Improving traffic flow and traffic congestion

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We want a common-sense approach to traffic management, which has got worse and worse in recent years.

We would like to see the Magic Roundabout remodelled, the Cheddar Recycling Centre relocated to a nearby location, a potential one-way system in Axbridge and an average speed camera on the Axbridge bypass.

It has also long been our ambition to secure a footpath along Cross Lane.

Improving traffic flow takes some of the headache out of local journeys and contributes to better road safety.

Between 2017 and 2022, Somerset Conservatives filled 100,000 potholes and started an ambitious road improvement programme. Now we want to see an increase in road safety and proper investment in our rural buses. We believe that this is possible without a drastic rise in Council Tax.

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Finally sorting out the problems of the Gorge

Cheddar Gorge should be an asset for the local community, rather than a distraction. Our discussions with the police include the potential closure of the Gorge to traffic at certain times over the weekends and installing noise cameras that penalise drivers in deliberately noisy cars, as well as a more visible police presence.

Getting people out of their cars

We want to see an increase in the provision of subsidised buses and improved safe routes for cycling and walking, the completion of the Strawberry Line and at the same time, encouragement for more local sporting activities and facilities. Connecting villages and towns to each other with safe routes

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Conservatives - investing in the Strawberry Line (Budget announcement)

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Sorting out the morning traffic queues at Weare Academy

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New Speed Limit on the A38 in Knoll

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The crossing at Cross will go ahead

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Axbridge to Cross path update

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