Cosby

Proposed Traffic Calming Scheme

Background

Cosby Parish Council have approached Leicestershire County Council with a view to introducing traffic calming in the village to address concerns over the speed of traffic and the lack of pedestrian crossing facilities. The Parish Council has been raising money for a number of years to address these traffic problems, and is prepared to finance over 90% of the estimated cost of the proposed scheme. A scheme has been developed in partnership with Leicestershire County Council following discussions with Cosby Parish Council.

The Proposals

Gateway entry treatments on all roads into the village including enhanced village name plates, speed limit signs, bands of coloured surfacing, and road markings to raise awareness of the 30mph speed limit - includes extension of the existing 30mph speed limit on Croft Road.
Vehicle activated signs (VAS) within the 30mph speed limit on each road into the village.
A raised plateau (75mm high) at the junction of Park Road with Croft Road with a zebra crossing on Croft Road opposite the Mercury news shop.
A zebra crossing on The Nook adjacent to the footbridge.
A kerbed buildout at the junction of Main Street and Countesthorpe Road.

To view a plan of this scheme please click here

(pdf format, file size 1mb)
If you need help with file formats please go to the link at the bottom of this page.
The use of this plan is limited to viewing on-line and printing one copy only.

For photos and details of the traffic measures we are proposing in your area, please click on our link to the Photo Gallery

Scheme Objectives

Reduced vehicle speeds.
Increased awareness of the 30mph speed limit.
Safer places to cross.
More disciplined turning manoeuvres at the Main Street / Countesthorpe Road junction.
Safer roads for all road users.

Public Exhibition

A public exhibition was held at Cosby Village Hall on Thursday 13th December 2007.
County Council Officers and Parish Council members were in attendance to discuss scheme details and answer any queries. The exhibition was well attended by members of the public.

Your Comments

The consultation period has now ended. Thank you for your comments which will now be considered

What happens next?

The success of these proposals is dependent on the support of the local community and comments received help elected members to decide how the scheme should progress. The final outcome of the consultations will be posted on the website.

Contact Details

If you wish to discuss these proposals please contact:-

Louise Robinson - direct line telephone number 0116 305 7129 or

Ian Vears - direct line telephone number 0116 305 7215

Help with file formats used on this website

or
Email tsd@leics.gov.uk