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SAFER STREETS FOR HEATON RESIDENTS

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Streets for Heaton Residents

A joint call for a safer neighbourhood

After all the years of changes to our streets in recent years a group of us, all
local residents, are calling on Newcastle City Council to make our streets safer
and quieter. Our neighbourhood in the only one in area which is open to through
traffic.

To this end we have submitted a petition, signed by over 180 residents, which
can be found here of those who wish to support our aims. Check out the Petition
page for more information.




If you wish to print a paper copy, a pdf version of the petition can be
downloaded from here.




More detail, background information and research has been put together in a
document you can find here.


SUMMARY

We believe the community want a pedestrian-friendly Heaton Park Road like we see
on Heaton Road instead of the status quo.

We can create an amazing neighbourhood.



 1. There is only one residential block in this area which is open to through
    traffic
 2. The 2022-2024 trial of a low-traffic solution created new opportunities for
    residents to walk, meet neighbours, and spend time outdoors safely - but the
    design of the scheme led to unsafe driving through back-lanes
 3. Now residents are rallying around Newcastle Council’s proposed Option 2
    which was consulted on in February 2024
 4. Option 2 addresses these design issues and comes with additional benefits






WHAT IS OPTION 2?

Option 2 creates a single, walkable pavement along the length of Heaton Park
Road. Just like Heaton Road



 * Back-lane traffic is reduced to the low levels seen elsewhere in Heaton
 * Creates pedestrian and child-friendly access to the Heaton Park






The solid black line shows an uninterrupted pavement.



 * People can walk the high street without having to cross any roads.
 * Vehicle access is maintained for all areas






This was the most supported option in the recent consultation - It’s a starting
point towards a cleaner, greener, happier neighbourhood for all:



 * Creation of pocket parks
 * Improves flow for buses and other vehicles along the road
 * Easier walking / wheeling particularly for those with mobility or sensory
   issues
 * Safer routes to local schools
 * Support for local business
 * Neighbourhood interconnectedness






This is an opportunity for Newcastle City Council to listen to residents, and to
support us in our quest to make this already thriving neighbourhood even better.




FAQS

HOW DOES THIS AFFECT THE COMMUNITY?

We have had feedback, insights and questions from the community. Here we’re
exploring some of the benefits that come with Option 2 from a broad range of
community members.

I HAVE SCHOOL CHILDREN

Great. Option 2 makes it so much safer for children to walk from Byker to
Heaton, and with the new school streets makes it all the better to access
education on foot.

I HAVE A MOBILITY OR SENSORY IMPAIRMENT

For those who can and wish to walk or wheel - Option 2 makes the route all along
Heaton Park Road so much easier to traverse. And reduces car traffic dangers in
the Heaton terraces. For those who need to use a motor vehicle, Option 2
improves traffic flow through Heaton Park View, and the same for the buses along
the stretch

I HAVE A CARER WHO NEEDS TO ACCESS MY HOUSE

For those carers coming to the area in motor vehicles, access is maintained
through the whole area - there will be an addition 2 minute drive for those
coming from Warwick street to access the Heaton terraces via Heaton Road

I WORK IN THE AREA

Brilliant. Option 2 makes it easier for workers to access Heaton Road, the
Terraces, and Heaton Park Road by foot. For those who need to bring a motor
vehicle into the area, access is maintained throughout.

I LIVE HERE, AND NEED TO DRIVE TO WORK

Option 2 allows everyone who wants to, to use a motor vehicle to get to work.
For those wanting to access Warwick Street from the Terraces, there will be an
additional 2-4 minutes using the access via Heaton Road. This is how nearly all
new build estates are built to avoid people driving through - one way in, one
way out

I NEED TO ACCESS THE PARK

Option 2 opens up the entrance to Heaton Park at Warwick Street/Heaton Park
View/Heaton Park Road, making a safer and more attractive entrance for all

I WANT TO GET THE BUS INTO TOWN

The number 1 bus provides a great route into the city centre. Option 2 reduces
the number of junctions on Heaton Park Road, which has been shown to reduce
congestion.




Additionally, the pelican crossing at the top of Warwick street will no longer
need to stop for many pedestrian crossings, this will further reduce traffic
congestion.

I WALK OR CYCLE INTO TOWN

The original experimental LTN was “permeable”. This caused traffic to rat-run
through back lanes, and over the continuous pavements. This caused conflict
areas for cyclists and pedestrians.




Option 2, however, stops all through traffic. This means that all vehicular
traffic in the back lanes and terraces is “access only”. Pedestrians and
cyclists will have minimal conflicts with cars.

I NEED TO GO TO MORRISONS

Option 2 supports safe walking down Heaton Park Road to Morrisons. The addition
of benches at regular intervals makes the journey easier for ages and abilities.




A safer crossing at North View / Heaton Park Road would make this journey even
better.

I NEED TO PARK MY CAR NEAR MY HOUSE

Option 2 doesn’t change any parking arrangements

I RUN A BUSINESS IN THE AREA

Under Option 2, visiting the area by walking and wheeling to shop, and visit
local businesses, becomes easier and more attractive. We look at the success of
Block and Bottle, Butterfly Cabinet, and Sainsburys on Heaton Road and think
that can be replicated on Heaton Park Road.

WHAT ABOUT DELIVERIES?

The council is responsible for liaising with online mapping services so that
delivery drivers can follow new routes to houses. Access is maintained to all
properties in the area.

WHAT ABOUT EMERGENCY SERVICES?

Emergency Services use the speediest, not necessarily most direct, route into
neighbourhoods, and are always consulted before road changes are made. Option 2
will improve traffic flow on Heaton Park Road, and we look to the other side of
Heaton Road for examples of how emergency services can always access people’s
homes even where access is from one direction.

WHAT ABOUT REFUSE COLLECTION?

All the back lanes remain accessible. The routes may need to change.

WHO’S SUPPORTING THIS?

You?




We have spoken to residents (old and young), businesses, headteachers, teachers,
local councillors. There are many that will support Option 2. This petition is
the first step in gathering the signatures to implement this change.


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