Oatlands Drive Chicanes
The Transport Panel of the Society has released the following statement.
‘The Weybridge Society Transport Panel congratulates Surrey County Council Highways for the sensible action of removing the dangerous chicanes on Oatlands Drive A3050 between Oatlands and Walton Bridge.The chicanes were introduced as part of a whole safety scheme some years ago but have been subject to criticism by cyclists as they force vehicles to converge on cyclists in a threatening and potentially dangerous way.Retaining the pedestrian islands and cycle paths, that have contributed so much to an improved safety situation for pedestrians and cyclists, gives the best chance to maintain the safety standards on this road. These benefits are unaffected by removing the chicanes. We suggest that, to further improve safety standards on this busy road, the intermittent stretches of cycle lane should be joined when the road marking are next done and speed cameras be introduced when funds permit. ‘
19th Jul 2011
