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Frustrated Officials Await Response from City Council on Dunnington Road Safety Concerns

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Concerned residents of Dunnington have raised safety fears over a village road junction, citing a serious two-car crash in August that left a woman with serious injuries. Despite raising these concerns with local authorities, progress has been limited, and officials are still awaiting a response from the city council. The issue has sparked a renewed call for safety improvements, including the installation of a mirror and speed reduction measures.

Key Takeaways:

  • The junction of York Road and Pear Tree Lane in Dunnington has been the site of a serious two-car crash, with a woman suffering serious injuries.
  • Dunnington Parish Council and local residents have raised safety concerns with City of York Council on numerous occasions, with several site visits and meetings with highways officers.
  • Despite these efforts, progress has been limited, and the council is still awaiting a response from the city council.
  • Residents are calling for safety improvements, including the installation of a mirror, speed reduction measures, and double yellow lines.
  • City of York Council states that road safety concerns are reviewed through the York and North Yorkshire Road Safety Partnership and that data is used to identify areas where improvements can be made.
  • The council has installed a Ward-funded Vehicle Activated Sign (VAS) as a speed limit reminder for road users since 2021.
  • The council has secured £400,000 from the York and North Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority to invest in speed reduction measures across York and surrounding villages.

Statistics:

  • Four complaints have been received about the junction since August 2018, with two related to speeding and two that could not result in enforcement action.
  • The junction has not been included in any programme of improvements due to no recorded casualties in the 10 years prior to the recent crash.
  • £400,000 has been secured from the York and North Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority to invest in speed reduction measures across York and surrounding villages.
  • At least two residents have spoken out about the need for safety improvements, with several others expressing concerns.

Sources:

  • "We use the data to see where we need to go, and who are the most vulnerable" by The Press
  • "'From the days of the dinosaur to modern times' - archaeological conference near York" by The Press
  • "Two treated for injuries after SUV and motorbike crash in York city centre" by The Press
  • "The York Road / Pear Tree Lane junction in Dunnington (Image: Kevin Glenton)" by Kevin Glenton
  • City of York Council's Freedom of Information response to The Press

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