Odiham Parish Council has joined forces with local residents and organisations to look into concerns of speeding traffic through the Parish and to research the options available for traffic calming measures.
We initially set up a working group to research one specific location, in response to a direct campaign from residents, but over time the area of research has expanded as further requests have come to light.
We are now seeking your views!
Hampshire County Council supports parish led traffic calming schemes, including implementation and enforcement of 20mph speed limits, and we are following their process and guidance for building the evidence required to support a scheme. However, their guidance warns that traffic calming measures are only effective in some locations and warns that drivers are likely to ignore a 20mph limit if imposed too frequently.
Other traffic calming measures can be just as effective. But we are mindful that any scheme is likely to require local funding so it’s important to focus time and spending in the right location(s).
Please complete the questions in the Google Form at Consultation for local traffic calming by 30th November.
Alternatively, you can complete the paper survey on the final two pages of our Autumn newsletter, due to be hand delivered to every residential property in the Parish by 31st October. Please contact the Parish Office if you don’t receive your copy.