4.2.15

Pedestrianisation of High Street

Traffic

1. The High Street is wide enough for both pedestrians and traffic.

2. Pedestrianisation is out of the question - traffic problems would more than double.

3. I do not recall seeing any pictures in the report showing 12 wheeled juggernaut lorries, articulated car carriers, double deck buses and other large vehicles using the High Street - as they have to.

4. On that score I believe there was/is a traffic sign at the Weir pointing to Rayleigh saying 'lorry route to Rochford'.

5. Public Transport

Bus stops and a taxi rank should remain in the High Street.

6. Market

Rayleigh evidently does not support a market; note the decline in use of the site next to 'Barringtons' . The consequences of a market in the High Street, I leave to the imagination.

7. General

Essentials? Little if any.
Desireabilty? Maybe to some.
Attractions? Cannot see it 'pulling in the crowds'.

8. Implementation

If any of the suggestions in the report were to be implemented, decisions could on an 'if and when' basis - especially financially