Safer Roads
The consultation for the Safer Roads Projects is now closed. The consultation period ran from 22 March 2024 to 23 April 2024.
This consultation included drop-in events and a survey about the proposals, which was available online through the project consultation web page or in paper format from BCP libraries and at consultation events. Additionally, face-to-face surveys were conducted within the proposed area.
A total of 863 responses were received: 660 from the open survey (both online and paper) and 203 from face-to-face surveys.
Map 1 below shows the original proposal that was consulted on, and Map 2 details the proposals we intend to proceed with based on the consultation results.
Map 1
Map 2
Consultation proposals and outcomes
Please refer to the Safer Roads information document for further details of the specific features of the project.
Proposal | Survey results | Rationale | Action |
Toucan crossing at St. Swithun’s Roundabout A toucan crossing on east arm of St. Swithun’s roundabout (Christchurch Rd). | Open survey: Face-to-face survey: | Support for a signalised crossing facility in this location is favourable from both surveys. Additionally, BCP Council has received numerous written requests for a crossing here prior to the survey going live. | Proceed as per proposal. |
Contraflow on St Swithun’s service road A cycle contraflow on St. Swithun’s service road. | Open survey: Out of 605 responses, 15% agreed with the proposal, 18% were indifferent, and 51% disagreed. Face-to-face survey: Out of 184 responses, 68% agreed with the proposal, 17% were indifferent, and 15% disagreed. | Comments to this survey question indicate that some respondents were unclear about what a contraflow entails and were confused about the specifics of the proposal. The safety benefits of providing an alternative route for cyclists on the quieter service road outweigh the opposition to the contraflow. The contraflow will enhance safety for cyclists by providing a dedicated, quieter route, reducing their exposure to the heavier traffic on the main St. Swithun’s Road. | Proceed as per proposal. |
Christchurch Road cycle wands Cycle wands on Christchurch Rd between Heathcote Rd and Portman Rd. | Open survey: Out of 604 responses, 36% agreed with the proposal, 14% were indifferent, and 50% disagreed. Face-to-face survey: Out of 188 responses, 72% agreed with the proposal, 14% were indifferent, and 14% disagreed. | Overall, respondents of both surveys support the implementation of the cycle wands, with 352 for and 328 against. | Proceed as per proposal and extend the existing loading bay on Christchurch Rd outside property 693 and add a new loading and disabled parking bay on Heathcote Rd. |
Uncontrolled crossing on northern arm of Palmerston Road Roundabout Reconfigure the existing traffic island on the northern arm of Palmerston Roundabout, add road hatch markings to the islands and Textprint on the roundabout to narrow the circulatory width and increase deflection, with the aim to reduce traffic speed at the roundabout. | Open survey: Out of 592 responses, 40% agreed with the proposal, 24% were indifferent, and 36% disagreed. Face-to-face survey: Out of 189 responses, 72% agreed with the proposal, 12% were indifferent, and 16% disagreed. | The majority of respondents to the survey support the proposal. | Proceed as per proposal. |
Puffin crossing on western arm of Christchurch Road Roundabout A signalised pedestrian crossing on the western arm of Christchurch Rd roundabout. | Open survey: Out of 190 responses, 80% agreed with the proposal, 10% were indifferent, and 10% disagreed. | Both survey results are in favour of the proposal. However, due to the current upgraded subway provision and potential future reconfiguration, it has been decided to postpone advancement of this crossing until we have a clearer perspective of how the area will operate in the future. | Not to proceed with the proposal at this time. |
Puffin crossing on northern arm of Christchurch Road Roundabout A signalised pedestrian crossing on north arm of Christchurch Rd roundabout. Reconfigure the north splitter island at roundabout and add road hatch markings to the islands and texture print on the roundabout to narrow the circulatory width and increase deflection. | Open survey: Out of 600 responses, 49% agreed with the proposal, 22% were indifferent, and 30% disagreed. Face-to-face survey: Out of 192 responses, 78% agreed with the proposal, 13% were indifferent, and 9% disagreed. | The majority of respondents to both surveys support the proposal and further site investigation work confirm a demand for pedestrians to cross at this location. | Proceed with new Puffin crossing on Ashley Rd, north of Christchurch Rd roundabout, extend island and amend roundabout via road markings and texture print. |
Puffin crossing on southern arm of Christchurch Road Roundabout A signalised pedestrian crossing on southern arm of Christchurch Rd roundabout. | Open survey: Out of 601 responses, 48% agreed with the proposal, 21% were indifferent, and 31% disagreed. Face-to-face survey: Out of 190 responses, 77% agreed with the proposal, 14% were indifferent, and 9% disagreed | Both survey results support the proposal. However, following further investigation it was found that it is not feasible to safely provide a signalised crossing in this location whilst still maintaining 3 lanes of traffic (2 approach lanes and one exit lane) and the bus layby. | Not to proceed with the proposal currently. We will investigate further options for a controlled crossing in this location, however this will not be progressed under the Safer Roads project. |
Zebra crossings on Christchurch Road A zebra crossing on Christchurch Road between Clarence Park Rd and Spurgeon Rd. | Open survey: Out of 597 responses, 50% agreed with the proposal, 20% were indifferent, and 30% disagreed. Face-to-face survey: Out of 189 responses, 79% agreed with the proposal, 12% were indifferent, and 8% disagreed. | Support for a pedestrian crossing in this location is favourable from both surveys and comments received. | Proceed as per proposal. |
Side road entry treatments Install side road entry treatments at junctions with Christchurch Road and Ashley Road. | Open survey: Out of 595 responses, 34% agreed with the proposal, 22% were indifferent, and 44% disagreed. Face-to-face survey: Out of 200 responses, 71% agreed with the proposal, 13% were indifferent, and17% disagreed. | Overall, the majority of respondents to the surveys is favourable, with 344 in favour and 296 opposed. | Proceed with side road entry treatments as detailed on Map 2 above and detailed below. Side road entry treatments are proposed at the following locations with A35 Christchurch Road: a) Kings Park Drive b) Morley Road c) Hannington Road d) Rosebery Road e) Queensland Road f) Warwick Road g) Somerset Road h) Parkwood Road i) Gloucester Road j) Wolverton Road k) Portman Road l) Hamilton Road m) Drummond Road n) Derby Road (north of Christchurch Rd) o) Derby Road (south of Christchurch Rd)
r) Shelley Road East s) Shelley Road West t) North Road u) Tower Road Not proceed with (p) Haviland Road East. |
20mph speed zone A reduction to the existing speed limit, from 30mph to 20mph, as shown on Map 1 above. | Open survey: Out of 619 responses, 27% agreed with the proposal, 2% were indifferent, and 71% disagreed. Face-to-face survey: Out of 197 responses, 49% agreed with the proposal, 10% were indifferent, and 41% disagreed. | Overall, the majority of respondents to both surveys combined is opposed to the speed limit reduction. From the comments received there is a divergence of opinion on the effectiveness of 20mph speed limits. Research from the United Kingdom and internationally supports the effectiveness of 20 mph speed limits/zones, detailing evidence of significant decreases in collisions and injuries. Both for and against the 20mph proposal included the request that the proposed 20mph zone be shortened. | Proceed with a reduced area of the proposed 20mph zone and detailed below. The A35 (Christchurch Road), as shown on map 2 (1162 Christchurch Road to its junction with Heathcote Road).Ashley Road, as shown on the map (from north of the junction with Heathcote Road to north of the junction with Windam Road). The following roads will also be included: • Aylesbury Road An extension of existing 20mph zones is also proposed on the following roads. • Christchurch Road (adjacent to The Cresent and to west of Drummond Road)• Drummond Road • Hamilton Road • Hengist Road • Knole Road • Palmerston Road • The Crescent • Walpole Road |
The above 20mph zone is subject to a Traffic Regulation Order, for which the consultation will launch in November 2024.
For further details on the Safer Roads consultation results and recommendations please see the supporting documents on the right hand side of this page.
• Safer Roads Consultation Report
• Highways Improvement Engagement Summary and Recommendations Report
Safer Roads Map
1. Click below to open the map.
2. Once opened, you can zoom in and out, and drag to move around the screen.
3. The proposals are shown using different colours on the map. You can click on the colours to see which proposal they represent (existing or proposed 20mph, puffin, toucan, uncontrolled or zebra crossings, junction improvements and side road entry treatments). Information about the proposals can be found in our information document and FAQs.
4. To see other users’ thoughts, simply click on pins that appear on the map.
5. To add a pin that represents your comment, i.e., what you like or dislike about the proposals, and/or anything else, please click the + button on the left-hand side. Drag and drop the relevant pin onto the map, where you can leave a comment and/or image.
6. Please note: everything you put on the map is accessible to others, so it is encouraged not to reveal any personal information.
7. In addition to commenting on the map, you can also give us your views using the online survey.