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TRAVEL AND ROAD SAFETY

More than 290 zones have been identified throughout Surrey for the possible introduction of 20mph speed limits as well as other proposals to promote active travel and improve road safety. One zone covers all of Claygate, except for land to the west of the railway line and the Ruxley estate, making it potentially eligible for a largely government-funded Local Street Improvements project.

But because government funding for these projects is linked closely to the imposition of 20mph limits, and because a significant majority of those who responded to last year’s Residents’ Survey was not in favour of a blanket 20mph limit across Claygate, the Parish Council will not be pushing to take part and will instead seek other ways to improve travel and safety in Claygate.

This decision was taken following a mee􀀣ng held by Surrey County Council’s Local Street Improvements Project Team last month and a􀀶ended by three Parish Councillors and one member of the Parish Council’s Transport and Parking Advisory Committee. The Parish Council decided to work with Elmbridge Borough Council in seeking opportunities for putting in place the street and road safety improvements recommended in the Claygate: The Way Forward report.