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To: North somerset council, John Penrose MP
Cycle path linking Locking areas to Weston Super Mare after tragic accident
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Install a foot/cycle path separated from the busy A371, linking Locking village and Locking RAF development to the cycle path that runs into town near the dual carriage way at Weston village.
To include safer ways to cross the A371 between Locking village and Locking Raf by an underpass or bridge suitable for bikes and prams etc.
Why is this important?
A young girl was tragically killed in a recent accident while cycling along this road and there are ongoing concerns relating to this busy stretch of road which many parents have to cross to get to the local primary school. Many cars travel along it at 60 MPH. I think a foot/cycle path that separates people from this road and links them to a safe passage to town and local areas without worry or fear from passing traffic would be a huge benefit to the local community.
With all the extra housing and development happening in the area this should have been something that was considered before planning was granted, and been included in the cost of redeveloping the area.
It would encourage more people to actively walk or cycle in to town and around the local area that would otherwise drive reducing traffic and keep people active.
I'm aware this has been approached before with out success but I hope they would reconsider there plans after recent events in the hope that this can be avoided again as I can't help but think this accident could, correction would not have happened if the above was in place.
I see this as a good thing to spend local money on improving connections between all communities.
