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2012 Noise and dust survey When these results are compared with the Environment Agency’s Environmental Assessment Level (EAL) for nuisance dust of 0.1 mg/m3, they all come out quite high. Earith & Haddenham have the lowest average at 0.05 mg/m3, then Cottenham at 0.08 mg/m3 & Wilburton at 0.1 mg/m3 (on the EAL). Hilton averages 0.58 mg/m3, but there is one potential rogue result which should be removed, returning the average to 0.1 mg/m3.
The current recommendation by the HSE of how to interpret the Workplace Exposure Limits from which the EALs are derived, is that action should be taken if the exposure exceeds 40 % of the limit.
Earith & Wilburton are exposed to 50 % of the EAL by the roadside, Cottenham similarly 80 % of the EAL, and Wilburton & Hilton 100 % of the EAL.
These are only single day results, and the dust level may be higher at other times, which may account for the high result at Hilton (G9561). It should still be concluded that roadside dust in the villages is too high.
  Hilton Traffic Count and Speed Surveys
Heavy Goods Vehicle Diamond Area Report 2019
Community Road Watch Session Report 9th April 2019
Community Road Watch Session Report 28th March 2019
Community Road Watch Session Report 5th March 2019
Community Road Watch Session Report 26th February 2019
Community Road Watch Session Report 22nd November 2018
Community Road Watch Session Report 30th October 2018
Community Road Watch Session Report 4th September 2018
Community Road Watch Session Report 28th August 2018
Community Road Watch Session Report 29th May 2018
Community Road Watch Session Report 5th April 2018
Community Road Watch Session Report 7th November 2017
Community Road Watch Session Report 4th June 2017
Community Road Watch Session Report 1st June 2017
Speed Check Services Session Report 16th May 2017
Speed Check Services Session Report IB 5th April 2017
Speed Check Services Session Report OB 5th April 2017
Speed Check Services Session Report 28th February 2017
Vehicles Speed and Categories 18th November to 26th November 2018 Southbound Potton Road
Vehicles Speed and Categories 18th November to 26th November 2018 Northbound Potton Road
Vehicles Speed and Categories 21st August to 28th August 2018 Southbound Potton Road
Vehicles Speed and Categories 21st August to 28th August 2018 Northbound Potton Road
Vehicles Speed and Categories 29th July to 5th August 2018 Southbound Potton Road
Vehicles Speed and Categories 29th July to 5th August 2018 Northbound Potton Road
Vehicles Speed and Categories 22nd to 29th July 2018 Southbound at The Paddocks
Vehicles Speed and Categories 22nd to 29th July 2018 Northbound at The Paddocks
2018 April - Night Time 23.00-07.00
Community Roadwatch sessons Feb 2015 - July 2018
SpeedWatch sessions Jan 2010 - July 2014
Hilton Surveys March April 2009.pdf
Hilton Surveys March April 2009 Summary.pdf A14 Public Consultation
As you may know the the plans for upgrading the A14 is ploughing ahead and it is quite likely to have significant impact on our village.
We are currenty in the consultation period which is due to finish on 15th June.
It is really important that we all make our view known, so I would urge you all to individually send feedback and complete the questionaire (links below)
www.highways.gov.uk/roads/road-projects/A14-Cambridge-to-Huntingdon-Improvement-Scheme
Questionaire www.surveymonkey.com/s/BVV759J
ETRO application final outcome
The root of the problem with this proposal in the context of the EATF is in relationto the statutory guidance for local authorities at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reallocating-road-space-in-response-to-covid-19-statutory-guidance-for-local-authorities, which sets out the expectations of government and the types of measures that they expect to see coming forward with the funding that they have provided.
The “Reallocating road space: measures” section of the guidance starts “Local authorities in areas with high levels of public transport use should take measures to reallocate road space to people walking and cycling, both to encourage active travel and to enable social distancing during restart… …Local authorities where public transport use is low should be considering all possible measures.” It then goes on to list the types of measures that can be implemented from the EATF. Limited restrictions to vehicular access such as HGV bans are not included on this list. The expectation is that measures to improve conditions for cyclists on road will reallocate road space with physical segregation, or very significantly reduce vehicular traffic by use of measures such as modal filters that prohibit through movements by all motor vehicles.
The emergency procedures document that you link to in your email sets out amendments to the procedures for Traffic Regulation Orders in the context of implementation of schemes under the EATF. It does not add to or amend the guidance. The third bullet you note is applicable to proposals covered by the statutory guidance that would need a Traffic Regulation Order to restrict traffic, such as a modal filter or bus gate. It does not broaden the guidance to cover any traffic restriction that would require an order.
In terms of the underlying reason that this type of intervention is not included in the guidance, the EATF is expecting local authorities to “make significant changes to their road layouts to give more space to cyclists and pedestrians.” An HGV ban does not do this, and leaves the majority of traffic on the B1040, meaning the benefit to cyclists is marginal at best. It does not reallocate road space, segregate cycle movements or significantly reduce vehicular traffic. The potential benefits of an HGV ban on the B1040 locally are not covered by the EATF.
The above does not remove the local imperative to look for ways to improve traffic conditions in Hilton, but it does confirm that DfT do not consider that the EATF would be an appropriate funding source for measures needed to implement an HGV ban. I hope that this clarifies the position in relation to the EATF.
I am aware that this issue was considered by the parish at its meeting of 7th September, and the parish resolved to submit a bid for a 24/7 lorry ban on the B1040 as a Local Highway Improvements bid for the 2021/22 financial year and that this bid has now been submitted. This bid will now be assessed against the criteria for LHI along with the other bids that were submitted for inclusion.
As you will be aware, the County Council has engaged with Hilton Parish Council on the issue of a lorry ban and continues to do so. This was discussed at a meeting held in Hilton on the 11 March this year between the Parish Council, the local County Councillor Ian Bates, myself and Jack Eagle in my team. It was agreed at that meeting that communication would be channelled through the Parish Clerk, as the conversation was difficult to manage with viewpoints coming in from a number of directions, and the risk of a lack of clarity as to the parish position as a result. It would be helpful if we could revert to this agreed position on communication in relation to this issue.
Kind regards
Jeremy
Jeremy Smith Cambridgeshire County Council Direct dial: 01223 715483 Team admin, Kathleen Cavinder: 01223 703242 A14 Open Floor Hearing Monday 13th July 2015 6.30PM in Hilton Village Hall
With the Examining Authority from the Planning Inspectorate
Photos below (thanks to Andy Mell)
Video can also be viewed here http://youtu.be/OvJXcqu1rSU
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