Red Route to stay
The Cabinet Member for Transportation and Street Services has decided that the Stratford Road Red Route will be made permanent. While by no means without its problems (that have affected both traders and local residents here in Hall Green as well as the much-publicised problems in Springfield) the Red Route has brought some benefits to traffic. For example, there have beennoticeable improvements in journey times and fewer accidents.
While the Red Route aesthetics are not ideal (with far too many poles cluttering things up) there has also been an improvement in air quality and an increase in bus use.
There are to be further discussion with councillors, traders and local residents to hear suggestions that could help to make the Red Route work better. We have already raised several issues on the Hall Green section and will continue to keep a very close eye on things.
If you have Red Route concern, now is the time to let us know. You can ring Councillor Paula Smith (who leads for the Hall Green Focus team on this issue) on 778-6679. However, please note that this is not for suggesting dramatic changes regarding the route, but for smaller matters that could make life a little easier for those along the way.
