First, an apology. In an earlier post I stated that the cost of the traffic speed indicators to be erected in Lower Green Road was £4,500. The local press carried an article last week stating the cost would be in the region of £8,000!
The idea that such indicators will slow down traffic is preposterous. The Slow Down on Sherwood group has evidence that confirms indicators are having little effect in Birken Road/ Liptraps Lane and that a police car registered over 30mph.
The traffic calming measure introduced in Lamberhurst is a mixture of humps and 'elbows'. At the elbows the road is reduced to a single lane with traffic in one direction having precedence.
Traffic is slowed down in Lower Green Road by parked vehicles which are in effect 'elbows'. It would cost more to install elbows, but they are more effective than a flashing sign.
The one consolation is that the cost of the speed indicators is being met by the county council and not the parish council.
What is needed is a safe crossing for pedestrians in the vicinity of the White Hart public house.
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