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Moor Lane Area Highways Improvements

For several years, the council has received numerous requests to provide a safe walking route between East Boldon and Cleadon along Moor Lane. Unfortunately, due to the limited highway width this was previously not considered to be achievable without significant land purchase.In October 2020, a trial scheme was implemented on Moor Lane to create a safe route for all non-motorised users (NMUs), which includes pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders. The road was made one-way, with the eastbound carriageway reallocated to NMUs.A six-week consultation period was carried out about the scheme and whether it should be made permanent. Traffic data was also gathered to measure the impact of the scheme.A permanent version of the scheme was designed, taking into account residents&rsquo; feedback.A further three weeks of informal consultation was carried out, during which more than 500 responses were received - both in favour of and opposed to the scheme.There has been a lot of strength of feeling both for and against the scheme. Officers have taken on board all of the feedback and have been investigating potential alternative options.The new proposals address the main goals of creating a safer environment for vulnerable road users and promoting active travel, while addressing some of the key concerns raised by objectorsNow officers have devised a potential alternative and are once again consulting members of the public and you can have your say below:<h3>Aims of the proposals</h3><ul><li>Improve road safety for all road users</li><li>Promote Active Travel</li><li>Create a safer route for non-motorised users</li><li>Reduce speeds and traffic volumes within residential areas</li><li>Maintain the rural feel of Moor Lane</li></ul><h3>Proposed Improvements Include</h3><ul><li>Making Moor Lane 30mph from a point approximately 110 meters east of its junction with Whitburn Road to its Junction with Broadlands</li><li>Making Moor Lane east of Broadlands a 20mph Zone along with the residential area to the north</li><li>Making Moor Lane from its junction with Whitburn Road to a point 110 meters east 20mph, including Sandpiper View</li><li>Traffic calming measures (speed humps) throughout the 20mph zone to bring traffic speeds within compliance</li><li>Changing directional signage to encourage the use of alternative routes</li><li>Making the 30mph section of Moor Lane a Quiet Lane create a safer environment for NMUs</li><li>Narrowing of the junction of Woodlands Road and Whitburn Road to improve crossing for pedestrians and reduce the speed of vehicles entering woodlands road.</li></ul><h3>What is a Quiet Lane?</h3>Quiet Lanes are minor rural roads or networks of minor rural roads appropriate for shared use by walkers, cyclists, horse riders and other vehicles. The aim of Quiet Lanes is to maintain the character of minor rural roads by seeking to contain rising traffic growth that is widespread in rural areas.There are three key elements to a Quiet Lanes scheme:<ul><li>Community involvement to encourage a change in user behaviour</li><li>Area-wide direction signing to discourage through traffic</li><li>Quiet Lane entry and exit signs to remind drivers that they are entering or leaving a Quiet Lane</li></ul>Motorised vehicles are not banned from Quiet Lanes and the use of Quiet Lanes is shared. Measures such as lower speed limits and discrete road signs aim to encourage drivers to slow down and be considerate to more vulnerable users are used.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633962820/projects/isfujygjp0qm7zws1idx.jpg" style="width: 80%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Above: Photo of a quiet lane sign <h3>20mph zone and Traffic calming</h3>20mph zones aim to reduce the impact of motor vehicles on built up areas. Traffic calming measures are used to slow vehicles down to speeds which are deemed compliant with the speed limit. This allows the zone to become &lsquo;self-enforcing&rsquo;. Speed humps, chicanes, road narrowing, and other measures can be introduced to both physically and visually reinforce the nature of the road.The proposed road humps are made of recycled rubber in the UK. They have a consistent profile and are energy absorbent to reduce noise and vibrations<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633962890/projects/zwbyzru0ayvrfds2djln.jpg" style="width: 80%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Above: Image of a Rediweld road humpWe would like to hear your views on proposals - please look at the plans below and complete the survey at the bottom of the page.To ensure any amendments can be incorporated into the proposals, this consultation will end on 05/11/2021.<a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633614054/projects/southtynesidehighwayimprovementschemes/Moor_Ln_Area_Highway_Improvements_SH1_of_3.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633614074/projects/kvb848w42btaojjaanuu.jpg" style="width: 30%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633614054/projects/southtynesidehighwayimprovementschemes/Moor_Ln_Area_Highway_Improvements_SH1_of_3.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Above: Plan 1, click to view full size.</a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633614051/projects/southtynesidehighwayimprovementschemes/Moor_Ln_Area_Highway_Improvements_SH2_of_3.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633614155/projects/s86vn6hbl5hegmb2td1n.jpg" style="width: 30%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633614051/projects/southtynesidehighwayimprovementschemes/Moor_Ln_Area_Highway_Improvements_SH2_of_3.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Above: Plan 2, click to view full size.</a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633614050/projects/southtynesidehighwayimprovementschemes/Moor_Ln_Area_Highway_Improvements_SH3_of_3.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633614211/projects/k94rn54dvzsalybvxrpy.jpg" style="width: 30%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633614050/projects/southtynesidehighwayimprovementschemes/Moor_Ln_Area_Highway_Improvements_SH3_of_3.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Above: Plan 3, click to view full size.</a>

In our ongoing efforts to reduce road traffic collisions and improve road safety, South Tyneside Council are proposing to install speed cushions on Cotswold Lane, Boldon Colliery.

Cotswold Lane

Cotswold Lane, Boldon Colliery Traffic Calming proposal

The Council have had numerous enquiries from residents and general road users requesting traffic calming measures on Cotswold Lane due to reports of vehicles driving in excessive speeds of 30mph.Following a traffic investigation we are proposing to install speed cushions, supported by traffic islands, throughout Cotswold Lane in order to bring speeds down to compliant levels and support our ongoing efforts to reduce traffic collisions and improve road safety.It is envisaged the new speed cushions will help reduce vehicle speeds so that they are compliant with the 30mph speed limit.This proposal will consist of the following;<ul type="disc"><li>Installation of 12 x pairs of pre-cast speed cushions</li><li>Installation of 12 x rubber bolt down traffic islands</li><li>Road markings and traffic signs</li></ul><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633963035/projects/uydqbvq8finks22n2v2g.jpg" style="width: 80%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Above: Image of a traffic island<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633963024/projects/xpay5xmdu5xowqco3iyk.jpg" style="width: 80%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Above: image of a round top speed cushion<a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633963148/projects/southtynesidehighwayimprovementschemes/Cotswold_Lane_Plan_1.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633963247/projects/bwtzo0gbaxljjxyokejr.jpg" style="width: 30%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633963148/projects/southtynesidehighwayimprovementschemes/Cotswold_Lane_Plan_1.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Above: Plan 1, click to view full size.</a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633963148/projects/southtynesidehighwayimprovementschemes/Cotswold_Lane_Plan_2.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633963269/projects/h1fkecvuagn762cvhyrq.jpg" style="width: 30%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633963148/projects/southtynesidehighwayimprovementschemes/Cotswold_Lane_Plan_2.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Above: Plan 2, click to view full size.</a> We would like to hear your views on proposals - please look at the plans and complete the survey at the bottom of the page.To ensure any amendments can be incorporated into the proposals, this consultation will end on 05/11/2021.

In our ongoing efforts to reduce road traffic collisions and improve road safety, the Road Safety team are proposing to install road humps on Mountbatten Avenue, in addition to other improvements to Road Safety. 

Mountbatten Avenue

Mountbatten Avenue, Hebburn School Safety Zone

In our ongoing efforts to reduce road traffic collisions and improve road safety, the Road Safety team are proposing to install road humps on Mountbatten Avenue, in addition to other improvements to Road Safety.It is envisaged the road humps will help maintain low vehicle speeds and create a safer environment for highway users, particularly pedestrians travelling to and from St James&rsquo; RC Primary School. This proposed measure will assist with reinforcing the existing 20 zone speed restriction in force on Mountbatten Avenue.&nbsp;Additionally we are also proposing to improve an existing pedestrian crossing point and apply red surfacing and a &lsquo;Ghost Island&rsquo; on Solway Road, at its junction with Finchale Road. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1634136036/projects/ij5nfzysf17rzs8rhdew.jpg" style="width: 80%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Above: Image of red surfacing and school triangle<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633963097/projects/xb8xyjwkixaajdrehcbt.jpg" style="width: 80%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Above: Image of a road hump<a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633963148/projects/southtynesidehighwayimprovementschemes/Mountbatten_Ave_RS_Improvements.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633963324/projects/jkuhygqdgd8iixhdr2zy.jpg" style="width: 30%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633963148/projects/southtynesidehighwayimprovementschemes/Mountbatten_Ave_RS_Improvements.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Above: Plan 1, click to view full size.</a> We would like to hear your views on proposals - please look at the plans and complete the survey at the bottom of the page.To ensure any amendments can be incorporated into the proposals, this consultation will end on 05/11/2021.

In our ongoing efforts to reduce road traffic collisions and improve road safety, the Road Safety team are proposing to implement a 20mph Zone within the Glen Street and Tharsis Road area, the works will also be proposing the introduction of traffic calming, in addition to other improvements to Road Safety.

Glen Street

Glen Street & Tharsis Road, Road Safety Improvements

In our ongoing efforts to reduce road traffic collisions and improve road safety, the Road Safety team are proposing to implement a 20mph Zone within the Glen Street and Tharsis Road area. Additionally we are also proposing to introduce traffic calming measures along with other improvements to Road Safety.It is envisaged these measures will help maintain low vehicle speeds and create a safer environment for all users on the highway.Proposed Improvements Include<ul type="disc"><li>Complete road marking refreshment throughout area.</li><li>Making Glen Street 20mph from a point approximately 120 South West of its junction with Station Road till its junction with North Farm Road.</li><li>Making North Farm Road, Tharsis Road 20mph throughout their entirety and the surrounding streets as shown on the below plan.</li><li>Raised tables adjacent to 76-78 and 40 Glen Street, which will provide pedestrian crossing facilities.&nbsp;</li><li>Narrowing of Tharsis Road and North Farm Road junction.</li><li>Traffic calming measures (full width road humps) throughout 20mph zone to bring traffic speeds within compliance.</li></ul> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633964894/projects/xhjgckbnvoea8izbhaeb.jpg" style="width: 80%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Above: Photo of speed hump<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633964916/projects/zlxbao13mnz0cluynoui.jpg" style="width: 80%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Above: Photo of raised table<a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633964835/projects/southtynesidehighwayimprovementschemes/TRS20_-_Glen_Street_Proposed_23-09-21_A3.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633964964/projects/u8rcz5yvi2iyauwgukyz.jpg" style="width: 30%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1633964835/projects/southtynesidehighwayimprovementschemes/TRS20_-_Glen_Street_Proposed_23-09-21_A3.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Above: Plan, click to view full size.</a>We would like to hear your views on proposals - please look at the plans and complete the survey at the bottom of the page.To ensure any potential amendments can be incorporated into the proposals, this consultation will end on 25/12/2021.

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[Completed] Moor Lane Area Highways Improvements

[Completed] Cotswold Lane, Boldon Colliery Traffic Calming proposal

[Completed] Mountbatten Avenue, Hebburn School Safety Zone

Glen Street & Tharsis Road, Road Safety Improvements