Highway Code legislation already gives pedestrians priority to cross freely at junctions. It is proposed to submit a list of locations that would benefit from formal crossing points, particularly close to schools and other places where people want to walk. Outcomes would be that walking is safer and a more attractive option, improved fitness and general health, a reduction in car use for local journeys, reduced levels of pollution.
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Investigate ways to link existing cycle paths and make streets more navigable for walking, wheeling and cycling. Request the installation of drop kerbs to promote cycle use and to facilitate ease of use by those who require assistance or use wheelchairs.
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Parking is a major problem with illegal parking at junctions, on double yellow lines, across drop kerbs, on pavements, on zig zags and close to traffic islands etc. These require more proactive enforcement of existing legislation by North Lanarkshire Council.
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Parking is a problem for many residents who do not have driveways. We propose that free Resident Parking Zones could be introduced to cover problem areas. This could potentially be implemented with timed free parking for non-residents so as not to negatively impact on local businesses.
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As a result of bus routes that do not pass through some areas, the village is often used as an informal park and ride which adds to the issue of parking. This impacts negatively on businesses and the capacity of the road network. This could be redressed by the identification of a suitable location for a formal “Park and Ride” facility.
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With the increase in numbers of residences, traffic flow has become more of an issue in recent years. Where the traffic flow is dependent on multiple sets of lights, these seem to have never been configured to deal with this increase in traffic volume. The result is congestion stretching from Station Road to Main Street and from either access point from Cumbernauld Road. To address this, an advanced traffic survey to identify key times and traffic flow direction with the aim to revise light sequences to optimise traffic flow.
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A recent traffic survey recorded an 85% average speed of 38 mph heading down Lindsaybeg Road toward the school. With speeding an issue across the Muirhead and Chryston area, it is suggested that the area be redesignated as a statutory 20 mph zone. Whilst this would have little actual impact on travel time for residents, the benefits include improved safety, reduced pollution and noise. It would potentially increase the calculated time for vehicles passing through Muirhead and Chryston, reducing the number of vehicles using the village as a way point or “rat run”.
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Due to the nature of our road network with many narrow streets and tight corners, it is suggested that we explore the possibility of the area being designated as unsuitable for HGVs. This would aim to reduce the number of Heavy Goods Vehicles using Muirhead and Chryston as a through route. Benefits would include improved safety, and a reduction in pollution and noise.
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Traffic is frequently held up leading to traffic queues, increased pollution, areas becoming unsafe for pedestrians, cyclists, wheelers and wheelchair users. It is suggested that time restricted delivery zones could prevent parking to allow deliveries to local businesses. These should be planned to work with the operation of these businesses.
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