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Poynton Village Revitalisation Scheme Shared Space

Poynton Village Revitalisation Scheme Shared Space. Phil McGreal BSc. CEng MICE PMG Consultancy Services Waterman Aspen Cheshire East Council Ringway Jacobs/Cheshire East Highways. Poynton Village Location on Busy A523 (Former Trunk Road).

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Poynton Village Revitalisation Scheme Shared Space

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  1. Poynton Village Revitalisation SchemeShared Space Phil McGreal BSc. CEng MICE PMG Consultancy Services Waterman Aspen Cheshire East Council Ringway Jacobs/Cheshire East Highways Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  2. Poynton VillageLocation on Busy A523 (Former Trunk Road) Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  3. Poynton VillageA523 Fountain Place and Park Lane.A523 North to South Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  4. Poynton Village Shared Space Design layout Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  5. Poynton VillagePre Shared SpaceMajor Concerns • Poor Retail Offer within Village • Need for Regeneration and Reinvention • Village cut in two by busy A523 • Traffic Signals acted a barrier • Large swathe of carriageway • High Pedestrian Nos – Schools/Elderly • High Traffic Speeds Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  6. Poynton VillagePre Shared SpaceMajor Concerns • Limited Disabled Facilities • Poor Accident Statistics • Driver Behaviour v Pedestrian Safety • Narrow Footpaths • Errant Parking • Long Delays to through traffic Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  7. Poynton VillagePre Shared Space Park Lane Retail Area Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  8. Poynton VillagePre Shared SpacePark Lane Puffin Crossing near Waitrose junction Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  9. Poynton VillagePre Shared Space Park Lane Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  10. Poynton VillagePre Shared SpacePark Lane Looking towards Fountain Place Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  11. Poynton VillageShared SpacePhase I looking towards Fountain Place. Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  12. Poynton VillagePre Shared Space Park Lane Looking West towards Fountain Place Haphazard Parking Limited Pedestrian Facilities Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  13. Poynton VillageShared SpacePark Lane Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  14. Poynton VillageShared Space • Complete Removal of Traffic Signals • Introduction of Roundels/Central Meridian Strips • Narrowed Carriageways despite Bus Route • Introduction of Gateways to impact upon Driver behaviour at entry • Gateway Features with clear change of materials including trees Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  15. Poynton VillageShared Space • Widened footpaths & Improved pedestrian routes (removal of guardrail barriers) • Introduction of formal parking bays without restrictions • Introduction of trees and lamp columns along centre and edge of carriageway • Removal of signs and road markings • Cycle & DDA facilities Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  16. Poynton VillagePre Shared SpaceExisting Jubilee Fountain Grade A Listed. Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  17. Poynton VillageShared SpacePark Lane - New Courtesy Crossing. Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  18. Poynton VillageShared SpaceTypical view on Park Lane Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  19. Poynton VillageShared SpacePark Lane Waitrose Junction Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  20. Poynton VillagePre Shared SpaceFountain Place Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  21. Poynton VillageShared SpaceFountain Place Visual Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  22. Poynton VillageShared Space Video Footage Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  23. Poynton VillageShared Space CONCLUSIONS • Traffic Delays reduced • Traffic Speeds much reduced • Easier for Pedestrians to cross major road • Accidents reduced • Interaction between Drivers/Pedestrians • Driver impatience?? Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  24. Poynton VillageShared Space • Poynton is no longer a drive through town • Place of Destination • Attractive to Regeneration • Improved Retail take up • Increased Pedestrian Footfall • Safer and more inclusive feel • Improved Air Quality Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  25. Poynton VillageShared Space Acknowledgements Cheshire East Council Poynton Steering Group Hamilton-Baillie Associates Planit Landscape Architects Martin Cassini (Filming) English Landscapes (Phase 1) Casey Group (Phase 2) Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

  26. Questions and Further Information Phil McGreal BSc CEng MICE

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