We know that roadsafety on Crescent Road is a priority for
residents and we are working to improve the situation. Below is a (slightly
updated version of a) street letter we delivered to Crescent Road recently.
Re: Improving Crescent Road roadsafety
Dear resident,
We know that unfortunately the parking congestion on
Crescent Road has worsened causing traffic congestion and further dangerous
behaviour such as driving on the pavement. We were also very alarmed by the car
which turned over! Your Green Party councillors remain committed to tackling
this problem as a priority to keep our community and especially our children
safe.
As you know this situation stems from the introduction of
the nearby hospital and university parking scheme and it has worsened with term
starting at the University. We lobbied for a Park Ward scheme to be introduced
at the same time or shortly after the nearby scheme but this has not been
prioritised by the council.
In the short term we have requested an increase in the
number of traffic warden and police visits (call 101). We are also helping with getting a
crossing patrol at Alfred Sutton back. Finally, the yellow line passing places
are still progressing.
You may be interested in getting a white access protection
marking to protect your drive access – visit
www.reading.gov.uk/maintenanceandroadworks for more information.
We will continue to press for a combined permit parking and
yellow line scheme for the area, as well as measures to cut rat running. If you
are not currently getting emails from us on this subject let Rob know and he
can add you to the list.
We care about the area and will keep working with you to
improve it and tackle problems.
Yours faithfully
Rob White, Josh Williams and Brenda McGonigle
Green Party councillors, Reading
PS: we produce a monthly email newsletter with more general
information about what is going on in the area. If you want to sign up you can
do so here: http://greenparty.org.uk/signup.html
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