We the undersigned petition the council to:

Consider that the national speed limit (60 mph) in force across the single-track bridge on Newbridge Road to the 30mph limit near Newbridge Park in Tiptree is excessive for the nature of this section of road. This matter has been referred to the Local Highways Panel on numerous occasions, but was judged purely on an average speed survey, which may have been compromised by an unofficial 30mph sign which has since been removed. However, as residents of Tiptree and Layer Marney and users of Newbridge Road, we assert that there are factors beyond speed that should be considered in the decision-making process.

e.g. recreational use and vulnerable users (Sustrans route, walkers, horses) should limit the speed to 40mph and 16 houses over a distance of approximately 350m would indicate a village speed limit of 30mph as laid out in the Essex Speed Management Strategy.

This road can easily be made much safer by reducing the speed limit to 30mph.

1. Our first choice would be a simple extension of the current 30mph speed limit on the edge of the village to beyond the narrow bridge on Newbridge Road (an additional hazard) for a further 100m.
2. Second choice, to make the speed limit 30 mph to include all the houses (approximately 16 more), several businesses including a large business before the bridge and have a buffer zone of 40mph over the bridge for a further 100m.
3. Third choice, to provide a buffer zone of 40 mph from the existing speed limit to over the bridge for a further 100m.

In the interests of those living or working in the properties outside the current speed limit, unless there were good logical or logistical reasons preventing it, option one is the best choice and value.

Please read the rest of our argument and research here: https://www.tiptreeparishcouncil.gov.uk/tiptree-parish-council/tiptree-and-layer-marney-parish-councils-petition-to-essex-county-council-to-extend-the-speed-limit-on-newbridge-road/