fishpondsvoice October, 2018 — ISSUE 45
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They say it is causing queues of vehicles belching out exhaust fumes and is also a hazard to pedestrians when some drivers speed up to dash through before traffic arrives at the chicane from the opposite direction. Meanwhile, people concerned about safety of pedestrians on a junction Fishponds Road where drivers continue to ignore a no-left turn rule are organising a
A Fishponds woman will have to wear a special mask as she tackles a marathon in sub-zero temperatures. PAGE 33
We need action at trouble spots FISHPONDS residents are calling for action to at two notorious trouble spots where they say attempts to manage traffic have made things worse. People who travel on Royate Hill say a chicane put in as a road safety measure, which means traffic can only pass under the Royate Hill Viaduct in one direction at a time, is making their lives a misery.
Kelly’s polar ice challenge
campaign to pressure the council to make changes. They want to see fines for drivers who break the law at the Hockeys Lane junction and a change in the way the traffic lights are sequenced. The ‘sensible’ solution for junction: Page 3 Chicane making lives a misery: Page 6
Cafe could be built at park A cafe with indoor and outdoor seating could be built at Oldbury Court. PAGE 6
Police appeal over stabbing Police are asking for help in tracking down three people as they continue to investigate a stabbing at a supermarket. FULL STORY: PAGE 31
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