It is proposed that the existing 20mph speed limit zone at Dronfield will be extended. In addition, traffic calming features will be introduced alongwith improvements to, and the introduction of new crossing points for pedestrians in known danger areas.
Whilst the new proposals are significantly better than the existing arrangements for the zone, in our view, the proposals do not go far enough.
In addition to the Derbyshire County Council proposals, we believe the zone should be extended to incorporate the Sainsbury's roundabout. A further zebra crossing should be installed on Church Street to assist pedestrians crossing to The Forge and Dronfield Railway Station
Existing 20 mph Zone
Extension to the 20 mph Zone
Changes to the Dronfield 20 mph Zone are designed to help road safety for school children and other pedestrians by reducing traffic speeds, improving existing crossing points and installing new ones.
* The zone will be extended to include School Lane, Green Lane (between Park Avenue & Chesterfield Road) and High Street (between the junctions of Stubley Lane and Gosforth Lane)
* Traffic calming features will be introduced on High Street, Church Street, Lea Road and Green Lane to help self-enforcement of the 20 mph zone.
*A Zebra crossing will be installed on Lea Road (between The Forge and Dronfield Station) and a crossing point east of the junction of Lea Road and Vale Close.
Members of Dronfield Civic Society discuss the proposed siting of one of the Zebra Crossings on Lea Road with Derbyshire County Council engineer, Andrew Siddall.
What are YOUR views on the proposed extension to the zone and the introduction of traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures?
Please email us with your comments.
Speed monitoring in the zone
Speed levels within the 20 MPH zone have reached dangerous levels with speed limits are not enforced. We are therfore working with the Community Speed Watch programme to measure speeds using radar.
Email us with your views on the 20 mph Zone extension and additional road safety measures
The existing 20 MPH speed limit zone covers the central / conservation area of Dronfield. It is marked by road markings and signage at the entry to the zone.
With the exception of the main Chesterfield / Sheffield Road, there are no traffic calming features inside the zone.
The zone does not include the Dronfield Infant and Junior Schools on School Lane, nor the Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School on Green Lane.
These areas have temporary 20 MPH speed limits during school arrival and departure times - although they both have raised platform speed calming measures.
This gives confusing information to motorists travelling within the zone.