| Mini roundabout |
The new roundabout will cause a pinch point; can buses and larger vehicles get through? |
The scheme has been designed within the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges Standards and can accommodate both buses and larger vehicles safely. A swept path analysis has been undertaken as part of the detailed design, which is now complete. |
| Mini roundabout |
The scheme is likely to cause issues with deliveries for local businesses; has the Council thought about this? |
Vehicle movements and deliveries have been incorporated into the proposed design with provision provided to maintain existing access. No negative impact to access/businesses is anticipated. |
| Mini Roundabout |
The roundabout will reduce the flow of traffic and impact businesses. |
The roundabout will provide a safer traffic flow by calming traffic moving through the junction; it will have no impact on traffic flow and/or business access. |
| Mini roundabout |
Why can we not use traffic management instead of a mini-roundabout? |
The most practical realignment of this junction is in the form of a mini-roundabout; this will improve visibility, narrow the carriageway to provide better crossing points for residents/local users and retain a flow of traffic. The junction layout was suitable when Prendergast Hill/Cardigan Road was the main route out to Cardigan. This is no longer the case and the junction is substandard. |
| Mini roundabout |
Can we use traffic enforcement instead of this scheme? |
Traffic enforcement has been in place in Prendergast but has not effectively managed illegal parking practices within the area. |
| Mini roundabout |
My driveway is directly off the mini-roundabout, will this be an issue? |
The design of the roundabout has been adjusted and we have created a dedicated lane access to these properties to alleviate this concern with direct consultation taking place to affected properties. |
| Parking |
There is insufficient parking provided within the scheme. |
The scheme provides an additional level of on-street parking (+40 spaces) that currently does not exist. This is through the formalisation along the route and illegal parking which occurs in the business area. Business' will likely benefit from this formalised arrangement; through adaptation of the existing Traffic Regulation Order. |
| Parking |
Parking for businesses is not sufficient; more loading bays are required. |
As part of the scheme, parking and loading bays would be accommodated within the proposal. This would formalise existing parking. |
| Parking |
Can parking be managed through traffic enforcement as existing rather than a new scheme? The use of CCTV and better enforcement would save money. |
Yes, however the Civil Enforcement Officers cannot be permanently deployed in Prendergast. The proposed scheme has wider benefits. CCTV is not the appropriate mechanism for enforcing inappropriate parking. Currently PCC does not have the power to enforce via automatic number plate recognition. |
| Parking |
Can parking be restricted to residents only? If so, what about parking for businesses? |
The current restrictions provide little opportunity to introduce residents parking. By minimising the road width to accommodate traffic flow in one direction opportunities for on street parking could be increased. |
| Parking |
Parking around school pick-up/drop-off is untenable. What can the Council do to resolve this? |
Both schools have a school travel plan which they are required to keep updated. This Authority is currently working with both schools to assist in encouraging more students within the area to walk/cycle to the school in order to cut down on private vehicles. |
| Parking |
Can the Archives not be used to provide additional parking? |
This can be viewed in terms of whether the Archives has sufficient capacity to accommodate flexible parking. Should the one-way scheme be implemented, there would be no need to provide additional parking within the Archives. |
| Pedestrian |
Pedestrian Safety is a concern due to the narrow footways and the number of school children walking close to high volumes of traffic. |
The proposed scheme seeks to widen the existing footways along Prendergast Hill and create a safer environment for pedestrians. This will encourage more students and residents to walk/cycle, which would then impact on lowering the volume of traffic. |
| Pedestrian |
If you remove the signalised crossing, how will this be safer for pedestrians and those with mobility issues? |
The width of signalised crossing is 7.2m with traffic approaching on both sides. The proposals would see installation of buildouts which would reduce width to 3.2m and ensure full visibility for motorists and pedestrians at these crossing points, raised tables would be utilised at these crossings which would serve to reduce vehicle speeds on approach. The introduction of the one way would also mean traffic would only approach in one direction. |
| Pedestrian |
The hill is too steep for cyclists; and they will be in conflict with pedestrians. Children do not pay attention to road safety, so riding on the pavement is a bad idea. |
Providing a wider shared use path for users to cycle will ensure that adequate and safe facilities are provided. Users of all modes are expected to comply with the Highway Code and be considerate of other users. |
| Pedestrian |
The subway doesn't serve it's purpose, you have to cross 3 busy lanes of traffic to access it. What are you doing to improve this? |
There are no plans at present to provide any further improvements to the subway. |
| Pedestrian |
Why were the old routes between the School and the Archives, Queensway and Prendergast school stopped up? Why can't the Council re-open these? |
The management of the school drop-off area is unsuitable, and it would also create additional safeguarding issues. Confirmation from the Rights of Way Officer will determine whether a Public Right of Way needs to be preserved at this location. |
| Public transport |
Can we improve the bus service through the village to provide additional access and travel options? |
We can take this away and look at whether there are any options within the near future to improve frequency and travel via bus. Pembrokeshire is currently undergoing the Bus Franchising process and as such may be able to pick this up under that process. |
| Public transport |
If the one way scheme is implemented, there will be no south-bound bus, how will this work? |
The bus route will head North up to Withybush, turn around at Withybush and then head back down Stepney Terrace to Cardigan Road, where it would then head north. Other stops within a 400m walking distance are available. |
| School traffic |
Has the scheme had a road safety audit? Does it meet standards? What about the safety of children? |
A Safety Audit would be actioned following completion of the Consultation process and further detail design. |
| School traffic |
Why can't the traffic for the schools be directed through the main access off the A40 and not through Prendergast? |
Traffic for the High School is encouraged to utilise the main access on the A40. This is something the school is aware of and this Authority are working with the school on their Travel Plan. |
| School traffic |
Taxi's for school children are parking on the double yellows through out Prendergast. |
This has been passed over to Parking Enforcement to look into; however for loading/unloading purposes and drop-offs this is permitted, which does need to be in line with the Highway Code for a suitable location. |
| Traffic - General |
Speeding is an issue through the village, better speed calming measures are needed. The one-way system will make traffic faster. |
One-Way schemes do not necessarily increase the speed of traffic. The proposal seeks to narrow the carriageway, and with a series of raised tables throughout, will slow traffic through the area. The speed limit is set at 20MPH; this is for drivers to adhere to in accordance with the Highway Code. |
| Traffic - General |
Hall Park will become unsafe with the increased volume in traffic and make it impossible for people to pull out of their driveways. |
The one-way scheme is likely to reduce the flow of south bound traffic along Stepney Terrace for those drivers who use the route as a 'rat-run'; diverted traffic will either utilise A40 Eastern Bypass and/or Sydney Rees Way. There are no proposals to block any driveways within the scheme and/or reduce parking in this area. |
| Traffic - General |
The one-way system will simply push more traffic onto Queensway to deliver children to the school. |
The scheme is proposed to encourage modal shift increasing the number of children who choose to walk/cycle to the schools, where possible. Reduction in traffic along Queensway will be reviewed, along with the potential to open up the pedestrian routes along Cherry Grove. |
| Traffic - General |
New signage for speeding, routing is needed. Old signs pointing through Prendergast to get to Cardigan need to be removed; Sat Nav routing needs to be updated. |
This is something the Council is looking into to take forward as one of the outcomes of this project. We will contact the appropriate Sat Nav providers through the appropriate channels and work with our signage team for further changes. |
| Traffic - General |
There are concerns over increased traffic through Stepney Terrace due to one-way system. |
It is likely that there would be less traffic with the one-way system implementation, given traffic would likely divert to other routes. This could be a short term consequence until the one-way system beds in and users become aware of the new layout. |
| Traffic - One way |
The one way system will stop the Church from holding funeral processions and accessing the Church yard, via Back Lane. It is not appropriate for the hearse to proceed unattended and the pedestrians to use another route. Will a road closure be needed every time? |
All traffic will be required to follow the one-way system. There will be no use of road closures for funerals, as it is not a requirement. |
| Traffic - One way |
Termination of the one-way system is not clear and does not provide a turn-around for vehicles. How will this be addressed? |
This Authority will look into this and assess the need for signage or additional room for turning within the scheme. |
| Traffic - One way |
The additional traffic forced onto Sydney Rees Way, Morrison's Roundabout and Stepney Terrace will lead to chaos and increased delay. |
Traffic delays on Sydney Rees Way is not predicted to rise. |
| Traffic - One way |
How will this affect journey times for all emergency responses? |
There is no additional journey time for emergency responses given the requirement to clear the way for blue light vehicles. The one way system, and additional parking, would reduce parking and clear blockages on the carriageway. |
| Traffic - One way |
Those living at the northern end of Cardigan Road (B4329) will now have to use the A40 to access the town, adding to journey times. |
The A40 (Eastern Bypass) is underutilised and has a significant amount of availability capacity to incorporate any additional traffic flow. There is no expected increase in journey time expected for the majority of users. |
| Traffic - Congestion |
The one-way system will cause an increase in traffic on Sydney Rees Way, which is already congested at peak times. |
Traffic delay on Sydney Rees Way is not predicted to rise significantly which would lead to any junction failures. |
| Traffic - Congestion |
Holds up on Prendergast Way are often due to the traffic lights at Lidl's and by Morrisons'; can these be reviewed? |
This Authority has looked at this issue and will continue to monitor and look for future solutions as appropriate. The proposed one-way system would not have an impact upon existing capacity issues as it would reduce traffic onto the Bridgend roundabout by one arm which then improves traffic flow and reduces conflict for delays. |
| Traffic - Congestion |
Can there be a route from Prendergast into the A40, Trunk Road? |
There is currently the Cardigan Road route or Stepney Terrace (via Fishguard Road) which is already in place. |
| Traffic - Congestion |
Traffic is related to the school run; this needs to be addressed. |
The Council is working with both schools to increase walking/cycling where possible and encourage children to undertake active travel in light of this scheme. We are also working with the schools as to traffic management during the school pick-up/drop off to incorporate parking 'hubs' at various locations around town. |