PANNAL ASH SAFE STREETS ZONE

Much-needed initiative, for our children, their health, their future, and our environment. Fully support.

48 Pannal Ash Drive

A really well thought-out and argued case for 20mph zone. Happy to support.

78 St George's Walk Harrogate

The roads are getting more congested with many drivers having less consideration for the highway codes. Its becoming very unsafe walking in the area especially crossing the multiple roads.

We need our streets to be much safer for children and pedestrians. It’s shocking how fast cars are driving with no thought about any consequences if a child was to walk out or trip into the road.

5 Barton Court Yew Tree Lane

Safe streets, safe kids, better communities, happier life. No regrets!

In my view default 20mph instead of 30mph is essential if we want to reduce collisions, save lives and reduce injuries - which we do, of course. It’s already in place in many other parts of the country and despite political resistance is coming to North Yorkshire. The sooner the better.

Why can’t we all just slow down and take it easy

This is critical for children and resident safety. Not a nice to have. A must

And for the rest of Harrogate please.

I support the proposed changes. Change is never popular but the benefits of a properly integrated system include the physical safety of children . Having been a school senior leader for over 20 years (not in Harrogate) and having stood at the school gates at the start and end of nearly every school day for that period I have sadly witnessed far too many incidents that have risked life and limb of our children. I believe other benefits include long term physical and mental health gains and improved community involvement and engagement. In order to motivate entitled Harrogate parents to use alternatives to cars it will be necessary to make the use of cars on school runs less appealing ie more difficult. We should acknowledge this whilst facilitating the alternatives ie walking cycling to a level that outweighs the perceived negative aspects of switching to active travel. We should be educating parents about the benefits to their children in terms of improved mental, physical and social health and the improved focus in school that active travel at the start and end of the school day provides.

20 HOOKSTONE DRIVE

We need more effort to reduce the car dependencies so kids can cycle or walk to school rather than be driven in an SUV perhaps a car size limit might also be appropriate as well as speed.

Extend the safety program through Jarrogate District

Good luck, the 20mph zone makes sense. On Pannal Ash Road it is very rare to see cars anywhere close to the current 20mph speed limit, it is a very risky crossing at all times.

I wholeheartedly support the comments and reasons put forward in this petition. We have to create a safer road environment for our children and vulnerable road users and there is absolutely no downside to enforcing a 20 mph limit in all residential streets. In addition the creation of better cycling and pedestrian provision will decrease the conflict between road users and make the roads safe for everyone, drivers included.

A holistic more committed view is long overdue from the council

20mph zones I believe are proven to reduce pollution and improve safety, making it better for residents, and especially school children.