Mitchell Road /Abbey Lane Jct

[Captain_Scarlet]

I take it the option of removing the lights at the junction with Chesterfield Road and keeping Mitchell Road two ways never occurred.

 

As always, council working against people driving around and using us and people who live on the road as guinea pigs. The issue is the junction with Chesterfield Road, not smart people who decide to remove the junction from the equation.

 

Both Marshall and Mitchell Road need reopening, for the sake of residents and the lights removed.

[bus man]

i were told it were gonna start tuesday 13th

 

Tuesday is the 14th and the sign says the 14th

[landi]

one week trial for a one way system all the work what a waste of money

[metalman]

So is it now back open again? Or is the end still blocked off?

[Streetfarce]

It's blocked off, and will be until further notice, to prevent traffic entering Mitchell Road, it still possible to leave Mitchell Road and enter Abbey Lane.

 

as a resident of Mitchell Road I can say that I completely agree with this scheme. the road became gridlocked on may occasions and idiots are constantly speeding down here ( away from Abbey lane ) it had become very unpleasant. the road is not wide enough to cope with these ridiculous volumes of traffic. In fact the tarmac is falling apart now as well.

 

I also think the council scheme on Chesterfield road, where they have made the road narrower, is a complete farce and should be completely removed.

 

Finally the signs at Meadowhead direct City Centre traffic down Chesterfield road, causing massive gridlock around Morrisons, instead of using other routes such as the Ring road.

[Captain_Scarlet]

This will then have to be fought against or ignored. If Mitchell Road is block, Marshall Road is to be reopened, you can't block both.

[metalman]

This will then have to be fought against or ignored. If Mitchell Road is block, Marshall Road is to be reopened, you can't block both.

 

You underestimate the power of our council to block roads off surely. Two side by side is well within their grasp.

[metalman]

It's blocked off, and will be until further notice, to prevent traffic entering Mitchell Road, it still possible to leave Mitchell Road and enter Abbey Lane.

 

That's a bit dangerous, isn't it? Perhaps we ought to block the other end off as well.

[WallBuilder]

Why can't people just accept the fact that residents of residential roads do not like or want a constant stream of cars pootling past their house.

I can think of other quiet roads that are becoming rat runs and so assume this trend to push cars back on to major arterial routes is just going to increase.

I don't remember there being a huge noise when Gatefield road and Gen road? were turned into one way so is this a sign that car drivers are getting more inconsiderate and not caring two hoots about residential area's being quiet and safe.

[Streetfarce]

Exactly right wallbuilder, if the main roads can't cope with the traffic, they need improving, it is a sad state of affairs if the small narrow sidestreets become main thoroughfares due to the incompetence of the council to allow the main roads to flow freely.

 

See this article: it explains that until now councils have been encouraged to hinder the flow of traffic so the govt gets more money out us us using more fuel: - hence the fiasco around Woodseats. . . I am furious:

 

 

 

Motorists set for 'green wave'

Motorists will be able to drive straight through a series of green traffic lights along a single stretch of road after the Government relaxed traffic flow rules.

 

By David Millward, Transport Editor

Last Updated: 9:29AM BST 09 Apr 2009

 

The introduction of 'green waves' will help to cut carbon emissions and traffic noise

The move will allow authorities across the country are set to introduce "green wave" schemes.

 

A motorist approaching the first traffic light at the speed limit or just below would trigger a succession of green lights and travel down the road faster.

 

 

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The introduction of "green waves" will help to cut carbon emissions and traffic noise.

 

Up until now the Department for Transport discouraged such schemes, increasing motorists' frustration at being met by a succession of red lights.

 

It was because the Government feared motorists who were travelling smoothly, rather than stopping and starting, would use less fuel and pay less to the Treasury in duty as a result.

 

Now the Government has decided to scrap these provisions in its latest guidance to councils on transport schemes known as NATA – or "New Approach to Appraisal", as it is known in full.

 

The new rules no longer treat the cut in the amount of fuel used and tax paid as a "cost" to the public purse.

 

Supporters of the initiative are understood to include Boris Johnson, London's mayor, who has voiced concern at some of the bottlenecks in the capital.

 

The move was also welcomed by environmentalists. "This is a small victory for common sense," said Stephen Joseph, executive director of Campaign for Better Transport.

 

"The DfT has recognised that taxpayers also use transport users and motorists.

 

"The old system was perverse, it seemed to be an absolute nonsense and confirmed drivers worst fears that they were being treated as a cash cow."

 

The move was largely welcomed by the AA. "This is good news. Green wave schemes are to be encouraged.

 

"They are a fantastic idea, because these green wave schemes will make it easier for motorists on major routes.

 

"But we also have to take into account the side streets that have to feed into the main roads.

 

"The danger is some drivers on side roads may get impatient and start jumping red lights to join the freer flowing traffic.

 

"Green wave has its role in the morning peak, but at night it can lead young drivers going too fast across junctions and the occasional red light is a good traffic calming measure."

 

A Department for Transport spokesman said: "Tackling climate change is one of the single most important issues we face, and cutting road transport CO2 emissions will play an important part in that.

 

"Urban traffic control systems, like green wave, help tackle congestion and vehicle emissions in urban areas, and a number are already being progressed as local major schemes.

 

"Our new guidance regarding fuel taxation will mean that greater priority will now be given to this type of scheme."