Comment

Hockley Area Action Plan - Issues and Options

Representation ID: 4799

Received: 02/03/2009

Respondent: Mr Terry Waine

Representation Summary:

i)A signalised junction was tried many years ago at Spa Road and was changed to a roundabout for better traffic flow which it achieved.
ii)A left turn only at Woodlands Road has benefits for road safety.There could be protests regarding the impact on the 'school run' at Hockley Rise.
iii)Potters' zebra crossing is hazardous and should be moved a short distance.It has the benefit of stopping traffic from Rayleigh allowing cars to exit from Spa Road.
Traffic in Hockley will increase with Airport expansion and housing.The District has no coherent transport plan.

Full text:

i)A signalised junction was tried many years ago at Spa Road and was changed to a roundabout for better traffic flow which it achieved.
ii)A left turn only at Woodlands Road has benefits for road safety.There could be protests regarding the impact on the 'school run' at Hockley Rise.
iii)Potters' zebra crossing is hazardous and should be moved a short distance.It has the benefit of stopping traffic from Rayleigh allowing cars to exit from Spa Road.
Traffic in Hockley will increase with Airport expansion and housing.The District has no coherent transport plan.