Option 1
The below video provides a description of Option 1 for reducing traffic in Heavitree and Whipton.
The below table details the locations of modal filters under this option, as explained in the video above, for the benefit of those using screen readers or other assistive technology.
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Modal Filter
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Type of Modal Filter
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Location
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1
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Existing (Permanent) Physical Filter
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Homefield Rd, between junctions with Bonnington Grove and Bicton Place
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2
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Existing (Temporary) Physical Filter
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Chard Rd, between junctions with Nicholas Rd and Whipton Lane
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3
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Proposed Bus Gate
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Ladysmith Rd, immediately south of Park Road roundabout
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4
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Proposed Physical Filter
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St Marks Ave, immediately east of Park Road roundabout
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5
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Proposed Bus Gate
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Hamlin Lane, between junctions with Chard Rd and Hanover Rd
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6
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Proposed Physical Filter
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Whipton Lane, between junctions with Chard Rd and Sweetbrier Lane
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7
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Proposed Bus Gate
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Thornpark Rise, immediately east of Vaughan Rd roundabout
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The below table specifies the likely impacts of this option on various sections of road/path in Heavitree and Whipton:
- A "Traffic-free route" is a section of path along which vehicular traffic is prohibited
- A "Quiet route" is a section of road likely to be lightly-trafficked, due to modal filter(s) closing the route to through traffic, meaning it is likely to be suitable for most cyclists
- A route "Open to through traffic" is a section of road along which vehicular through routes (north-south and/or east-west) remain available
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Section of Road/Path
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Transport Impact
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Regents Park/Homefield Rd
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Quiet route
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Commins Rd/Ladysmith Rd, north of Hanover Rd
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Quiet route
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Ladysmith Rd/Goldsmith St, between Hanover Rd and South Lawn Terrace
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Quiet route
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North St
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Quiet route
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Hamlin Lane, north of Sweetbrier Lane
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Open to through traffic
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Hamlin Lane/South Lawn Terrace, south of Sweetbrier Lane
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Quiet route
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Hamlin Lane Playing Field Cycle Path
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Traffic-free route
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Sweetbrier Lane, west of Whipton Lane
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Open to through traffic
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Chard Rd
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Quiet route
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Heavitree Pleasure Ground Cycle Path
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Traffic-free route
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Vaughan Rd, north of Whipton Lane
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Open to through traffic
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Whipton Lane, between Vaughan Rd and Sweetbrier Lane
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Open to through traffic
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Whipton Lane, south of Sweetbrier Lane
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Quiet route
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Sweetbrier Lane, between Whipton Lane and Vaughan Rd
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Open to through traffic
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Vaughan Rd, north of Sweetbrier Lane
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Open to through traffic
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Sweetbrier Lane, south of Vaughan Rd
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Open to through traffic
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Whipton Barton Rd
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Open to through traffic
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Thornpark Rise
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Quiet route
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To find out more about the other options, please use the links below:
Option 2
Option 3
Option 4
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