
* Re-siting of the 'gateway' feature at the start of the new
30
mph limit.
* Additional SLOW signage and markings on the B651 in the Village
centre.
Sandridge
Parish Council have informed Hertfordshire Highways that
they view these measures as wholly inadequate. They would do
little
to control the speed of the traffic, especially in the evenings.
Residents who attended the meeting felt that a raft of more
substantial measures were needed to preserve the Village as
a
safe
area for residents.
Sandridge
Parish Council sought your views and suggestions on the best
options to put forward, eg:
*
A new 20 mph speed limit through the centre of the Village
* An extension of the 30 mph limit back to the King William
junction.
* Speed cameras at the northern and southern approaches.
* Illuminated speed signs at the northern and southern approaches.
* A mini roundabout in the centre of the Village (St. Albans
Road and
House Lane intersection).
* A mini roundabout at the junction of St. Albans Road and
Sandringham Crescent.
Sadly
at the meeting the Highways representatives fended off all
suggestions. Admitted they had no plans or suggestions and
that the only option was to do an assessment. Red
tape that will no doubt shield them for months...
now
see: Protest Kavanagh
Plan Solution
*What
is Hertfordshire Highways?
They are the organisation that actually does the work on
the roads. Hertfordshire County Council has joined forces with
two private sector partners, Mouchel and AmeyLafarge, to create
a new style of delivering highway services in Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire Highways are responsible for all aspects of highways
work, from day-to-day repairs and refurbishing worn out roads
to investigating accident sites and enhancing the general road
environment.
In layman's terms another private/public
partnership disaster!
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