People living in Lockleaze took to the streets to challenge motorists about the speeds they drive through the suburb.
The campaigners from the local branch of Acorn were calling both motorists using the streets of Lockleaze as a cut through to avoid Muller Road, and their own neighbours, to slow down before someone gets hurt or killed.
The local residents were from the Lockleaze branch of community union ACORN, and they toured the local streets covering the area in new ‘slow down’ signs, and talking to drivers who were supportive of their campaign.
The ‘SpeedFreeLockleaze’ campaign is the latest initiative from the new ACORN group there - last year, they began a campaign to get the council to improve the state of the roads.
“We are calling on Bristol City Council to tackle the serious speeding issue that is affecting our community,” said a spokesperson for ACORN in Lockleaze.
“Every day cars are speeding far in excess of the 20mph limit on most of the Lockleaze streets and it is only a matter of time before someone is seriously hurt.
“Members are using this day to highlight how widespread the issue is across the Lockleaze ward and will be contacting project managers and decision makers within the city council to ask them to meet with ACORN Lockleaze members,” she added.
The council does have plans to do something about Springfield Avenue being used as a cut through off Muller Road, and speed tables on Romney Avenue.
“We don’t think these plans go far enough,” she added. “Following a recent surge in car accidents and residents constantly having to put up with cars speeding through the ward day and night, ACORN Lockleaze wants council members to meet with them to discuss the solutions for each hot spot and demand a strong commitment that it will be addressed,” she added.
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Guerrilla speeding signs were put up throughout Lockleaze on Saturday, from designs that were a competition by local children.
“We are targeting speeding hotspots and creating a conversation with residents about why it is so vital changes are made now, and not after a tragedy,” she said.
