Traffic calming

First things first. Traffic calming always causes controversy and no two precept payers will agree on what they like or don't like. An Amey rep visited Cranfield last week and met with parish council reps and issues were discussed. As far as we can see the features are being built according to spec which was thoroughly consulted on. Some people may not like having to wait while the bus loads up at the war memorial but it was all in the plan. Views are divided on whether the tables slow people down. Evening speed checks will be needed for that.

The biggest impact of the work at present is on Cranfield North End due to the closure of Mill Road. If you want to go through the village you have to drive along Crane Way and turn right at Bedford Road. This is almost impossible at busy times. Ive ended up going round the airfield.

It should be worth it though because Coop corner is one of the worst junctions I've ever lived near not made any easier by people who park unceremoniously on the bend. They know who they are.

Tables still to come in the High Street. Deep Joy as one of my regular readers would say.