Monday, October 09, 2006
26/01/2006 Could this be a solution to the Rat Run?
26th January 2006
LETTER TO THE SALISBURY JOURNAL (www.thisissalisbury.co.uk)
Dear Sir,
Your report “ Application for fifth park and ride” states “the planning application seeks to permanently close Petersfinger Road to all traffic, cutting off a popular short cut for drivers trying to avoid traffic queues on the Southampton Road in and out of the City Centre.”
The report adds: “The closure of Petersfinger Road will stop drivers trying to get into Salisbury City Centre by going through Milford and Laverstock or getting to the main London Road at St Thomas’ Bridge by avoiding the city altogether.”
For what its worth, I have knocked on hundreds of doors in the area over the years in my capacity as a District Councillor. Just as there are many who want to see the road remain open, there are also lots of residents who feel that Wain-a-Long Road, Bourne Avenue, Milford Mill Road, Milford Manor Road and Laverstock have become rat-runs.
This has adversely impacted on road safety for residents and other road users, and affected the quality of life of local residents. Many have asked the Council to do something about traffic volume and speed.
I am by no means “anti car” but I do think this might be an opportunity to take action to help local residents living along the rat-run. There are two sides to every story and I would welcome hearing from anyone who might be affected by this planning application.
Regards
Cllr Paul Sample
St Edmund and Milford Ward
LETTER TO THE SALISBURY JOURNAL (www.thisissalisbury.co.uk)
Dear Sir,
Your report “ Application for fifth park and ride” states “the planning application seeks to permanently close Petersfinger Road to all traffic, cutting off a popular short cut for drivers trying to avoid traffic queues on the Southampton Road in and out of the City Centre.”
The report adds: “The closure of Petersfinger Road will stop drivers trying to get into Salisbury City Centre by going through Milford and Laverstock or getting to the main London Road at St Thomas’ Bridge by avoiding the city altogether.”
For what its worth, I have knocked on hundreds of doors in the area over the years in my capacity as a District Councillor. Just as there are many who want to see the road remain open, there are also lots of residents who feel that Wain-a-Long Road, Bourne Avenue, Milford Mill Road, Milford Manor Road and Laverstock have become rat-runs.
This has adversely impacted on road safety for residents and other road users, and affected the quality of life of local residents. Many have asked the Council to do something about traffic volume and speed.
I am by no means “anti car” but I do think this might be an opportunity to take action to help local residents living along the rat-run. There are two sides to every story and I would welcome hearing from anyone who might be affected by this planning application.
Regards
Cllr Paul Sample
St Edmund and Milford Ward
