ePetition details

ePetition requesting a 20 mph speed limit + rat-run traffic filtering on Swakeleys Drive/Court Road

We the undersigned petition Hillingdon Council to implement a 20 mph speed limit plus traffic/modal filtering measures on Swakeleys Drive and Court Road, to prevent the endemic speeding and rat-running of vehicles using these roads.

These roads are used as a rat-run to/from Long Lane at various times of the day and as such the drivers have no regard for the safety of residents, pedestrians or other road users frequently reaching between 40-60 mph on certain stretches. The chances of a life-threatening injury stemming from collision at those speeds on a residential street are effectively guaranteed. The blatant risk is further highlighted during school hours with both roads forming major walking/cycling corridors for Vyners and Douay Martyrs schools.

Local residents are concerned about pulling in or out of their driveways safely, the safety of their families and neighbours of all ages. A 20 mph speed limit and traffic/modal filtering would be a low-cost solution to dramatically improve the safety of the roads for all concerned whether they be commuting, walking or cycling to school, visiting neighbours/friends or simply out to exercise.

Numerous examples across the borough, city and indeed the country show that 20 mph is the appropriate speed limit for a residential street. Transport for London (in its 2018 Vision Zero Action Plan) is actively campaigning for 20 mph (rather than 30 mph) to become the default speed limit in urban areas, something which is now the case in 58% of local authorities across Greater London.

Since they were introduced in the UK during the 1960’s, traffic/modal filters have been consistently proven to reduce life-threatening injuries on and around roads by removing the possibility of rat-running and speeding whilst not impeding access for local residents or adversely increasing traffic on surrounding roads.

On reaching 20 signatures it will be formally considered by the Council and relevant Cabinet Member. Local ward Councillors will also be made aware of the petition. The Council's Democratic Services Team will keep the lead petitioner updated on progress.

This ePetition ran from 07/10/2021 to 05/01/2022 and has now finished.

125 people signed this ePetition.

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