ALDERTON ROAD SAFETY GROUP
ONE YEAR ON
Sunday 26th May 2013 marks the anniversary of the regrettable death of Julie Stoddart-Cooke killed when her car crashed into Petrol Pumps at the Alderton Garage.
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE TO MAKE THIS ROAD SAFE ???
1. Road resurfaced
2. THINK signs
3. Speed Camera Signs
We are also waiting the installation of Village "Gates"
The way forward
Once the Gates are installed we think it would be pertinent to request we have another speed test done to see if the mean speed has been reduced. If so then we have a better chance of a speed reduction.
Noticing that there are now Vehicle activated "Slow Down" signs on the Teddington to Tewkesbury road (Ashchurch), we also feel that these would be another weapon in the armoury.
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE TO MAKE THIS ROAD SAFE ???
1. Road resurfaced
2. THINK signs
3. Speed Camera Signs
We are also waiting the installation of Village "Gates"
The way forward
Once the Gates are installed we think it would be pertinent to request we have another speed test done to see if the mean speed has been reduced. If so then we have a better chance of a speed reduction.
Noticing that there are now Vehicle activated "Slow Down" signs on the Teddington to Tewkesbury road (Ashchurch), we also feel that these would be another weapon in the armoury.
ANOTHER "Collision"
19th February 2013 - a collision between a car and a van outside the Alderton Garage - scene of the fatal accident last summer. It is believed a car travelling eastwards was indicating to turn into the village and was being followed by a van. At the last minute just as the van was pulling out to overtake, the car changed indicators and proceeded to turn into the petrol station forecourt.
The van hit the car and careered off the road, with the car ending up in the petrol station. Nobody was injured. The police were called but did not attend.
The van hit the car and careered off the road, with the car ending up in the petrol station. Nobody was injured. The police were called but did not attend.
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Speed Camera SignsA site has been identified for a mobile speed unit. Once the necessary provisions have been made, this will enable us to have speed camera signs.
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NEW SIGNS TO GO UP "WITHIN DAYS"
Gary Handley OBE Road Safety Glos C C said that "They will be produced to fit large metal frames that should be clearly seen on the verges along the route and will be placed out by Gloucestershire Highways.
All of the design work has been done and we are now just waiting for the boards to be printed and I am advised that this should be completed in a few days, and they have suggested that they may be turned around as quickly as Monday or Tuesday of next week, all being well. "
This is a good positive step in the right direction, and we should thank Gary and everyone concerned.
All of the design work has been done and we are now just waiting for the boards to be printed and I am advised that this should be completed in a few days, and they have suggested that they may be turned around as quickly as Monday or Tuesday of next week, all being well. "
This is a good positive step in the right direction, and we should thank Gary and everyone concerned.
NEW SIGNS - LOCATION and DESIGN
ANOTHER FATALITY ON B4077
4th December 2012
The B4077 has claimed another life. A 22 year old male was killed when his car was in collision with a van around 4:00pm. Read the Echo report here
The B4077 has claimed another life. A 22 year old male was killed when his car was in collision with a van around 4:00pm. Read the Echo report here
LATEST MEETING -
There was a meeting on Thursday 18th October between the ARSG and the relevant agencies.
The minutes of this meeting will be uploaded to the site when they have been typed up!.
It has been agreed to install two sets of gateways - and we are going for an advisory speed limit (not yet set). We are hoping that this will have the desired affect to drive mean speeds down below 50mph so that we can set "wheels in motion" to apply for a 50mph speed limit.
Minutes can be read here
There was a meeting on Thursday 18th October between the ARSG and the relevant agencies.
The minutes of this meeting will be uploaded to the site when they have been typed up!.
It has been agreed to install two sets of gateways - and we are going for an advisory speed limit (not yet set). We are hoping that this will have the desired affect to drive mean speeds down below 50mph so that we can set "wheels in motion" to apply for a 50mph speed limit.
Minutes can be read here
The Group
Following a series of accidents this year on the B4077 a group was set up. Meetings were prompted by a recent fatality at the garage on the B4077 near Alderton. A working group was set up - members are Keith Page, Jim Hinder, Rob Phillips, Paul Smith, Jonathan Everett, Victoria Copas, Roger Knapp
This website was set up to make people aware of what progress has been made, and what future plans are.
We hope to achieve our aims by liaising with the relevant agencies (highways, police, council etc), and will endevour to keep the public aware of events through this website and through the local media.
This website was set up to make people aware of what progress has been made, and what future plans are.
We hope to achieve our aims by liaising with the relevant agencies (highways, police, council etc), and will endevour to keep the public aware of events through this website and through the local media.
Aims of the working group
Make the road safer for all users of the road and its facilities.
Make the road safer for all users of the road and its facilities.
- ENGINEERING - Maintain the road to an acceptable standard. Lineage
- EDUCATION - Meaningful Signage, Speed Limits
- ENVIRONMENT - Make motorists aware they are entering a residential area
- EMPOWERMENT - Speed Cameras, Vehicle Activated Signs
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
This is the working document we will distribute to the various agencies as being our proposals for making the B4077 a safer place. Best viewed in scroll mode
How you can help
If you have any comments you would like to make please use the contact form.
or send an e-mail to Keith Page : cornercottagebb@talk21.com and/or to Mark Calway (assistant to Laurence Robertson MP) CALWAYM@parliament.uk
We will use this website to keep you informed of any progress and planned action.
If you have any comments you would like to make please use the contact form.
or send an e-mail to Keith Page : cornercottagebb@talk21.com and/or to Mark Calway (assistant to Laurence Robertson MP) CALWAYM@parliament.uk
We will use this website to keep you informed of any progress and planned action.
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