Aston Clinton Traffic Calming Scheme consultation

Feedback updated 20 Apr 2023

We asked

We asked for views on 6 proposed traffic calming measures along London Road, Aston Clinton. The measures aimed to reduce vehicle speeds, reduce ‘rat-running’ and improve pedestrian safety.

The consultation ran from 17 August to 16 September 2022.

You said

We received 148 responses to the consultation:

129 online survey responses
19 email responses

Respondents to the online survey were asked whether they supported or opposed the 6 traffic calming proposals:

two raised tables on London Road - 76% strongly supported / supported, 20% opposed / strongly opposed
four pairs of speed cushions - 65% strongly supported / supported, 31% opposed / strongly opposed
introducing time limited parking - 53% strongly supported / supported, 22 % opposed / strongly opposed
use of street print coloured textured surfacing - 67% strongly supported / supported, 11% opposed / strongly opposed
relocation and installation of new post and bus stop flag - 60% strongly supported / supported, 11% opposed / strongly opposed
double yellow lines on London Road - 78% strongly supported / supported, 10% opposed / strongly opposed

We have responded to comments received during the consultation (PDF 0.13MB).

We did

There have been no significant changes to the proposed designs for zones 2, 3 and 4.

We have heard views on future phases of traffic calming, particularly in zones 1 and 5 where you enter Aston Clinton. Where feasible, we are proposing to introduce some of these measures earlier than planned.

Following the Leader decision on 23 January 2023, the project team will:

complete a detailed design for the scheme, following public feedback
proceed with the construction of the Aston Clinton traffic calming scheme

Keep up to date on the progress of the Traffic calming: London Road, Aston Clinton project.

Overview

We are proposing to introduce traffic calming measures along London Road, Aston Clinton to reduce vehicle speeds, reduce ‘rat-running’ and improve pedestrian safety.

Residents and the Parish Council in Aston Clinton have raised concerns about traffic using the village as a shortcut (rat running) and traffic speeds.

The Aston Clinton bypass was opened in 2003 and the initial impact on the village was positive. More recently, with a number of new and planned developments in the area, the increased volume and speed of traffic within the village has made the issues worse.

We have worked with Aston Clinton Parish Council and local Councillors to develop the proposals for this consultation.

The proposals have been assessed and aligned with Traffic Calming in Buckinghamshire guidance (PDF 8.48MB) and measures appropriate for this location.

They build on work the Parish Council has undertaken with the community and Bancroft Consulting as outlined in the Aston Clinton Neighbourhood Plan (PDF 6.97MB).

Not introducing new traffic calming measures has been considered.

However, this would result in the loss of secured developer funding and the village would not be traffic calmed in line with the objectives of the Aston Clinton Neighbourhood Plan.

We want to hear the views of residents and local businesses on our proposals. We will also contact statutory consultees.

Aston Clinton Traffic Calming Scheme

London Road, Aston Clinton has been divided into five zones with the aim of delivering a traffic calmed route. This has helped to secure funding from the appropriate developments to deliver traffic calming schemes.

Each zone is being considered individually but will form part of an overall and coherent traffic calming scheme for the village.

Location of the proposals on Google Maps: London Road, Aston Clinton

This consultation is for proposals in zones 2, 3 and part of zone 4 only. Funding from developers has been secured for these zones.

Traffic calming measures in other zones will be delivered by future developments and consulted on separately:

Zones 1 and 2 by Woodlands and Hampden Fields developments
Zone 5 by the planned RAF Halton development

What we are proposing / consulting on

The Aston Clinton Traffic Calming Scheme proposes to introduce the following:

Two raised tables located on London Road More Information

One at the junction with Green End Street (adjacent to The Bell Pub) and one at the junction with Tompkins Close.

Each raised table includes an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing.

Aim is to reduce speeds, discourage rat running and improve pedestrian safety.

Four pairs of speed cushions (total of eight individual cushions) More Information

Starting on London Road 120 metres east of Stable Bridge Road junction and finishing 40 metres west of Bishops Field junction. Spaced at 60 to 80 metre intervals on the road.

Aim is to reduce speeds and discourage rat running.

Introducing time limited parking More Information

Formalises existing on street parking. Cars parked on the road narrows the road space for a length approximately 35 metres outside the Aston Clinton shop and post office.

Proposed time limit of 30 minutes with no return within 1 hour. Operating Monday to Saturday from 8am to 6pm.

Aim is to reduce speeds, discourage rat running and improve pedestrian safety.

Use of street print coloured textured surfacing at two locations More Information

Location 1 spans from 82 London Road and finishes outside the Aston Clinton convenience store. Location 2 covers the Albert Orchard bell mouth on London Road.

Aim is to provide high visual impact to help reduce speeds and improve pedestrian safety.

Relocation (by approximately 4 metres) and installation of new post and bus stop flag close to Albert Orchard More Information

To site a speed cushion while still safely accommodating a parked bus.

Aim is to help position a new speed cushion in the road, avoid blocking an access and accommodate a parked bus safely.

Double yellow lines on London Road extending into both Church Lane and Twitchell Lane More Information

To encourage compliance with Highway code rule 243 (no parking opposite or within 10m of a junction).

Aim is to prevent cars parking and improve pedestrian visibility and safety.

Event to find out more

We are hosting a public drop-in session to find out more about the proposals on:

Wednesday 31 August 2022, from 6pm to 8pm, at Aston Clinton Parish Council Office (The Park), London Rd, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury HP22 5HL

How to have your say

We want to hear your views on all the proposals. You can tell us your views in one of the following ways:

Complete the online survey using the link at the end of the page
Complete, and return, a printed version of the survey (PDF 0.23MB)
Email us at hitmailbox@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Write to us at Highways Infrastructure Projects Team, Aston Clinton Traffic Calming, Buckinghamshire Council, Floor 7, Walton Street Offices, Walton Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1UY

If you have any questions about this consultation, please email us at hitmailbox@buckinghamshire.gov.uk.

Please tell us your views by midnight on Friday 16 September 2022.

What happens next

We will consider all the feedback we receive and review our proposals.

The Cabinet Member for Transportation will then decide on the final scheme proposal.

We will update this page with the outcome of the consultation. You can also provide your email address to receive updates on the scheme.

Privacy

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If you have questions about data and privacy, please email us on dataprotection@buckinghamshire.gov.uk. Or write to our Data Protection Officer at Buckinghamshire Council, The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8FF.

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Wendover

Interests

Transport
Roads & parking

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