P-04-626 De-Trunk the A487 Through Penparcau, Trefechan & Aberystwyth TC
P-04-626 De-Trunk the A487 Through Penparcau, Trefechan & Aberystwyth TC
We
call on the Welsh Government to take all necessary action to initiate the
'De-Trunking' of the A487 (the removal of 'trunk road status") on a
specific section of road that runs through the residential and urban
communities of Penparcau, Trefechan, and Aberystwyth town centre. This action
would encourage the alleviation of traffic congestion and enhance road safety
within these communities and town centre, and as a consequence would facilitate
wider social, environmental, economic and health & well-being benefits
within an area that the Welsh Government has already deemed necessary of
significant regeneration investment and support.
Additional Information
Penparcau
Community Forum, a community development partnership providing a strong
collective voice for the community of Penparcau, are actively campaigning for
the section of the A487 road running through Penparcau, Trefechan and
Aberystwyth town centre to be removed of its 'Trunk Road' status. This would
enable greater local accountability and provide enhanced flexibility for the
provision of traffic calming measures and enhancements, which would promote a
safer road and environment, and encourage alternative activities such as
cycling and walking. The A487 'trunk road' currently runs through Great
Darkgate Street, the main shopping street within Aberystwyth town centre, which
is part of a Welsh Government, sponsored Strategic Regeneration Area.
Organisation: Penparcau Community
Forum
Lead petitioner Dylan Jones
First considered by the
Committee:
24 March 2015
Number of signatures: 65 online signatures.
Business type: Petition
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: For consideration
First published: 23/03/2015