Comment
Draft Nottinghamshire Minerals Local Plan
Representation ID: 31159
Received: 28/09/2018
Respondent: Mrs Jackie Armstrong
Para 5.16 The increasing physical size of HGVs should be resisted because of damage to heritage infrastructure eg bridges and the impact upon settlements on export routes for which no alternative routes are possible. The higher proportion of HGVs in the stream of the main highway routes and roundabouts intimidates car drivers, causing displacement of local traffic onto less suitable minor roads and severance for cyclists and pedestrians. Displaced traffic on minor roads impacts safety and congestion discourages access to amenities and commercial centres. The situation will worsen as the East Midlands is promoted as a transport and distribution hub.
Para 5.16 The increasing physical size of HGVs should be resisted because of damage to heritage infrastructure eg bridges and the impact upon settlements on export routes for which no alternative routes are possible. The higher proportion of HGVs in the stream of the main highway routes and roundabouts intimidates car drivers, causing displacement of local traffic onto less suitable minor roads and severance for cyclists and pedestrians. Displaced traffic on minor roads impacts safety and congestion discourages access to amenities and commercial centres. The situation will worsen as the East Midlands is promoted as a transport and distribution hub.