M40 Noise

Neil Timberlake has pledged to support the campaign by the M40 Chilterns Environmental Group to cut traffic noise from the motorway. The M40 group and local Lib Dems want the Highways Agency to bring forward their plans to re-surface the carriageway with less noisy material, and to insist on higher quality sound barriers to protect residents from the worst of the noise.

Neil Timberlake is a transport professional, with a relevant degree, and believes that as a councillor he will be even better-placed to help the campaign. Neil says “The M40 is far busier now than anyone could have envisaged when it was first built. Traffic flows 24 hours a day 365 days a year. It is clear from talking to local people, and from survey replies, that traffic noise is a blight on many people’s lives. I am more than happy to back this campaign.” Speeding There are a number of ‘hotspots’ in the Lane End area where speeding is a concern. The Marlow Road out towards Stokenchurch and through Cadmore End has a speed limit of 50. Neil Timberlake says this is unacceptable, particularly near Cadmore End School and where there is no adequate footpath. Park Lane is also a concern, and many residents there have asked Neil to campaign for a speed camera or some form of traffic calming. The Liberal Democrat Focus Team are taking up issues on your behalf – we’ll keep you informed in a future edition of Focus.