We are planning to make changes to the crossing and junctions on Heol Trelai and Caerau Lane.
The junctions on Caerau Lane are very wide. This means that vehicles do not need to slow down very much when turning into Caerau Lane from Heol Trelai.
This scheme will upgrade the old zebra crossing.
We will introduce a raised speed table, so that drivers must slow down when approaching the crossing.
Tightening the junctions for vehicles will also help to slow them down and widen connecting footways. This will reduce crossing distances for pedestrians.
The scheme will:
- widen footways on Heol Trelai and Caerau Lane,
- upgrade the centre island on the zebra crossing,
- encourage safe and convenient crossing,
- upgrade lighting and Belisha beacons, and
- narrow the mouth of the junction to slow vehicles down.
This will provide:
- slower and safer vehicle movement,
- increased safety for pedestrians, especially children, and
- better visibility.
The scheme is being funded through the Welsh Government’s Active Travel Fund.
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Consultation report
We carried out a public consultation between 22 March 2024 and 12 April 2024. The consultation report shows the feedback we received.
We have concluded that we will progress with this scheme.
Additional information about traffic management measures
Find out what each term means.
These are specific physical traffic management measures which force drivers to slow down. These include:
- road humps,
- speed cushions,
- speed tables,
- priority narrowings,
- chicanes,
- gateways,
- roundabouts, and
- other similar features.
These are a development of the road hump.
The shape and width of a speed cushion means a driver can align their vehicle to it. They still need to reduce their speed to do this.
This minimises up and down motion when driving over the cushion. Larger vehicles particularly benefit in this way. For example, emergency service vehicles or buses with passengers.
These are kerbed areas in the middle of the road. Vehicles cannot drive across them.
They are usually fitted with a ‘keep left’ sign or illuminated bollard.
Traffic islands can be used for:
- pedestrian refuge,
- staggered crossing, and
- controlling vehicle movements at roundabouts and other junctions.
One special type of traffic island can appear to be a small roundabout, but without any side road arms.
These are suitable for sites with medium levels of pedestrian demand and vehicle flow, where a puffin crossing would not be suitable.
This type of crossing can benefit pedestrians as there is no minimum waiting time for the right to cross.
Zebra crossings can be combined with build-outs. These can:
- improve visibility for drivers and pedestrians,
- reduce crossing distances, and
- help pedestrians show that they are planning on crossing a road.
This is where a zebra crossing includes a speed table, or is sited at a tabled junction (either on its own or as part of wider traffic calming).
This is where build-outs are used at a junction. These can:
- prevent vehicles parking too close to a junction,
- improve visibility, and
- provide protected parking.