🚗💨 Frustration is brewing in Cardiff’s Paget Street as residents are fed up with the relentless speeding issues on their road. For decades, families here have been advocating for traffic calming measures, but responses from the council and the police keep circling back to needing more “evidence”.
Recently, a crash narrowly missed a mother and her child, bringing the boiling point to its peak. Resident Charlie Morris recounted how a speeding car veered just short of her garden wall with her daughter outside — a terrifying brush with tragedy. 🏃♀️💥
Despite a vehicle activated speed sign reminding drivers of the 20mph limit, locals demand more decisive action — think speed bumps or raised crossings. The concern isn’t new; it’s been on the community radar for 50 long years. Three crashes have already marred Paget Street this year alone.
At a public meeting in St Paul’s Church, councillors cited funding woes and stressed that city-wide speeding issues compete for limited resources. Yet, residents argue, “What will it take for meaningful action? A severe accident?” 🤔
Local councillors vowed to keep pushing for change, gathering speeding data and proposing new safety measures. Meanwhile, a petition urging the council to act has gathered 320 signatures — a strong testament to the community’s determination. ✍️
GoSafe, responsible for speed cameras in Wales, noted the speeding concerns but revealed past data showed speeds weren’t high enough for enforcement action at the time. However, a new survey could paint a different picture. 📝
As frustrations rise, the question persists: Will Paget Street’s cries for safety continue to echo unanswered, or will this community finally see the long-awaited changes they deserve?
Feel the need for safer streets? Show your support and add your voice to Paget Street’s campaign for change! 🗣️✨ #PagetStreetSafety #CardiffCommunity #SpeedingSolutions
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