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Following the formal consultation undertaken February 2022, a decision was been made by Road Safety Officers, in consultation with the Boldon Colliery ward members, to proceed with the scheme due to evidence of persistent speeding on Cotswold Lane.
With the decision being made to progress the scheme to the next stage, the Traffic & Road Safety team will progress the scheme week commencing 8th August 2022.
The proposals will help to reduce traffic speed and volume within the area and create a safer environment for all users. DfT (Department for Transport) has set guidance for 30mph speed limits and the speeds on Cotswold Lane currently exceed the set limits so traffic calming would be required to bring speed within compliance.
Officers have ensured that all the proposed speed cushion locations have been chosen in accordance with design guidance and standards set by the Department for Transport. This is to safeguard that motorists maintain a constant vehicle speed and are deterred from accelerating and braking between features which results in a passive style of driving, at a lower but constant speed, contributing to lower noise levels.
Should you require any information please contact trafficandroadsafety@southtyneside.gov.uk