| Sheringham is a bit overcrowded this time of
year, but it's to be expected, it is after all a tourism driven town! The amount of
visitors has grown tremendously over the last decade, which is very good for business, but
slightly less good for traffic related issues. We undertook a survey last week amongst
both locals and visitors to test various opinions on the traffic and parking issues in
Sheringham, namely the roundabout. 70% felt the island in the middle of Cromer Road
roundabout is too high and they can't see the indicators of the cars circling the
roundabout. They felt that a flatter island would improve their sight of the traffic. 85%
felt that the pedestrian lights are situated too close to the roundabout. This causes a
variety of problems: delays, frustrated drivers who just entered the roundabout and
suddenly have to stop again, and danger to pedestrians because there is no warning sign
for the pedestrian lights to visitors who are not familiar with the area. 70% felt that
the pedestrian lights should be removed, and rebuilt further up Cromer Road, closer to the
Medical Centre. 60% felt that one pedestrian crossing is not enough, and we are in need of
another one on the opposite side of the roundabout. 100% were certain that a wider
roundabout is not the answer to any problems and would not slow traffic down. They felt
that it would only be the start of different traffic problems. 100% would still prefer
having a roundabout at Cromer Road than traffic lights! 100% felt that there is a major
parking problem in our town. 70% felt that accidents are more likely to occur at the
Cromer Road roundabout because of the amount of traffic is has to carry, therefore, more
reason to give special attention to small traffic details. Thus the reason for this
survey: safety for driver and pedestrian, local and visitor. Food for thought: 70% felt
that the roundabout would appear a lot more attractive if rebuilt with colourful flowers
or a neat garden, than the current grey state it is in. |
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