AS we can all see by the continuing work going on around the streets, lanes and roads of Bolton, the local council have chosen to totally ignore the many letters of complaint and concern regarding its traffic calming measures, especially the dreaded road hump.
They show no interest in the discomfort, delay, noise or danger caused, they probably don't even care to acknowledge an article in a national morning newspaper that read "The London Ambulance Service reports that delays caused by traffic calming measures such as speed humps, road narrowing and artificially- manufactured jams are causing an estimated 500 deaths per year".
It is unlikely any of them watched Trevor Mcdonald's report on Tuesday night in which, by attaching monitors to two drivers, they showed the high levels of stress experienced when delayed or held up in traffic. This report also went on to warn that the levels recorded were high enough to cause heart disease and strokes in the long term.
So, motorists and residents of Bolton, be warned, the road calming measures being imposed on us by this local council can seriously damage your health.
J Parker
Fair Street
Bolton
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article