Campaigners welcomes improvements to "dangerous" road
A CAMPAIGN group has welcomed news that safety measures could be introduced on a "dangerous" road after an 18-month battle.
Residents and business owners say they have seen vehicles speeding between 70mph and 80mph on Oakdale Road, which has a 30mph limit.
Nottingham City Council has written to a campaign member saying it will consider installing a zebra crossing and signs encouraging people to slow down.
But some members think speed cameras would be important in making the road safer.
Former councillor Ali Asghar, who gathered a petition over the issue, said: "I think it is important to bring some sort of safety measures to this very busy and dangerous road.
"We've been campaigning for this for at least 18 months."
Mr Asghar, who was a councillor from 1995 to 2003, also wrote to Jane Todd, chief executive of Nottingham City Council, about the issue.
Residents had asked for speed cameras, but did not want speed bumps introduced.
Mr Asghar received a response from a road safety officer at the council.
Mr Asghar said: "They apologise for the delay in responding to my letter.
"They say it's impossible to introduce speed cameras but they are willing to introduce a zebra crossing to help elderly people and children to cross the road and sign boards to encourage people to slow down."
Giacinto Navarra, who has lived in Oakdale Road for 45 years, claims to have witnessed pedestrians being knocked over and vehicles colliding with each other.
He said he would welcome vehicle activation speed signs, which flash up the speed of passing drivers.
He said: "In some places near here, like Burton Joyce, they have flashing lights that tell people when they are speeding. Otherwise a speed camera would be the best.
"We had a few meetings with the police and a councillor in the past and they looked like they are not happy with the cameras."
He added residents would not want to see ramps introduced to curb speed.
A Nottingham City Council spokesperson said: "A meeting has been arranged for early August to discuss, amongst other things, various options for road safety improvements to Oakdale Road.
"This could include installing a formal crossings, signing and lining improvements, vehicle activation speed signs or formal waiting restrictions."
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by Miltona, Paradise Found
Sunday, August 01 2010, 7:24PM
“This story was covered better a few weeks ago, when it was clear a large number of local residents, of various ethnic backgrounds, were concerned about traffic in their community. If there were no problem, I don't thnk the council would be considering takeing any measures at all, given the depressed economy.
The rascists who posted here should be ashamed of themselves.”
by Dave, Nottingham
Sunday, August 01 2010, 12:07PM
“Your are wrong Janet. Speed cameras only catch people whose paperwork is in order, and so a lot of the gross offenders in stolen or unregistered cars get off scott free. They should be caught and stopped and searched by the Police at the time of the offence and in the location and context, you know, like things used to be until the early 1990s.”
by Janet, Bakersfield
Saturday, July 31 2010, 10:39PM
“Oakdale Road does have a problem with speeding - particularly by young drivers. I know someone who was hit by just such driver but the police didn't seem overly interested (couldn't be bothered) in pursuing matters.
Speed humps have been installed on Sneinton Dale but they don't deter the boy racers. What is needed is some hard as nails law enforcement and that means having a speed camera.”
by FW, Nottingham
Saturday, July 31 2010, 9:36PM
“Oh, I have many better arguments against racism: it is stupid, it is nasty, and it is wrong to name but three. I just tend to reserve them for people who display some modest degree of intellectual capacity, as otherwise they are a complete waste of time.”
by Just watch'in, From afar
Saturday, July 31 2010, 9:32PM
“FW, The times l see that post from you is that your best to counter racism? l can think of a couple of words that fit well with FW and they go well together.”
by Andyman, Derbys
Saturday, July 31 2010, 7:57PM
“An interesting point Jason, the accident figures do not justify this road as a candidate for speed cameras or other traffic calming measures.
One other point is can they substantiate their claims of vehicles doing 70-80 MPH, and how can they substantiate them. We all know that people cannot judge speed of passing vehicles accurately, this is well proven and documented, so have they followed them at such speeds in their own vehicles to ascertain their speed. If so they are just as guilty as those they are protesting against.”
by Jason Penn, London
Saturday, July 31 2010, 7:20PM
“What is missing from this report?
The number of casualties on the supposedly "dangerous road".
In the vast majority of cases where a self righteous resident campaigns for a speed camera, the road in question has a good safety record.
I don't suppose the journalist bothered to find out - just took the "dangerous road" as gospel.”
by FW, Nottingham
Saturday, July 31 2010, 5:47PM
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The racists are out again, then. We'd be better lying them in the road as speed bumps than read their drivel on here.
Unfortunately, the thickness of two short planks is too great for effective speed control.”
by Bruce, Adelaide
Saturday, July 31 2010, 5:05PM
“Richard, but isn't it great to live in a country where you can state your opinion? Thats why so many foreign nationals who are not so fortunate flock to your shores!
Your post indicates you would wish to revoke this right? These people may not have or share your enlightenment?
We may not agree with what others say, but it is in our best interest to defend their right to say it.”
by Richard, Nottingham
Saturday, July 31 2010, 2:27PM
“You complete bunch of heathens Dawn what on earth has speeding motorists got to do with what you are suggesting about Mr Asghar¿s community? And I presume you know what community he is from? Jan, document offences are committed by people from all walks of life, colours, races and religions. Bobby you are clearly an out an out racist. I take it you know where Mr Asghar is originally from? He was a councillor from 95 to 03 according to the story. A professional, presumably hard working person that has benefitted society not sponged off it. What is in a name these days I personally know many people with ethnic names that have not been any further a shore than Blackpool! Opinions like this are not needed in today¿s society.”