Platinum Way Cycleway Improvements - Stubble Hill - Your Voice Bucks

Feedback updated 22 Oct 2024

We asked

You were asked if you support the proposals to implement Double Yellow Line restrictions at the junction between Stubble Hill, Mill Meadow and Long Leys (which forms part of the Platinum Way Cycleway).

This proposal was to improve the visibility for those crossing the junction, allowing all users to see oncoming traffic more easily. This in turn, will allow users of the Platinum Way Cycleway to be more clearly seen by drivers, reducing the risk of accidents at the junction, and mitigating potential hazards for vulnerable users and other persons, from traffic travelling through this junction

You said

Overall, residents were concerned that the proposals would further limit parking options aready present in the area.

27.66% of respondents supported the restrictions
72.34% of respondents did not support the restrictions.

We did

Following the end of Public Consultation, Buckinghamshire Council's Parking Team were consulted for their views.

They confirmed the proposals should proceed, in accordance with Rule 243 of the Highway Code.

Nevertheless, it was decided to reduce the extents of the restrictions on both Mill Meadow and Long Leys.

Buckinghamshire Highways produced a report for the Council detailing our findings and our recommendations to proceed, subject to the double - yellow lines being reduced in the aforementioned roads above. A decision was made by the Leader on 15th October 2024, approving our reccomendations. You can find the decision here: Decision - Platinum Way Cycleway Improvements - Stubble Hill - Modern Council (moderngov.co.uk)

From this, Buckinghamshire Highways will now start the process of sealing the Traffic Regulation Order over the next couple of weeks.

Overview

Buckinghamshire Highways are proposing to implement Double Yellow Lines (DYLs) at the junction between Stubble Hill, Mill Meadow, and Long Leys as part of the Platinum Way (formerly Emerald Way) Cycleway Improvements. The proposed restrictions are aimed to do the following:

Enhanced Visibility: The parking restriction will improve visibility for those crossing the junction, and allowing cyclists and drivers to see each other more easily, as any vehicles would be discouraged from parking within this junction area.
Safer Crossing: Pedestrians and cyclists will be better seen by drivers, reducing the risk of accidents.

The Platinum Way Cycleway Improvements is designed to be part of a broader initiative to enhance the Platinum Way Active Travel route between Aylesbury Town Centre and Aylesbury Vale Parkway station. The Platinum Way (formerly known as Emerald Way) spans 3 miles, connecting local schools, businesses, and community facilities. It encourages walking and cycling, contributes to better air quality, and helps alleviate congestion.

Further Information Further Information

For more information about the Platinum Way, please click on this link - Platinum Way cycle route | Buckinghamshire Council.

We would like to hear your thoughts on the proposals.

What We Are Proposing

We are proposing to implement parking restrictions in the form of Double Yellow Lines at the junction between Stubble Hill, Long Leys, and Mill Meadow. This junction is located within Fairford Leys in Aylesbury. The Figure below shows the location of the aforementioned roads in relation to the Platinum Way Cycleway (highlighted in a blue line).

Location of the roads mentioned with the Platinum Way Cycleway running across it.

The proposed restriction is listed in the table below:

Table of proposed parking restriction
Road Name	Proposed Parking Restrictions
Stubble Hill / Long Leys / Mill Meadow	'No Waiting at Any Time' (Double Yellow Lines) - To be effective 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.

How to have your say

You can comment on the proposal in one of the following ways:

Complete the online survey using the link at the end of this page.
Email us at: parkingTRO@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Write to us at Design Services, Buckinghamshire Highways, Floor 10, Buckinghamshire Council Walton Street Offices, Walton Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1UA.

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

Please tell us about your views by 11:59pm on Thursday 30th May 2024.

What happens next

We will consider all the responses and prepare a report. The Council Leader will review the report and make a decision about the proposed scheme.

The results of the consultation and the Council’s decision will be published on this webpage. Consultees will be informed of the decision once it has been made, via the website.

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