Decision details

To proceed with the implementation of speed cushions on Hicks Farm Rise, High Wycombe.

The recommendations set out in the report have been approved to undertake a statutory consultation of the proposed road humps as advertised.

A} Transport for Buckinghamshire - TfB - have been commissioned to undertake a statutory consultation and detailed design of the proposed traffic calming features between Gayhurst Rd & Baring Rd junctions;

B} Various measures were considered in the feasibility study previously conducted however, the favoured option of providing a combination of speed cushions and raised tables was deemed to be expensive;

C} Position of speed cushions will be restricted by the various private accesses along both side of the carriageway and extensive underground utilities;

D} Councillor Julia Ward has chosen to proceed with introducing 4No cushions to address the number of accidents that have been recorded {following residents petition and representation from mother of deceased};

E} Aims are to improve road safety for motorists / vulnerable users as well as address concerns of inappropriate vehicle speeds which should reduce the potential for collisions or injuries.

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