We have received the following update:
At the end of last year The Safer C7 Project commissioned the specialist transport consultants, PJA, to produce a design strategy to improve safety on the C7.
PJA have now completed their baseline assessment and are in the process of developing a design strategy and identifying an initial list of design recommendations. These will be based on examples of best practice around the UK and will range in design, ambition, cost and complexity. They are also holding preliminary discussions with related interest groups, including the SDNP and ESCC.
The design measures will have the aim of reducing the impact of vehicular traffic in rural settings and bringing about driver behaviour and vehicle speeds which are more appropriate for the location and nature of the road. These options will initially be discussed with members of the Project Delivery Team, in order to agree a list of the most suitable and viable measures. These will be presented to members of the Project Advisory Group and then to local residents and other stakeholders in a number of on-line ‘engagement’ sessions (dates to be arranged).
The resulting plans will form the basis for applications to the Community Infrastructure Levy to raise the capital funds which will be needed to implement them.
