Living Streets Scheme in Douglas Central
Feedback updated 21 Aug 2023
We asked
The Department of Infrastructure received two petitions from local residents in 2020, identifying problems and seeking the implementation of traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures in the area, including 20mph restrictions. A feasibility study was carried out with a number of options suggested. Feedback was sought from key stakeholders, the general public particularly residents and businesses in the scheme area about the proposals and any other issues that are affecting the area regarding making our streets suitable for all residents, pedestrians and road users.
You said
592 responses were received by the Consultation Hub. Responses were also received by email, paper copies and from the drop in sessions. These are reported on in a separate section in the consultation response document which is available as a downloadable document on this page.
To what extent do you support the introduction of a 20mph speed limit within the area?
77% of respondents said they supported the introduction of a 20mph speed limit within the area in some form.
The scheme proposes traffic calming measures on Alexander Drive and Mount Bradda. To what extent do you support the use of traffic calming in these areas?
- 33% supported the idea of traffic calming on Alexander Drive and Mount Bradda
- 15% said they supported the idea but would suggest other areas in addition
- 10% said no but would like to suggest alternative areas
- 41% did not support traffic calming in these areas
To what extent do you support the addition of new road crossings, including zebra-like side road crossings, in the area?
- 57% were supportive
- 30% said no
- 11% unsure to the addition of new road crossings including zebra-like side road crossings in the area
Please indicate below the extent to which you support the improvements to popular walking and cycling routes in the area:
- Improvements to the existing walking route from Ballakermeen Drive to Ballakermeen High School:
- 55% yes
- 24% no
- 17% not sure
- Walking route improvements on entry to Ballakermeen High School:
- 58% yes
- 19% no
- 19% not sure
- Footway improvements on Hawarden Avenue:
- 58% yes
- 20% no
- 18% not sure
- Traffic-free zone linking into residential and school area from Peel Road:
- 29% yes
- 50% no
- 18% not sure
Please indicate below the extent to which you support the one-way road and no entry treatments:
- No entry treatments on residential streets (two-way traffic on street itself):
- 27% yes
- 49% no
- 17% not sure
- One-way restriction on the access road next to Woodbourne Square:
- 33% yes
- 43% no
- 13% not sure
We did
The Department would like to thank the public, particularly the residents in the scheme area, for their engagement and welcomes all the free form comments giving their reasons for supporting or not supporting any of the suggested options.
The Department has considered the responses to the engagement carefully and has published a consultation response which is available as a downloadable document on this page. This consultation report summarises the responses received and sets out the next steps the Department intends to take following the engagement.
We will use the feedback given by all stakeholders to help us develop a Living Streets Scheme for the area. It is hoped that the detail design stage will start this year, but this will be dependent on funding.
Results updated 21 Aug 2023
Files:
- Summary of responses - Living Streets Scheme in Douglas Central, 2.7 MB (PDF document)
Overview
The Department of Infrastructure seeks views on proposals for a ‘Living Streets’ scheme within a residential area of Douglas Central Ward, to create streets and places that are easy to move around, safe and healthy.
The Department has previously received petitions from local residents, seeking the implementation of traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures in the area, including 20mph restrictions. The issues raised in the petitions are:
- Barriers to crossing the road
- Poor visibility at a number of junctions
- Use of residential roads as a ‘cut through’
- Narrow pavements
- Lack of on-street parking and loading bays
- Feeling of being ‘locked in’ by traffic
- High levels of noise and air pollution
To address these concerns where feasible, the proposed ‘Living Streets’ scheme will aim to:
- Slow down the traffic moving within the area
- Reduce the non-essential traffic using the area as a shortcut
- Make it easier and safer for people to walk, wheel and cycle within the area
- Make it easier and safer for school users to walk, wheel or cycle to school
Why your views matter
A feasibility study for the project has been undertaken, proposing a range of street improvements and traffic management systems, including 20mph speed restrictions and new pedestrian crossings.
We would like to engage with people within the community to gather views on these proposals, as well as any further issues they are experiencing, prior to completing the final design for the scheme. This provides a vital opportunity for people who live or work in, or visit, this area to inform the project design and help us to deliver positive outcomes.
For assistance with this online consultation, or to pick up a paper copy, please visit the Get Online Centre at the Sea Terminal, Douglas (open Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm).
Drop-in sessions are also available if you would like to discuss your views in person. These will take place at All Saints Church Hall on Selbourne Road on:
- Tuesday 9 May from 6pm to 8pm
- Wednesday 10 May from 11am to 1pm
- Thursday 11 May from 2pm to 4pm
You can download a copy of the map with the proposed scheme area or view it below:
Text description of the map:
Proposed scheme area of Douglas central circled in red on a map.
The area starts from Woodbourne Road up to Bray Hill. Then down to the Quarterbridge roundabout onto Peel Road. From Peel Road up to Ballakermeen Road and then through Mount Bradda and Harwarden Avenue until it meets Woodbourne Road again.
This survey should take between 10 to 30 minutes depending on the level of detail you wish to provide.
Events
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Tuesday drop in session
From 9 May 2023 at 18:00 to 9 May 2023 at 20:00Drop in sessions for people to express their opinion, draw on maps or hand write their responses.
All Saints Church Hall, Selbourne Road. -
Wednesday drop in session
From 10 May 2023 at 11:00 to 10 May 2023 at 13:00Drop in sessions for people to express their opinion, draw on maps or hand write their responses.
All Saints Church Hall, Selbourne Road. -
Thursday drop in session
From 11 May 2023 at 14:00 to 11 May 2023 at 16:00Drop in sessions for people to express their opinion, draw on maps or hand write their responses.
All Saints Church Hall, Selbourne Road.
Areas
- Douglas
Audiences
- All residents
Interests
- Cycling & walking
- Local Plans
- Roads, parking & pavements
- Vehicles and taxis
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