Locals 'will have to break the law' to park on own driveways thanks to new plans
Locals 'will have to break the law' to park on own driveways thanks to new plans
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Furious locals have slammed traffic plans in their area as they raise fears they will be unable to park outside their homes and businesses. Residents living in the rural village of Marple Bridge, which is known for its strong access links to the Peak District, have raised concerns over proposals in Greater Manchester. Under the plans by Stockport Council, a new zebra crossing will be placed on Compstall Road, close to a junction with zig zag lines around it.
Funded by the government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement, the plan would see the bus stop being moved further ahead of the crossing, and re-locating some of the existing parking bays outside the Portland Wines shop. Officials say the aim is to make it safer for people to use public transport in the borough. However, locals say the changes will have a detrimental impact on businesses, and could even make them consider breaking the law.
Driving instructor Zeki Al-Khishali, who lives on the road, fears he won't be able to park his car on his own driveway. The plans would introduce new zig zag lines near the new Zebra crossing - prohibiting cars from stopping there. But Zeki says he needs to stop at this point on the road to reverse his car onto his property. He said: “It's putting me in a situation where I need to break the law to put my car in my driveway.".
Caroline Greenough, 46, who also lives on the road, said the bus stop would be moved outside her home under the plans, reports Manchester Evening News. She worries about the noise impact on her three children, and the potential for accidents if cars try to overtake the bus while people are using the Zebra crossing. "My front door is two or three steps from the road so that bus is pulling up on my doorstep and they are going to take away all the parking from there,” Caroline said. "I'm just surprised that they think this is safe. I think it will cause an accident and someone will get hurt. It's just in the wrong place”.
