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Petition for Speed Bumps on Lindfield Road, Reddish to Improve Road Safety

We, the undersigned We, the undersigned, call on Stockport Council to install speed bumps on Lindfield Road, particularly near the railway bridge, to effectively reduce vehicle speeds and improve road safety for all residents, pedestrians, and drivers. Proposed hazard lines alone are insufficient to address the ongoing issue of excessive speeding, and physical traffic calming measures are urgently needed to prevent accidents and near-misses. We urge the council to take immediate action to implement speed bumps as a proven and effective solution.

Excessive vehicle speeds on Lindfield Road, particularly near the railway bridge, pose a serious danger to pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers due to limited visibility and short stopping distances. Despite community concerns, the council’s current approach of extending hazard lines does not effectively reduce speed or improve safety.

Research from the UK Department for Transport and various local authorities highlights the effectiveness of speed bumps in reducing speed-related accidents:

Speed bumps reduce vehicle speeds by 40-60%, depending on their design.
Areas with speed bumps have seen up to a 44% reduction in accidents.
Unlike hazard lines, speed bumps physically force drivers to slow down, making them the most effective speed control measure.
Similar measures in other residential areas have significantly improved road safety and reduced the risk of collisions.
Many local residents have witnessed speeding incidents firsthand and strongly support the installation of speed bumps as a necessary safety intervention. We urge Stockport Council to take immediate action to prevent potential accidents and improve safety for everyone using Lindfield Road.

This ePetition runs from 13/03/2025 to 24/04/2025.

2 people have signed this ePetition.