October 2019 Support for a programme of road safety improvements between to A38 Case for Action Road Safety Improvements Programme Safe38 welcomed the We are fully opportunity to work supportive of the The A38 between Bodmin and Saltash is a key strategic route within the Peninsula, collaboratively with approach being taken to connecting Cornwall with , , and the rest of the UK. Council by submitting a range address the concerns on the of proposals for consideration A38. Since October 2018, M5 to address road safety an additional £750,000 has The problem concerns. We are pleased been invested to provide 25 The current A38 is of varying standard with a number that this has formed the key part of the A38 additional officers within Devon and Cornwall, of safety, reliability, severance and air quality issues, Road Safety Feasibility Study and look forward doubling the Roads Policing presence in Cornwall. leaving it vulnerable to incidents and disruption. Safety A30 to delivery of interventions. We whole heartedly Enforcement activity has been increased and is a key concern, with the number of people Killed support the need for this investment and proud discussions between Highway’s and the and Seriously Injured (KSIs) along this route nearly Bodmin that as a community we have been part of Safety Camera Team are progressing to deliver an 3.5 times the national average. The unacceptable rate A38 A38 Saltash identifying what needs to be done. additional 3 enforcement site locations. of KSIs led to the Case for Action study which was Plymouth James Millidge, Chair Safe 38 Adrian Leisk, Chief Inspector, Head of Roads Policing submitted to the Secretary of State for Transport, the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, in June 2018. This is an important It is great to see piece of work in that community The story so far establishing a programme led proposals have been In October 2018, the Secretary of State for Transport was briefed on the Case for Action and invited the The benefits that can taken on board in this partners to develop more detailed proposals for work with partners and the study to address the This work has allowed an initial series of measures consideration by the Department for Transport. to be identified which can be delivered by March local community to deliver. issues of road safety. The Cornwall Council and have worked 2020. These are designed to improve driver We welcomed the approach greatest outcomes will be with partners to produce a programme of road safety behaviour and begin to reduce the number of taken by Safe38, to assist the development of achieved through a combination of Education improvements. The local campaign group, Safe 38, accidents and incidents on this section of the A38. a road safety improvement programme and and Engagement, Engineering and Enforcement has played an important role in providing a user Work will also continue to develop further safety for providing valuable insight to the issues activity and I welcome the collaborative approach perspective on the problems local communities and improvements which can be delivered over the next experienced by local residents and businesses. taken by all partners. users of the A38 experience and have identified a range five years, should funding be allocated to the A38 The immediate priority for Cornwall is for safety Alison Hernandez, of proposals aimed at improving safety and reducing in the next 5-year Roads Investment period which measures, which have been set out Study, to Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner severance for further assessment. begins in April 2020. achieve a reduction in those killed and seriously injured. We are pleased Accident record* (5 year period) Geoff Brown, Cabinet Member for Transport, Cornwall Council to be part of the  KSI's  National average collaborative methodology +250% We have been working alongside the which has been adopted to +180% Information Classification: CONTROLLED council and other partners within the improve the safety of the

Peninsula Road Safety Partnership to identify users of the A38, planning +90% and implement a programme of measures to a combined approach of

education, engineering help improve safety along the route, and we are

Information Classification: CONTROLLED now prioritising and developing options such that and enforcement to target road user behaviour

they can be funded and delivered as quickly as to reduce the number of people being injured in collisions on the A38. possible. Bodmin to Dobwalls to Trerulefoot Trerulefoot to Saltash Marcus Anning, South West Asset Needs Manager for Rob Nolan, Cabinet Member for Environment and Public Information Classification: CONTROLLED Secretary of State for Transport the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP with local Highways England Protection, Cornwall Council *KSI injury rate compared to national average MP’s and and representatives of Safe 38 reviewing proposals for the A38 at a Westminster Briefing

The Safety Feasibility Study is available at: www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/transport-policy/local-transport- plan-connecting-cornwall-2030/connecting-cornwall-2030-supporting-strategies/

Proposed A38 Road Safety Improvements Programme between Bodmin and Saltash

Bodmin to Dobwalls - single carriageway Dobwalls to Trerulefoot - Trerulefoot to Saltash - single carriageway • Two at-grade junctions - allowing all movements across the A38 Tideford• AQMA B3271 - with Route • Poor horizontal alignment - numerous individual bends and series of bends Poor horizontal and vertical alignment • Limited verge width - much of which is heavily wooded • Numerous central reservation openings - for private movements several speed limit changes Saltash characteristics • Multiple local road junctions, private drives and field accesses • Multiple local road junctions, private drives and field accesses • Multiple junctions, private drives and field accesses • Congestion and capacity contraints • Significant impact on local communities - poor air 20,000 average daily two-way flow quality with Air Quality Management Area at Tideford 18,000 average daily two-way flow • Capacity and congestion constraints 23,600 average daily two-way flow Bodmin B3254 A390

A38 A38 A30 B3360 A390 Bodmin B3252 Annual rail Annual rail B3251 Landrake Annual rail passenger usage: passenger usage: A38 passenger usage: 240,000 355,000 Tideford AQMA 80,000

Saltash Bodmin - Dobwalls Dobwalls - Trerulefoot Trerulefoot - Saltash Increased speed enforcement, vegetation removal, climbing lane review, and feasibility studies delivered by March 2020 with funding available. Outcomes Bodmin - Dobwalls Dobwalls - Trerulefoot Trerulefoot - • ImprovedO driverutc behaviouromes through RIS 1 • Feasibility study – to identify interim safety measures between • Average Speed Cameras (ASC) – trial use of ASC after completion of • Speed Camera Enforcement Sites – provision of 3 average speed camera trial and new Current Road Glynn Valley drainage works Lean Quarry & Menheniot new fixed sites between Trerulefoot and Carkeel fixed camera enforcement sites Investment • Improved visibility following removal • Review climbing lane layout – Eastbound between Glynn Valley& • Tideford Village Plan - feasibility study Strategy (up of vegetation at key locations of various road safety measures to create • in local to March 2020) • Review climbing lane layout – West and Eastbound at Tideford & Landrake Implementation Plan Increased awareness communities and businesses of causes of collisions on A38 Continue partnership approach to improve safety by addressing inappropriate speed, reinforcing good driver behaviour, engaging local communities, businesses and schools through • Schemes developed for delivery engagement events and social media campaigns supporting the A38 Safety Pledge of encouraging drivers to adhere to all speed limits to protect themselves and others. in RIS 2 programme

Implementation of a whole route approach to assess, design and construct measures improving junctions, signage, road markings, surfacing, management and mitigation of hazardous road side objects and drainage. Advance feasibility studies to review average speed camera deployment and long term improvements for delivery beyond 2025 (RIS 3). Outcomes • Route consistency achieved and • at Trerulefoot • Roundabout improvements at Carminow and Twelvewoods Install passive safe lighting columns • Bend delineation measures improving consistency some existing conflicts removed RIS 2 to reduce accidents and incidents Road Investment • Landrake - Saltash • Carriageway and junction improvements between Bodmin and Doublebois • Modification of Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) to provide greater further Speed reduction measures: • Interim junction enhancements Strategy period 2 including village gateway enhancements protection to motorcyclists between Twelvewoos and Island Shop) delivered to improve safety • Climbing lane improvements at Tideford & Landrake (April 2020-2025) • Community severance • Bend delineation measures improving consistency • Prevent central crossing movements between Island Shop and improved through delivery of £17m required to Catchfrench through VRS modification • Safety improvements at Kilna Lane & Stockton Cross Tideford Village Plan address needs • Vegetation management to enhance visibility • Vehicle Activated Signs at Polmarkyn Bridge • Schemes developed for delivery in RIS 3 Programme • Carriageway adjustments to enhance vehicle manoeuvres at Notter Bridge garage

Outcomes • Private accesses and field entrances rationalised and improved • Average speed camera deployment • Median hatch road markings improved RIS 3 • High accident rates reduced • Median hatch road markings improved • Junction improvements at Lean Quarry and Menheniot • Private accesses and field entrances through road safety measures and Road Investment rationalised and improved Strategy period 3 junction improvements • Private accesses and field entrances rationalised and improved • Speed compliance through the (2025-2030) deployment of ASC