Whilst our attention over the last few weeks has been on the A259 through Rye and Winchelsea, shouldn't we also think about safety on some of the other local roads, says David Hawkins.
Pedestrians of all ages who are obliged to cross Rye Hill at the junction of Military Road face an alarmingly rapid traffic flow.
Some form of traffic calming is needed before a serious accident occurs.
Provision of a pedestrian crossing and or flashing amber lights and or "sleeping policeman" speed bumps would improve safety at this location.
Equally a blanket 20mph speed limit in Rye (as per several London suburban centres and 30kmph in even small French provincial towns) would improve overall road safety whilst causing minor delay to residents and through traffic.
What do you think? Would you be in favour of a 20mph speed limit in Rye? Leave a comment below.
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