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It is good news that the Government has called on councils to reduce the clutter in our streets.
Driving is difficult as it is, and the number of signs we are forced to check out only makes life more difficult. In my own area some of the roads have varying speed limits, various traffic cameras and any number of other signs warning us unnecessarily of things that are otherwise obvious. London is even worse with signage, good as well as bad, with the additional complication of bus lanes that apply some days and not others.
It was interesting to see that the removal of street clutter from Kensington High Street had reduced accidents by around 47%. I’m not surprised as this means that there are fewer signs to distract drivers.
The government has also called upon councils to reduce the amount of street furniture such as railings, bollards and advertising hoardings. That is also a good thing.
Curiously, there has been no mention of the extraordinary amount of paint applied to British roads. Much of that in my humble opinion is unnecessary and could also be reduced with significant savings.
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It is good news that the Government has called on councils to reduce the clutter in our streets.
Driving is difficult as it is, and the number of signs we are forced to check out only makes life more difficult. In my own area some of the roads have varying speed limits, various traffic cameras and any number of other signs warning us unnecessarily of things that are otherwise obvious. London is even worse with signage, good as well as bad, with the additional complication of bus lanes that apply some days and not others.
It was interesting to see that the removal of street clutter from Kensington High Street had reduced accidents by around 47%. I’m not surprised as this means that there are fewer signs to distract drivers.
The government has also called upon councils to reduce the amount of street furniture such as railings, bollards and advertising hoardings. That is also a good thing.
Curiously, there has been no mention of the extraordinary amount of paint applied to British roads. Much of that in my humble opinion is unnecessary and could also be reduced with significant savings.
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