Francis Avenue (speed cushions): reasons for agreement – but with some changes

• Respondents who agree with adding speed cushions but with some changes would most like cyclists (29%) and the road layout (17%) to be considered in the design and placement of the cushions
• The same proportion of respondents feel more are needed or that they should be in a different place (12%) – 13% of Francis Avenue residents* feel more are needed
• A tenth feel other traffic calming should be used as well as speed cushions, e.g. one-way system

*Caution should be taken interpreting these results due to a small base

This chart shows why respondents agree, but with some changes, with adding two sets of speed cushions on Francis Avenue:
29% of total respondents would like cyclists to be considered, such as leaving room for them to pass by
17% of total respondents would like the road layout to be considered in the design
12% of total respondents and 13% of Francis Avenue residents feel more speed cushions are needed along the road
12% of total respondents feel the speed cushions should be put in a different place
10% of total respondents feel other traffic calming should be added too
33% of total respondents and 25% of Francis Avenue residents agree for other reasons

This table shows other reasons why respondents agree, but with some changes, with adding two sets of speed cushions on Francis Avenue:
5% feel only one set should be added
5% would not like the large ones to be used
5% would like the large ones (the width of the road) to be used
5% would like speed cameras used instead
5% are unsure whether speed cushions work
10% agree but with some changes for other reasons

Key quotes from Francis Avenue residents

“Could do with a set of speed cushions in each block to avoid racing between calming measures. Currently cars heading north accelerate hard off the Devonshire raised junction.”

“Francis Avenue is used as a rat run and the speed cushions aren’t working, most drivers don’t slow down and the noise is ridiculous.”