25.07.02: Traffic safety schemes cut accidents
The Tower Street local safety scheme, which provided segregated routes for cyclists from Skeldergate Bridge to Tower Street, has led to a significant fall in accidents. Between 1995 and 1997 there were twelve recorded accidents, including eight involving cyclists. Since the scheme was introduced in May 2000 there have only been two accidents, one involving a cyclist.
Councillor Tracey Simpson Laing, executive member for transport, said: "I am delighted by these figures, which show that the council's investment in road safety can make a real difference to people's lives. This year we're investing £750,000 in a range of safety measures designed to bring about a massive improvement in road safety for York, for all road users."
Across York there has been a 10 per cent fall in road accidents from the 1994-1998 average to 2000. There are a number of local safety schemes planned across the city for this year, including:
Huntington Road - mini island improvements / Highthorn Road and Byland Avenue
Hamilton Drive - traffic calming / 20mph zone
Eason View - traffic calming / 20mph zone
Fountayne Street junction with Wiggington Road - redesign of junction
Lowther Street junction with Huntington Road - move give way forward and introduce cycle lane
St. Deny's Road junction with Piccadilly - green surfacing in widened cycle lane
Thanet Road junction with Eason View - cycle lane across junction
Manor Heath junction with Top Lane - anti skid on two approaches
York Road junction with A1079 Dunnington - anti skid on one approach
Bishopthorpe Local Safety scheme - including school safety zone
Ox Carr roundabout
Moor Lane / A1237 junction alteration
Hopgrove Gateway and 40mph speed limits
'Rural Road Network' improvements at wet road accident sites
END Further information: Dan Johnson, Principal Transport Planner, (Communication), on 01904 551328.
