Calls for views on road safety plans

There are plans for more cycle lanes and improvements to bus stops

Residents in Cornwall have been asked to share their views on proposals to improve a local area for walkers, cyclists and bus passengers.

Cornwall Council said the public consultation, which opened on Thursday, aimed to reduce speed and traffic along Barncoose Terrace, Pool.

The proposals were published ahead of a public exhibition which has been set to take place on 25 July between 14:00 BST and 19:00 at Treloweth Community Hall.

Councillors encouraged people to take part and to consider changing some of their transport habits, such as using cars for short journeys.

Cornwall Council said proposed plans to improve Barncoose Terrace in Pool included:

• new cycle lanes

• more crossing points for pedestrians

• more trees and landscaping along the road

• improvements at bus stops with new shelters

• parking bays to replace the current on-street parking

• new parking restrictions would prevent on street parking on Wilson Way

• the speed limit on Dudnance Lane increased from 30mph to 40mph

Carn Brea Parish Council chairman, councillor Bob Drew, said: "We would encourage everyone to take advantage of the public consultation period.

"This length of road has very high usage by pedestrians, cyclists and drivers, many of whom may live or work some distance away and so may still be impacted by any changes."

Ditching car for short trips

Cornwall Council cabinet member for transport, councillor Dan Rogerson, said: "The aim has been to encourage through traffic away from Agar Road and Barncoose Terrace."

He added that about a quarter of Cornwall's carbon emissions came from transport despite a third of car journeys being less than three miles.

"We're not asking people to give up their cars, instead consider swapping some of their shorter journeys for walking, cycling or travelling by public transport," he said.

"To do this, we first have to put the infrastructure in place to make residents feel safer – and, this is what these proposals aim to do."