Comment
Local Plan 2015-2030 Preferred Options for Consultation
Representation ID: 10
Received: 27/07/2013
Respondent: Mrs Jacqueline O'Sullivan
Additional burden on the Ongar Road would be a problem, particularly in relation to heavy goods vehicles.
Cycling is an underused transport option in Brentwood and Shenfield and facilities for cyclists, in terms of dedicated, safe routes and suitable road maintenance are not in place. Addressing this problem will be important for sustainability.
I live on the Ongar Road near Brentwood town centre and my main concern is to avoid any additional burden on the existing roads within the town centre. The Ongar Road is very heavily used already and with houses close to the road there is an impact on the fabric of the houses - an increase in traffic, particularly Heavy Goods Vehicles, of which there are already a lot, would be further detrimental.
I'm very supportive of a sustainable transport plan, and would be particularly keen to see improved facilities for cyclists. I cycle to Shenfield station to commute to London and find that road maintenance is an issue - e.g. the edge of the road does not provide a safe, smooth pathway for cyclists. It is noticeable how few people cycle in Brentwood and Shenfield so anything the council can do to promote cycling, including by making it easier through dedicated routes, would be a real positive.