| Topic: | Re:Re:South Ealing Road improvements | |
| Posted by: | Oliver Gregan | |
| Date/Time: | 08/02/11 17:53:00 |
| We've had one in the post as well. It's got copies of proper plans but have to agree here with Michael, I've not had a real good look and walked the area yet but even a quick glance reveals a lot of flaws. I think this will lead to a huge increase in rat running and make the whole street look cluttered. I can't see how a mini roundabout at the Church lane junction will improve matters. The current set up was a bodge and it will be chaotic for bus users. Quality pavements, removal of clutter, a bus shelter at South ealing stn and a smooth road surface would be ideal but this 'enhancement' will not look good and will clutter up the whole area. Who really wants to sit on park benches in the street close to a busy road when there are cafes with tables to hand? Wino's with a new venue springs to mind. Mike is also right about Bond St. It looks good, lovely paving but it now has pinch points and clogs up at any time with just one standard sized delivery truck, yet the pedestrian pavements are adequate. The widening and plant pots are already a magnet for litter and artificial congestion. This seems the same. Road hump tables are all very well but as well known locally they cause problems with drainage ( huge puddles in Church Lane) and need to be properly maintained, They are hazardous for cyclists and cars turning. Unmaintained they get loose and slippery. Again they create a cluttered appearance and often do not suit the envirions. Why narrow a road even more when it spends most of the day congested by large vehicles? Seems like a rather pointless waste of money. |