Green Option
One Way West Street
- A one-way layout would run west from The Square, to the Garage/Jews Lane, with two way access-only for West Street. Traffic heading east and north would go via Croft Way.
- This would improve the pedestrian environment of West Street’s narrow pavements, and for on-street parking.
- A dedicated delivery bay for West Street shops could be provided.
- Access to and from the Community Centre would be maintained.
Note: This phase of consultation has now ended. You can still read the comments that people made, but you will not be able to add further comments. The sub-group will now consider all the feed-back and produce draft final proposals for consultation in March.
- What do you like about the Green Option?
- What do you dislike about the Green Option?
- Are there any changes you would make to the Green Option?
Would like ‘No Entry’ signs at the bottom of Jews Lane but have an exception for buses to go either way.
One way west street
The bollards
Could combine with red option to further improve traffic flow whilst promoting pedestrian access
Would the bus have problems if it can’t come up west street, not a problem if it is going to Langley as it has to turn round there, but if it doesn’t go to Langley turning might be an issue, i’m not sure where they would be able to turn.
Disabled parking needed aswell and drop kerbs etc
One way traffic would keep the cars flowing, safer for pedestrians
One-way layout as shown is essential
I’d be keener on this if obstacles to non-delivery parking were stronger
One way system in West Street is a great idea.
Whilst I support the wider pavements the pavement on the corner of High Street and The Square looks too narrow now. It appears the parking on the other side of the road (outside Carousel Pig) is being withdrawn? This will need to be enforced because people will park there anyway and block the road.
Change the layout of the junction so the Give Way dotted lines are across the entrance to West Street. The main traffic flow through the Square is coming from High Street and going to North Street (and vice versa).
Not a bold enough vision, not really much point when better changes could be made to help resolve the issues of the Square
I can see how one way traffic would help flow. Wider pavements are good.
Great idea, will improve safety greatly.
One way through west street
Maintaining pedestrian, social space
Discouraging parking roadside
Who on earth thought of the pavement build outs? Have you seen the size and congestion of some of the traffic? Terrible idea.
Probably the most sensible option, but how is the delivery zone going to be enforced? It will be near impossible for LGV delivery lorries to turn left out of West St onto Croft Way unless there is significant changes to the junction. This will will also cause increased traffic flow along Croft Way where the Nursery and GP surgery is – currently there are speed cushions, there will need to be a controlled crossing – sadly, you can’t rely on the public to walk 75 yards to the traffic lights and walk back to the Nursery/Surgery.
Not fully thought through as an option.
Personally I think this is the best option. I also strongly support the Town Hall Portico. It is the best option to minimise traffic congestion. Paving needs replacing and less Square Clutter.
A Town Hall Portico would be great.
This is the best idea. West Street is too narrow for 2 way traffic and congestion will be reduced if it is one way.
The pinch at the Silver Street junction will cause traffic build up especially with large vehicles and the increase caused by the one way system…
Best single option and improves the traffic flow, eliminating two way traffic problems at the narrowest point outside The White Hart on West Street. A delivery bay for the shops in the square and a parking space for disabled drivers would also be benificial.
Have this option together with the extra tree and pedestrian options in the square
The one way option in West Street is worth exploring further as there is a congestion problem especially when the bus and delivery vehicles are present.
1 way traffic past butcher, post office, Jubilee gardens. It’s too narrow for 2 way
It’s no easier for pedestrians to cross between Pharmacy and Co-op. (many children have to do this twice a day)
nowhere for delivery lorries/vans to get off the main road.
This clearly has benefits for West Street.
The enhanced pavement corners will make for greater safety but there does not seem to be much more enhancement of the space in the Square
One-way could help traffic flow and improve the feeling of West St. But ionly if accompanied by enforcement of the existing parking restrictions that are routinely ignored.
Like the idea of reducing the congestion in West Street but how will the 25 bus from Dulverton get through? Possibly stop opposite the doctors on the main road? Prefer planters to bollards. Like the idea of the raised road in the square from one of the other options but the material will need consideration as block paving ends up a mess with dips and loose bricks from heavy vehicles as tractors. Prefer more greenery/trees and seating. Has the post box disappeared?
One way here would reduce improve traffic flow without impacting significantly elsewhere in wivey.
The traffic continuing two way through the heart of the Square
One way down West Street West to East, allowing HGVs more space to turn down North Street. Through the Square would also be one way East to West, having the traffic and avoiding bottle neck of 2 way traffic in the Square. Traffic coming from Taunton and Wellington direction, would the have to pass the carpark (encouraging usage), rather than going further to West Street and parking in the Square
The portico outside Town Hall
I like the one-way idea and think that will be hugely beneficial to the buses and delivery drivers. Also like the enhanced pedestrian aspects.
Still won’t resolve the issue of people parking outside the Co-op.
Dedicated delivery bay and disabled parking bay.
Yes, probably a necessary evil and would make it easier for the bus and deliveries.
I think this would improve traffic flow through town dramatically
Not really a dislike but my question would be be about how this would work for the bus
I don’t understand the widening of the pavement and subsequent changes to parking arrangements on High Street
I overheard that the one way section would only extend to Jews Lane and that traffic at the far end of West Street would still be 2 way – is this the case as it’s not shown on the plan
I agree that the one way system, long overdue, would improve flow and safety, with the green option.